| Abstract Details (PID = P129) |
| Title: | Promoting Science Literacy through Science Current Events (P129) |
| Description: | By implementing Science Current Events in 8th grade, teachers have the opportunity to promote science literacy as well as assess several common core standards including Reading Information Text (RI) and Speech & Language(SL) standards. Student topic choice, develops student interest and fosters credible source usage. Students use pre-presentation worksheet to obtain information and develop a GIST summary to include current event 'what' and 'why' important. Presentation guidelines direct students on slide content and common core criteria assessed. |
| Subject: | Science Literacy |
| Intended Audience: | Grades 6-8 |
| Aligned with NGSS: | No |
| NGSS Level: | Any Level - Presentation applicable to attendees at any level of NGSS Experience. |
| Type of Presentation: | Lecture - Presenter(s) will primarily present information via a lecture, PowerPoint, video, etc. |
| Primary Presenter Detail |
| Presenter - 1 / Title: | Susan Merten, MS Science Teacher |
| School/Organization: | Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts |
| Co-Presenter(s) Detail |
| Presenter - 2 / Title: | Katie Mott, Literacy Coach |
| School/Organization: | Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts |
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| Schedule Details |
| Room: | 162 |
| Day: | Mon |
| Time: | 10:30 AM |
| Length: | 50 min |
| Room Setup: | Classrm - 2U / 40 people
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