The Learning Design Group is committed to providing resources that bridge research and practice. Therefore, in addition to resources for building teacher capacity, such as professional learning opportunities and downloadable instructional materials, we also offer archived presentations, articles, and research reports to meet the needs and interests of our community.
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Presentation - Developing Academic Language Through Science and Literacy Instruction
By Megan Goss, Suzanna Loper, and Jacqueline Barber
In this March 2010 presentation at the annual ASCD conference, both literacy and science developers discussed the Seeds of Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading® approach to academic language development. Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading® helps... more
Presentation - Integrate! Do it, Talk it, Read it, Write It
By Rebecca Abbott, Carrie Strohl, and Traci Wierman
This workshop introduced our approach to integrate science and literacy while demonstrating this approach with exemplars from several Learn how the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading® units. It was presented by The Learning Design Group’s... more
Presentation - Integrating Argumentation in support of Science and Literacy Development
By Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott
These slides are from a recent presentation by Learning Design team members, Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott, at the 2015 NSTA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Presentation - Science Seminars: How Argumentation Helps You Meet the NGSS and the Common Core at the Same Time
By Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott
These slides are from a recent presentation by Learning Design team members, Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott, at the 2015 NSTA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Presentation - Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading®: Integrating Science and Literacy
By Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott
These slides are from a recent presentation by Learning Design team members, Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott, at the 2015 NSTA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Presentation - Simulations and the Middle School Science Curriculum Integrating Digital Simulations into Rich Learning Experiences
By Suzanna Loper and Ari Krawkowski
These slides are from a recent presentation by Learning Design team members, Suzanna Loper and Ari Krawkowski, at the 2015 ASCD Conference in Houston, Texas.
Presentation - Strategies For Integrating Disciplinary Literacy and Science: Where the NGSS Meet the Common Core
By Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott
These slides are from a recent presentation by Learning Design team members, Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott, at the 2015 NSTA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Presentation - Unpacking the Next Generation Science Standards: Guiding students to become evidence-based thinkers, speakers, readers, and writers
By Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott
These slides are from a recent presentation by Learning Design team members, Traci Wierman and Rebecca Abbott, at the 2015 NSTA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Presentation - Using Reading, Talk and Writing to Support Scientific Understanding: Interactive Strategies for Helping Your Students Meet the Common Core State Standards
By Rebecca Abbott and Heather Cotanch
These slides are from a recent presentation by Learning Design team members, Rebecca Abbott and Heather Cotanch, at the 2013 IRA Conference in San Antonio, TX.
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