Middle School Science Materials ProposalJune 28, 2021

Kim Pavlovich, director of secondary curriculum, instruction and assessmentJohn Wolhaupter, science teaching and learning specialist

Secondary Science Study Committee

● Course changes and new materials phased in over thenext 3-4 years to meet the MDE science implementationtimeline and allow for expenses to be stretched acrossmultiple years.

● Recommended middle school materials search and pilotduring the 2020-21 school year.

● Reviewed pilot data and bringing recommendation forpurchase for use in the 2021-22 school year.

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Considerations

● Amplify most closely aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

● Material selected must incorporate engaging phenomena and storylines and embed 3D instructional practices into student learning.

● Materials selected must ensure equity for all students in science and provide accessible and meaningful experiences for all students.

Considerations:

● Materials must help students see themselves and people like themselves as scientists.

● Materials must provide functional and supportive resources for teachers and students.

● Materials must support teacher content and pedagogy knowledge in the new standards.

● Materials must integrate resources that support student learning through a variety of modalities.

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Considerations:

● Materials selected must be supported by teachers, students, and parents.○ Pilot evaluations○ CCAC○ SCAC○ Online “open house”

format

Sample: Jamboard with Committee Feedback

Considerations: Cost

Vendor Textbook (online subscription)

Materials (lab/supplies)

Professional Development

Total

Amplify $995,537.24 $45,088.44 $32,000$54,400 (gratis)

$1,072,625.68

McGraw-Hill (Inspire)

$1,053,962.23 $93,559.28 $72,500 (gratis) $1,147,521.51

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Recommendations:

● Amplify best meets the needs of Anoka Hennepin middle school science learners.

● Recommend adopt and purchase Amplify for the 2021-22 school year.

Recommendations:

Provide Professional Development for all middle school science teachers:● Practice using the platform.● Continued learning about the pedagogy shifts present

in Amplify and the new science standards.● Strategies for encouraging student discourse, including

leading Socratic Seminar discussions.● Ongoing support for teachers changing to a different

content area of science.

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Recommendations:

Summer Curriculum Writing:● providing a balance of on screen and off screen

activities, particularly lab and hands-on experiences.● pacing guidelines● modifications for SpED and EL learners.● writing assessments/editing tests● Standards Based Grading: Aligning the new materials

to proficiency scales, develop/upload rubrics, consistent grading practices

Timeline:

1. School Board decision on June 28, 2021.

2. Materials purchased July 1, 2021.

3. Training for teachers:● 1 Full day August 26, 2021● Half day September 1, 2021● Additional sessions each PD day 2021-22● Coaching sessions during 2021-22● Ongoing support in later years of the adoption

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