Transforming science education through research-driven innovation
As a teacher, how can you plan for instruction and classroom assessment based on the new science standards and Framework for K-12 Science Education? As a leader, how can you support teachers as they navigate this process?
Discover an effective pathway at a Five Tools Institute. The Five Tools and Processes to support educators in translating disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and performance expectations into a coherent unit plan for (NGSS-aligned) phenomenon or problem-focused units of instruction.
BSCS customizes Five Tools Institutes based on the target participants’ needs and goals. The most popular examples of what we offer and for whom include:
Five Tools Institute 1: Learning the Process
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Five Tools Institute 2: Developing a Unit of Instruction and Classroom Assessment
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Five Tools Institute 3: Leadership Development
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When BSCS has an institute available for public registration, we will post the opportunity on this page.
If we don’t currently have an institute available that meets your needs, contact us about how we can collaborate with you on developing and/or hosting one.
BSCS can support the design and implementation of Five Tools Institutes of various sizes across the country.
For more information, please contact Charlotte Hardwicke.