Presentation 7Presentation 7

Integrating Math and Science to Integrating Math and Science to Understand a “BIG Idea” in ScienceUnderstand a “BIG Idea” in Science

Session PurposesSession Purposes

To review literacy development To review literacy development To assess a literacy entryTo assess a literacy entry To discuss “big ideas” in scienceTo discuss “big ideas” in science To analyze requirements for math and To analyze requirements for math and

science entryscience entry To assess a math and science commentary To assess a math and science commentary

and videoand video

Special Guest SpeakerSpecial Guest Speaker

Dr. Maryanne Leonard, NBCTDr. Maryanne Leonard, NBCT

NBPTS Portfolio DiscussionNBPTS Portfolio Discussion

EC GeneralistEC Generalist http://www.nbpts.org/pdf/02_03_ec_gen.http://www.nbpts.org/pdf/02_03_ec_gen.pdfpdf

MC GeneralistMC Generalist http://www.nbpts.org/pdf/02_03_mc_gen.pdfhttp://www.nbpts.org/pdf/02_03_mc_gen.pdf

Relevant WebsitesRelevant Websites

National Education Science StandardsNational Education Science Standards http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/

nses/html/nses/html/ http://idea.uoregon.edu/http://idea.uoregon.edu/~ncite/index.html~ncite/index.html,,

http://www.teachers-connect.net/)http://www.teachers-connect.net/)

Key MessagesKey Messages

The “big ideas” are found in the National The “big ideas” are found in the National Science Education Standards, developed by Science Education Standards, developed by the National Research Council. the National Research Council.

A key point in determining “big ideas” is A key point in determining “big ideas” is “how” the content is taught rather than “how” the content is taught rather than “what” is taught.“what” is taught.

Understanding the entry directions, what’s Understanding the entry directions, what’s valued, and important aspects will facilitate valued, and important aspects will facilitate completion of the entry.completion of the entry.

CreditsCredits

www.nbpts.orgwww.nbpts.org National Education Science StandardsNational Education Science Standards