Using Science4Us as a Foundation for Science Instruction

Audience: Grade K-2 science teachers
Prerequisite: Introduction to Science4Us and/or previous Science4Us usage

About the Workshop

About the workshop: This workshop is designed to help teachers develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate Science4Us into their curriculum. Teachers will learn how to get the most from Science4Us Lesson Materials by making intentional instructional decisions as they design a lesson plan. Teachers work individually or in small groups to integrate best teaching practices with Science4Us into their curriculum.

Effectively utilize Science4Us tools for K-2 instruction to improve student learning.

Workshop Agenda (Onsite)

Opening Session

Sign-In to Workshop and ExploreLearning

Guided Instruction:

Modeling a Gizmo using Teaching Strategies

Reflection

DATE

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THE SPONSORS

Thank you to all our partners that made this day possible. They deserve a grand aplause! 

Professional Development

THE SPEAKERS

We brought together a group of people that have devoted their time and energy into digital marketing.

Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

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Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

@speakername

Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

@speakername

Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

@speakername

Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

@speakername

Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

@speakername

Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

@speakername

Speaker’s Name

Founder of Company Name XX. Marketing junkie. Loves to high 5 strangers.

@speakername

Participants will:

Learn to incorporate Science4Us into a variety of instructional settings

Develop customized lessons by modifying the Science4Us resources.

TIME

LOCATION

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Break

Guided Instruction:

Website Navigation and Setting up My Homepage

Guided Instruction:

Modeling a Gizmo using Teaching Strategies

Reflect and Review

Guided Instruction:

Providing Students with Access

Guided Instruction:

Modeling a Gizmo using Teaching Strategies

Independent Application:

Planning a Gizmo Lesson

Closing Session

Notes:

  • Full-Day Workshops are often 6 content hours in duration, include a lunch break, and development of a Gizmos lesson by teachers
  • Half-Day Workshops are often 3 content hours in duration and will begin the Gizmos lesson development process

Workshop Agenda (Webinar)

Opening Session

Introduction to Gizmos

Getting to know the participants survey

Sign-In to Workshop and ExploreLearning 

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Guided Instruction:

Website Navigation and Setting up My Homepage

Lesson Task and Group Share Out

Gizmos Best Practices Discussion 

Reflection

Guided Instruction:

Website Navigation, Homepage Basics, and Providing Students with Access

Independent Application:

Planning a Gizmo Lesson and Group Share Out 

Closing Session

Review and Wrap-Up

Workshop Agendas - Onsite & Webinar

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“The workshops helped me to be able to see the bigger picture of the scope and sequence for each module. Overall, it was great to just have time to work with the program when experts were available.”

Teacher
Upper Perkiomen School District

Resources for Teachers

Helpful resources for you to download.

Agenda Downloads

Share the agenda with the teachers that will be attending the workshop and add the date, time, and location to use as an informational flyer.

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Lesson Planning Resources

Lesson Planning Guide for Printing: Use this printable template and example lesson notes to help you plan lessons using Science4Us modules and the 5E Model.

Lesson Planning Support: Links to downloadable files and other resources that can be useful when using S4U.

Remote Learning Resources

A Parent’s Guide to Science4Us: Send this resource home to parents so they can help students login, navigate the student view, find their assignments, and learn about the 5Es.

Remote Learning with Science4Us Flyer: Tips and Tricks for using Science4Us at home.

Workshop Resources

Reflection Worksheet: Professional Learning requires reflection before it transfers to the classroom.

Lesson Planning Guide: Use this printable template and example lesson notes to help you plan lessons using Science4Us modules and the 5E Model.