004: Meet a Writer of the NGSS--Jen Gutierrez

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 Episode #004 Summary

(1:00) So without further ado, here is Jen Gutierrez. Welcome, Jen. Thank you for coming on to our show today. Will you tell us a little bit about yourself?

(2:00) Jen tells us about working on the NGSS writing team specifically on the Life Science team and Appendix D.

(3:00)  How did Jen get involved in that process?

(4:00) Jen’s incredible “aha!” moment when she first reads the drafts of the Framework (the foundation of NGSS).

(7:53) Jen tells us about her go-to NGSS resources.

(11:34) What are some of the misconceptions that you (Jen) might still be seeing that teachers might have about the NGSS?

(22:08) Jen discusses Engineering is Elementary

(34:39) Jen gives some final words of wisdom and more resources!

NGSS Resources mentioned in this episode

• Framework for K-12 Science Education
• Episode 001: NGSS Beginnings
• Rodger Bybee’s 5 E’s

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•   NGSS for All Students

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•  NSTA Hub 
• NGSS Appendix D: All Standards, All Students
• Stem Teaching Tools
• The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, K-12 (Ted Willard)

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•  Engineering is Elementary
• Uncovering Student Ideas in Science by Page Keeley (newest one below)

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• Article by Rodger Bybee: Scientific and Engineering Practices in K–12 Classrooms Understanding A Framework for K–12 Science Education
• Follow Jen on Twitter

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