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Middle School Core Science Units:
Classroom Activities in Genetics to Support Student Success (Grades 6–8)
A one-day session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $249
Audience:
- Middle school science teachers
- Instructional specialists and coaches
Content focus:
- Genetics
Grade-level focus:
- Middle school (grades 6–8)
This session is designed primarily for instructional specialists and coaches, middle school science teachers, and others working in the field of middle school science education.
You will explore a hands-on, directed-inquiry approach designed to help students develop an understanding of core science concepts in genetics as they progress from 6th to 8th grade.
In this session, you will:
- Learn an approach and set of strategies that vertical teams can use to examine the articulation of the grades 6–8 science TEKS.
- Learn how to implement vertically aligned, TEKS-based curricular units in genetics.
- Receive a copy of the Dana Center publication Middle School Core Science Units: TEKS-Based Activities in Genetics.