NWESD Science Announcements and Opportunities

Carbonated Water: Teaching ocean acidification and climate change the Pacific Northwest A Professional Development workshop for Middle and High School Teachers Thursday, October 3 and Friday October 4, 2019, 9:00-4:30 Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Mount Vernon, WA         Participants in this workshop will: Gain knowledge of climate change and ocean acidification in the Pacific Northwest Explore sources of local environmental data and work towards incorporating data into inquiry-based science learning experiences; Receive materials and activities included in the Ocean Sciences Sequence (OSS) curriculum on Climate Change developed by UC Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Science Become familiar with and utilize Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to foster "three dimensional" learning through Cross Cutting Concepts, Core Disciplinary Ideas, and Science and Engineering Practices. What participants receive: Substitute Te

Test Design and Item Specifications for the WCAS   Science Assessment Updates Test Design and Item Specifications Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) A complete set of item specifications are now available for grade 5, grade 8, and high school. Updated drafts of the Test Design and Item Specifications have been posted to the science assessment webpage . Grade 5 Test Design and Item Specifications (August 2019) Grade 8 Test Design and Item Specifications (August 2019) High School Test Design and Item Specifications (August 2019)  The drafts include updated test design information and a complete set of item specifications for all Performance Expectations (PEs) for each grade. Item specifications describe how item clusters (stimuli and items) and standalone items for the WCAS assessments are developed to assess the state science standards. We extend a big THANK YOU to the Washington