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Modeling Ecosystem Dynamics and Integrating Environmental Literacy Components

NGSS Model Lesson - Pika Prognosis

Gini Vandergon, Brian Foley & Heinrich Sartin

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Next Generation Science Standards:

  • 3 Dimenional Teaching
    • DCIs - Disciplinary Core Ideas
    • SEPs - Science and Engineering Practices
    • CCCs - Cross Cutting Concepts
  • Performance Expectations

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Advantages of NGSS

Challenges of NGSS

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Environmental Principles & Concepts (EP&Cs)

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Pika Prognosis

  • CA Science Framework snapshot
  • Part of Living Earth course
  • 3 Dimensional
  • EP&C
  • Kinesthetic model
  • Computational Thinking

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NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:

  1. Asking questions and defining problems
  2. Developing and using models
  3. Planning and carrying out investigations
  4. Analyzing and interpreting data
  5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
  6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions
  7. Engaging in argument from evidence
  8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

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Applying CSCL to Science Classroom

  • Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
  • Use online documents (Google Apps)
  • Share data as well as ideas
  • Formative assessment to identify misconceptions

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Computer Supported Collaborative Science

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Principles of CSCS:

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  1. Information is shared with the class online
  2. Teachers check on students’ understanding often
  3. Data from experiments and simulations is pooled
  4. Emphasize data analysis
  5. Students’ explanations are shared and compared

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Practical Advantages

  • No paper
  • Work from school and home
  • Work collaboratively
  • Link to outside resources
  • Prior work is still accessible
  • Digital word processing and spreadsheet tools
  • Motivates students (for now)
  • Allows parents access to class and student work

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Pedagogical Advantages

  • Makes the class more student-centric
    • Peer feedback
    • Social pressure
    • Promotes student metacognition
  • Allows better formative assessment
  • Allows more integration of ideas
  • Promotes analysis and reasoning over memorization
  • Teaches computer skills
  • Supports Science & Engineering Practices

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For more information:

CSUNscience.com