Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue # 1

September 24-28, 2012

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 TENTNAME 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 DATA

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

-10%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

34%39% 42% 44%

49% 48%

Gr 5 FCAT Science results levels 3-5 for MDCPS

YEARS

Percent

%

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 50%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

23%

29%

33%

11%

4%

Gr 5 Science FCAT 2.0 Results by Achievement Levels (MDCPS 2012)

ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS

PERCENT (

%)

NATURE OF SCIENCE

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

LIFE SCIENCE10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

70% 69%63%

71%

Gr 5 Science FCAT 2.0 Results by Reporting Cat-egories (MDCPS 2012)

REPORTING CATEGORIES

PERCENT (

%)

Grade 5 Baseline Assessment Results (District 2012-2013)

Grade 5 Baseline Assessment Results (District 2012-2013)

Year Assessment Student Tested

Average % Correct

Percent Proficient

2011 Baseline 24,141 45% 5%

2012 Baseline 23,076 47% 6%

Question Group Baseline 2011 Baseline 2012

Nature of Science 35% 38%

Earth Space Science 42% 45%

Physical Science 51% 53%

Life Science 46% 47%

Science PreTest Results MDCPS 2012Science PreTest Results MDCPS 2012

GRADE Students Tested

% Below Mastery

% At Mastery

Average Performance

KINDERGARTEN 7990 49% 51% 65%

FIRST 11,153 90% 10% 48%

SECOND 11,610 75% 25% 53%

THIRD 15,363 92% 8% 46%

FOURTH 14,357 96% 4% 43%

Elementary Science Pretest Performance by Reporting Category

Elementary Science Pretest Performance by Reporting Category

GRADE LEVEL

LIFE SCIENCE

PHYSICALSCIENCE

EARTH & SPACE

NATURE OF SCIENCE

KINDER 61% 66% 71%

FIRST 54% 51% 42%

SECOND 53% 58% 46%

THIRD 40% 52% 52% 33%

FOURTH 48% 46% 41% 34%

AssessmentAssessment• 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 # 12329 specify dates for

administering QSBA• First Quarter Assessments K-4:

Available: October 22

Administer: Oct 29-Nov 9, 2012

• 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 # 12329 specify dates for

administering QSBA• First Quarter Assessments K-4:

Available: October 22

Administer: Oct 29-Nov 9, 2012 11

• 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!

• 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!

What Should a Science Classroom Look Like? What Should a Science Classroom Look Like?

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Good Science InstructionGood Science Instruction

• 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

• 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

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Successful Strategies to Use Successful Strategies to Use • The 5 E’s• HOT Questions (Web’s

Depth of Knowledge)• Inquiry• Hands-On Activities/Labs• Demonstrations• Virtual Labs• Notebooks (IAN/JOSE)• Graphic Organizers

• 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

• Models & Visuals• Cooperative Learning• Think-Pair-Share• Jigsaw• Centers / Stations• Internet / Video • Differentiated

Instructional strategies

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What Do Scientists Do? What Do Scientists Do?

S is for Scientists:A Discovery Alphabet

S is for Scientists:A Discovery Alphabet

• District Science Websitehttp://science.dadeschools.net/default.htm

• edmodohttp://miamidade.edmodo.com/

• CPALMShttp://www.floridastandards.org/

• Pacing Guides: Learning Village through Teacher Portal

• Check out the Supplementary Resources

• www.earthsciweek.org

• District Science Websitehttp://science.dadeschools.net/default.htm

• edmodohttp://miamidade.edmodo.com/

• CPALMShttp://www.floridastandards.org/

• Pacing Guides: Learning Village through Teacher Portal

• Check out the Supplementary Resources

• www.earthsciweek.org16

Accessing Online Resources Accessing Online Resources

Learning VillageLearning Village

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Grade 5 Year at a GlanceGrade 5 Year at a Glance

5th Grade Quarter 15th Grade Quarter 1

What is Inquiry? 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.

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Types of InquiryTypes 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 InquiryDirected/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

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

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Guided Inquiry Guided InquiryTeacher & 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

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

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Full/Open Inquiry Full/Open InquiryTeacher & 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

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

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Essential LabsEssential Labs

• LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7

• LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17

• LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28

• LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

• LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7

• LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17

• LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28

• LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

FORCES IN ACTIONFORCES 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 INFORMATION

Science Fair ResourcesScience Fair Resources

• Elementary Science Fair Handbook• A Science Fair Project Guide• Science Fair Project Template• Elementary Science Fair Site• http://www.archimedesinitiative.org/

• Elementary Science Fair Handbook• A Science Fair Project Guide• Science Fair Project Template• Elementary Science Fair Site• http://www.archimedesinitiative.org/

Incorporating Full Inquiry:Which Paper Towel is Best?

Adapted fromScience and Children March 2011

By Jann Joseph

Incorporating Full Inquiry:Which Paper Towel is Best?

Adapted fromScience 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 LabsEssential Labs

• LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7

• LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17

• LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28

• LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

• LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7

• LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17

• LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28

• LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

SECMEDiversity in STEM Education

SECMEDiversity in STEM Education

• SECME Presentation

• http://science.dadeschools.net/secme/default.html

• SECME Presentation

• http://science.dadeschools.net/secme/default.html

Essential LabsEssential Labs

• LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7

• LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17

• LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28

• LABORATORY # 4 WHICH BRAND OF PAPER TOWELS DO YOU THINK IS BEST? PG. 38

• LABORATORY # 1 SEPARATING SALT, SAND AND IRON FILINGS PG.7

• LABORATORY # 2 MARTIAN FUEL (Physical and Chemical Changes) PG.17

• LABORATORY # 3: FORCES IN ACTION PG.28

• LABORATORY # 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

InquiryDirected 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

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Science Notebooks

AnnouncementsAnnouncements• Dade County Science Teachers’ Association (DCSTA) Fall Meeting Thurs.

Sept. 27th at 5 PM at Museum of Science

• Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) http://www.fastscience.org/

STEM U LATING Science Conference Oct. 25th–27th Conference fee: $60

• Information on Severe Weather conditions (National Weather Service)

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/media/mfl/articulate/school%20NHC%20portion/HurricanePresentation/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 http://science.dadeschools.net/elem/professionalDevelopment.htmlth

• Earth Science Week Oct. 14 – 20 www.earthsciweek.org

• MDCPS Fall Virtual Conference Registration Form 

Saturday, October 20th at Lakeview Elementary

• Dade County Science Teachers’ Association (DCSTA) Fall Meeting Thurs. Sept. 27th at 5 PM at Museum of Science

• Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) http://www.fastscience.org/

STEM U LATING Science Conference Oct. 25th–27th Conference fee: $60

• Information on Severe Weather conditions (National Weather Service)

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/media/mfl/articulate/school%20NHC%20portion/HurricanePresentation/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 http://science.dadeschools.net/elem/professionalDevelopment.htmlth

• Earth Science Week Oct. 14 – 20 www.earthsciweek.org

• MDCPS Fall Virtual Conference Registration Form 

Saturday, October 20th at Lakeview Elementary

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3-2-1 Reflection3-2-1 Reflection

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Follow-up is due: OCTOBER 12, 2012

Submit via Fax 305-995-1991 attention Dr. Lightburn , via email as an attachment to mlightburn@dadeschools.net or via school mail: 9628