Target Audience: K-12 Teachers
Duration: 90 minutes
Overview
Welcome to the Minneapolis Public Schools’ Academic Standards in Science Course! The goal of this training is to introduce foundational knowledge about the 2019 MN Academic Standards in Science, and to build confidence in guiding students to meet them in your classroom.
Step 1: Sign in to Google Chrome
To receive credit for the course, you will need to first sign in to Google Chrome. Learn how to sign in to Google Chrome.
If you are not signed in to Google Chrome, you run the risk of your progress not being saved. Therefore, the course may not be marked as complete.
Step 2: Launch the Training Course
Resources
Click on the sections below to learn more about the resources referenced in the course:
+ Course Companion Guide
+ Section 1
+ Section 2
- NGSS Hub - Science and Engineering Practices
- Why focus on science and engineering practices--and not "inquiry?"
- Case Study: It’s Alive?!
+ Section 3
- A Framework for K-12 Science Education - Appendix G
- NGSS Hub - Crosscutting Concepts
- Introducing the Crosscutting Concepts: The Chess Metaphor
- Using Crosscutting Concepts to Prompt Student Responses
- Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Build Student Sense-Making and Reasoning
- Science for All Americans
- Case Study: Designing a Model Shoreline
+ Section 4
Troubleshooting
If you continue to experience technical issues, submit an eTicket or call the HelpDesk at (612) 668-0088.