https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d The NGSS 3D Framework focuses on “3 Dimensional Learning.” What does that mean? What might that look like in a classroom? (REMEMBER please write your NAME & GRADE in the TITLE) en-us 2018-04-25 21:26:58 UTC 2026-02-11 16:01:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png manit https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/255715959 2018-04-26 16:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/255715959 tortorellan https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/378923096 3D learning means science curriculum that gets away from memorizing of facts and, instead, focuses on the processes of inquiry and learning. The three dimesnions specified include science and engineering practices, cross-cutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Some examples of what that might look like in the classroom include exploring student-generated questions, and tasking students with creating their own experiments to test ideas. 

]]> 2019-09-01 03:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/378923096 filson https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/381365319 3D learning means that students drive the learning through performance expectations that include all three disciplines of NGSS. These disciplines include science and engineering practices, which allow students to experience how scientific knowledge develops first-hand. They work through the same practices that scientists and engineers use in the real world. The second dimension includes concepts that apply across all the scientific disciplines to connect ideas and findings. Finally, the third aspect of NGSS adds engineering, technology and the application of science to the widely recognized life, earth, and physical science bands. 
In a first grade classroom, 3D learning might include students being introduced to a concept through a "problem" or a task they need to figure out. It would be noisy, perhaps a bit messy in the classroom, but students would be engaged. Mistakes, trial and error, and collaboration would all be integral parts of the science investigation. Lastly, sharing ideas, findings and conclusions would be important to not only connect ideas, but to learn from others and increase all students' learning outcomes. ]]> 2019-09-08 21:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/381365319 https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/383566065 3D learning refers to the three dimensions of learning: science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. These are all included in the performance expectations. The first dimension focuses on 8 science and engineering practices. The second one focuses on concepts that are important across all science disciplines. The third one groups ideas into 4 areas. Students are no longer memorizing facts. Instead they are solving problems and answer questions. In a second grade classroom students would be asking questions and designing experiments to answer the question. They will make mistakes along the way. They will be collaborating and sharing also. For example, they might want to know what would happen to seeds under different conditions. They could come up different ideas and then test their ideas.]]> 2019-09-13 00:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/383566065 https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/387663778 3 Dimensional Learning refers to the NGSS framework that intends to create student led learning.  The goal is to help students see science from their own perspective and not as isolated subjects, but as complex and interconnected.  When students can connect ideas across the three "dimensions", they are demonstrating mastery in that particular area of learning.  The practices they learn are a combination of hard skills and intellectual learning.  When that is combined with disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts, the learning process is well rounded.  Thus, it can be applied to real world situations, and students can look through a practical lens to help their own community.

After completing this lesson, most of my original ideas still apply. However, this lesson helped me shift my focus back towards reflecting on the 3d learning that is happening in my room. It reminds me to be more intentional with my probing questions, and also reminds me to apply more aspects of the cross-cutting concepts.]]> 2019-09-22 00:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/manit/ek77jl0gc32d/wish/387663778