Asking questions and defining problems- Poster

 

PE- Asking Scientific Questions and Defining Problems in PE (Posters) 

Looking for ways to integrate scientific questing with Physical Education?  This amazing poster, created by fifth grade teacher and Science Fellows emeritus, Heidi Yerrington, has several examples of questioning, observing, and defining problems, all aligned to the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) being graded in our Kindergarten-fifth grade classrooms. Looking for more ideas around integrating, check out the Observations and Wonderings, and Questions that Include Measures and Variables posters linked below.   

Asking Scientific Questions and Defining Problems Poster- Link

Observations and Wonderings " I noticed..." - Link

Questions that Include Measures and Variables- Link 

Music-Do you Hear What I Hear?

 Music: 

 Using a 5E lesson model, students engage in collecting and analyzing data and applying that data when learning about pitch, frequency, loudness and amplitude, sound quality and timbre.  This short article outlines how students in one elementary school focused on sound (a first grade scope taught during 4th quarter) through science and music.  With connections to the music standards and the SEPs available.  

Do you Hear What I Hear- link 

Science PD inside and outside NTPS

The following Professional Development is being offered for Specialist.  All offerings inside NTPS can be found on Frontline.

Professional Development IN and OUT of district:

Updated Frequently

Direct link to the frequently updated document for PD opportunities within NTPS and from agencies around our region.  

SCIENCE PD- Link 

Library- Best STEM books

Library

Looking to add STEM books to your library?  These books "emphasize real- world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries".  The list of 17 plus books range from grades K-12th grade to help span all reading levels, provides a brief description of each book, and lists the criteria and rubric for how these books were selected.  Check back often for updated lists.

Best STEM books -2018 - Link 

Best STEM books-2019- Link

Best STEM books-2020- Link 

Book Lists

Book lists that support Science and Engineering 

Looking for books that support STEMscopes (K-2) and Building Blocks of Science (3-5) classroom lessons?  Both STEMscopes and Building Blocks of Science have K-5th grade titles listed.  

STEMscopes K-2- Link

Building Blocks of Science 3-5- Link

National School Library Standards cross walk with NGSS

Library and the Next Generation Science Standards 

Looking for connections between the library standards and the NGSS?  Check out this eight page document that lays out those connections in an easy to read format.
In addition, this one page "Because Everyone is a Learner" visual aid, is a great way to increase conversations with your learning community. 

Because Everyone Is a Learner- Infographic- Link
National School Library Standards crosswalk with NGSS- Link

Dig Art!

 This blog offers ideas for lessons, garden guidance and citizen science that support a school garden and Art integration.  Easy to use lesson ideas that span minutes to multiple days, brings the outside into the art classroom.  This site has printable PDFs, and access background information and learning standards connections. 


Science classroom connections:
Kindergarten: Plant Needs, Organisms' Impact on Environments
Second grade: Plant and Animal Dependence, Prairie Field Experience, What Plants Need
Third Grade:  Life in Ecosystems


Dig Art! Cultivating Creativity in the Garden- Link