1. Elementary Science Lead Teachers
August 28, 2018
Meeting # 1

2. Norms Build relationships and capacity
Honor and see all perspectives to support positive outcomes
Take risks and embrace growth
Be invested and speak your truth

3. Agenda Curriculum Update STEMscopes update
the new redesign in itsLearning
Philosophy and autonomy
Moving forward
Safety in the curriculum
Elementary Science Fair in the Curriculum
STEMscopes update
Science Professional Learning
Elementary Science Lead Teacher Meetings

4. Curriculum Update

5. The Redesign in itsLearning

6. Philosophy and Autonomy
Designed by teachers with a focus on teaching and assessing for understanding and transfer

7. Moving Forward Continuous revision and writing through the year
We need teachers to work on writing for the next semester. If interested in writing curriculum contact:

8. Want to know
Explore every folder frequently since writing and updating is on going

9. Want to know
Units are placed in the intended order for teaching

10. Want to know
Overarching Resources

11. Want to know
Suggested Scope and Sequence

12. Safety in the Curriculum
Intentionality on dual coding science lessons
Process skills should be taught throughout the year including safety.

13. Safety in the Classroom
Animals in the classroom
Safety training for elementary teachers

14. Stormwater Form
The principal should sign and fax form to the science department for credit on water bill.
TEKS in this form are updated.
Fax

15. Science Fair in the Curriculum
Work as a Scientist Unit
10 days or 2 weeks
Registration deadline: March 6
District Science Fair: March 25 – 28
Award Ceremony: March 28
Prof. Learning on Waiver day Oct. 8

16. STEMscopes Update

17. STEMscopes Updates Students’ data base update
Focus update is delayed due to the district wide online registration
More Professional Learning waiver day
New teachers, refreshers, want to know more about navigating the webpage, and what is new

18. STEMscopes Updates We have a STEMscopes App on itsLearning!
Go to Textbooks and Digital content.

19. STEMscopes Updates
I was having an error page but Ed. Tech. told me it is because I am not a teacher. Please check and let me know.

20. Science Professional Learning

21. Science Professional Learning
Once on the science department webpage:
The flyer contains all dates
Sign up links included on the side.

22. Science Professional Learning
Look for …
Content Connections
Science Academy
Brief description provided

23. Lead Teacher Meetings 18-19
I will send a calendar invitation.
I will link PPt and notes to each date on the science page.
August 28, 2018
October 02, 2018
December 11, 2018
February 05, 2019
April 04, 2019

24. Contact us … Yohanis.DeLaFuente@fwisd.org Science Department Web Page