Science PD Resources (22-23) – Teaching & Learning

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August 2022 Professional Development

8/25/22 K-5 Science Powered by Student Ideas: How can I empower students to make their thinking visible?

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8/25/22 6-12 Science Powered by Student Ideas: How can I empower students to make their thinking visible?

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October 2022 Professional Development

10/7/22 Key Tools and Strategies for Biology Keystone Readiness: Using the New DRC Items in Schoolnet

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December 2022 Professional Development

12/2/22 K-5 Science Understanding is Developed Over Time: Revising Student Thinking Over a Unit

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12/2/22 6-12 Science Understanding is Developed Over Time: Revising Student Thinking Over a Unit

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12/16/22 K-8 FOSS ThinkLink Training Session

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12/16/22 Key Tools and Strategies for Biology Keystone Readiness: Using the Benchmark 1 Reteaching Guide

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January 2023 Professional Development

1/3/23 K-12 Science Understanding is Developed Over Time: Depth vs. Breadth in NGSS

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1/20/23 Key Tools and Strategies for Biology Keystone Readiness: Using the New DRC Items in Schoolnet

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1/20/23 Getting Started with Mystery Science

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1/20/23 Using Key Gizmos Simulations in Upcoming Quarter 3 Lessons Focusing on Genetics

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1/20/23 Using Key Gizmos Simulations in Upcoming Quarter 3 & 4 Lessons Focusing on Forces

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February 2023 Professional Development

2/17/23 4-12 Science Understanding is Developed Over Time: Engaging Students in Evaluating their Learning

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March 2023 Professional Development

3/3/23 Supporting English Learners in the Science Classroom

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May 2023 Professional Development

5/5/23 Supporting English Learners in the Science Classroom Part 2

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5/19/23 Understanding the Urban Watershed with Fairmount Water Works

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5/19/23 Teaching Outdoors with Riverbend Environmental Education Center

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Last modified: June 2, 2023