Skip to main content

OpenSciEd is seeking input! Substitute plans and absent student support


Attention teachers who have OpenSciEd experience and ideas! A call for crowdsourcing support from OpenSciEd! :) 

Your voice matters!
Share your expertise,
win a gift card. 

We continually get feedback from teachers using our materials that they would like support with addressing two persistent challenges:

  1. Providing lesson plans/resources during their absence.

  2. Supporting absent students when they return to the classroom. 

We're collecting ideas and solutions to these problems to create a resource guide for all teachers to use in their classrooms. We will also present our findings at NSTA in Denver, CO, and during our free Back-to-School webinars this summer. But to make this possible, we need your expert input! 

We're conducting two brief surveys on the problem areas:
  • Substitute Teacher Plans: We want to hear your strategies for ensuring seamless learning even when you're away. Share your go-to resources, planning tips, and any creative solutions you've found.
  • Supporting Absent Students: Using our curriculum in your classroom? We want to know how you support students who have missed significant parts of the institutional model, such as the unit anchoring phenomenon, the problematizing routine, or the data discussions. 
All survey participants will be entered into a gift card giveaway, and the winners will be announced on February 12th! We can't wait to hear your thoughts and ideas. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to inspiring the next generation of scientists!

Do you know any fellow educators who may have input on these topics? Please feel free to forward this email or share the survey links directly.
Complete the survey(s) by
February 12th!
Substitute Teacher Plans Survey
Absent Student Survey

Copyright © 2023 OpenSciEd, All rights reserved.

Popular posts from this blog

FREE PD Opportunity for Grades 3-5 teachers! Islandwood's Community-Centered Climate Action Course

Community-Centered Climate Action Course for 3rd - 5th Grade Teachers IslandWood's FREE Professional Development Course with STEM and Equity Clock Hours Did you know idling cars during school pickup impacts air quality and the environment? Have you ever wondered about the role of trees in relation to air quality? Learn how to use an engineering design focused action project to motivate and empower your students. This Community-Centered Climate Action Course for 3rd - 5th Grade Teachers includes: 8 STEM and 2 Equity clock hours: for four online after-school sessions (January 10th through May 15th) and one Saturday (in-person in Tacoma on January 13th or online on January 20th) An additional 2 STEM and 1 Equity clock hours: for teachers who implement lessons, complete check-ins and reflect on their student's work. Learn more and register on IslandWood's website .
Read more

OSPI Bulletin 065-23: Learning Standards Review Update

Summary:  This bulletin provides an update to the information about the learning standards review project addressed by Superintendent Reykdal’s letter to district superintendents dated February 14, 2023. It includes current information about the reviews of the Washington state learning standards for English/Language Arts, mathematics, and science. It also includes a timeline for the review process. Key Audiences:  Educational Service District Superintendents, School District Superintendents, School District Business Managers, School District Curriculum Directors OSPI's Bulletin re: Math, ELA, Science: [ PDF ] Science Updates: [ PDF ]
Read more

OpenSciEd "Try-Outs" in WA: Introductions to released units and the ability to borrow kits!

Announcing MS teachers: OpenSciEd materials "try-outs" OpenSciEd is a partnership of the NGSS brain-trust folks and several big foundations. They have been developing a complete 6-8 scope and sequence as Open Educational Resources (OERs). NWESD, together with ESD 114 and ESD 112 are supporting people in using these units by providing a "try out" service. With the help of the ClimeTime Climate Science Proviso, NWESD has purchased all of the materials for 5 of the 6 currently-released units and NWESD regional districts will be able to check these out for teachers to use so they can "try out" teaching a unit! Professional Learning First! Teachers must first complete some 6-hours of online introductory classes to qualify to check the materials out ( https://bit.ly/gettingtoknow-openscied ). The "Trying-Out" Second! The check-out itself will be via PO through the Science Materials Center (SMC) with a restock/refurb feel of $185 per unit. Checking-out ...
Read more