Welcome to the OKCPS Science page! My name is Lesa Rohrer and I will be your navigator as we work together to build a district science curriculum and transition to the new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science (OASS). The science pages serve as one way for us to connect and will adapt to our needs as we move forward.
Science Pages 101
Lesa L Rohrer
Science Pages 101
- The main page contains helpful links for all science courses- each link is live and will open in a new page or tab.
- The menu on the left takes you to pages for individual science courses- here you will find the course description, year-at-a-glance, curriculum maps, aligning resources, and applicable testing information (blueprints, item specs, and performance level descriptors).
- Please make sure to checkout my Blog page, here you will find celebrations, tips, and links to upcoming events and news around the state.
Lesa L Rohrer
High School Science Sequence
Helpful Links
Overview of the new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science from Tiffany Neil
Oklahoma Science Teachers Association (OSTA)
OkSci-A space for Science Teachers to share resources
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Understanding Science (Berkeley)
K20-ALT (OK Education Research and Development Center)
Science and Engineering Practices Unwrapped- Videos
Concord Consortium
Locate labs, simulations, and lesson plans using the three dimensions of the new standards: science and engineering practice, disciplinary core content, and crosscutting concept
Minnesota STEM- National Math and Science Frameworks- Designed to help teachers translate the standards into classroom practice- includes misconceptions, resources, assessment, differentiation, and what parents and administrators need to know-
Free Open Education Resources for grades 3-12: Includes integrated science texts, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Books can be downloaded for free or purchased for a small cost
CK-12 Middle School Resources Aligned to the Next Generation Standards
Free classroom resources searchable by standard from CK-12- includes lesson plans, informational text, activities, assessments, real-world examples, web links, and videos
SAS Curriculum Pathways
SAS Curriculum pathways provides interactive, standards-based resources in core disciplines. Sign-up is required but is free. Thank you Dr. Stephanie Toney from Roosevelt for sharing.
AAS Science Net Links
Searchable platform from the Association for the Advancement of Science- includes articles, lesson plans, labs, virtual labs, and interactive simulations
Bozeman Science- Excellent resource for high-quality videos to support instruction in all aspects of science including AP
Ted-Ed Lessons- Another excellent resource for finding quality videos to support your science classroom instruction from the folks at Ted-Talks
Dinah Zikes Foldables
Disciplinary Literacy Strategies Warehouse for Science
The disciplinary literacy strategy warehouse is a collection of strategies used by teachers in the IQ-MS project to infuse purposeful reading, meaningful writing, and productive dialogue into their middle grades mathematics and science classrooms.
Science Songs- using music to promote learning
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Science Updates Podcast Tool
From our friends at AAAS-Science Update radio shows -- daily, 60-second radio features covering the latest discoveries in science, technology, and medicine -- are now available as daily or weekly podcasts
Brian Hinson's Favorite Science Websites- Lots of great websites to choose from, thank you Brian Hinson from Rogers Middle School for sharing
45 Outstanding I-Pad Apps for Science
100 Best You-Tube Videos for Science Teachers
OkSci-A space for Science Teachers to share resources
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Understanding Science (Berkeley)
K20-ALT (OK Education Research and Development Center)
Science and Engineering Practices Unwrapped- Videos
Concord Consortium
Locate labs, simulations, and lesson plans using the three dimensions of the new standards: science and engineering practice, disciplinary core content, and crosscutting concept
Minnesota STEM- National Math and Science Frameworks- Designed to help teachers translate the standards into classroom practice- includes misconceptions, resources, assessment, differentiation, and what parents and administrators need to know-
Free Open Education Resources for grades 3-12: Includes integrated science texts, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. Books can be downloaded for free or purchased for a small cost
CK-12 Middle School Resources Aligned to the Next Generation Standards
Free classroom resources searchable by standard from CK-12- includes lesson plans, informational text, activities, assessments, real-world examples, web links, and videos
SAS Curriculum Pathways
SAS Curriculum pathways provides interactive, standards-based resources in core disciplines. Sign-up is required but is free. Thank you Dr. Stephanie Toney from Roosevelt for sharing.
AAS Science Net Links
Searchable platform from the Association for the Advancement of Science- includes articles, lesson plans, labs, virtual labs, and interactive simulations
Bozeman Science- Excellent resource for high-quality videos to support instruction in all aspects of science including AP
Ted-Ed Lessons- Another excellent resource for finding quality videos to support your science classroom instruction from the folks at Ted-Talks
Dinah Zikes Foldables
Disciplinary Literacy Strategies Warehouse for Science
The disciplinary literacy strategy warehouse is a collection of strategies used by teachers in the IQ-MS project to infuse purposeful reading, meaningful writing, and productive dialogue into their middle grades mathematics and science classrooms.
Science Songs- using music to promote learning
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Science Updates Podcast Tool
From our friends at AAAS-Science Update radio shows -- daily, 60-second radio features covering the latest discoveries in science, technology, and medicine -- are now available as daily or weekly podcasts
Brian Hinson's Favorite Science Websites- Lots of great websites to choose from, thank you Brian Hinson from Rogers Middle School for sharing
45 Outstanding I-Pad Apps for Science
100 Best You-Tube Videos for Science Teachers