MMSA has been a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math professional development for over 25 years. We work throughout Maine and across the country supporting growth through robust professional learning experiences including many grant-funded options that are available free or for a reduced cost. MMSA also offers site-specific professional learning, coaching and consulting to suit your needs and promote sustained change in classroom practice. Contact us for more information.
The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance is pleased to be teaming up with the Maine Environmental Educators Association to offer “Getting to Know the NGSS for Maine’s Environmental Educators.” During this free workshop, we explore the key shifts in the NGSS, model how to incorporate these shits into programming, and think about ways that Environmental Educators can both lead and support the transition to the NGSS! As a fun bonus, we will also be modeling ways to engage youth in scientific investigations in virtual environments.
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Phenomena-based science encourages students to ask questions, discover connections, and design models to make sense of what they observe. What does this look like in the K-4 classroom? In this 3-part, real-time virtual workshop you will become familiar with instructional strategies for phenomena-based science learning.
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Are you looking for NGSS-designed units to teach with or learn from? Are you looking for strategies, materials, and approaches that can be used in-person or during remote learning? During this virtual workshop we will explore four different open source NGSS-designed units, highlighting key NGSS strategies or techniques written into each unit. We will showcase how to transition these units to be taught in a variety of formats (in-person, in small groups, virtually, or asynchronously). Example units will be selected based on participant grade levels of subject areas (physical science, life science, earth and space science). *Please register at least two weeks in advance to allow for adequate time to select units and mail supply kits.
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This program is designed for participants who have already attended an Elementary Mathematics Diagnostic Interview (EMDI) introductory session. Participants will dig deeper into the content strands of the EMDI tools for each component of the framework.
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Do you want to hone or create a plan for creating a community of reflective, collaborative and inquisitive learners?
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Do you want to hone or create a plan for creating a community of reflective, collaborative and inquisitive learners?
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Are you looking for ways to build your own and your students’ understanding of the key components of computational fluency? Do you want to gain access to numerous routines, activities and resources to support students’ flexibility in their approaches to operating with whole numbers?
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Are you looking for ways to build your own and your students’ understanding of the key components of computational fluency? Do you want to gain access to numerous routines, activities and resources to support students’ flexibility in their approaches to operating with whole numbers, fractions and decimals?
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One of the key innovations of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is the emphasis on the science and engineering practices. Join us to broaden your knowledge of the science and engineering practices and hone your skills for implementing the science and engineering practices in your classroom.
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✸THIS IS AN UPCOMING VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY✸ January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, 2021Ambitious Science Teaching outlines a powerful framework for science teaching to ensure rigorous and equitable instruction for all students.
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