Learning Opportunity
Planning to Implement the New Grade 3 Science Curriculum
Webinar will be recorded
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Flyer| Facilitators: | Chris Zarski Ted Zarowny | ||||||||||||
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| Date: | This is a multi-day event.
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| Cost: |
No Charge |
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| Location: |
Virtual |
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| Session Code: | 23-NC-230-CARC | ||||||||||||
| Focus: | Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy Science |
Target Audience
Grade 3 Science teachers
About this Learning Opportunity
Come and join us in the journey of unpacking and learning the Organizing Ideas that form your new Grade 3 Science Program. The sessions will begin with an Introductory video outlining the key documents you will need as well as an explanation of how each of the sessions will be designed inclusive of concepts, computer science, scientific method, assessment and sample unit designs and resources.
The Introductory video will be the same for all grades and must be previewed before your grade’s Session 2 begins. Embedded in the Introductory video will be a mini presentation on Computer Science addressing definitions, a quick curriculum tour and a fail safe method that reveals how you may already be teaching computational thinking? You will further explore the Computing Science concepts through a second video titled “Wait! What? I Have to Teach Computer Science?” to watch to assist in understanding how Computer Science will be integrated into the units.
Session 1: Introductory Video and “Wait! What? I Have to Teach Computer Science? (Available to begin viewing April 11 )
Session 2: Living Systems
Drop In Session - “I Have a Question About Computer Science” with Janet Bell
Session 3: Matter
Session 4: Earth Systems
Session 5: Energy
Note: The Implementation version of the Planning Sessions will vary from the Pilot sessions to reflect the March 2023 changes made in the Science Curriculum.
This session addresses the LQS competencies
- #2: Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
- #4: Leading a Learning Community
This session addresses the TQS competencies
- #2: Engaging in Career-Long Learning
- #3: Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
This learning opportunity is being subsidized through funding from Alberta Education.
Facilitators
Chris Zarski
Chris is supporting Alberta teachers as a Curriculum Implementation Support Consultant with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She recently served as the Director of Instruction and Staff Development for the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Division. Throughout her 40+ year career as a teacher, administrator, Examiner with Alberta Education, author and assessment & pedagogical consultant with McGraw Hill/Nelson Publishing, Chris continues her passion for learning and... Read more »
Ted Zarowny
Ted began his career in education as a Social Studies and English Language Arts teacher at the Junior High and High School levels. After teaching in a variety of communities in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, Ted moved to Alberta where held the position of principal at a school focused on gifted education.
Ted’s educational journey has ignited his passion in the area of instructional pedagogy including learning for transfer, conceptual learning and the instruction of... Read more »
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