PLI #1

About the Session

The science and engineering practices provide a framework for how students, at each grade level, do science. The use of data in science extends beyond the mere practice of analyzing and interpreting it. Thinking deeply about data fuels the process of science, and we can support students in using data in their questions, models, explanations, and more.

Join Tuva and the NSTA Professional Learning Team for a deep dive into how data can be authentically integrated into the eight science and engineering practices. In this interactive 2-12 session, attendees will explore strategies and tools that position students as the drivers of sensemaking and deepen their use of data.

Through grade-band breakout groups (2-5 and 6-12), educators will engage with data-rich tasks and instructional routines tailored to the unique needs of students at different grade levels, leaving with practical approaches to bring back to their classrooms.

Key Takeaways

• Develop a deeper understanding of the role of data across all eight science and engineering practices.
• Experience and analyze data-rich tasks that engage students in multiple science and engineering practices.
• Identify instructional moves that position students as the drivers of sensemaking through the use of data.

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