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Science Standards Are Not Curricula: Focusing on Student Sensemaking to Make NGSS Come Alive
Thursday, October 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Patrick L. Brown, Executive Director of STEAM and Career Education, Fort Zumwalt School District (MO); and Grace Boersma, Professional Development Specialist, Kognity
Sponsored by Kognity
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Standards may set the foundation, but they aren’t the roadmap. In this dynamic session, Dr. Patrick L. Brown will dive into how to turn the Next Generation Science Standards into inspiring, student-centered lessons that spark curiosity and promote deep understanding.
During the edWebinar, Dr. Brown will share the essential ingredients of sensemaking that make science come alive for all students. He’ll also:
- Discuss science learning from a research-based perspective
- Share real classroom examples of how sensemaking elevates student engagement and understanding
- Break down the explore-before-explain approach—a powerful instructional sequence that hooks students from the start, guiding them through a hands-on journey to uncover core scientific concepts
Whether you’re a teacher, principal, or science coordinator, attend this session for proven strategies to transform high school science instruction! There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenters
Dr. Patrick L. Brown is the Executive Director of STEAM and Career Education for the Fort Zumwalt School District in St. Charles, Missouri. With a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Dr. Brown brings a wealth of experience to his role, having taught at every level from elementary to postsecondary education. His diverse background includes designing and teaching lessons for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as inspiring future educators through undergraduate and graduate courses. Recognized for his innovative approach, Dr. Brown has earned multiple awards for excellence in teaching science methods and is the National Science Teaching Association bestselling author of Instructional Sequence Matters.
Grace Boersma is a Professional Development Specialist at Kognity with over eight years of experience as a high school chemistry teacher. She is passionate about helping teachers create engaging and effective learning experiences for their students through an inquiry lens. After graduating college with a chemistry and sociology degree, she was awarded the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship, which allowed her to receive a master’s in secondary education. Grace has been awarded the Science Innovation Hall of Fame Educator Excellence Award, as well as the Teacher of Promise Award. In 2023, she was chosen as the recipient of the Michigan Science Teachers Association Science Teacher of the Year by being recognized as an excellent science educator. Grace believes that all students should have the opportunity to learn science and develop a love of learning and is committed to helping teachers create classrooms where all students can succeed.
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