Syllabus
Worcester State University
CI971 Incorporating the Next Generation Science Standards Fall 2017
into the Curriculum by Grade Level K-6
Ricarda Carfagno, M.Ed.
Office Hours: By appointment
(781)383-6326
(781)405-4498 cell
Class Blog ngsscarfagno.blogspot.com
Suggested Text: Willard, Ted (2014).The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, K-12. NSTA. Arlington, VA.ISBN: 978-1-938946-41-7
Course Online Component – The following websites and programs will be used for the online portion of this class
Supplemental Materials: Handouts and other specific material will be provided by the instructor during the semester.
Prerequisites:
None
Course Description:
This course examines the Next Generation Science Standards by grade level. Many hands-on, rigorous science lessons and experiments will be researched to support the NGSS. This course will provide an opportunity for educators to apply their research and new curriculum to their everyday teaching.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
Through successful completion of this course graduate candidates will:
1. demonstrate knowledge of technology and systems and how to integrate these systems into the working environment;
2. understand the principles, practices, and recent research for effective teaching, learning, and curriculum development;
3. understand the importance of using a variety of hands-on activities;
4. demonstrate knowledge of differentiated instruction in the classroom;
5. understand the importance of cooperative learning
6. understand theories and methods of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation in the classroom;
7. demonstrate knowledge and ability to foster school climates that address the individual needs of children and youth in a diverse society;
8. acquire and understanding and identify different ways students learn
9. explore effective “good teaching” practices
10 develop strategies to enhance learning in the classroom for all learners
11 investigate grade level lessons for the NGSS that engage the learner and enhance learning
12 demonstrate knowledge of instructional methods to address the characteristics of a diversified population
13 understand theories and methods of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
14 develop effective assessment tools for a variety of NGSS activities
Required Materials: the internet, emails
Course Policies:
Written Assignments:
1. All assignments must be typed, doubled-spaced, and use APA format when applicable.
2. Assignments must be handed in on the due date unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor.
1. All assignments must be typed, doubled-spaced, and use APA format when applicable.
2. Assignments must be handed in on the due date unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Attendance Policy:
Regular class attendance is mandatory. Candidates are expected to attend class sessions regularly and participate actively, thoughtfully, and in a collegial manner during discussions and group work. An unexcused absence from any class meetings will result in a reduction of points in the participation grade. Any excused absence will require a doctor’s excuse or other written document acceptable to the instructor.
Regular class attendance is mandatory. Candidates are expected to attend class sessions regularly and participate actively, thoughtfully, and in a collegial manner during discussions and group work. An unexcused absence from any class meetings will result in a reduction of points in the participation grade. Any excused absence will require a doctor’s excuse or other written document acceptable to the instructor.
Grading Policies:
Grades will be evaluated according to course assignments and expectations using the following relative values.
The Grade of 4.0 (A)
The candidate demonstrates sound thinking and memorable performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence that he/she comprehends basic concepts and principles within some depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate exhibits comprehension of at least 90% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate can discuss issues clearly and precisely, recognize questionable assumptions, and identify relevant, competing points of view. The candidate uses sound reasoning to provide solutions to problems.
The candidate demonstrates sound thinking and memorable performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence that he/she comprehends basic concepts and principles within some depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate exhibits comprehension of at least 90% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate can discuss issues clearly and precisely, recognize questionable assumptions, and identify relevant, competing points of view. The candidate uses sound reasoning to provide solutions to problems.
The Grade of 3.0 (B)
The candidate usually demonstrates sound thinking and performance within the subject
The candidate usually demonstrates sound thinking and performance within the subject
and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence that he/she comprehends basic concepts and principles, though depth of insight may be lacking at times. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate exhibits comprehension at least 80% of the key concepts and principles presented. More often than not, the candidate discusses issues clearly and precisely, recognizes questionable assumptions, and identifies relevant, competing points of view. The candidate sometimes uses sound reasoning to provide
solutions to problems.
The Grade of 2.0 (C)
The candidate exhibits mixed thinking and inconsistent performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence of inconsistent comprehension of basic concepts and principles. The candidate rarely, if ever, demonstrates depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate comprehends at least 70% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate has trouble discussing issues clearly and precisely, often fails to recognize questionable assumptions and relevant, competing points of view. The candidate may have trouble finding solutions to some problems due to lack of sound reasoning skills.
The candidate exhibits mixed thinking and inconsistent performance within the subject and course. The candidate’s work bears evidence of inconsistent comprehension of basic concepts and principles. The candidate rarely, if ever, demonstrates depth of insight. When quantifiable measures are used for assessment, the candidate comprehends at least 70% of the key concepts and principles presented. The candidate has trouble discussing issues clearly and precisely, often fails to recognize questionable assumptions and relevant, competing points of view. The candidate may have trouble finding solutions to some problems due to lack of sound reasoning skills.
Grading:
1. Class participation, attendance and weekly blog assignment is expected 5%
2. Register for Mystery Science Pick 3 lessons to do with your class according to grade level. Write 3 pages on your thoughts of the Mystery Science Lessons. Incorporate the advantages and disadvantages of Mystery Science. 15%
3. For the 3 lessons chosen from Mystery Science find 2 experiments that enhance those lessons . Include the new NGSS Standards and grade level Do those lessons with your class ,take pictures of the class doing the experiments and write 1 page on the
lesson. 10%
4. Class Blog respond weekly to the lesson on the blog. Please comment on each others posts. 10%
5. Research Engineering is Elementary (Museum of Science)https://www.eie.org
Pick 1 unit review lessons. Do 2 lessons from the unit ,take pictures and write your thoughts on the unit. Incorporate the NGSS standards 10%
6. Research Gizmos sign up for free trial. Write your thoughts on the program 1 page 10%
7. Create 6 lessons that support NGSS for your grade level integrate 3 of them across the curriculum.Take pictures of your class doing the lessons. Each lesson must be 1 page.Include how the lesson went and any changes that you would make.
20%
8.Presentation 3 integrated lessons. bring completed to share . 20%
Grades are based on the following point scale:
A 100% - 93%
A- 92% - 90%
B+ 89% - 87%
B 86% - 83%
B- 82% - 80%
C+ 79% - 77%
C 76% - 73%
C- 72% - 70%
D+ 69% - 67%
D 66% - 63%
D- 62% - 60%
F 59% - 0%
Americans with Disabilities Act:
Worcester State University and this instructor are committed to the full participation of all students, and will provide accommodations for any student with documented disabilities who are registered with the Disability Services Office. Please contact the instructor _as early as possible to discuss necessary accommodations. All information regarding disabilities will be treated with confidentiality.
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Academic Honesty Policy:
Academic integrity is an essential component of a Worcester State education. Education is both the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills that lead to further intellectual development. Faculty are expected to follow strict principles of intellectual honesty in their own scholarship; students are held to the same standard. Only by doing their own work can students gain the knowledge, skills, confidence and self-worth that come from earned success; only by learning how to gather information, to integrate it and to communicate it effectively, to identify an idea and follow it to its logical conclusion can they develop the habits of mind characteristic of educated citizens. Taking shortcuts to higher or easier grades results in a Worcester State experience that is intellectually bankrupt.
Academic integrity is important to the integrity of the Worcester State community as a whole.
If Worcester State awards degrees to students who have not truly earned them, a reputation for dishonesty and incompetence will follow all of our graduates. Violators cheat their classmates out of deserved rewards and recognition. Academic dishonesty debases the institution and demeans the degree from that institution.
It is in the interest of students, faculty, and administrators to recognize the importance of academic integrity and to ensure that academic standards at Worcester State remain strong. Only by maintaining high standards of academic honesty can we protect the value of the educational process and the credibility of the institution and its graduates in the larger community.
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Academic Support Services:
Students who think they may need academic assistance in order to achieve their educational objectives should visit the Academic Success Center as soon as possible to maximize the benefit of the service.
Library Use - from College Wide Library Advisory Committee:
Worcester State Library has access to many articles through online data bases including J STOR, in addition many articles and book chapters are available to students through Inter library Loan (ILL). With a little planning, ILL expands your ability to get credible information sources about topics you pursue in your course work. Finally WSU students are free to use many of the library resources within the consortium. Given all of these resources it is extremely unlikely that you should have to pay for access to individual articles. Please work with the reference librarians to find the appropriate way to access materials you need. You have already paid for these resources through your fees-please make use of them.
Course Topics
Week 1.
Discuss NGSS
Lessons on grade level
How to implement
Physical Science Waves
Mystery Science
Lesson on Sound
Vibration
Lesson on Light
Transparent , translucent ,opaque
Sort plastics on light
Shadows
Week 2
Plants Sort seeds
How do Seeds travel
Make Traveling seed
Plant Seeds zip log bag each grow measure
Grow grass heads in eggs
Put seeds in window /closet measure growth
Week3
Design a hat
Insulators /Conductors
Solids/ liquids
Inventions in future
Plastic/ recycle
Erosion
Sand Slides
Name Oceans and Seas
Week4
Habitats
habitat Song
Fossils
DNA Designer Dog
Natural Selection
Adaptations that help animals survive
Week 5
Forces
Newtons Laws of Motion
Balloon RocketBalloon Car
Balance
Tug Of War
Story Mirette On The High Wire
Magnetism
Sorting what is magnetic
Building with Magnets
Attract /Repel
Dancing Needle
Make a Magnet
Surfaces magnets can go through
Bridge Design
Friction cars on different surfaces
Week6
Weather
Make weather instruments
Tornado in a Bottle
Water Cycle Games
3kinds of Rocks
Rock Cycle Game
Make Sedimentary Sandwich
Web of life
Week 7
Presentation
Assignments: Due dates will be given the first day of class
1. Class participation, attendance and weekly blog assignment is expected Weekly
2. Register for Mystery Science Pick 3 lessons to do with your class according to grade level. Write 3 pages on your thoughts of the Mystery Science Lessons. Incorporate the advantages and disadvantages of Mystery Science.. October 30
3. For the 3 lessons chosen from Mystery Science find 2 experiments that enhance those lessons . Include the new NGSS Standards and grade level Do those lessons with your class ,take pictures of the class doing the experiments and write 1 page on the lesson.
November 6
4. Class Blog respond weekly to the lesson on the blog. Please comment on each others posts. Weekly
5. Research Engineering is Elementary (Museum of Science)https://www.eie.org
Pick 1 unit review lessons. Do 2 lessons from the unit ,take pictures and write your thoughts on the unit. Incorporate the NGSS standards November 13
6. Research Gizmos sign up for free trial. wWrite your thoughts on the program 1 page November 20
7. Create 6 lessons that support NGSS for your grade level integrate 3 of them across the curriculum.Take pictures of your class doing the lessons. Each lesson must be 1 page.Include how the lesson went and any changes that you would make.
November 27
8.Presentation 3 integrated lessons. bring completed to share . December 4
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