In this course from Puget Sound Educational Service District in Washington state, teachers will learn how to intentionally connect students, families, and community knowledge and practices to scientific concepts. Making these connections visible is critical for effective and equitable science learning experiences.Together, teachers will delve into strategies that encourage students to see themselves as active participants in the natural world, fostering empathy and a sense of responsibility towards the environment. Educators will learn how to shift students’ perspectives from being apart from nature to being an integral part of it. Teachers will learn how to facilitate wondering conversations that support student curiosity and sensemaking.
- Subject:
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Environmental Science
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Full Course
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- Lisa Monroe
- Washington OSPI OER Project
- Date Added:
- 04/17/2024