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The Minnesota Department of Education will provide webinars and workshops on the new Science Standards to help districts, schools, teachers, administrators, informal educators and other science education providers prepare to implement the new science standards. This message and any updates are at: http://bit.ly/
Webinars: Introducing the 2019 Minnesota Science Standards
This one-hour webinar will include the foundational ideas that informed the standards, the structure of the standards, and a suggested timeline for implementation. Upon registration the connection information will be sent via email.
- Nov. 21, 8 a.m. Registration link
- Nov. 21, 3:30 p.m. Registration link
Workshops: Preparing to Implement the New Science Standards
The 2019 K-12 Minnesota Science Standards envision new approaches to teaching and learning science. Learn about the pedagogy associated with the new standards, the timeline for implementation, and ways to prepare to teach the standards. This workshop is targeted for K-12 teachers of science and other science educators. John Olson, Science Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Education, will facilitate this workshop.
The tentative agenda is:
- Foundational ideas that informed the new standards
- Example of instruction
- Development and organization of MN standards
- Analyzing a benchmark and selecting phenomena for instruction
- Implementation timeline for the new standards
- Resources
There is no fee for the workshop, however no food is provided. So bring beverages, snacks and lunch if needed. Bring a laptop or tablet to access the slides, standards, and resources.
There is a facility limit to the number of people that can attend, so registration is first come/first served. Registration closes three business days before the event or when full. Persons registered by one week in advance will receive directions to the facility and the agenda. Registration Form, For questions contact John.C.Olson@state.mn.us 651-582-8673
Current list of Confirmed Workshops:
- Nov. 18, 8 AM - noon - Roseville, Minnesota Department of Education
- Dec. 2, 9 AM - 3 PM - Rochester, Southeast Service Cooperative
- Dec. 3, 9 AM - 3 PM - Redwood Falls - FULL, Registration closed
- Dec. 4, 9 AM - 3 PM - Redwood Falls Community Center
- Dec. 6, 9 AM - 3 PM - Mankato, Southcentral Service Cooperative
- Dec. 9, 9 AM - 3 PM - Fergus Falls, Lakes Country Service Cooperative
- Dec. 10, 9 AM - 3 PM - Thief River Falls, Northwest Service Cooperative
- Dec. 11, 9 AM - 3 PM - Staples, Sourcewell
- Dec. 12, 9 AM - 3 PM - Mountain Iron, Northeast Service Cooperative
- Dec. 16, 9 AM - 3 PM - Roseville, Minnesota Department of Education
To be determined
- St. Cloud area
- Southwest metro area (a Saturday workshop)
John Olson
Science Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education
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