Science

In this module, participants will develop an understanding of the science resources and instructional pedagogy that are essential for developing successful science experiences for our students. Participants will first review some logistical information for science and then consider the expectations of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Part 1: Science Logistics

Go to: https://sites.google.com/tahomasd.us/tsdscience/home

• Click on Elementary Science and select your grade level.
• Click on the following resources and take some time to explore: 
• Grade level planning calendar 
• Grade level pacing guide
• Elementary Science Lesson Overview 
• Next Generation Science Standards
• TCI Website Navigation 

Read the information about Science materials and how they are ordered.

Please note that for teachers for grades 1-5 your TCI login is your district email before the @ and your initial password is Tahoma01* (example: My login is Sheckels) https://subscriptions.teachtci.com/staff/sign_in

Prompts:  Please respond to the following prompts for part 1

1. What is your name, school, and grade level?
2. What do you see as the greatest challenge for you in teaching science in your classroom?
3. What are the benefits for students in experiencing science in your classroom?

Part 2: Science Instruction aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

In 2013 the state of Washington adopted the NGSS as our state standards and our Tahoma curriculum materials are aligned to these standards.

The standards are much more than a list of content to be covered at each grade level, but are designed to “ enable teachers to offer all students interactive science instruction that promotes analysis and interpretation of data, critical thinking, problem solving, and connections across science disciplines with a high set of expectations” nextgenscience.org

All participants will read the Fact Sheet for the NGSS and then select from the appropriate grade band for the second document.

Fact Sheet for the NGSS

Grades K-2
Download the Grades K-2 Parent Guide

Grades 3-5
Download the Grades 3-5 Parent Guide

After reading Fact Sheet for the NGSS and the Parent Guide that corresponds to your grade band. please respond to the following prompts for Part 2. Please include your name.

• What do you see as the greatest shifts in science instruction that is aligned to the NGSS compared with science instruction in the past?
• Why are real-world phenomena critical for science instruction?
• How can science support student growth in ELA and Math?

Part 3: Please respond to at least one other participant on any aspect of science logistics or instruction.

This module does not require you to invite a coach into your science instructional time, however if you would like to have support with your science instruction, please contact your building instructional coach or Shannon Heckelsmiller, K-12 Science Coordinator.