Agenda

45 minutes

Introduction to Science Education    

Facilitator Presentation
Survey Sharing Activity

1 hour
15 minutes

Current State of Science Education

Gap Analysis Exercise
Facilitator Presentation
Group Discussion
Think, Pair, Share Activity
Mini-Lecture

1 hour
45 minutes

Sample Science Lesson #1
(Lower Grade Levels)

Science Experiment and Debrief

30 minutes

Standards-Based Science Instruction

Mini-Lecture

1 hour

Setting the Stage for Assessment
in Science Education

Mini-Lecture
Guided Group Discussion

1 hour

Selection of Materials

Mini-Lecture
Group Discussion
Modified Tool

10 minutes

Making Connections and Evaluation

Interactive Dialogue
Evaluation Forms

15 minutes

Introduction to Day Two      

Guided Discussion

1 hour
30 minutes

Sample Science Lesson #2
(Grades 5-6)

Sample Science Lesson
Group Discussion/Debrief

1 hour
30 minutes

Instructional Best Practices for Science

Video Observation
Observation Tool
Group Discussion/Debrief
Small Group Activity

1 hour
15 minutes

Designing Science Instruction for K-12

Mini-Lecture
Scenarios/Benchmark Maps
Guided Small Group Discussion
Instructional Examples

1 hour
15 minutes

Science Education Action Planning
and Debrief

Mini-Lecture: Effective Professional Development
Individual Activity
Pair Activity
Participant Presentations
Group Discussion/Debrief
Individual Activity

10 minutes

Making Connections and Evaluation

Interactive Dialogue
Evaluation Forms