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ASD Science
Welcome! The
Science Department is here to support the
employees of the Anchorage School District as well as serve as the interface to the broader scientific community.
The Guiding Principles for K - 12 Science Education are the following:
1. Science is for all students.
2. Learning is an active process.
3. An in-depth understanding of science concepts, processes, and investigations is emphasized.
4. All student will have access and opportunity to learn about each of the science concepts as specified in our curriculum.
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The science curriculum is coherent.
6. Good teaching practices are encouraged - from experiential to direct instruction.
7. Good testing practices are encouraged through the use of a variety of assessment instruments.
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The science curriculum provides the unity, purpose, and vision that supports the improvement of science programs, teaching, professional development, assessment and student learning.
9. Science is based on a common language and must be learned to facilitate understanding of the discipline.
Texas Gail Raymond
Texas Gail Raymond
K - 12 Science Coordinator
The Science Department focuses on the following district goals as identified in the six year instructional plan:
Increasing achievement for all students and reducing the achievement gap
•The Science Department collaborates with all programs and departments to increase reading and writing student achievement through science education.
•The Science Department develops curriculum guides in all science areas that incoporate standards, pacing, assessments and model lessons.
•The Science Department facilitates and provides professional development offerings relating to science.
Supportive and Effective Learning Environment
•The Science Department promotes good science teaching at schools through instructional leadership.
Public Accountability
•The Science Department works with community scientists and others to provide science education opportunities for ASD students and teachers. |
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Last updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:04 PM
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