This is a collections of sections of the 2015 NYCDOE science scope and sequence that address topics connected to the baking soda and water activity.

This is an overview of the 5 E instructional model. It was developed from the executive summary "The BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Origins, Effectiveness, and Applications." 

This is a list of way to differentiate for different populations. This list was generated by a group of NYC teachers during the summer 2015 STEM Institute. 

These are two articles from ASCD which are geared toward new teachers.

This is a template for collecting feedback (two stars and a wish) from someone else. It is designed to be used in the classroom, but can also be used to gather feedback about a professional learning session.

This is one of four (green, yellow, red, and blue) traffic light cards that are used as a formative assessment technique in the classroom.

This is one of four (green, yellow, red, and blue) traffic light cards that are used as a formative assessment technique in the classroom.

This is one of four (green, yellow, red, and blue) traffic light cards that are used as a formative assessment technique in the classroom.

This is one of four (green, yellow, red, and blue) traffic light cards that are used as a formative assessment technique in the classroom.

This is a brief overview from page 1 of the NYSED "Learning Standards for Math Science and Technology." 

This is NYSED MST standard 1 from the Living Environment Core Curriculum.

This is an article from the October, 2008 issue of "Science and Children." It describes the inquiry continuum and gives examples of activities along the continuum. While it is written in an elementary school journal, it is applicable to all levels.

This is a graphic organizer used by teams of three people while reading the "The Many Levels of Inquiry" article. It can be adapted for use in the classroom while students are reading text.