![]() Well, over Thanksgiving break I was doing my usual wonder through the library (the one where I check out way too many books… my eyes are bigger than my brain, and my break, apparently). I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love the novel, but it was a stretch to say it tied in to any of our 5th grade science curriculum. ![]() At the time, we had one fantastic novel that synced beautifully with our curriculum ( Flush by Carl Hiaasen) and another that only sort of fit ( Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell). One of the things that bothered me when I joined the team, however, was the fictional literature tie-ins that were being utilized. Obviously, this won’t always happen, but we’ve made a good go at it none-the-less. One of our greatest challenges, however, (and our ultimate goal) is to develop thematic units that are based on the NGSS and adequately cover all other standards in a relatable way. Honestly, it’s a dream job and I work with a great team (taking a moment to count my blessings…). ![]() In my current position, I teach 5th grade at a school where the focus is to drive the curriculum through the lens of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). ![]()
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