Authors: Jessica Ashley and Linnea GibsonMaking decisions is tough. It’s likely you and your team are having conversations and asking many BIG questions, such as:
We’ve identified two paths to consider for teaching and learning science during the 20-21 school year and beyond. Path 1 - Do you have scheduled time to teach and learn science? Path 2 - Are you lacking the time for science and searching for purposeful ways to integrate with Math and ELA? Whichever path connects with your situation the best, we’ve got you covered with the 4 steps below. Details for both paths are outlined in the slides linked below. We recognize that the “plan” for school may change throughout the year, but taking these four steps will guide you for a more successful year. Step 1: Take Inventory → Discuss and record current Scope and Sequence and what COVID learning included. Step 2: Ask Important Questions → Which units might be best to learn remotely for students? → Which units already have math and ELA connections already built in? → How might I “marry” my Informational Text and / or Persuasive units of study with Science or Social Studies? → “Marrying” an entire unit seems like a big challenge, but I think I could prioritize some lessons or learning cycles. Which lessons or learning cycles are the best candidates for this? → How do my decisions affect the grade levels above or below me? What notes do we want to capture to refer to for 2021 and beyond? Step 3: Become Familiar with Supports and Resources → Some phenomenal educators have shared the resources they used during COVID learning. Step 4: Reach Consensus on a Scope and Sequence for 20-21 → As a team, think through any restrictions on remote learning, resources, access for all students and pacing to create your best Scope and Sequence for moving forward. Use this Slide Deck to guide your grade-level team through a thinking exercise with dialogue, deliberation, and decision making about moving forward for 20-21 and beyond. This is meant to be a tool to support you and is available to use as you wish, so please record your thinking within the slides and share with your colleagues. Trust that the Phenomenal Science Leadership Team is thinking with you! We’re also asking BIG questions! We may not have all of the answers, but we’re here to support throughout the year. As we get into what school will look like in a new normal, keep watching for blog updates on ideas to support hybrid learning, guides for facilitating virtual classes, and so much more to help you this year. Stay Phenomenal!
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