STEMscopes, CER, and Literacy Strategies in the Science Classroom April 24-25, 2023

Course Description

• This two-hour in-person professional development learning opportunity led by STEMscopes will focus on writing Claim - Evidence- Reasoning (CER) responses utilizing STEMscopes resources for grades K-5. Grades 6-8 will focus on writing CER responses and additional literacy strategies found within STEMscopes.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Tammy Melanson
• Credit(s) and Type: 2 Hours Relicensure

Target Audience

• Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes
• Open to Charter School Staff = Not at this time

Dates, Times, and Locations

• Please attend one of the following sessions based on your grade level:
  • April 24, 2023 @ DCSD Legacy CampusLinks to an external site. Room 203
    • Grade 4 = 8:00 - 10:00 AM
    • Grade 5 = 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Grades 6-8 = 1:00 - 3:00 PM
  • April 25, 2023 @ Cantril GymLinks to an external site.
    • Grades K-1 = 8:00 - 10:00 AM
    • Grade 2 = 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Grade 3 = 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• How to use STEMscopes resources to support students writing of Claim - Evidence- Reasoning (CER) responses
• How to use STEMscopes literacy strategies to engage students in the disciplinary literacy of science