STANDARD 13 - Planning for Instruction in Science
The competent science teacher understands how to plan learning experiences that utilize an
appropriate variety of instructional methods and strategies that allow students to develop
significant concepts in science and the ability to engage in scientific reasoning.

Knowledge Indicators: The competent science teacher
13A. Understands how to use materials from the students' environment to help them use inquiry
strategies to build concepts.
13B. Understands the appropriate use of various strategies of direct instruction, concept development,
inquiry and problem solving that lead to knowledge and skills for scientific reasoning.
13C. Understands how concepts are developed in students’ minds and how to address misconceptions
that students have developed from prior experiences.

Performance Indicators: The competent science teacher
13D. Plans instruction that allows students to develop understanding of significant concepts and skills
in science through hands-on experiences with real materials.
13E. Plans instruction that incorporates a variety of methods and strategies for learning including
demonstrations, the laboratory, and out-of-class resources.
13F. Plans instruction utilizing instructional technology, instructional materials and scientific equipment.
13G. Plans instructional activities that create opportunities for students to test, modify and sometimes
abandon previous ideas about science.