K-12 Science Program

K-12 Science ProgramOctober 22, 2015Current New York State Science StandardsMath, Science, and Technology (MST, 1996)

Seven Standards: Students will

Use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.Access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.Understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability, an trigonometry.Understand and apply scientific concepts principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.Apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.Understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.Apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Current New York State Science Standards (cont.)Standards: Key Ideas, Performance Indicators, & Sample TasksBenchmarked at Elementary, Intermediate, Commencement Levels

The Earth and celestial phenomena can be describedby principles of relative motion and perspective.

Students: explain complex phenomena, such as tides, variations in day length, solar insolation, apparent motion of the planets, and annual traverse of the constellations. describe current theories about the origin of theuniverse and solar system.

This is evident, for example, when students: create models, drawings, or demonstrations to explain changes in day length, solar insolation, and the apparent motion of planets.

The Earth and celestial phenomena can be described by principles of relative motion and perspective.

Students: explain daily, monthly, and seasonal changes on earth.

This is evident, for example, when students: create models, drawings, or demonstrations describing the arrangement, interaction, and movement of the Earth, moon, and sun. plan and conduct an investigation of the night sky to describe the arrangement, interaction, and movement of celestial bodies.

The Earth and celestial phenomena can be described by principles of relative motion and perspective.

Students: describe patterns of daily, monthly, and seasonal changes in their environment.

This is evident, for example, when students: conduct a long-term weather investigation, such as running a weather station or collecting weather data. keep a journal of the phases of the moon over a one-month period. This information is collected for several different one month periods and compared.

Standard 4: Understand and apply scientific concepts principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

ElementaryIntermediateCommencementFuture New York State Standards: Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)Developed by 18 expertsWorld Class ScientistsExperts in the area of the Teaching and Learning of Science

Constructed over 1.5 Years

Revised with Feedback from the Field

Considered by NYS

Plans for Adopting ???Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) FrameworkDisciplinary Core Ideas(Most important aspects of science)

Grouped into 4 Domains:Physical ScienceLife ScienceEarth and Space ScienceEngineering and Technology SciencePractices(What you do in science)

Ask questions and define problems.Plan and carry out investigations.Use mathematical and computational thinking.Engage in an argument from evidence.Develop and use models.Analyze and interpret data.Construct explanations and design solutions.Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.Crosscutting Concepts(Themes across all disciplines of science)

PatternsCause and EffectScale, proportion, and quantitySystems and System ModelsEnergy and MatterStructure and FunctionStability and ChangeNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS) LayoutSpecific standards for each grade level (K-5), middle school, and high school

Standards in each domain:physical sciencelife scienceearth and space scienceengineering and technology science.

Connections drawn to:standards in other disciplines in science on the grade level (similarities)standards in other grade levels in science (articulation)standards of other disciplines (instructional integration)

NORTH SHORE SCHOOLSScience k-5

8NORTH SHORE SCHOOLSScience k-5GradeUnits of StudyKindergartenLiving Things and Life Cycles*Weather*Scientific Inquiry and Motion*FirstWeatherAstronomy*Organisms

SecondChangesBalancing and Weighing*Plant Growth and DevelopmentThirdFood Chains and WebsRocks and MineralsLand and WaterFourthElectric CircuitsMotion and DesignScientific InquiryFifthMicroworldsScientific ExplorationEcosystemsEcosystems

Organisms interact with and depend upon each other and their environment. Natural events and human actions can disturb an ecosystem.Solutions can be developed to minimize the effects of pollution.

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EcosystemsOrganisms interact with and depend upon each other and their environment. Natural events and human actions can disturb an ecosystem.Solutions can be developed to minimize the effects of pollution.

GradeUnits of StudyKindergartenLiving Things and Life Cycles*Weather*Scientific Inquiry and Motion*FirstWeatherAstronomy*Organisms

SecondChangesBalancing and Weighing*Plant Growth and DevelopmentThirdFood Chains and WebsRocks and MineralsLand and WaterFourthElectric CircuitsMotion and DesignScientific InquiryFifthMicroworldsScientific ExplorationEcosystemsNorth Shore SchoolsScience k-5

Astronomy ~ An NGSS-Aligned UnitAll parts of the universe are interdependent.Sun is a star upon which everything depends.Natural objects exist from the very small to the immensely large.Parts of the universe are in constant cyclical motions that create patterns.

Astronomy ~ An NGSS-Aligned UnitAll parts of the universe are interdependent.Sun is a star upon which everything depends.Natural objects exist from the very small to the immensely large.Parts of the universe are in constant cyclical motions that create patterns.

SCIENCE

ENGINEERINGENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES and EXPERIENCESFocusFostering the Skills and Dispositions of InquiryLenses Created by Student Passion and InterestExamplesEnvironment, Conservation, and SustainabilityExperimentationEngineeringAvenues within SWES ProgramsPush-in Experiences, Pull-Out Experiences, ClubsAlternative Learning ExperiencesCollaboration and Co-Teaching

CHALLENGES AND ASPIRATIONAL GOALSSTEAM UNITS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER MEANINGFUL LEARNING, INTEREST, AND PASSIONEngineeringTechnologyRich Interdisciplinary Learning

EQUITY and ACCESS

COMMUNITY AND HOME PARTNERSHIPS

Middle School Science6th Grade Science: From the Atom to the Cosmos

7th Grade Science: The Physical Sciences

8th Grade Science: The Living Environment

Electives

Science Research (6,7,8)STEM Investigations (6)Crime Scene Investigations (7)Science in Science Fiction (7,8)The Human Body (8)History of Disease & Medicine (8)Viking Explorers (8)Engineering & Structures (8)Robotics & Automation (8)Inventors Workshop (8)

GoalsDetermine best support structure for struggling studentsContent area literacyVertical articulation Deepening understanding of NGSS Continue pursuit of integration of District Shared Value OutcomesSTEM/STEAM reimagining our role in 21st century learning

North Shore High School SciencePresent & FutureGoals for ProgramHave all students find an appropriate level science class Incorporate the IB Learner Profile into all science courses Consistency of language and scientific procedures (using new tools)9th Grade

PresentStudents can choose between Regents level or Honors level Earth ScienceAll students take the Regents exam in JuneFutureExpand the use of authentic assessments (ex. student designed lab work)Interweave IB skills and procedures into 9th grade curriculum

10th Grade

PresentStudents can choose between Regents level or Honors level ChemistryAll students take the Regents exam in JuneFutureExpand the use of authentic assessments Interweave IB skills and procedures into 10th grade curriculumConsider using SAT II type questions as a low stakes final exam for Honors Chem

IB Biology HL

PresentFirst year of a two year IB courseStudents are prepared to take the AP Biology exam at end of yearFutureCurriculum work and planning for second year of courseStaffing considerations for second yearLogistical planning for Internal AssessmentMentor conferencingStorage of projects

IB Chemistry SL

PresentOne year IB courseStudents will take IB exam in MayFutureGroup 4 project conducted with IB Biology and IB Physics

Physics

PresentRegents level Physics (students take Regents in June)AP level Physics (students take AP exam in May, Regents in June)IB Physics HL (students take Regents in June)First year of a two year courseFutureAP level discontinuedIB Physics HL (year 1)Students prepared for AP exam in MayIB Physics HL (year 2)Curriculum and logistical planningRegents level Physics (students that have passed Algebra II)Conceptual Physics (students currently in Algebra IIB)

Integrated Science I & II

PresentOpen to Juniors and Seniors with departmental approval

Laboratory Science courses that use both Physical & Life Science topics to instruct:Scientific method problem solvingImportance of accurate measurementWriting in the sciencesCommunication/Presentation of student work

FutureReplace Integrated II with option to take conceptual Physics

Environmental Science

PresentEnvironmental Science-RSenior status onlyDepartmental final in JuneIB Environmental Systems and Societies SLIB exam in MayFutureCo-Teach IB ESS with a humanities teacherElective ClassesForensicsAnatomy & PhysiologyAstronomy/ MeteorologyScience Research

PresentFirst year of Dr. Mordechai leading a fully integrated 9-12 Science Research program21 ninth grade students meet every other day for a zero period class11 upper level students meet in both a classroom and individual (conference)settingAll students will be submitting work to appropriate level competitions3 students presenting to LISEF1 student presenting to IntelFutureHave Dr. Mordechai speak with incoming Freshmen and parents to increase our 9th grade enrollmentsIncrease the number of students entering upper-level competitions

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