Elementary Science Lead Teachers August 28, 2018 Meeting # 1

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

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

Curriculum Update

The Redesign in itsLearning

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

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: Yohanis.DeLaFuente@fwisd.org

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

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

Want to know Overarching Resources

Want to know Suggested Scope and Sequence

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

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

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 817-814-2605

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

STEMscopes Update

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

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

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.

Science Professional Learning 2018-2019

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

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

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

Contact us … Yohanis.DeLaFuente@fwisd.org Science Department Web Page https://www.fwisd.org/Domain/2141 Yohanis.DeLaFuente@fwisd.org