WSTA OpenSciEd Middle School Professional Learning
Unit 6.6: Cells & Systems
Cost: $150
If you are looking to participate in a Professional Learning opportunity on OpenSciEd MS Unit 6.6, Cells & Systems, this Zoom series is for you. Designed by the Washington Science Teachers Association for teachers who have completed the OSE Curriculum Launch and are looking to join a group of fellow teachers as they engage in a series of Zoom meetings focusing only on their specific unit. In this PL opportunity participants will gain familiarity with the anchoring phenomenon and key lessons, labs and assessments in the unit. In addition, teachers will discuss problems of practice, elevate what is working in their classrooms, and crowd source solutions to implementation challenges. Special topics may include assessment and grading, planning for investigations, supporting absent student, and prepping sub plans.
You will be led by OSE facilitator, William Baur, who is currently teaching OpenSciEd. William will lead a series of Zoom meetings to introduce the lessons & labs and discuss problems of practice with teachers. Dates are Wednesdays:
April 16, 2025, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, PDT
April 30, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, PDT
May 14, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, PDT
May 28, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, PDT
Participants will have access to a facilitator that can answer their questions via email. Washington Science Teachers Association members can receive 4.5 clock hours for this event for a fee.
Once you register for the event you will receive an email asking you to pay for the event. You will receive a Zoom link 4 days before the event. Please do not share your Zoom link. For questions or problems, contact Don Pruett, WSTA Professional Development Coordinator at puyalluppruett@gmail.com