Twig Science PD Strand Review (Mintie White)

What is the name of the new elementary science curriculum?

• STEMscopes

• Twig Science

• Amplify Science

• Bring Science Alive!

Which of the following is NOT part of the Twig lesson structure?

• Spark

• Investigate

• Elaborate

• Reflect

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) support A New Vision for Science Education. What will this involve more of?

Select all that apply.

• Oversimplification of activities for students who are perceived to be less able to do science and engineering

• Students conducting investigations, solving problems, and engaging in discussions with teachers’ guidance

• Facts and terminology learned as needed while developing explanations and designing solutions supported by evidence-based arguments and reasoning.

• Students discussing open-ended questions that focus on the strength of the evidence used to generate claims

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

ABC-CBV stands for:

Activity before concept, concept before __________

According to the TERC Talk Science Primer, which of the following are elements of academically productive talk?

Select all that apply.

• A belief that students can do it

• Clear academic purposes

• A framing question and follow-up questions

• A set of strategic “talk moves”

• An appropriate talk format

Where can you find all of the Twig Science resources, such as the Pacing Guide, Observation Look Fors, PD handouts, and "How to" videos?

• twigscience.com

• PVUSD science website

• Your grade level Twig Science Google Classroom

Which type of Twig lessons are you using in your classroom this year?

This is a poll question, there's no right or wrong answer!

• Full Course Lessons

• Fast Track Lessons

• Mostly Fast Track with a few Full Course lessons here and there

• Mostly Full Course with a few Fast Track lessons here and there

• Twig Coach Lessons

What has been the #1 "need" expressed by teachers in the Gots & Needs feedback form after each PD session?

• Pictures for the Word Wall cards

• Additional strategies to support EL students

• MORE TIME TO PLAN

• Help with website navigation