Archived Events from 2024
Archived From: May 9, 2024 7pm Easternn
Length: 1 hour
Focusing on the Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education’s growing phenomena bank, this webinar explores the integration of sustainability sciences within beef production through the lens of NGSS design. Designed to make connections between agriculture, science education, and student and teacher life experiences, this session aims to demonstrate the high relevance and authenticity of agriculture as a context for learning science. By leveraging phenomena found in beef production, educators will explore strategies to facilitate student sensemaking and critical thinking. Demonstrating that food and agriculture touch everyone’s lives, this webinar provides a foundation from which to build, offering opportunities to enhance students' skills and strategies for a more resilient future.
Archived From: August 22, 2024 7pm Eastern
Length: 2 hour
As students navigate the intricate concepts of sustainability and resilience, it's vital to offer them opportunities to apply their learning in practical settings, such as animal agriculture. This webinar, featuring the Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education’s Task Library, explores the use of phenomena-based science assessments tailored to agricultural scenarios. Participants will explore how to implement 3D assessments aligned with the NGSS framework, focusing on tasks that prompt students to apply their knowledge to new situations. Through the examination of sample tasks and best practices, educators will gain insights into fostering deeper understanding and mastery of agricultural concepts.
Archived From: September 12, 2024 7pm Eastern
Length: 1 hour
This webinar introduces an NGSS storyline unit designed for high school students, focusing on the genetics in cattle production. Participants will explore the unit's key concepts, including heredity, environmental influences, and genetic engineering, all within the context of cattle breeding. Through examination of the storyline structure and pedagogical strategies, educators will be empowered to implement this engaging unit in their classrooms, fostering student inquiry and deeper understanding of agricultural genetics.
