The University of New Hampshire Extension is offering a course based on the theory and vision of the Next Generation Science Standards to integrate science and engineering practices within your existing class. Whether you are an elementary school teacher or a middle school teacher, this course is for you. This course works with you on your existing curricula and expanding student-driven inquiry.
Inquiry-based learning is an approach that involves exploring the natural and man-made world around us in a manner that leads to questioning, observing, investigating, testing, and discussing with others what results were found. Participants will learn the fundamentals of inquiry-based instruction and how to integrate NGSS science and engineering practices including how to ask investigable questions, planning an investigation, and sharing results. You will conduct an inquiry investigation and learn how to “shift” or change existing lessons into authentic learning opportunities that integrate NGSS science and engineering practices.
View more about what is covered in each module in the "What You Will Learn" tab.
*Scholarships are available for this program. Please contact Sarah Grosvenor regarding eligibility, sarah.grosvenor@unh.edu.
Completion of the course will award an Inquiry Teaching Methods: Grounding STEM Education in Science Practices Micro-credential (digital badge) from the University of New Hampshire.
Participants who successfully complete the Inquiry Teaching Methods: Grounding STEM Education in Science Practices program will automatically receive a digital badge micro-credential that verifies their accomplishment and skill that can be shared on social media, blogs, and online portfolios.
Upon completion of the certificate, participants will receive an email with further information on claiming their badge. For more information on digital badges with UNH PD&T, click here.
2024 Agenda
Session 1: Comparing Approaches
March 7, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Session 2: NGSS Science and Engineering Practices
March 14, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Session 3: Raising and Asking Questions
March 21, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Session 4: Full Inquiry Lesson
March 30, 2024 9:00am-3:30pm
Session 5: Subtle Shifts
April 4, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Session 6: Integrating the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices
April 11, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Session 7: Reflection
May 6, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
Participant Learning Objectives:
- Participants will understand and assess different approaches to teaching Science in the classroom
- Participants will critique, compare and contrast the 8 NGSS Science and Engineering Practices and how they are used by students in varying degrees of competency in a science activity.
- Participants will practice using an evaluation tool to assess student ability to complete a science activity using the science and engineering practices as outlined in NGSS
- Participants will learn how to take existing science lessons and include the NGSS practices at appropriate levels for their students.
Abbot-Downing Elementary School
152 South St, Concord, NH 03301
