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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in School Learning Gardens
Date and time
Location
Māla‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy Waimea, HI 96743Refund Policy
Description
This experiential workshop will use garden-based science lessons and activities to explain NGSS science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. It will relate these three key NGSS dimensions to the Hawai‘i School Garden Curriculum Map. Participants will apply the three NGSS dimensions in designing and implementing learning-garden science activities.
Two (2) PDE credits offered at no additional cost (PDE course number SC181658); please contact kohmw@prel.org for more information.
Sponsored by Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL), The Kohala Center, and Māla‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School
Facilitators:
- Dr. Art Sussman
- Amanda Rieux and the Mala’ai team
- Nancy Redfeather
- Dr. Koh Ming Wei
Featured facilitator: Dr. Art Sussman
Scientist Dr. Art Sussman, a Senior Project Director at WestEd, has developed many notable science education resources. He provides science education presentations and workshops, particularly connected with global and local environmental issues. Sussman provides technical assistance with Next Generation Science Standards, state standards, professional development, science assessments, and regional and statewide networking. He has written and edited numerous books, and presents at conferences nationally and internationally.
Prior to employment at WestEd, Sussman worked at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in setting up and directing a partnership between UCSF and San Francisco Unified School District. He has conducted scientific research at UCSF, Harvard Medical School, Oxford University, and Princeton University. His career has focused on assisting K-12 science education and promoting public understanding of science and of environmental issues.
Please bring:
- Cup/mug
- Work clothes and shoes
- Rain jacket (unpredictable Waimea weather)
What we'll cover:
Friday, November 4 (5–8 p.m.-ish)
Dinner and Meet & Greet
Saturday, November 5 (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Student-centered Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)
Comparing Crosscutting Concepts (CC) and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI)
Compost pile design and building
Resource sharing: PCEP and NGSS materials; Hawai‘i School Garden Curriculum Map
Sunday, November 6 (8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Fermentation – design a veggie ferment or snacks in the garden
Plan next steps in implementing NGSS garden lessons
Organized by
Founded in the year 2000, The Kohala Center is an independent research, education, and ‘āina stewardship non-profit for healthier ecosystems. We turn ancestral knowledge and research into action to improve the conditions that lead to stronger relationships with our place, water, food, and people.