OpenSciEd MS/HS One Day Introduction
6 credits
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Full course description
General Program Information
New to teaching OpenSciEd? Are you wanting to try teaching and OpenSciEd unit this Fall? Join Stephanie Harmon, PIMSER Regional Teacher Partner, Aug. 26th to learn more about the curriculum and the platform of resources to support effective implementation. This session Science Teachers who are new to teaching OpenSciEd at the MS or HS Level or teachers who do not currently have a High-Quality Instructional Resource (HQIR) for science and want to learn more about OpenSciEd.org whose curriculum is an Open Educational Resource, freely available to any science teacher across the nation.
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will have a stronger grasp of the OpenSciEd MS and HS units and their alignment to the Portrait of a Learner, KAS and KSA. Also, participants will leave with ideas for how to integrate the units as they are released overtime in support the classroom teachers transition to students doing the figuring out.
Intended Grade Level:
High (9 - 12), Middle (6 - 8)
Intended Discipline:
Science
Intended Audience:
Teachers
Eligible for EILA:
No
Evaluation Measure:
Environment, Instruction, Planning
Kentucky Framework for Personnel Evaluation Measures:
Data, Implementation, Leadership, Learning Communities, Learning Designs, Outcomes, Resources
Session and Registration Information
Session Type:
Face-to-Face
Session Dates and Times:
08/26/2026, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Session Location
Letcher County Bus Garage
752 Hazard Road, Whitesburg
Registration Deadline
08/25/2025
How to Register
Additional Information
Introduction to OpenSciEd Curriculum: Understand the core principles and components of OpenSciEd, high-quality, open-source science unit that promote critical thinking, student engagement, and inquiry-based learning.
Curriculum Alignment: Explore how OpenSciEd is structured to provide a coherent and consistent learning experience for students across multiple years, ensuring a seamless transition from grade to grade and course to course as students progress through middle and high school science. Learn about resources available to support implementation at the local level. Materials kits are available from different vendors.
Benefits for State Assessments: The units promote the critical thinking necessary to improve student performance on state assessments and meet dimensions outlined in district developed Portrait of a Learner. This is done by fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and developing critical thinking skills of all students through engaging learning experiences.
Provider and Facilitator Information
Provider
PIMSER
Facilitator
Taylor Sanders
Facilitator
Disclaimer
The Professional Learning Bulletin Board was established in accordance with KRS 156.095 (8). It serves as a resource for educators seeking professional learning opportunities. Providers agree to use the characteristics of professional development as described in 704 KAR 3:035 in the design and implementation of learning to provide quality results for Kentucky's educators that lead to increased effectiveness. Posting information on the bulletin board by the department shall not be viewed as an endorsement of the quality of any specific provider or program.