Unit Planning & Curriculum Development with NGSS

In this workshop we will be using all three dimensions of NGSS to design a coherent and conceptual unit plan that will foster enduring understanding of not only content but the big ideas in science. By the end of the workshop you will leave with a completed NGSS-aligned unit plan ready for implementation in your classroom as well as several lesson plans! This workshop is designed to be relevant to any level of science teacher (K-12) who uses or plans on using the NGSS to inform their curriculum. Perfect for any level of experience using NGSS – novices and experts are both welcome.

July 18-19, 2019

Led by: Kelly Davison

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