CSU Teaching and Learning CoLab 2023

Green jobs represent one of the fastest growing and changing segments of the global economy. Moreover, today’s youth are seeking rewarding careers that help us move toward more sustainable lifestyles and greener economies. Join this session to gain access to easy to use, NGSS aligned lessons that empower students to explore a variety of sustainable career options. Expand your teaching toolkit with flexible, hands-on lesson plans that foster STEM Skills and Career Connections

OpenSciEd is a free, fully developed curriculum aligned to Colorado Academic Standards in science for grades 6-12. The materials help all students become excited and curious about the world around them and confident in their ability to shape it thro5ugh questioning, investigating, and solving problems together. This workshop will provide an overview of the OpenSciEd program in middle and high school and information about how to access materials and professional learning resources. In addition, the workshop will highlight routines that can help build equitable classroom cultures.

Participants will be introduced to evidence-based evaluation tools for guiding the science curriculum adoption process. These tools include the NGSS Lesson Screener, EQuIP rubric, and the TIME tool. Participants will have the chance to authentically engage in this process using a sample from an open educational resource. Then, participants will unpack their experience in a sense-making discussion.