Facilitators: | Ted Zarowny Chris Zarski | ||||||||||||
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Date: | This is a multi-day event.
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Cost: |
No Charge |
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Location: |
Virtual |
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Session Code: | 23-NC-134 | ||||||||||||
Focus: | Science Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy Other |
Target Audience
Teachers, School-based Administrator, Learning Coaches, District Leaders
About this Learning Opportunity
This series is designed to support the teachers piloting the new Science Curriculum in K-6. It will be a series of sessions with Session 1 overviewing the key terminology, components to consider for science planning, and the role Computer Science and Scientific Method play throughout. Participants must view the Session 1 recording prior to attending their scheduled Session 2 for their respective grade(s).
Once registered, you will be provided a login and password to access Session 1 and to locate any posted resources, recordings or information from Sessions 2-5.
The remaining sessions will each focus on one Organizing Idea per session addressing Concepts within the Organizing Idea, assessment, lesson ideas and possible resources.
Session 1, September 7, 2022 - (pre recorded intro) Watch the prerecorded session 1 anytime prior to your session 2 September 22, 2022.
Session 2, September 22, 2022 - Unpacking Living Systems
Session 3, November 10, 2022 - Unpacking Matter
Session 4, January 18, 2023 - Unpacking Earth Systems
Session 5, March 9, 2023 - Unpacking Energy
Session 6, April 10, 2023 - Unpacking Space
This session addresses the LQS competencies
- #2: Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
- #4: Leading a Learning Community
This session addresses the TQS competencies
- #2: Engaging in Career-Long Learning
- #3: Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
This learning opportunity is being subsidized through funding from Alberta Education.
Facilitators

Ted Zarowny
Ted began his career in education as a Social Studies and English Language Arts teacher at the Junior High and High School levels. After teaching in a variety of communities in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, Ted moved to Alberta where held the position of principal at a school focused on gifted education.
Ted’s educational journey has ignited his passion in the area of... Read more »

Chris Zarski
Chris Zarski has been an educator for over 40 years, and has served as a teacher, principal, supervisor and director and Examiner for Alberta Education. Currently is serving as a Curriculum Implementation Consultant with CARC on secondment from her role as the Director of Instruction and Staff Development for STAR Catholic Schools. Chris has led numerous district wide initiatives, provided... Read more »