Biology and ESS science teachers will continue to plan for the upcoming shift in science. Teachers will explore the released educator guides and align released sampler questions to the PLD's. Teachers will use remaining time to work collaboratively on planning curriculum to NYSSLS to include implementation of the NYS Investigations.
In this session, teachers will be provided a general overview of the Mystery Science platform. Teachers will learn the formatting of a unit and tips for implementation and utilizing additional Mystery Science resources and tools (i.e.: google form assessments, extension readings/activities). With remaining time, teachers will collaborate to begin planning a lesson using Mystery Science.
In this session, teachers will go through the Circle of Life Investigation, including how to print and administer this part of the New Grade 5 Science Assessment. This is the first mandatory investigation of the year. Teachers will also go be shown the Schoology resources for science.
