Bell Work Friday 6/13/2014 Create a heading on a piece of paper that says “Bell Work 6/13/14” Create a heading on a piece of paper that says “Bell Work 6/13/14” Read through the text titled “The Pupil and the Pupae,” then solve the mystery by writing your claim, evidence, and reasoning. Read through the text titled “The Pupil and the Pupae,” then solve the mystery by writing your claim, evidence, and reasoning. CLAIM= how the weeds got into the garden CLAIM= how the weeds got into the garden EVIDENCE= facts and observations used to help you determine your claim EVIDENCE= facts and observations used to help you determine your claim REASONING= explain how the evidence supports the claim. REASONING= explain how the evidence supports the claim.

Observations “Whodunnit?” Video Clip “Whodunnit?” Video Clip

My Dad is an Alien As we watch the video clip, identify the little girl’s Claim and Evidence. As we watch the video clip, identify the little girl’s Claim and Evidence.

Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning in Science: Where do the maggots come from? Maggot: larva of a fly (baby flies!) Maggot: larva of a fly (baby flies!) Who is Aristotle? Who is Aristotle? What is a scientist? What is a scientist?

Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning in Science: Where do the maggots come from?

Claims (two): Claims (two): Maggots come from decaying meat. Maggots come from decaying meat. Maggots come from decaying meat and air. Maggots come from decaying meat and air. Evidence: Maggots appear on decaying meat after a few days/weeks. Evidence: Maggots appear on decaying meat after a few days/weeks. Reasoning: Maggots are formed from the decaying meat. Reasoning: Maggots are formed from the decaying meat.

Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning in Science: Where do the maggots come from? Who is Francesco Redi? Who is Francesco Redi?

Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning in Science: Where do the maggots come from? Claim? Claim? Evidence? Evidence? Reasoning? Reasoning?

Critical versus Creative Thinking Critical Thinking : Critical Thinking : the process we use to reflect on, assess, and judge the assumption underlying our own and others ideas and efforts. Creative Thinking : the process we use to develop ideas that are unique, useful and worthy of further elaboration

Critical versus Creative Thinking Creative Thinking: brainstorming. Create a list of all the things a spoon could be used for. Creative Thinking: brainstorming. Create a list of all the things a spoon could be used for.

Using Our Computers Always carry with two hands! Always carry with two hands! Always set on a sturdy, flat surface, not on notebooks or binders! Always set on a sturdy, flat surface, not on notebooks or binders! Do not fight over or horseplay while using computers. Do not fight over or horseplay while using computers.

InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-MindedCaringRisk-TakersBalancedReflective We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global signifi­cance. We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. We express ourselves con­fidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups. We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives intellectual, physical, and emotional to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Course Reflection What have you learned about yourself? What are you most excited about for next year? What are you still concerned about? How have your feelings about next year changed throughout the week? What would you change about this course for students who have to take it in the future?

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Balloon Challenge! How long can we work together to keep the balloon in the air? How long can we work together to keep the balloon in the air? Rules Rules You may not use your feet You may not use your feet You may not let go of your partner’s hand You may not let go of your partner’s hand