Humane Genetics Curriculum (HGC) Student Materials Lesson 0

Science classes require students to engage in academically rigorous conversations to understand difficult concepts. In order to create an environment for students that is as safe as possible and facilitates academically productive conversations, it is important for teachers and students to agree upon behavioral norms they will follow when interacting with one another. In this lesson, the teacher and students will co-construct, agree upon, and practice these norms in groups to establish an environment that fosters productive academic conversations. We encourage teachers to implement this lesson toward the beginning of the year so students are skilled in using these norms by the time they reach the Humane Genetics unit.