Nice for identifying terms used within Review and Possible Uses: the NGSS document that may be unfamiliar; i.e. “crosscutting” Resource: How is this resource helpful? Topic: This suite of videos functions as a primer to the NGSS a first — step toward preparing for the instructional shifts. The videos provide an overview of the vision for the NGSS, as well as in-depth descriptions of each of the standards’ three dimensions. Videos from Teaching Channel Form: Grade Level: All Purpose: Provides an explanation for the of NGSS. Provides links to related posts. Resource: How is this resource helpful? Three one page overview posters – Grade Level: All Purpose: Each poster gives teachers 6 or 7 big, foundational ideas giving context to the NGSS. (Posters: to Integrate the NGSS “How Without Going Crazy,” to Take the Scary Out of NGSS Science “How Standards,” and You Need to Know About NGSS.”) “Everything Review and Possible Uses: A great starting point for discussion in PLC’s or as a whole group. Discussion Questions for Curriculum Maps: What process is being used by the school to ensure comprehensiveness of the curriculum, i.e., that all important standards are being covered without unnecessary repetition? How do the teachers use long range curriculum planning (e.g., curriculum mapping) to ensure continuity of instruction and learning? Resource: How is this resource helpful? Grade Level: PreK-8 Topic: Curriculum Map Template Purpose: Template that includes the Unit/ Organizing Principle, Unit Length, Essential Questions, Concepts Content, Learning Target/skills, Standards, Key Vocabulary, Resources and Assessments. Review and Possible Uses: An initial template guide to help schools begin the curriculum mapping process. Categories may be adapted for school use. Resource: How is this resource helpful? Topic: Grade level science maps from Bay District Science Grade Levels: All
Review and Possible Uses: Nice for identifying terms used within the NGSS document that may be unfamiliar; i.e. “crosscutting” Resource: Topic: This suite of videos functions as a primer to the NGSS — a first step toward preparing for the instructional shifts. The videos provide an overview of the vision for the NGSS, as well as in-depth descriptions of each of the standards’ three dimensions. Form: Videos from Teaching Channel Grade Level: All Purpose: Provides an explanation for the of NGSS. Provides links to related posts. How is this resource helpful? Resource: Three – one page overview posters Grade Level: All Purpose: Each poster gives teachers 6 or 7 big, foundational ideas giving context to the NGSS. (Posters: “How to Integrate the NGSS Without Going Crazy,” “How to Take the Scary Out of NGSS Science Standards,” and “Everything You Need to Know About NGSS.”) Review and Possible Uses: A great starting point for discussion in PLC’s or as a whole group. How is this resource helpful? Discussion Questions for Curriculum Maps: What process is being used by the school to ensure comprehensiveness of the curriculum, i.e., that all important standards are being covered without unnecessary repetition? How do the teachers use long range curriculum planning (e.g., curriculum mapping) to ensure continuity of instruction and learning? Resource: Grade Level: PreK-8 Topic: Curriculum Map Template Purpose: Template that includes the Unit/ Organizing Principle, Unit Length, Essential Questions, Concepts Content, Learning Target/skills, Standards, Key Vocabulary, Resources and Assessments. Review and Possible Uses: An initial template guide to help schools begin the curriculum mapping process. Categories may be adapted for school use. How is this resource helpful? Resource: Topic: Grade level science maps from Bay District Science Grade Levels: All How is this resource helpful?
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