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2016 Conference
10 Steps for NGSS and STEM Lesson Planning
presented by: Jennifer Mutch, Conejo Elementary School Grade Level: K-5
Standards: NGSS, Instructional Strategies Presentation Type: Lecture/Discussion |
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Are you new to NGSS and STEM? Not sure how to incorporate these new standards into your science curriculum or even into your instructional day? Here are the first steps to take for planning and integrating NGSS and STEM into your lessons.
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About Jennifer Mutch
Jennifer Mutch graduated from CSU Long Beach in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and an emphasis in athletic training. Before becoming a teacher, Jennifer worked for several years as a physical therapy aide and as an aquatic therapy and fitness instructor. Jennifer earned a multiple subject teaching credential from CSU Northridge and a a masters degree in education from CSU Channel Islands. She currently teaches 2nd through 5th grades in the Conejo Valley Unified School District, with a focus on math and science.
Over the past several years Jennifer has also worked with the National Park Service, Santa Monica National Recreation Area, as a Teacher Ranger. In this position, she is helping to develop education programs that incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards. As a Science Master Teacher for NEA, Jennifer has written lessons for the NEA Better Lesson website. She was also a teacher leader at the 2015 CSU Summer STEMposium week long professional development for K-8 teachers, and has been involved in Ventura County's NGSS Leadership Team as well as Conejo Valley Unified School District's NGSS Leadership Team.
Jennifer Mutch graduated from CSU Long Beach in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and an emphasis in athletic training. Before becoming a teacher, Jennifer worked for several years as a physical therapy aide and as an aquatic therapy and fitness instructor. Jennifer earned a multiple subject teaching credential from CSU Northridge and a a masters degree in education from CSU Channel Islands. She currently teaches 2nd through 5th grades in the Conejo Valley Unified School District, with a focus on math and science.
Over the past several years Jennifer has also worked with the National Park Service, Santa Monica National Recreation Area, as a Teacher Ranger. In this position, she is helping to develop education programs that incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards. As a Science Master Teacher for NEA, Jennifer has written lessons for the NEA Better Lesson website. She was also a teacher leader at the 2015 CSU Summer STEMposium week long professional development for K-8 teachers, and has been involved in Ventura County's NGSS Leadership Team as well as Conejo Valley Unified School District's NGSS Leadership Team.
