Newly Added Instructional Resources Now Available!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is excited to announce the publication of the new and revised Oklahoma Science Curriculum Framework aligned to the 2020 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science (OAS-S). With the revision of the OAS-S in Spring 2020, it has been a priority of the OSDE to ensure Oklahoma educators are provided with the opportunity to deeply understand the intent of the standards, while also supporting educators with a vision and resources that promote effective implementation of the standards.
The OSDE collaborated with Oklahoma science educators to revise and add to the existing Oklahoma Science Framework during the 2021-2022 school year (Phase 2). This involved developing instructional resources (units) that would support the bundle analyses developed in Phase 1 (completed during 2020-2021). Instructional resources include examples of essential questions, phenomena, connections to prior learning, evidence of student understanding, and a 3-dimensional narrative for what learning might look like in the classroom. These resources are arranged as sample units, with suggested timelines for implementation. (Note: Such recommendations are not intended as an exhaustive listing of instructional resources but merely represent suggestions from reliable sources in the field of science education.)
We are excited to be able to share these resources with Oklahoma educators! To learn more about the Oklahoma Science Framework and how educators and schools can utilize them to plan for instruction, join the OSDE Science Team at EngageOK on the Road! More details can be found in the section below.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is excited to offer free professional development to thousands of educators at EngageOK! After two years of virtual learning, the OSDE is back on the road in 2022. We will be offering quality PK-12 professional development to educators at seven sites around the state, including: Woodward (July 11th), Elk City (July 12th), Lawton (July 13th), Southmoore (July 14th), Jenks (July 18th), McAlester (July 19th), and Durant (July 20th). You can register now on Whova, a free app that can be downloaded to your phone, which provides attendees opportunities to pre-select sessions, ask presenters questions, join discussion boards, and so much more!
This year the OSDE Science Team will be presenting seven sessions. We hope to see you there!
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PK-12 Science Session
Meaningful Discussions Lead to Sense-Making in the Science Classroom (11:00 am)
Imagine a classroom where students are encouraged to share their competing ideas, knowledge, skills, and experiences, to support their learning and mirror what scientists do in the real world. In this session, participants explore strategies to support engaging students in purposeful learning through scientist circles.
Elementary Science Sessions
Transforming Elementary Classrooms into Learning Communities (10:00 am)
Establishing an elementary classroom centered around student engagement and collaboration supports varied ways of thinking. In this session, educators examine foundational strategies such as classroom norms and talk moves to support the development of a learning community.
Integrating Elementary Content Areas through Real-World Investigations (1:00 pm)
When students receive instruction that integrates multiple subject areas, they can connect their learning to the “real world” and develop a deeper understanding of each individual content area. In this session, elementary educators explore ways to integrate math, language arts, and science to engage students and develop foundational understandings.
Using Student Curiosity in Early Childhood Classrooms to Engage in Meaningful Learning (2:00 pm)
There is strong evidence students benefit from child-directed explorations and curiosity. The Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science require early childhood students to explore curiosities through play, observations, noticings, wonderings, questions, and investigations. This session provides early childhood educators with an opportunity to experience meaningful learning through curiosity.
Secondary Science Sessions
Assessing Student Understanding in Science (9:00 am)
Assessing student understanding in science includes tasks that provide students opportunities to show what they know and can do. Learn ways to develop assessment tasks aligned to standards that are accessible to all students and take away assessment strategies and classroom resources.
Engaging Students Using Real-World Science (10:00 am)
Using a common learning experience, secondary science educators examine how the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science can be leveraged to engage students in investigating and explaining the science they see in their world.
Navigating Secondary Science Teaching and Learning Using the Oklahoma Science Framework (1:00 pm)
Learn how to create a classroom culture at the secondary level that promotes students figuring out phenomena through student-driven science and engineering investigations. Educators in this session explore how to use the new Oklahoma Science Framework to support teaching and learning aligned with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science.
The Science Framework Writers are Oklahoma educators who were selected from a large pool of applicants. The process for application and selection included criteria related to knowledge of the content and practices of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science, as well as classroom experience, professional leadership, and curriculum development. The process of selecting the very best educators contributed to an effective and dedicated group, reflecting a diverse range of experience and expertise. The Oklahoma State Department of Education is deeply appreciative of their hard work.
Phase 2 Science Framework Writers include:
- Alana VanDeventer, Yukon Public Schools
- Amy Tankersley, Putnam City Public Schools
- Carrie Akins, Edmond Public Schools
- Christy Mowdy, Norman Public Schools
- David Powell, Norman Public Schools
- Dawna Schweitzer, OSDE
- Dustin Crow, eSchool Virtual Charter Academy
- Elisa Heroux, Broken Arrow Public Schools
- Gail Ciancio, Owasso Public Schools
- Heather Johnston, OSDE
- Jennifer Miller, Tulsa Public Schools
- Jeramey Tamez, Yukon Public Schools
- Karla White, Bethany Public Schools
- Lisa Pitts, Oakdale Public Schools
- Marya Alawneh, Edmond Public Schools
- Melissa Lau, Piedmont Public Schools
- Steven Maier, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- Tyler Miller, Tulsa Public Schools
To learn more about each writer, checkout the Meet the Phase 2 Framework Writers slide deck!
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