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1 Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation Millard E. Lightburn, Ph.D., District Supervisor K-5 (Science) Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue 2 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards For Science with Integration of English Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics Common Core State Standards October 28-31, 2013

2 Name Tent Use blank sheet of paper to make a name tent Front: First Name Back: School Name and years teaching

3 NORMS  Participate actively  Ask questions  Learn by doing  Set your own learning into action

4 Agenda  Welcome/Introductions  Ice Breaker - Best Practices  Resources Available for Quarter 2: Essential Labs and new page on science.dadeschools.netscience.dadeschools.net  Energy 101: What exactly is energy?  Comprehension Instructional Sequence (C.I.S.)Energy  LUNCH  Hands-on Full Inquiry (Big Idea 10: Energy and Energy Transfer)  Break  Claims, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) – Observations VS Inferences  Follow-up/Reflections and Announcements

5 Session Outcomes Participants will be able to: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Integrate literacy and common core into Science NGSSS using a Comprehension Instructional Sequence (CIS) – Plan and model scientific thinking through inquiry based hands on energy and energy transfer investigations – Build students understanding of and differentiating between observations and inference to develop students use of claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER) writing – Enhance science interaction between students to foster greater understanding of science by students

6 Ice Breaker Best Practices

7 Best Practices to Use Interactive Notebooks HOT Questions (Webb’s Depth of Knowledge) Inquiry Hands-On Activities/Labs Demonstrations Virtual Labs Centers / Stations Graphic Organizers Models & Visuals Cooperative Learning Think-Pair-Share Jigsaw Internet / Video Differentiated Instruction strategies The 5 E’s

8 Quarter 2 at a Glance K – 5 Quarter 2 at a Glance K – 5 Quarter 2 at a Glance K – 5 Quarter 2 Resources Quarter 2 at a Glance K – 5 Something new at science.dadeschools.net science.dadeschools.net

9 http://science.dadeschools.net/ http://science.dadeschools.net/ Science Department Website Resources http://science.dadeschools.net/ http://science.dadeschools.net/ http://science.dadeschools.net/elem/instructionalResources/IR-5.html

10 Learning Village Available Resource Links Including Essential Labs

11 Learning Village Pacing Guides Grade 5 Topics and Essential Labs Essential Labs

12 Energy 101: What exactly is energy? Department of Mathematics and Science

13 Physical Science Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy Big Idea 11: Energy Transfer and Transformation Grade 5 Quarter 2 Topics 8 & 9 What is Energy? Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Millard Lightburn, District Supervisor

14 Comprehension Instructional Sequence (C.I.S.) Heat, Energy, and Bicycling in New York City By: ReadWorks.org CIS Adapted from Common Core State Standards Institute Summer 2013 Department of Mathematics and Science

15 LUNCH

16 Energy and Energy Transfer Let’s Explore! Let’s Explore!

17 10 min. Break

18 Writing to Explain C – E – R Model Claim – Evidence – Reasoning

19 Reflect on Session Outcomes Participants can: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Integrate literacy and common core into Science NGSSS using a Comprehension Instructional Sequence (CIS) – Plan and model scientific thinking through inquiry based hands on energy and energy transfer investigations – Build students understanding of and differentiating between observations and inference to develop students use of claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER) writing – Enhance science interaction between students to foster greater understanding of science by students

20 Follow Up - Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue 2 Codes LocationCode Gilbert Porter ES (Kendall) c6qg3j John I Smith K-8 Center (Doral) nsw9fb Henry West Lab ES (Coral Gables) gaiytv Center for Professional Learning (North Miami) akvs8m https://miamidade.edmodo.com/

21 Announcements K – 5 Science PD November 8, 2013 at Gilbert Porter Elementary for science teachers only (not for Science Leaders, coaches or teachers that attended Science Summer Symposium) Science Fair updates FPL Energy Teacher Grants Help us to help you teach kids about energy. FPL is providing grants between $500 and $2,500 to public, private and charter school teachers conducting classroom projects related to energy. Grant applications will be accepted by Nov. 15 at www.FPL.com/community/learning/solarstations.shtml. www.FPL.com/community/learning/solarstations.shtml Department of Mathematics and Science

22 FIU in collaboration with MDCPS is offering a Graduate Certification Program in Science and Math for Grades 6-8. May be applied towards MS or Eds. For more info email: teachingandlearning@Fiu.eduteachingandlearning@Fiu.edu with the following: Full Name School at which employed Grade level taught Choice of certification: Science or Math Department of Mathematics and Science

23 Science Department Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation Dr. Ava Rosales, Executive Director - Science ElementaryMiddle SchoolHigh School Dr. Millard Lightburn, District Supervisor Ms. Yoly McCarthy, Instructional Supervisor Mr. Sebastian Oddone, District Supervisor Ms. Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Mr. Dane Jaber, Curriculum Support Specialist Mr. Kirk Nieveen, Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Mildred Farber District Administrative Assistant Phone: (305)995-1939

24 Slip 3-2-1 Reflection 3-2-1 Reflection Have a STEM-filled school year! Department of Mathematics and Science


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