My “Articulate” page includes all unit “KUDs” (Know, Understand and Do) for my Natural Resources course. The science curriculum is currently being revised to fit the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In an effort to stay current, I have used the NGSS Engineering practices to drive my student “Dos” and the disciplinary standards for my “Understands”.
Focusing on my course “Dos” allows me to really work through a backwards course design. This course is based on solving current real-world issues within our communities. If I take the time before I begin class instruction to organize what students need to accomplish these “Dos”, I can create meaningful lectures, notes, and activities to drive my instruction. I can also create more meaningful connections between units and pinpoint the specific content I need to address during class time.
Also included are the learning targets and scales for each unit. I have used the NGSS Engineering practices to define what it means to meet each target.
Focusing on my course “Dos” allows me to really work through a backwards course design. This course is based on solving current real-world issues within our communities. If I take the time before I begin class instruction to organize what students need to accomplish these “Dos”, I can create meaningful lectures, notes, and activities to drive my instruction. I can also create more meaningful connections between units and pinpoint the specific content I need to address during class time.
Also included are the learning targets and scales for each unit. I have used the NGSS Engineering practices to define what it means to meet each target.
Natural Resources
Unit 1: Introduction and Mapping
Unit 2: Earth Science and Education
Unit 3: Life Science and Education
Unit 4: Physical Science and Analysis
Unit 5: Physical Science and Design
Unit 2: Earth Science and Education
Unit 3: Life Science and Education
Unit 4: Physical Science and Analysis
Unit 5: Physical Science and Design
Physics I
Unit 1: Energy
Unit 2: Forces and Motion
Unit 2: Forces and Motion