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Facilitator Resources (2023)

The following resources are created by Project GUTS facilitators to help prepare for 2023 GUTS workshops

TrailBlazer Board Game Tester

This is NetLogo model to test the solutions when participants paint the board.

StarLogo Nova 2.0 galleries for CS in Science modules

These links create a shortcut to find the StarLogo Nova 2.0 gallery for each module in CS in Science. For StarLogo Nova 1.0 galleries, go to flash.starlogonova.org.

Introduction to Climate Modeling

This document gives background information for students to use with CS in Science Module 5 (Greenhouse Gas).

Progress Monitors for CS in Science Modules (coding activities)

Progress Monitors are meant to be guides for students, giving goals for the model but not providing specific coding instructions.

Facilitator Resources (from 2019)

This is a set of resources to help Facilitators prepare for Workshops.

NGSS Standards

Document highlighting the conceptual shifts in the Next Generation Science Standards

Developing and Using Models - NGSS Science and Engineering Practices

A K-12 progression of the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models.

Performance Expectations that make use of this Science and Engineering Practice - https://ngss.nsta.org/Practices.aspx?id=2

Investigating Fairness in Machine Learning Applications

This is a mini-AI curriculum developed for a CSTA conference workshop.

Neural Network Game

This is a presentation / activity presented at AAAI/AI4k12 2019 on teaching about neural networks through a participatory simulation.

Locating the Epicenter of an Earthquake Lesson

Identify the location of an earthquake epicenter using a travel time graph and three seismograph tracings. The epicenter is the point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake. Seismic stations detect earthquakes by the tracings made on seismographs. Tracings made at three separate seismic stations are needed to locate an earthquake epicenter.

CSTA-Compiled Resources to Support Teaching During COVID-19

Compiled a list of resources to help CS teachers support their students remotely.

Teacher Guide for Hosting Synchronous Online Learning Sessions

A guide of practical tips and procedures for running effective live online learning sessions (aka Synchronous Online Learning).

ModelBEST Module 1 - Introduction to Modeling and Simulation

The 1st module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.

ModelBEST Module 2 - Catching Butterflies

The 2nd module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.

ModelBEST Module 3 - Predator/Prey – Survival Behaviors

The 3rd module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.

ModelBEST Module 4 - Simple Garden Ecosystem

The 1st module from Model BEST. Intended for 5th grade.

ModelBEST Module 5 - Water Pollution

The 5th module from Model BEST. Intended for 5th grade.

ModelBEST Module 6 - Air Pollution

The 6th module from Model BEST. Intended for 5th grade.

CS in Science Module 5: Greenhouse Gases slide presentation

This slide presentation can be used for CS in Science Module 5: Greenhouse Gases. Teachers can download and modify this presentation for classroom use. Also note that this presentation was specifically developed for use in a module exploring climate change and water, but the first several slides include good general information.