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Madeline Brownstone

Science across the IB continuum - 0 views

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    Science provides an essential contribution to life both within IB World Schools and in society at large. It is a required component in all three IB programmes and is addressed in a developmentally appropriate way within each.This publication focuses on teaching and learning science across the continuum of IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). It highlights the alignment and the differences that exist within and between the three IB programmes. The appendices focus on MYP and DP science through a comparison of science aims and assessment in these two programmes. A diagram is included that may be used to prompt discussions about the teaching and learning of science across all three programmes in IB World Schools.The contents of this publication will be of interest to all teachers, curriculum developers and school leaders involved in teaching and learning science throughout the school. Schools are encouraged to consider how teaching and learning science within and across IB programmes is aligned and articulated in their school community.Note: This document is a synthesis of information from existing programme documents and should be used as a companion to the more detailed information in those documents.
Madeline Brownstone

NSTA :: Next Generation Science Standards - 0 views

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    The time has come to move the nation forward in its pursuit of high quality science education for all. In a process managed by Achieve, Inc., 20 states are leading the development of rigorous and internationally benchmarked science standards that will define the content and practices all students will need to learn from kindergarten through high school graduation. These Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will undergo multiple reviews, including two public drafts. A first draft of the standards is expected in early 2012, with a final version expected in late 2012. NSTA is providing advice to the project and engaging the science education community in the feedback process. New science standards will be based on the recently released Framework for K-12 Science Education that offers a new vision for K-12 education in science and engineering and representing a significant shift in how these subjects are viewed and taught.
Madeline Brownstone

Home : Science Foo Camp - 0 views

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    Nature is delighted to be collaborating again with Google and O'Reilly Media to organise the sixth annual Science Foo Camp (SciFoo). About 200 leading scientists, technologists, writers and other thought-leaders will gather once more at the Googleplex for a weekend of unbridled discussion, demonstration and debate. Foo Camp is an informal conference format pioneered by O'Reilly Media, a leading book publisher and event organiser in the field of information technology. There is no predefined agenda, instead attendees collaboratively create one from start to finish the first evening, with little if any boundaries to what can be discussed. Since the first O'Reilly Foo Camp in 2003, these events have become legendary and much imitated, leading to the first Science Foo Camp in the summer of 2006.
Madeline Brownstone

Inquiry Approaches - 0 views

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    The National Science Education Standards mandate that science teachers "plan an inquiry-based program", "focus and support inquiries", and "encourage and model the skills of scientific inquiry." Inquiry is an approach to teaching that involves a process of exploring the natural world, that leads to asking questions and making discoveries in the search of new understandings. Inquiry is a method of approaching problems that is used by professional scientists but is helpful to anyone who scientifically addresses matters encountered in everyday life. Inquiry is based on the formation of hypotheses and theories and on the collection of relevant evidence. There is no set order to the steps involved in inquiry, but children need to use logic to devise their research questions, analyze their data, and make predictions. When using the inquiry methods of investigation, children learn that authorities can be wrong and that any question is reasonable.
Madeline Brownstone

Quality Homework - A Smart Idea - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    The application of such research-based strategies to homework is a yet-untapped opportunity to raise student achievement. Science has shown us how to turn homework into a potent catalyst for learning. Our assignment now is to make it happen.
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