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Lesson Planning Tools
Through the years we have compiled and created a number of lesson planning tools for teachers taking our professional development workshops. We have assembled these tools here for you to use to help design while planning your integrated, standards-based science lessons. If you find these tools useful, you might want to bring CRS in to do customized professional development with your school. Our workshops are fast-paced sessions for planning lessons, building skills, and using resources.
California Science Standard Connections
- CRS Summary of the CA State Science Standards (K-5)
- Full CA State Science Standards
- CRS Investigation and Experimentation Strand Summary
- How do the strands articulate from one grade to another?
- Important Communication Elements of the Grade 4 and 5 Standards
- Health Standards for California
Science Inquiry & Teaching Techniques
- Strategies to Promote Inquiry Skills
- NSF's Foundations Vol. 2: Inquiry - Thoughts, Views, and Strategies for the K-5 Classroom
- Inquiry Teaching Background and Resources
- Practices that Build Knowledge
- The Exploratorium's Fundamentals of Inquiry
- Techniques for Helping Students Remember Science Ideas
- Designing Lessons for Diverse Learners
- Incorporating Practices using the 5E
- Where to find Resources for Content Knowledge
- Observing Student Learning
- Opportunities to Observe Student Learning
- Key Ideas for Measuring Science Skill Development
- Selecting Experiences and Assessment
Planning and Reflection Worksheets
Everyone plans lessons a little differently. Here are a few different tools that you may find helpful.
- Unit Integrated Goals Worksheet
- Sample Integrated Goals Worksheet
- 5E Lesson Planning Template
- 5E Lesson Planning Template Directions
- Resource Planning Worksheet
- Framework for Science Planning
- Lesson Planning Worksheet
- Lesson Reflection Worksheet
- Science Lesson Observation Worksheet
Technology and Instruction
- Technology that Supports Instruction
- Making Good Use of Internet Resources for Instruction
- CRS's BASIS Lesson Plan Archive
Assessment Tools
- Variety of Assessment Techniques
- Science Assessment Resources
- Rubric Matrix Worksheet
- Science Lesson Observation Rubric
- Data Summary Worksheet
- Data Analysis Response Guide
- Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
- Rubistar 4 Teachers
STAR Science Testing Resources
Educator Spotlight
Melia Hong has been teaching second graders at John Muir Elementary School in Berkeley for the last eight years, and prior to that, she taught eighth graders in Oakland. She enjoys working with her class through hands-on science experiments and nature investigation.Upcoming Deadlines
CRS curates information for teachers about upcoming deadlines related to:
- in-class programs
- local field trips
- grant opportunities
- professional development workshops
- local science exhibits
Are You A Science Super Star?
New CRS Awards Program for Teachers and Schools
This year, CRS will highlight and celebrate the achievements of teachers and schools who are effectively bringing science learning into their classrooms!
While active science learning is a reward in itself, we'll also have prizes for students, teachers, and schools who participate!