Missoula County Public Schools Science Community Forum March

Missoula County Public Schools Science Community Forum March 23 rd, 2016

What is Curriculum? Science Teachers reviewed: • Current MCPS Curriculum • National Standards • Montana Standards

What are Next Generation Science Standards

Standards, Cross Cutting Concepts, Engineering Practices and Disciplinary Core Ideas Standards - State/National statements that define content that students should know and be able to do. Cross Cutting Concepts- The ideas and practices that go across all domains of science. L

Standards, Cross Cutting Concepts, Engineering Practices and Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices - the major practices scientists employ as they investigate, build models, and theories about the world Disciplinary Core Ideas- the four major domains: physical science; life science; earth and space science; and engineering, technology, and application of science

What are the essential components of science education in the 21 st Century? • Small group brainstorming • Record your top three ideas

Reading the Draft Document Standards and Clarification

Reading the Draft Document

Examining the Draft Document Small Groups: • Pink- What learning targets or aspects from this work are most essential? • Yellow- What learning targets or aspects are unclear?

Exit Ticket • What suggestions do you have for the science curriculum review committee? • Can you suggest a local organization that can provide training and/or resources for our classroom teachers?

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