1. Missoula County Public Schools
Science Community Forum
March 23rd, 2016

2. What is Curriculum? Science Teachers reviewed: Current MCPS Curriculum
National Standards
Montana Standards

3. What are Next Generation Science Standards

4. Standards, Cross Cutting Concepts, Engineering Practices and Disciplinary Core Ideas
Standards - State/National statements that define content that students should know and be able to do.
Cross Cutting Concepts- The ideas and practices that go across all domains of science. L

5. Standards, Cross Cutting Concepts, Engineering Practices and Disciplinary Core Ideas
Science and Engineering Practices - the major practices scientists employ as they investigate, build models, and theories about the world
Disciplinary Core Ideas- the four major domains: physical science; life science; earth and space science; and engineering, technology, and application of science L

6. What are the essential components of science education in the 21st Century?
Small group brainstorming
Record your top three ideas

7. Reading the Draft Document
Standards and Clarification

8. Reading the Draft Document

9. Examining the Draft Document
Small Groups:
Pink- What learning targets or aspects from this work are most essential?
Yellow- What learning targets or aspects are unclear?

10. Exit Ticket
What suggestions do you have for the science curriculum review committee?
Can you suggest a local organization that can provide training and/or resources for our classroom teachers?

11. Public Comment…