Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue # 1 September 24-28, 2012 Division of Science Dr. Millard Lightburn, Supervisor Elementary Science Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Sylvia Viquez, Curriculum Support Specialist Division of Science Dr. Millard Lightburn, Supervisor Elementary Science Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Sylvia Viquez, Curriculum Support Specialist

NAME TENT Use blank sheet of paper to make name tent Front: First Name Back: School Name, Grade, and Subject(s) taught Use blank sheet of paper to make name tent Front: First Name Back: School Name, Grade, and Subject(s) taught

NORMSNORMS Participate actively Ask questions Learn by doing Set your own learning into action Participate actively Ask questions Learn by doing Set your own learning into action

AgendaAgenda Welcome Remarks Introductions Data/Assessment The Science Classroom What Do Scientists Do? Supplemental and Online Resources Grade 5 Year at a Glance (Pacing Guide) What is Inquiry? Essential Labs Science Fair Information SECME Essentials for a Great Year Reflections Evaluation/Follow-up Welcome Remarks Introductions Data/Assessment The Science Classroom What Do Scientists Do? Supplemental and Online Resources Grade 5 Year at a Glance (Pacing Guide) What is Inquiry? Essential Labs Science Fair Information SECME Essentials for a Great Year Reflections Evaluation/Follow-up

DATA

Grade 5 Baseline Assessment Results (District ) YearAssessmentStudent Tested Average % Correct Percent Proficient 2011Baseline24,14145%5% 2012Baseline23,07647%6% Question GroupBaseline 2011Baseline 2012 Nature of Science35%38% Earth Space Science42%45% Physical Science51%53% Life Science46%47%

Science PreTest Results MDCPS 2012 GRADEStudents Tested % Below Mastery % At Mastery Average Performance KINDERGARTEN799049%51%65% FIRST11,15390%10%48% SECOND11,61075%25%53% THIRD15,36392%8%46% FOURTH14,35796%4%43%

Elementary Science Pretest Performance by Reporting Category GRADE LEVEL LIFE SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE EARTH & SPACE NATURE OF SCIENCE KINDER61%66%71% FIRST54%51%42% SECOND53%58%46% THIRD40%52% 33% FOURTH48%46%41%34%

Interim Assessments (IA) for Grade 5 (All benchmarks assessed for Baseline, Fall and Winter assessments) Quarterly Science Benchmark Assessments (QSBA) for Grades K- 4 will assess benchmarks covered in each quarter. (Pretest/Post-test, Quarters 1, 2, 3, 4) Weekly Briefing # specify dates for administering QSBA First Quarter Assessments K-4: Available: October 22 Administer: Oct 29-Nov 9,

Students engaged in inquiry Students doing hands-on activities Students using technology Students thinking and writing critically Students’ science work displayed Most importantly: Students doing science & communicating the outcomes! 12

Plan with the goal in mind using the 5 E’s Instructional Model the Pacing Guide and Data Driven Instruction Develop High Order Questioning Strategies to increase higher order critical thinking Implement a routine of inquiry based, hands-on activities that promote the practice and understanding of science relating what is happening in the classroom to the real world Use successful teaching strategies 13

The 5 E’s HOT Questions (Web’s Depth of Knowledge) Inquiry Hands-On Activities/Labs Demonstrations Virtual Labs Notebooks (IAN/JOSE) Graphic Organizers Models & Visuals Cooperative Learning Think-Pair-Share Jigsaw Centers / Stations Internet / Video Differentiated Instructional strategies 14

What Do Scientists Do? S is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet

District Science Website edmodo CPALMS Pacing Guides: Learning Village through Teacher Portal Check out the Supplementary Resources District Science Website edmodo CPALMS Pacing Guides: Learning Village through Teacher Portal Check out the Supplementary Resources 16 Accessing Online Resources

Learning Village 17

Grade 5 Year at a Glance 5th Grade Quarter 1

What is Inquiry? A step beyond the process skills in which content, process, and reasoning are synthesized as a way for students to learn. ( National Science Educational Standards). An active learning process in which students answer research questions through data analysis. Importance of Inquiry Inquiry incorporates the scientific practices of hypothesizing, investigating, observing, explaining and evaluating. A step beyond the process skills in which content, process, and reasoning are synthesized as a way for students to learn. ( National Science Educational Standards). An active learning process in which students answer research questions through data analysis. Importance of Inquiry Inquiry incorporates the scientific practices of hypothesizing, investigating, observing, explaining and evaluating. 19

Types of Inquiry A scaffolded inquiry (TM Scott Foresman) or continuum inquiry that consists of three levels of inquiry. 1. Directed (Structured) Inquiry 2. Guided Inquiry 3. Full (Open) Inquiry A scaffolded inquiry (TM Scott Foresman) or continuum inquiry that consists of three levels of inquiry. 1. Directed (Structured) Inquiry 2. Guided Inquiry 3. Full (Open) Inquiry

Directed/Structured Inquiry Teacher & Students Teacher directs the activity. Teacher guides students to build their conceptual understanding of scientific knowledge. Students explore science concepts through hands-on inquiry based experiences. Students learn process skills and follow step-by-step instructions. Teacher & Students Teacher directs the activity. Teacher guides students to build their conceptual understanding of scientific knowledge. Students explore science concepts through hands-on inquiry based experiences. Students learn process skills and follow step-by-step instructions. Scott Foresman pp. xxii – xxv Activity Book Each Chapter Opening Activity Flip Book Other Resources Pacing Guides – Supplementary Resources (AIMS, Discovery, C-PALMS) Gr. 5 Essential Labs – Science.dadeschools.net Quarter 1 Lab 1 #’s 1 & 2 21

Guided Inquiry Teacher & Students Teacher poses the question and guides the activity. Students take more ownership of the inquiry process by formulating and testing hypotheses to solve the problem, last evaluating and communicating their explanations. Teacher & Students Teacher poses the question and guides the activity. Students take more ownership of the inquiry process by formulating and testing hypotheses to solve the problem, last evaluating and communicating their explanations. Scott Foresman Closes each chapter Activity Flipbook Pearsonsuccessnet.com – Take it to the Net Other Resources Pacing Guides Essential Labs AIMS Modules Quarter 1 Lab 1 # 3 22

Full/Open Inquiry Teacher & Students Teacher facilitates full inquiry Students take the lead in conducting an inquiry - based investigation using the scientific method. Students establish and refine the methods, materials, and data they will collect. Students develop inquiring attitudes that prepare them for Science Fair projects and middle school curriculum. Teacher & Students Teacher facilitates full inquiry Students take the lead in conducting an inquiry - based investigation using the scientific method. Students establish and refine the methods, materials, and data they will collect. Students develop inquiring attitudes that prepare them for Science Fair projects and middle school curriculum. Resources Gr. 5 Essential Labs Quarter 1 Lab # 4 Gr. 4 Pacing Guide Quarter 1 Topic VI District Science Web Site: Elementary Science Fair Handbook & Resources 23

Essential Labs LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7 LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17 LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28 LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38 LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7 LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17 LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28 LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

FORCES IN ACTION

School Science Fair and Selection of best projects in December (First week) District Science FAIR on January 26, 2013 at Miami Dade College (North Campus) Number of Projects per School: 4 (either 4 science projects or any combination of projects and inventions for 4 entries per school). Online registration Dec 3-12, 2012 Deadline: Fees and paperwork for district science fair due: Dec.14, 2012 at MDCPS. School Science Fair and Selection of best projects in December (First week) District Science FAIR on January 26, 2013 at Miami Dade College (North Campus) Number of Projects per School: 4 (either 4 science projects or any combination of projects and inventions for 4 entries per school). Online registration Dec 3-12, 2012 Deadline: Fees and paperwork for district science fair due: Dec.14, 2012 at MDCPS. SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION

Science Fair Resources Elementary Science Fair Handbook A Science Fair Project Guide Science Fair Project Template Elementary Science Fair Site Elementary Science Fair Handbook A Science Fair Project Guide Science Fair Project Template Elementary Science Fair Site

Incorporating Full Inquiry: Which Paper Towel is Best? Adapted from Science and Children March 2011 By Jann Joseph Gr.5 Quarter 1 Topic VI Gr. 5 Q1 Paper Towel Full Inquiry.ppt Gr.5 Quarter 1 Topic VI Gr. 5 Q1 Paper Towel Full Inquiry.ppt

Essential Labs LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7 LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17 LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28 LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38 LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7 LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17 LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28 LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

SECME Diversity in STEM Education SECME Presentation SECME Presentation

Essential Labs LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7 LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17 LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28 LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38 LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7 LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17 LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28 LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

AIMS Science Resources (hands-on) Scott Foresman Science Common Grade Level Planning Inquiry Directed Guided Full Essentials to a Great Year in Science Discovery LCD digital projector Internet Access Designated School Science Leader Pacing Guide Gizmos 5 E’s Lesson Plan 32 Science Notebooks

CPALMS PRESENTATION By Meghan Hauptli Professional Development Coordinator for CPALMS and iCPALMS

Announcements Dade County Science Teachers’ Association (DCSTA) Fall Meeting Thurs. Sept. 27 th at 5 PM at Museum of Science Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) STEM U LATING Science Conference Oct. 25 th –27 th Conference fee: $60 Information on Severe Weather conditions (National Weather Service) /player.htmlhttp:// /player.html (Share with students Sept 24-28, 2012) The Great Water Odyssey Online Training (8 MPP,COMING SOON) (Sponsored by FAU and South Fla Water Management District) PD RESOURCES Earth Science Week Oct. 14 – MDCPS Fall Virtual Conference Registration Form Registration Form Saturday, October 20 th at Lakeview Elementary Dade County Science Teachers’ Association (DCSTA) Fall Meeting Thurs. Sept. 27 th at 5 PM at Museum of Science Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) STEM U LATING Science Conference Oct. 25 th –27 th Conference fee: $60 Information on Severe Weather conditions (National Weather Service) /player.htmlhttp:// /player.html (Share with students Sept 24-28, 2012) The Great Water Odyssey Online Training (8 MPP,COMING SOON) (Sponsored by FAU and South Fla Water Management District) PD RESOURCES Earth Science Week Oct. 14 – MDCPS Fall Virtual Conference Registration Form Registration Form Saturday, October 20 th at Lakeview Elementary 34

3-2-1 Reflection

36 Follow-up is due: OCTOBER 12, 2012 Submit via Fax attention Dr. Lightburn, via as an attachment to or via school mail: