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  • The elementary science program must provide opportunities for students to develop understandings and skills necessary to function productively as problem-solvers in a scientific and technological world.

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    they are involved in first-hand exploration and investigation and inquiry/process skills are nurtured.
    instruction builds directly on the student's conceptual framework.
    content is organized on the basis of broad conceptual themes common to all science disciplines.
    mathematics and communication skills are an integral part of science instruction.]]>     2018-09-21 04:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cassanovabuys3/lcfmycyjutqn/wish/284219915     cassanovabuys3 https://padlet.com/cassanovabuys3/lcfmycyjutqn/wish/284219945
  • Teacher preparation and professional development must enable the teacher to implement science as a basic component of the elementary school curriculum.

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  • The school administrators must be advocates for elementary science.
  • Administrators must provide instructional leadership by—
    1. building consensus for an elementary science program that reflects state and national standards.
    2. implementing and monitoring the progress of the science program.

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    1. supplying appropriate materials, equipment, and space.
    2. recognizing exemplary elementary science teaching.
    3. encouraging special science events.
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  • Assessment must be an essential component of an elementary science program.
  • Assessment must be aligned with—
    1. what is of value, i.e., the problem-solving model of instruction: concept application, inquiry, and process skills.
    2. the curricular objectives and instructional mode.
    3. the purpose for which it was intended: grading, diagnosis, student and/or parent feedback, or program evaluation.

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  • Elementary school science instruction must reflect the application and implementation of educational research.
  • Elementary school science programs are improved when—
    1. teachers keep abreast of appropriate science education research.
    2. educational research becomes the premise for change or innovation in elementary school science, and teachers participate in action research in elementary science

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     Ask Questions and get students to explore and experiment

     Guide students but allow them to articulate their ideas. 

    Planning questions in advance will help you guide the students towards the concepts you want them to learn.
    ]]>     2018-09-21 04:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cassanovabuys3/lcfmycyjutqn/wish/284220484     cassanovabuys3 https://padlet.com/cassanovabuys3/lcfmycyjutqn/wish/284220563 Encourage students to formulate additional questions for further investigation, record their ideas and data, and form conclusions based on evidence.




    Inquiry as a model aligns perfectly with the Next Generation Science Standards.
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