SCIENCE COORDINATORS MEETING – MAY 4, 2016 Joyce Barry – Plainview-Old Bethpage – Mary Loesing – Connetquot –

AGENDA Welcome Explore Learning – Susan Russell, Kyle Fichtman, Thom O’Brien Engineering by Design CTE Pathways NYS Updates How Does Your District Facilitate Regents Review? NYSSLS - When, How, Why? AP Capstone NGSS Resources – Brian Reiser, Bozeman Science Regents Review Resources Learnerator

WOMEN INVENTORS

ENGINEERING BY DESIGN Engineering by Design™ is a standards-based K-12 instructional package for Technological Literacy developed by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEES). In most instances Engineering by Design can be implemented using existing technologies commonly found in schools and technology programs. Ellen Palazzo and Andy Zaffarano from the CTE Technical Assistance Center EbD vs. Project Lead the Way

CTE PATHWAYS 4+1 Pathway Assessment Option Take and pass four required Regents Exams or Department Approved Alternatives (one each in English, math, science, and social studies) and a comparably rigorous fifth required assessment. Additional assessment in Social Studies or English STEM Pathway – one additional Regents Exam in math or science or department approved alternative Approved Pathway Alternative – biliteracy CTE Pathway Assessment – Ex. NOCTI Arts Pathway Assessment

NYSED UPDATES Science Consortium Meeting with Regent Tilles NYSSLS Survey Results Possible Implementation Ideas

NYSSLS When are you planning to make changes to your curriculum? How are you facilitating the changes in your district? If you have decided to make changes, why are you starting now, or when are you planning to begin? Would you be interested in participating in a consortium to create curriculum for these new standards?

AP CAPSTONE What is it? Why are districts considering this program? Snapshot of the program

AP CAPSTONE FROM A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

WHY AP CAPSTONE? AP Capstone was developed in response to feedback from higher education. The two AP Capstone courses, with their associated performance tasks, assessments, and application of research methodology, complement the rigor of AP courses and exams by equipping students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Analyze topics through multiple lenses to construct meaning or gain understanding Plan and conduct a study or investigation Propose solutions to real-world problems Plan and produce communication in various forms Collaborate to solve a problem Integrate, synthesize, and make cross-curricular connections

AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM Year 1, : AP Capstone – Seminar Year 2, : AP Capstone – Research

AP CAPSTONE- SEMINAR COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this foundational course, open to grades 10, 11 and 12, AP Seminar provides sustained practice of investigating issues from multiple perspectives and cultivates student writing abilities so they can craft, communicate, and defend evidence-based arguments. Students are empowered to collect and analyze information with accuracy and precision and are assessed through a team project and presentation, an individual written essay and presentation, and a written exam. The AP Capstone Seminar Exam score is based on all three components and is reported on the standard 1-5 scoring scale. Students who complete AP Capstone Seminar are invited to take AP Capstone Research in their 11 th or 12 th grade.

AP CAPSTONE – RESEARCH COURSE DESCRIPTION: In AP Research, students develop the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research to produce and defend a scholarly academic thesis. This course allows students to explore deeply an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest and through this inquiry, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored, research-based investigation. The course culminates in an academic thesis paper of approximately 5,000 words and a presentation, performance, or exhibition with an oral defense.

AP CAPSTONE “GRADUATES” Upon completion of both AP Capstone courses (Seminar and Research), with scores of 3 or higher on both exams, students will receive an AP Capstone Certificate. Those students who achieve scores of 3 or higher in both courses, in addition to earning a 3 or higher on 4 or more other AP exams will be awarded the AP Capstone Diploma. According to College Board, AP Capstone can lead to a future in: 46 college majors and 98 careers 163 colleges and universities have developed credit and placement policies for AP Capstone

RESOURCES Learnerator.com HMXearthscience.com/archive Brian Reiser NGSS Presentations Bozeman Science – NGSS Resources Share your resources with the group Ideas for Science Coordinator Meetings for New York State School Science Chemical Management Guidance Manual

LE AND ES REGENTS REVIEW RESOURCES

LIVING ENVIRONMENT VIRTUAL LABS science/ap11403/a-typical-animal-cell science/ap11403/a-typical-animal-cell

LIVING ENVIRONMENT STATE LABS Lab-Review-PPT.html Lab-Review-PPT.html ostasis.html ostasis.html 0/LAB%20_7%20Diffusion%20Through%20a%20Membrane%20STATE%20 LAB.pdf 0/LAB%20_7%20Diffusion%20Through%20a%20Membrane%20STATE%20 LAB.pdf

EARTH SCIENCE nks.cfm nks.cfm

EARTH SCIENCE LAB PRACTICAL website/lab-practical-review website/lab-practical-review

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