Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation Department of Mathematics and Science

Science Department Session Goals Recap visions of scientists and scholars in our schools Provide information on EOCs (state, district and teacher-created) and FCAT 2.0 Review resources available to achieve mastery of curriculum Division of Academics – Department of Science

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Real-World Applications: Science investigations must go beyond the classroom

Literacy Supports Content Area State Assessment reasoning Sample FCAT 2.0 Science Nature of Science Question Students in Ms. Alvarez’s eighth grade science class are investigating how temperature, in degrees Celsius affects the solubility of a compound in 100 milliliters (mL) of water. Ms. Alvarez provides the students with a graph that shows the solubility of a certain compound, as shown below. (˚C), She then tells the students that she will demonstrate how many grams (g) of the compound will dissolve in 100 mL of water at Based on the information in the graph, which of the following is the best prediction of how many grams of the compound will dissolve at 40˚C. 40˚C? F. 40 g. G. 65 g. H. 85 g. I. 100 g. evidence claim

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Frequently Asked Questions How can I prepare my students for the District-Designated End of Course (DDEOC) tests: Course descriptions cpalms.org , How can I prepare my students for the state FCAT 2.0 and End of Course (EOC) tests: Course descriptions cpalms.org and Pacing Guides

What science resources are available for intervention and/or enrichment by content/standard Edgenuity: grades 6 – 8, BYOD PowerMyLearning (PD on Feb. 17) NGSSS Science Supplemental Resources (Grade 8 with 6th and 7th grade content included) ExploreLearning Gizmos Discovery Pacing guides

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FCAT 2.0 Test Item Specifications

The Power of Science Science isn’t just memorizing facts. Science standards will help students understand the world around them. The scientific skills and attitudes students learn will provide them with powerful problem-solving skills. Every student deserves to benefit from scientific thinking.

M-DCPS Science Department Website science.dadeschools.net Briefly access the Department of Science website and identify the support available to classroom teachers: resources professional development presentations Weekly briefings, etc.

Executive Director - Science Curriculum Support Specialists Office of Academics and Transformation Science Department science.dadeschools.net Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director - Science Dr. Millard Lightburn Supervisor Elementary (K – 5) Ms. Yoly McCarthy Supervisor Middle and K - 8 Mr. Sebastian Oddone High School Curriculum Support Specialists Ms. Mary Tweedy K - 5 Mr. Dane Jaber 6 - 8 Ms. Ana Fenton 9 - 12 Ms. Noreyda Casanas Ms. Cristina Madrigal K - 8 Mr. Daniel Gangeri Ms. Mildred Farber, Administrative Assistant Department of Mathematics and Science 305-995-1939