In this article we will cover:
Professional Learning guides overview
This collection of guides is designed to empower educators by providing comprehensive tools and supports to enhance the teaching and learning experience. This suite offers a variety of resources including customization guides, safety protocols, teaching aids, explanations of science and engineering practices, support for scientific discourse, and culturally responsive teaching strategies. It also includes detailed guidance on assessment practices to ensure all students' needs are met. Together, these resources support educators in delivering engaging, effective, and inclusive science education. Below you will find a description of each guide.
Guide to Customizing Twig Science outlines the variety of instructional pathways and instructional modifications built into Twig Science Elementary to help educators tailor the teaching and learning experience to best suit their classrooms.
Guide to Lab Safety details important safety information for educators to feel confident in approaching Twig Science hands-on labs. It explains where in the product to find safety information and materials for each hands-on activity.
Guide to 3-D Assessment describes the design of the Twig Science Elementary assessment suite and provides guidance on assessment alternatives and modifications to support teachers with meeting the needs of all students.
Guide to Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts breaks down the different SEPs and CCCs and explains why they are important. It also shows the progression of the SEPs and CCCs through each grade band, with examples from the NGSS Framework and from the Twig Science program.
Guide to Scientific Discourse, Language and Classroom Routines outlines features and processes in the Twig Science program for supporting equitable scientific discourse. It includes support for setting up norms and protocols, formal language routines, and scaffolds that help students feel their ideas are relevant, valued, and respected.
Guide to Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching provides support for educators to adopt a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to science instruction. It includes in-depth background, rationale, guidance, and suggestions for activities to validate and affirm students’ cultural behaviors, and a framework for evaluating the cultural authenticity of classroom materials.
Where can I find Professional Learning guides?
Professional Learning guides can be found in each Driving Question, Lesson 1 of each Module.
- Click on your chosen grade.
- Scroll to your module and click on the green arrow to view Driving Questions.
- Click on Driving Question.
- Click on Lesson 1.
- Scroll to the bottom of the Overview tab to view Professional Learning guides.