Department of Science Science Instructional Leaders Department Chair 3 High School Mr. J. Sebastian Oddone Instructional Supervisor, HS Mr. Daniel Gangeri Curriculum Support Specialist, HS

Department of Science High School Team Mr. J. Sebastian Oddone – Instructional Supervisor (Office) and (Twitter) Mr. Daniel Gangeri – Curriculum Support Specialist (Office) and (Twitter) Department of Science

Agenda Introductions and Icebreaker Back to the Future ADI and Pacing Guide Activity Revisited Effective Planning Unwrapping A Benchmark Activity Assessments Resources The importance of Science Fairs Department of Science

Norms and Name Tents Please choose three of the norms to the right and write each one on its own post- it. Place your norm post-its on the norm poster. Please also create a name tent with your name and school. Department of Science Norms: 1.Participate Actively 2.Trust the Process 3.Be Attentive and Respectful 4.Learn by Doing 5.Keep and Open Mind 6.No Judgements

Welcome and Introductions Introduce yourself What school you are from What you teach (what is your background) How has the year been and what is your prognosis for the Biology EOC? What are your plans to review and prepare students for the Biology EOC? Department of Science

ADI - Revisited Argument Driven Inquiry Activity Read Why ADI – All Read Pages (1 -5) and Page 17 – Groups will read Stages Share with whole group: – Why is it important to become proficient in Science? – What can we, as teachers, do? – What is ADI (Discuss Stages and Role of the teacher) Department of Science

Biology Pacing Guide - Revisited What is the most effective sequence to teach the information required in the Biology 1 course? – Develop a tentative argument (see sample CER) – Share with whole group – Peer Review Department of Science

Biology Pacing Guide - Revisited Discussion on submitted CER – So far only 9 schools have submitted a response See submissions posted in your team room Department of Science

Effective Planning Item Specs Benchmark Clarifications Content Limits Unwrapping the benchmarks Learning Goals Department of Science

Unwrapping a Benchmark Unwrapping a Benchmark (Standard) Worksheet (Regular and Table format) available in the Team Room Prerequisite Skills Vocabulary Achievement Criteria Differentiated Instruction Assessing Proficiency Standard Support Material Technology High Order Questioning Strategies Item Specs – Benchmark Clarifications and Content Limits Language Department of Science

Unwrapping a Benchmark Using District resources, pick a benchmark from the 3 rd quarter on one of these subjects (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and Unwrap it… Department of Science

Unwrapping a Benchmark- Discussion Present the benchmark – What HOT Lab activity(ies) did you envision would address this benchmark? – Did this activity(ies) address all the content limits and clarifications of the benchmark? Department of Science

Assessments DDEOC – Blueprints – Chemistry and Physics DDEOC – Physical Science and Anatomy and Physiology Field Tested Biology EOC – Pacing Guides (LV) – Course Description – Item Specifications – Reporting Categories and MS Fair Game Benchmarks – Learning Goals Department of Science

Assessments - QSBA Identify the Item Specification Documents for – Physical Science – Chemistry – Physics Compare the Benchmarks/Standards in the Item Specs to the Course Description of each course and to the Benchmark Groups – What do you find? – How do these documents relate to the QSBAs? Department of Science

IBTP Test Bank Teachers may sign on to the IBTP using the state’s single sign-on by going to – – selecting “Educators”, and entering their MDCPS credentials. – The following resources are available at – Tutorials and support materials at: Department of Science

State Statutes and Board Rules Updates: Safety Goggles: Eye-protective devices required in certain laboratory courses Board Rule: H7 (2015) Animal Dissection in Schools – eliminates cats. Board Rule: H11 (2008) Science Fair Project entry requirement.H11 Department of Science

Miami Dade STEaM Expo Read “Why Science Fairs Matter More Than Ever” Department of Science

Resources Biology Support Resources (FLDOE) _Team Room Department of Science

MyLearningPlan Follow-Up Please remember to complete your MyLearningPlan evaluation (all 3 steps) The link for the evaluation is in the Team Room. For more information please see the MyLearningPlan Overview PowerPoint in the Team Room Department of Science

Dr. Ava Rosales Executive Director ElementaryMiddleHigh Dr. Millard Lightburn Instructional Supervisor Mr. Dane Jaber Instructional Supervisor Mr. Sebastian Oddone Instructional Supervisor Ms. Noreyda Casanas Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Vanessa Baker Curriculum Support Specialist, MS Mr. Daniel Gangeri Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Yusimi Perez-Osteen Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Cindy Jolicoeur Curriculum Support Specialist, K-8 Ms. Mary Tweedy Curriculum Support Specialists Ms. Mildred Farber District Administrative Assistant Phone: