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Planning for Optional Implementation of the New Grade 4 Science Curriculum

Presented By

Ted Zarowny, Chris Zarski

Series Sessions

Date Time
Apr 11, 20233:45 pm to 5:00 pm
May 08, 20233:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Jun 01, 20233:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Jun 15, 20233:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Oct 17, 20233:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Nov 27, 20233:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Feb 05, 20243:45 pm to 5:00 pm

Location

Virtual

Grade Levels

K-3, 4-6

Come and join us in the journey of unpacking and learning the Organizing Ideas that form your new Grade 4 Science Program.  The sessions will begin with an Introductory video outlining the key documents you will need as well as an explanation of how each of the sessions will be designed inclusive of concepts, computer science, scientific method, assessment and sample unit designs and resources. 

The Introductory video will be the same for all grades and must be previewed before your grade’s Session 2 begins. Embedded in the Introductory video will be a mini presentation on Computer Science addressing definitions, a quick curriculum tour and a fail safe method that reveals how you may already be teaching computational thinking? You will further explore the Computing Science concepts through a second video titled “Wait! What? I Have to Teach Computer Science?” to watch to assist in understanding how Computer Science will be integrated into the units.

Session 1 - Introductory Video and “WaitWait! What? I Have to Teach Computer Science?”   (Available to begin viewing April 11 - asynchronous)

Session 2 - Living Systems May 8, 2023

Drop In Session - “I Have a Question About Computer Science” with Janet Bell - June 1, 2023

Session 3 - Matter June 15, 2023

Session 4 - Earth Systems October 17, 2023

Session 5 - Energy November 27, 2023

Session 6 - Space February 5, 2024

Session 7 - Full Day Year End/Summatives Assessment Design Part 1 – February 26, 2024

Session 8 - Full Day Year End/Summatives Assessment Design Part 2 – April 8, 2024

NOTE: The Optional Implementation version of the Planning Sessions will vary from the Pilot sessions to reflect the March 2023 changes made in the Science Curriculum.

Target Audience

Grade 4 Science Teachers

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