NEW Professional Learning Module: Using an Anchoring Phenomenon to Drive Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning
Unlock the power of anchoring phenomena to create meaningful, three-dimensional science instruction aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science! This professional learning module is designed for use in district, school, or department-level professional learning sessions.
By incorporating an open educational resource, this professional learning module provides participants with a learning experience symmetrical to the classroom. The evidence-based resources included in this module will assist educators in creating authentic, relevant, phenomenon-based learning opportunities for students.
By engaging with this module, participants will:
- Develop a working definition and criteria for identifying phenomena;
- Experience how launching an anchoring phenomenon can support students in sensemaking;
- Explore how phenomena-based instruction helps students deepen their science ideas and skills in alignment with the KAS for Science;
- Build a cohesive storyline around an anchoring phenomenon; and
- Identify and explore local phenomena to connect and bundle disciplinary core ideas.
The module is divided into five sessions, each guiding participants through planning steps to implement phenomenon-driven instruction effectively.
Resources Include:
- Module-at-a-Glance
- Facilitator’s Guide
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Participant Packet
- Phenomena Poster
All materials are available on the Science Professional Learning Modules webpage.
Have questions? Email us at kdescience@education.ky.gov.
Transform your teaching and empower your students to make sense of the world through three-dimensional, phenomena driven science teaching and learning!
