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Recommendations for families support in their children's science learning

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Recommendations for families support in their children's science learning

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-nurture their wonder, enthusiasm, and creativity
-be actively engaged in their schooling
-encourage them to pursue a science or technology related career

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Recommendations for professional development and prep for future elementary teachers

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Recommendations for professional development and prep for future elementary teachers

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-involve participants in experimental activities to develop understand
-counter pre-existing anxiety and attitudes about science through experiencing it
-schedule regular meetings with experienced elementary science mentors

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-serve as advocates for policies that provide equitable science education for all
-align district & state policies to support NGSS

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-ensure teachers have adequate time for science
-support community & school partnerships that provide real-world science education
-ensure that learning opportunities are implemented through research-based best practices

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-build on students' prior knowledge
-give students time & space to structure their own investigations
-provide authentic assessments
-immerse students in a variety of scientific text
-work to integrate all the disciplines in the curriculum with science

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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

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New vision for science with important conceptual shifts in science instruction.

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Key Principles to effective science learning 

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Key Principles to effective science learning 

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-educational environment
-students engage in scientific & engineering practices as they develop conceptual understandings
-engage in science within broader community
-adequate time in every school day for science

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"High quality elementary science education is essential for establishing a sound foundation of learning in later grades, instilling a wonder of and enthusiasm for science that lasts a lifetime and in addressing the critical need for a well-informed citizenry and society."

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The National Science Teachers Association

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4. Encourage students to formulate additional questions for further investigation, record their ideas and data, and form conclusions based on evidence

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3. Guide students but allow them to articulate their ideas (Plan questions in advance to help guide the students toward the concepts you want them to learn)

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2. Ask questions to get students to explore and experiment

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1. Start with something intriguing, puzzling, or interesting

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NOT direct instruction

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Teacher creates a situation in which students formulate their own ideas, state their opinion on an important issue, or find things out for themselves

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Hands-on instruction