Work with IMSA for NGSS Professional Development
The Statewide Educator Innovation team can help update your science curriculum, aligned with Next Generation Science Standards through customized learning experiences for your team, entire school, or district. Our team is available to host in-person PD at IMSA, visit local schools, or provide consultation online.
During professional development, educators will learn
- How to construct K-5 NGSS-aligned activities with an emphasis on data collection and analysis
- Identify the gaps in their current science curriculum
- Create lessons in collaboration with IMSA specialists and colleagues
To create a learning experience plan or ask questions about our NGSS professional development, contact our program specialist Karina at kvillarreal@imsa.edu.
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Summer PD will be available in person at IMSA for K-2nd grade and 3rd-5th grade NGSS Standards. Click the links below for direct registration. We also invite you to look at our additional summer professional development options.
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K-2nd Grade Professional Development Registration | Date: Monday, June 12th
3rd-5th Grade Professional Development Registration | Date: Tuesday, June 13th
Additional Summer Professional Development
NGSS Model Lessons (ALL lessons may be found HERE)
Grade Level: Kindergarten
- Earth and Space Science – WHAT’S THE WEATHER?: Patterns
- Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science – BUILD A NEST: Changing the Environment
- Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science – WINTER CLOTHING CHALLENGE: Engineering
- Life Science – ANIMAL COATS: Seasonal Change
- Life Science – TIME TO EAT: Patterns in Survival
- Physical Science – WHICH SHOVEL? Engineering Challenge
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 1st Grade
- Life Science – PLANT AND ANIMAL TRAITS: Young and Old
- Physical Science – CAN YOU SEE IT? Light and Its Properties
- Physical Science – WHAT’S THAT SOUND? How Sounds are Generated
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
- Earth and Space Science – MAP IT!: Geographical Features
- Life Science – LOOK AT THAT: Pollinators
- Physical Science – HEATING, COOLING, AND REVERSIBILITY: Changes
- Physical Science – MAKE IT: Physical Properties
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
- Earth and Space Science – PROTECTING FROM THE WEATHER: Design Solutions
- Earth and Space Science – WEATHER AND CLIMATE: Graphical Displays
- Life Science – LIFE CYCLE MODELING: Plant and Animal
- Physical Science – MAGNETIC CARS: Forces and Motion
- Physical Science – PATTERNS AND PREDICTIONS: Forces and Motion
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 4th grade
- Earth/Space Science – BUT THE CRUST IS THE BEST PART: Earth Features
- Earth/Space Science – FLOODS! Erosion by Water
- Earth Systems – PATTERNS IN THE ROCKS: Changes in Landscape Over Time
- Life Science – STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: Internal and External
- Physical Science – ENERGY TRANSFER: Heat and Light
- Physical Science – RAILROAD RESCUE: Energy Conversion
- Physical Science – SPEED AND ENERGY: Diving Energy and Speed
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 5th grade
- Earth Science – OIL SPILLS AND DUST BOWLS: Earth’s Systems
- Earth/Space Science – EARTH’S PLACE IN SPACE: Seasonal Change
- Earth/Space Science – WATER, WATER: Water Resources
- Life Science – TRACKING MATTER: Movement of Matter
- Physical and Life Science – FOOD AND ENERGY: Animal and Plant Energy
- Physical Science – CLASSROOM DETECTIVE AGENCY: Chemical Changes
- Physical Science – GRAVITY ON EARTH: Gravitational Force
- Physical Science – SUPERVILLAIN DETENTION! Properties of Matter
- Physical Science – UNDER PRESSURE: Matter and its Interactions
- Additional Documents
