What will you learn?
This course explores the key ideas in Rise and Thrive with Science: Teaching PK-5 Science and Engineering (Kober, 2023). This research text is available to read online at no cost. Participants will learn fundamental principles that should guide K-5 science curriculum development and instructional planning. Through the exploration of case studies and real-life classroom scenarios, participants will begin to envision what three dimensional learning can look like in their K-5 classrooms.
This course would be the perfect resource for teams engaging in a book study!
Target Audience: K-5 Educators and Elementary Administrators
Act 48 Hours Available: 6
Pricing: Free for BCIU member districts
$50 for non-members
Research & Competencies
Review key findings and student competencies that help us understand how K-5 students learn science and engineering concepts most powerfully and deeply.
Practical Strategies
What do investigation and design look like in elementary settings? How can I create a positive environment for student interactions? Real classroom case studies will guide our learning.
Assessment and Integration
Learn practical strategies to support classroom instruction as you work to implement STEELS in your K-5 classrooms What does assessment look like in a science classroom and how can technology and engineering standards be skillfully integrated with science units?
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