making sense of science mike szydlowski k-12 science coordinator columbia public schools
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Making Sense of Science
Mike SzydlowskiK-12 Science CoordinatorColumbia Public Schools
The NGSS focuses on the emphasis on the processes of science rather than accumulating facts.
Under NGSS, engineering will become more the rule than the exception.
In short, students will be expected to think and act like scientists and engineers, grasping increasingly complex concepts that have practical benefits in everyday life.
About NGSS…
Why Science?
Andrew Wakefield
2007
Jenny McCarthy started a campaign publicizing the autism/vaccination report after her son was born with autism. She encouraged people to stop getting vaccinations.
2008
2010Andrew Wakefield’s report was found to be
fraudulent. He had a financial conflict of interest to say what he did.
The science journals that published his report now published a retraction of all statements regarding vaccinations.
Jenny McCarthy continues to publicize the original report.
2014
Total 2008-2014
Two labels to think about
Information frame
Sense-making frame
Consider this science lesson…
Now consider this one…
Example: Photosynthesis
Which one was more engaging for students?
Which one required problem solving?
Food Color Activities
Ice Cream Activity
Halloween ScienceGrow a Ghost I
Grow a Ghost II
Halloween Readings
Lake Nyos What Killed 1,700 people and lots of animals?
Researching the Problem
Engineering