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Science IDEAS: K-5 RequirementsRelated ReferencesK-5 Schoolwide RequirementsK-5 schools implementing the Science IDEAS model agree to a number of requirements. The requirements were developed over a number of years in order to optimize the conditions that would result in the highest fidelity of implementation, the development of the school-level capacity necessary for insuring the eventual sustainability of the model. Distinguishing Between Science IDEAS in Grades K-2 vs. 3-5K-5 schools implementing the Science IDEAS model agree to a number of requirements. The requirements were developed over a number of years in order to optimize the conditions that would result in the highest fidelity of implementation, the development of the school-level capacity necessary for insuring the eventual sustainability of the model. Specific requirements for grades 3-5 include daily instructional time of 1.5 - 2 hours allocated to Science IDEAS as a replacement for a school basal (or literature-oriented) reading program. Across the daily instructional time, teachers implement multi-day lessons that incorporate multiple activities consisting of the six different Science IDEAS elements. In Science IDEAS, at least 25% of instructional time is allocated to reading about science. In addition, schools also must agree to allocate an additional 30 minutes per day to literature. In comparision to grades 3-5, the K-2 Science IDEAS model is an age-appropriate adaptation of the grade 3-5 model. The major differences are that the daily Science IDEAS instructional block in K-2 is 45 minutes rather than 1.5 - 2 hours and, in K-2, Science IDEAS does not replace the regular reading/language arts program. In addition, although all six Science IDEAS instructional elements are used in K-2, they are adapted to be age-appropriate (e.g., the teacher reads about science in grades K-1 as students are learning to read, pictures/illustrations are used for journaling or building simple concept maps). Summary of Key Science IDEAS Implementaion Requirements for Teacher and PrincipalsClassroom Level (Teachers)
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