1. Making Sense of Science Mike Szydlowski K-12 Science Coordinator Columbia Public Schools

2. The NGSS focuses on the emphasis on the processes of science rather than accumulating facts. Under NGSS, engineering will become more the rule than the exception. In short, students will be expected to think and act like scientists and engineers, grasping increasingly complex concepts that have practical benefits in everyday life. About NGSS…

3. Why Science?

4. Andrew Wakefield

5. 2007 Jenny McCarthy started a campaign publicizing the autism/vaccination report after her son was born with autism. She encouraged people to stop getting vaccinations.

6. 2008

7. 2010 Andrew Wakefield’s report was found to be fraudulent. He had a financial conflict of interest to say what he did. The science journals that published his report now published a retraction of all statements regarding vaccinations. Jenny McCarthy continues to publicize the original report.

8. 2014

9. Total 2008-2014

11. Two labels to think about Information frame Sense-making frame

12. Consider this science lesson…

15. Now consider this one…

19. Example: Photosynthesis

21. Which one was more engaging for students? Which one required problem solving?

23. Food Color Activities

25. Ice Cream Activity

36. Halloween Science Grow a Ghost I Grow a Ghost II Halloween Readings

37. Lake Nyos What Killed 1,700 people and lots of animals?

38. Researching the Problem

39. Engineering