1. Office of Academics and Transformation
Department of Mathematics and Science

2. Department of Mathematics and Science
Agenda
Science Department Website Overview
District Instructional Resources
Elements of Good Science Instruction
Successful Strategies in Science
What Should a Science Classroom Look Like
Walk-thru Essentials
Interim Assessment Data Analysis by Benchmarks (Progress Monitoring Tool)
Common Core state Standards connections
Action plan
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3. Department of Mathematics and Science
Session Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning
Identify effective science teaching and learning
Develop an action plan to support science teaching and learning
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4. Science Department Website Overview
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5. Department of Mathematics and Science
High School Science
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6. Upcoming Science Department Chair Meeting Information
Test Item Specifications for Biology EOC update
Achievement Level Descriptions for the Biology EOC
iCPALMS correlation to the Pacing guides – in production
State Item Bank - in production
NGSS – 2nd draft – released for review
Insights: Benchmark instruction with fidelity and rigor + Students exposed to application of concepts (inquiry, assessments) = Success
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7. What Does Effective Science Instruction Look Like?
Engage
Question, discussion, activity, uncover ideas (Discovery, PBS)
Explore
Lab activities (HOT Science Labs, Gizmos 2.0)
Explain
Writing, discussion (Lab notebooks, Whiteboarding)
Elaborate
Discussion, real-world connections (conclusion writing)
Evaluate
Formative, summative
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8. Good Science Instruction
Effective Planning (with the end in mind)
Knowing the objective of each lesson(course description)
Plan together with teachers of the same subject area
Implement a routine of inquiry based, hands-on activities relevant to the objectives of the topic
Applying models to formulate solutions to questions
Discovering answers through systematic observations
1. Effective Planning (with the end in Mind) – Know your objectives, what is the purpose of the lesson
2. Implement a routine of inquiry based, hands-on activities relevant to the objectives of the course – The 5 E Model
3. Develop High Order Questioning Skills -
4. Facilitate, Encourage, and Expect High Order Thinking from your students -
5. Encourage students to Communicate about what they learn using various methods - Writing
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9. Good Science Instruction (Cont…)
Implement Higher-Order Questioning Strategies using Explicit-Reflective instruction to enhance student thinking
Asking questions about our surroundings
Facilitate, encourage, and expect Higher Order Thinking (HOT) from your students
Make connections between content learned to real-world events and examples
Encourage students to communicate verbally and in writing
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10. Successful Strategies to Use
The 5 E’s
HOT Questions (Web’s Depth of Knowledge)
Inquiry
Hands-On Activities/Labs
Demonstrations
Virtual Labs
Notebooks
Graphic Organizers
Models & Visuals
Cooperative Learning
Think-Pair-Share
Jigsaw
Centers / Stations
Internet / Video
Differentiated Instruction
Remediation
Ask groups to prepare a list of successful strategies that have worked as their schools. Each group displays their list for a gallery walk.
Make instructional strategies explicit by stepping back from the activity to discuss how the content was developed with and for the participants
Provide prompts to explicitly structure a conversation about implications for participants’ classroom practices
During this module different strategies were modeled for both adult learners and students. In your small groups, make a T chart showing what strategies were used for the adult learners and what strategies were used for students. Put in your science notebooks for future use.
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11. Common Core State Standards Connections
Currently we continue to use the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS); however, during teaching and learning connections to Common Core State Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics need to be established.
Common Core benchmarks are aligned to Science courses in the M-DCPS Pacing Guides
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12. Department of Mathematics and Science
Course Descriptions
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13. Department of Mathematics and Science
Pacing Guides
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14. Department of Mathematics and Science
HOT Science Labs
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15. Gizmos (Explorelearning)
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16. Department of Mathematics and Science
Discovery Education
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17. Department of Mathematics and Science
PBS
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18. Extended Learning Modules/E2020
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19. Department of Mathematics and Science
Learning Village
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20. Action Plan: Guiding Questions
What should be the next steps to follow based on the scenario provided?
Items provided:
Course description
Year at a Glance
Benchmarks by Quarter
IA data
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21. Department of Mathematics and Science
The Power of Science
Science isn’t just memorizing facts
The new standards are designed to help students understand how science works
The scientific skills and attitudes students learn will provide them with powerful problem-solving skills
Every student deserves to benefit from scientific thinking (HOQS and HOTS)
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22. Instructional Supervisor
Science Department
Mr. Cristian Carranza,
Executive Director
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Dr. Millard Lightburn
Instructional Supervisor
Dr. Ava Rosales,
Mr. Sebastian Oddone,
Ms. Mary Tweedy,
Curriculum Support
Specialist
Kirk Nieveena,
Curriculum Support Specialist
Ms. Yoly McCarthy,
Ms. Keisha Kidd,
Ms. Mildred Farber
District Administrative Assistant
Phone: