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July 2022
Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS): Exemplar Science Units Supporting K-2 Literacy
This live workshop will introduce teachers to an exemplar grade-specific science unit of study intended to be implemented into the literacy block. Through this professional learning, educators will experience how phenomenon-based science instruction can support the use of nonfiction vocabulary and text within the literacy block. K-2 units will include phonics/phonemic awareness, science informational text, and the analysis of student work samples. The purpose of this exemplar unit is to serve as an example of a high quality instructional material…
Find out more »Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS): Exemplar Science Units Supporting 3-5 Literacy
This live workshop will introduce teachers to an exemplar grade-specific science unit of study grounded in phenomena. The professional learning will focus on the teaching and learning of the Arkansas Academic Standards for science and ELA and how elementary teachers can use the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards to support literacy instruction. Third-5th grade units will include morphology, science informational text and the analysis of student work samples. Teachers will also see examples of: a year's scope and sequence; bundled performance…
Find out more »Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS): Introduction to Arkansas K-12 Science Standards and Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning
This live workshop is an introductory Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS) session designed for any K-12 teacher or instructional leader who wants to become familiar with science instruction aligned with the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards. Learn how to interpret the standards for 3-dimensional teaching and learning in the classroom. Participants need to have access to a device with internet capabilities and a Google account. Participants engage in online discussions, complete assignments, and provide evidence of application of tools taught in this…
Find out more »Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS): Anchor Phenomenon for a Coherent Sequence of Science Lessons
This live workshop will introduce K-12 teachers to the role of phenomena and design challenges in science teaching, with a particular focus on equity. Participants will generate working definitions of phenomena, design challenges, and disciplinary core ideas to support the process of identifying phenomena related to a bundle of three-dimensional standards. Participants will then experience how phenomena can be introduced at the start of a unit, in order to launch a student-driven series of questions. 12 hours Presented by Division…
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