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Deeper Dive into New NYSED Biology Investigations Session 2-Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance **IN PERSON** Presented by Glen Cochrane-8:30-2:30pm

February 12, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Audience: Regents Biology teachers and science leadersSession 2 will allow the participants to explore “Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance”. Participants will discover this three-part Investigation is both an assessment and an opportunity for students to learn about a real-world, authentic, phenomenon. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology regents examination.Included will be:

•    Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;

•    Suggestions for embedding the investigation in a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum;

•    How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;

•    A hands-on experience with the investigations;

•    An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation**Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation’s documents. These cannot be provided.**B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) – Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, Ipad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.Sessions 1 and 2 are intended for educators who have not attended a workshop on Biology investigations. However, educators who have attended a past investigation workshop and want to attend either session or both sessions to have another hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the intent of the investigations are welcome.Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COxsvsDh9zTt53vPCDTbdEcOzFkGJzeu/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5248546

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  • JEA Alternative School
  • 31 Lee Ave
    Wheatley Heights, NY 11798-1837 United States
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  • Phone 6315956829