From GSE Science Standards to Students: 3D Science in Practice
August 10 - August 31
Description:
This series takes the basics of teaching three-dimensional science principles and makes it applicable to classroom across our state.
Session 1: Deconstructing Science Standards: Unpacking What Students Are Expected to Do
In this session, participants will closely examine science standards to uncover what students are expected to know and do during instruction and assessment. Rather than focusing only on content, educators will deconstruct standards to identify the embedded practices, concepts, and performance expectations that drive student learning.
Session 2: What is 3D Science: Foundations of Three-Dimensional Science Instruction
This session provides an overview of three‑dimensional science learning, focusing on the integration of Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). Participants will explore why 3D instruction is central to current science standards.
Educators will develop a shared understanding of what 3D science looks like in classrooms and how learning experiences can be designed to support students in using science knowledge—not just learning about it.
Session 3: Beyond Hands‑On: Purposeful Use of the Science and Engineering Practices
Hands‑on activities alone do not guarantee sensemaking. In this session, participants will examine how the Science and Engineering Practices function as tools for student thinking and learning. Educators will explore strategies for intentionally embedding SEPs into instruction so that students actively ask questions, analyze data, construct explanations, and engage in scientific reasoning.
This session supports teachers in moving from activity‑focused instruction to practice‑driven learning experiences that deepen understanding and align with three‑dimensional expectations.
Session 4: Leveraging Crosscutting Concepts to Support Coherent Science Learning
Crosscutting Concepts help students connect ideas across topics, disciplines, and grade levels. In this session, participants will explore how CCCs can be leveraged to promote coherence and deeper understanding in science instruction. Educators will examine how concepts such as patterns, cause and effect, and systems support student sensemaking across different science contexts.
Duration: 1 hour
Intended Audience: Elementary Teachers, ESOL Teachers, Gifted and Talented Teachers, High School Teachers, Instructional Coaches/Coordinators, Middle School Teachers, School Leaders, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Leaders
DOE Office: Teaching & Learning
Topics: Science
Event Type: Event - Multiday
Delivery Mode(s): Virtual
Event will be recorded: No
Primary Contact: Renee Shirley-Stevens - renee.shirley-stevens@doe.k12.ga.us
Secondary Contact: Keith Crandall - Kcrandall@doe.k12.ga.us
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