1. Teaching and Learning Science Informational Webinar February 2012 1

2. Lessons Learned “What hasn’t been EESI for students or teachers” 2

3. Moving from “What” to “How” Poll 3

4. 4. Mineral nutrients were added to the water in which the bean plants were grown. What is one reason plants need mineral nutrients? o A. Plants need mineral nutrients to eliminate energy. o B. Plants use the mineral nutrients as a source of energy. o C. Plants use the mineral nutrients in the process of making food. o D. Plants need mineral nutrients to take the place of carbon dioxide. 54% 38% Lessons Learned: Many students think soil is the major source of matter and/ or energy for a plant. 2008 Where did that plant come from? 4

5. EESI Elements of Effective Science Instruction Washington ESD’s Regional Science Coordinators 5

6. In Theory Anyway 6

7. EESI 15 Years of Research since NSES Poll 7

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10. Lessons Learned Poll 10

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13. Energy & Matter in Living Systems Big idea! 13

14. How is the matter and energy in a dead leaf different than in a leaf that is alive? 14

15. Making Sense of Energy & Matter in Living Systems Might students assume that there is “no energy” in dead leaves? How to make sense: What did I think before? What new information did I gain? Has my thinking changed? 15

16. Big Idea “Energy in living systems” 56% 43.5% Make time for Students to Make Sense 5 th Grade 2009 16

17. Classroom Culture & Environment 17

18. What does effective science instruction look & sound like? 18

19. Its EESI 19

20. http://mathsci4wa.org 20

21. Thank You From Your Regional Science Coordinator ESD 101 Wendy Whitmer PSESD Cheryl Lydon ESD 105 Mike Brown ESD 123 Georgia Boatman ESD 112 Mark Watrin ESD 171 Mechelle LaLanne ESD 113 Craig Gabler ESD 189 Adrienne Somera OESD Jeff Ryan 21