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Andrés Ruzo - 2017 NJSC Banquet Speaker

9/25/2017

 
​On Assignment: Notes from the Front Lines of Amazonian Conservation and Implications on 21st Century Learning 

The NJSC Annual Banquet will feature Andrés Ruzo, a geothermal scientist and National Geographic Young Explorer known for his science outreach work and exploration of the "Boiling River of the Amazon."
Andrés Ruzo
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Michael Padilla - Pearson (NGSS) -2017 NJSC Invited Presenter - Tuesday 10/24 and Wednesday 10/25

9/14/2017

 
Tuesday and Wednesday

Using Problem Based Learning to Up Your NGSS Game

A major shift with NGSS is the focus on more scenario- and problem-based learning. When students solve
problems and see the fit with their daily lives, they are better prepared for next steps in school and career.

​Not Grade Specific NGSS, I/G Hands-On
Michael Padilla

Joe Levine - Pearson (Textbook Author) -2017 NJSC Invited Presenter - Tuesday 10/24 and Wednesday 10/25

9/14/2017

 
Joe Levine
Tuesday and Wednesday
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Climate and Global Change: Teaching the Science with Rigor and Relevance

Explore a new, interdisciplinary, NGSS-ready, conceptual framework for teaching about human-caused global
change, that explores the importance of models, time and scale, and stability and change in global systems.
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9-12 B/LS, E/SS Lecture

Michael Heinz, NJDOE Science Coordinator - 2017 NJSC Invited Presenter - Tuesday 10/24 and Wednesday 10/25

9/11/2017

 
Michael Heinz's Co-presenter will be John Boczany, NJDOE Office of Assessment.

Tuesday


Title: Science Classroom Observations 

Abstract: In an effort to support teachers of science and administrators, the NJDOE's has written a science specific companion to the Danielson Framework. We will dissect the document and talk through the hows and whys.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision, Discussion
Michael Heinz
Title: What About the Science Tests? 

Abstract: Participants will see examples of 3-Dimensional formative, summative, benchmark, and statewide assessments as well as the resources available when creating local assessments.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision,Discussion

Wednesday


Title: Science Classroom Observations 

Abstract: In an effort to support teachers of science and administrators, the NJDOE's has written a science specific companion to the Danielson Framework. We will dissect the document and talk through the hows and whys.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision, Discussion

Title: What About the Science Tests? 
Abstract: Participants will see examples of 3-Dimensional formative, summative, benchmark, and statewide assessments as well as the resources available when creating local assessments.

Not Grade Specific | Science Leaders/Supervision, Discussion
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