A New Approach to Teaching Science
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The four-part learning progression model presented on this website presents one way to meet the lofty requirements of the NGSS. This model provides systems for peer feedback and revision, promoting a shift to the growth mindset that values the process more than the end product. This model provides systems for mastery grading and differentiation, promoting student-directed learning and a more personalized learning experience.

The Model Explained

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The intention of the four-part learning progression model is to set up systems that allow for the major pedagogical shifts expected by those who wrote the NGSS and to meet the needs of today's learners. We must realize that these shifts do not occur overnight and students, parents, and teachers will struggle on their journey. But through professional collaboration and reflection with colleagues and peers, we will all figure this out together!

​The Curriculum

The lessons provided are a starting place for teachers to figure out how they want to teach the NGSS.  The curriculum presented will continuously improve over the years as we learn more about three dimensional, phenomenon-based learning. 

Timeline:
I am currently revising units 2 for each grade level. They should be complete at the end of March 2018.

Interested in planning for Units 3 and 4?

Use these brainstorming docuements to help plan for these upcoming units.
6th Grade Brainstorming Documents
7th Grade Brainstorming Documents
​8th Grade Brainstorming Documents