Secondary Science Curriculum Adoption Committee 2023-2024

05/16/2023 Regular Meeting Spotlights

05/16/2023 Governing Board Action - Second Read and Approval Secondary Science Curriculum Adoption KDK

The purpose of the Secondary Science Curriculum Adoption Committee is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the district Governing Board. 

The committee will:

• Learn about current best practices in three-dimensional science instruction including (but not limited to):
  • explaining phenomena and/or designing solutions to problems,
  • using science and engineering practices to actively engage students in science learning,
  • integrating disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts to drive student learning,
  • science sensemaking,
  • three-dimensional performance assessments. 
• Learn about Arizona Science Standards and Arizona science education requirements.
• Develop rubric criteria to be used to evaluate science textbooks and resources.
• Review and evaluate science textbooks and instructional resources.
• Recommend textbooks and instructional resources to the Governing Board for formal approval and adoption.

Applicants must be able to meet the following commitments:

1. Review committee meeting agendas and assigned materials prior to each meeting.
2. Complete a conflict-of-interest form and adhere to the norms established for the committee work.
3. Be willing to participate as an unpaid volunteer.

• • Eligible certified employees may receive horizontal move hours for committee meetings occurring after the school day.

4. Attend and actively participate in all committee meetings from January 2023 - April 2023. Meeting dates and times are: 

• • Thursday, January 26: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, February 2:  4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, February 9: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, February 16: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, March 2: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, March 9: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, March 23: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, March 30: 4:00 - 6:30 pm (if necessary)*
  • Vendor Presentations
    • Middle School Group, Monday, April 10: 12:00 - 5:00
    • Life Science Group, Tuesday, April 11: 12:00 - 5:00
    • Physics Group, Wednesday, April 12: 12:00 - 5:00
    • Chemistry Group, Thursday, April 13: 12:00 - 5:00
  • Thursday, April 20: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, April 26: 4:00 - 6:00 pm (optional)*

Additional information about committee meetings:

• Meetings marked with an asterisk* may not be necessary depending on work load of specific groups.
• The Wednesday, April 26 meeting is optional for all committee members.
• Committee members will be informed of their assigned smaller work group at the first meeting.
• Classroom teachers will be provided with a ½ day substitute for their assigned vendor presentation day during the week of April 10th.
• All meetings will take place at SUSD’s Oak Campus: 7501 E. Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257

Location: SUSD Oak Campus, 7501 E Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Dates: Friday, March 2, 2023 – Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Times: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm SUSD school days

Additional Information: Extended hours and access during non-school days is available upon request with advanced notice. Please contact Tiffany Sorensen tsorensen@susd.org.