April 22, 2017 ~ NGSS in Practice

This workshop provided as part of the Elementary Science Learning Academy

Funded by Richard. D. Green

Welcome & Introductions

Experiencing some NGSS learning sequences

Debrief the learning sequence

Key shifts of NGSS & updates on NGSS

Opportunities at CSULB

Elementary Science Learning Academy (June 26 – August 7) plus academic year support

Graduate coursework in Science Education
Fall SCED553 Science Learning in Informal Settings (Tues 5-7:45)

Spring SCED502 Applications of Physical Science for K-8 (Thurs 5-7:45)

See handout for other events

Resources to take home:

Talking tapes – science is fun (Ed Innovations)

Book - SOUND: Loud, soft, high, low by Natalie M Rosinsky (Amazon)

Cups, sponges and strings

Straw pan flute

One tuning fork

copy of related NGSS standards and progression

Door Prize:

Copy of NGSS

Science Education Opportunities at CSULB

Event Type, Date & Location / Description / RSVP/Enrollment Details
AFSE
May 2- Weaving the Environment into 3-Dimensional Learning. Time: 6:00-8:00pm.
Location: HSCI-382 / Weaving the Environment into 3-Dimensional Learning. Come experience a 5E lesson sequence that supports NGSS and incorporates California's Environmental Principles and Concepts, which are now part of the new Science Framework. The presenters will lead us in a series of activities where we explore decomposers and scavengers using resources from the Education and the Environment Initiative. / Visit and click on the RSVP button
AFSE
May 8- (Title TBA).
Time: 6:00-8:00pm.
Location: LA5-169 / This will have a chemistry focused event. / Visit and click on the RSVP button
PhysTEC Demo Day
Engineering Challenge
Thursday May 11
4:30-5:30
HSCI-280 / Join area teachers and preservice teachers for an hour of demonstrations or challenges. May 11 will be the record amplifier challenge.
These events are the 2nd Thursday of the month. Open to all. RSVP for parking, snacks provided. / Call or e-mail Korin Coombs:
(562) 985-7026 by Friday May 5th for free parking pass
Head Start on Science
June 19-23, 2017
@ CSULB / Summer institute for early childhood STEM teachers. / web.csulb.edu/colleges/cnsm/
depts/scied/ncsec/headstart/
Contact with questions.
Elementary Science Learning Academy
June 26 – July 7, 2017
8:30-4:30 @ CSULB / Join elementary educators for two weeks of a summer institute where you’ll deepen content knowledge, become better versed and skilled with NGSS and engineering, and grow your professional network. Participants receive a small stipend and science supplies for their classroom. Academic year support and PD included. / Applications, due May 1st, available online at
web.csulb.edu/colleges/cnsm/
depts/scied/esla/
Contact with questions.
FALL SEMESTER:
SCED553 – Science Learning in Informal Settings
Tuesdays, 5-7:45 / Examines characteristics of non-school learning settings (e.g., science museums, zoos, aquaria, nature centers, homes) and how they promote (or hinder) scientific understanding. Multiple theoretical perspectives examined. Authentic evaluation/research project with local institution. / Tuition required to take this 3-unit course. (grad level, counts for units on the salary scale)
Contact with questions about this course.
SPRING SEMESTER:
SCED502 – Physical Science Applications for K8 Teachers
Thursdays, 5-7:45 / Investigates physical science topics with focus on deepening students' science understanding while showcasing applications of physical science for students' personal lives and their K-8 classrooms and schools.This class aligns with NGSS – you will deepen content knowledge and experience science learning through 3dimensions. / Tuition required to take this 3-unit course. (grad level, counts for units on the salary scale)
Contact with questions about this course.

Master’s in Science Education, Option for K-8 Join the Master’s degree program at CSULB. Learn more science, be up to date on science instruction and reform, understand how to make sense of and do science education & educational research. Applications due May 31, 2017 for fall 2017 start date. All classes are available in the late afternoon/evening (program is designed for working professionals).

Opportunities for your students:

Young Scientists Camp is a 2 week, hands-on science program for kids entering 2nd through 8th grade. July 24-August 4, 8:30-noon. Details and registration at

Debriefing Today’s Learning Sequence

5E Stage / Activity / Concepts / SEP & CCC
Engage (phenomena) / Hearing a record play using a needle and paper cone
Explore 1
Explain 1 / PVC flutes & straw flutes
White boarding how sound works
Explore 2
Explain 2 / Cups & string
Revisit whiteboard model
Explore 3 / Hanger on a string
Talking tapes
Explore 4
Explain 4 / Singing road
Revisit model
Elaborate 1 / Use model to help explain the record
Explore 5
Explain 5 / Tuning forks
Rulers
Bottles
Wine glasses
Revisit model
Explain / Read book
Elaborate 2 / Revise models to incorporate other features of sound and use that information to better explain the record
Extend / New phenomena
Engineering challenge