Module Two

Learning Goals

1. Understand that primary literature can be used as a tool to teach the nature and practices of science
2. Understand the underlying philosophy of "A Framework for K-12 Science Education," the three dimensions, and how these relate to the nature of science
3. Understand how the redesign of the AP science standards emphasizes disciplinary practices, and the underlying philosophy is rooted in the premise that this is important not only for future scientists but for developing scientifically-literate citizens
4. Identify similarities across the AP and Framework standards, and relate those back to the nature of science

Summary

In Module Two, trainees are introduced to Advanced Placement (AP) Practices and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science and Engineering Practices. At the start and completion of the module, trainees will complete a modeling frameworks activity where they must rearrange the AP Practices, NGSS Practices, and Nature of Science (NOS) standards in a graphic organizer of their choosing (i.e., web chart, flowchart, matrix, etc.) to visualize the differences and similarities between the four standards and practices. The goal of this activity is to show trainees how AP, NGSS, and NOS overlap and have similar goals for students. The module focuses on having trainees read articles, watch videos, and answering guided questions to learn more about AP and NGSS.