Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation Millard Lightburn, Ph.D. Supervisor Ms. Mary Tweedy, CSS Ms. Keisha Kidd, CSS MDCPS Elementary Science Grade 4 “Ramping Up” May 5-7, 2014

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

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

Agenda  8:30-9:10 Welcome/Introductions/Ice Breaker  9:10-9:20 Reflection on  9:20-9:30 Pacing Guide Year-at-a-Glance  9:30-9:45 Targeted Instruction (Item Specs.)  9:45-10:00 Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time (SC.4.E.5.4)  10:00-10:20 Break  10:20-11:30 CER: Weathering and Erosion (SC.4.E.6.4)  11:30-12:30 LUNCH  12:30-1:00 Article Jigsaw: Supporting Ideas with Evidence  1:00-1:45 Big Idea 6: Earth Structures (SC.4.E.6.3) Natural Resources Jumping Ping Pong Balls  1:45-1:55 Break  1:55-2:05 District Available Resources  2:05-2:30 Earth in Space and Time (SC.4.E.5.4) cont’d.  2:30-3:05 Online Resources (DE, PBS, NBC)  3:05-3:15 Follow-up/Reflections and Announcements

Session Goals Participants will be able to: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Integrate common core standards into Science NGSSS – Plan and model scientific thinking through inquiry based hands on center investigations – Enhance interaction between students to foster greater understanding of science through collaboration – Effectively use data as a planning tool to increase student achievement.

Ice Breaker B-I-N-G-O

Department of Mathematics and Science Reflecting school year 7 What worked? What didn’t work? Challenges with Solutions

Department of Mathematics and Science (Current) MDCPS Pacing Guide Year-at-a-Glance 8

Grade 4 Fair Game Benchmarks 2013 – 2014 Pacing Guide 4 th Nine Weeks Big Idea 6: Earth Structures SC.4.E.6.2 Properties of Minerals AA SC.4.E.6.1 Types of Rocks SC.4.P.8.1 Measure and compare objects(rocks) based on properties SC.4.E.6.5 Tools and Technology SC.4.E.6.4 Weathering and Erosion AA SC.4.E.6.3 Natural Resources AA SC.4.E.6.6 Florida’s Natural Resources 4 th Nine Weeks cont. Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time SC.4.E.5.4 Relationship among Earth, Moon, Sun & Stars AA SC.4.E.5.1 Patterns of Stars SC.4.E.5.3 Earth’s Movement SC.4.E.5.2 Phases of the Moon 3 rd Nine Weeks Big Idea 16: Heredity and Reproduction SC.4.L.16.1 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants and Animals (assessed as SC.3L.14.1 AA) SC.4.L.16.4 Life Cycles of Florida’s Plants and Animals AA SC.4.L.17.3 Flow of Energy AA (FCAT 2.0 Item Specifications)

Department of Mathematics and Science Science FCAT 2.0 Item Specifications Targeted Instruction 10

Department of Mathematics and Science Big Idea 5: Earth and Space and Time Topic 18 (Pacing Guide 05/19-06/05) 11

10 min. Break

Department of Mathematics and Science Observe the Sun Dial

LUNCH

Article Jigsaw: Supporting Science With Evidence Supporting Science With Evidence Department of Mathematics and Science (Topics by section) Group 1 - Introduction Group 2 - Evidence Group 3 - Cause and Effect Group 4 - Measurement Group 5 - Variable Control Group 6 - Making Thinking Visible Questions to Stimulate Student Thinking

Department of Mathematics and Science Continued Big Idea 5: Earth and Space and Time Topic 18 (Pacing Guide 05/19-06/05) 16

Department of Mathematics and Science Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) How does weathering and erosion occur?

Department of Mathematics and Science Big Idea 6 : Earth Structures Topic 19 (Pacing Guide 05/05-05/16)

Department of Mathematics and Science Observe the Sun Dial

10 min. Break

Science Department Website Resources

Discovery Education’s 5 Minute Prep Resource Become a DEN star …. Get the Science Techbook Resources

PBS Learning Media

Science Enrichment Opportunities  Fairchild Tropical Gardens  Everglades National Park  Shark Valley (Grade 4)  Museum of Discovery & Science Fort Lauderdale  Biscayne National Park  Miami Museum of Science  FPL “Men in Plaid”  “Surviving the Everglades” Presentation by Richard Kearns  Science Family Night Parent Science Fair Workshop Science.dadeshools.net  Biscayne Nature Center  Weather on Wheels (WOW)  WaterVentures  Land Sharc 26

Lesson Planning Resources Pacing Guide (including resources available) Florida Standards Integration (formerly Common Core) Item Specs. (grades 3-5) Five E’s Model Technology resources Hands on lab/activity Questions to stimulate student thinkingQuestions to stimulate student thinkingQuestions to stimulate student thinkingQuestions to stimulate student thinking Common planning Vertical Planning Department of Mathematics and Science

What Should a Science Classroom Look Like? Students engaged in inquiry Students doing hands-on activities Students thinking and writing critically Students’ science work displayed Infusion of literacy Incorporation of Technology Most importantly: Students doing science & communicating the outcomes in all grades (K-5)! Department of Mathematics and Science

Good Science Instruction Effective Planning – with end in mind - 5 E’s Model Implement a routine of inquiry based, hands-on activities relevant to the objectives of the topic. Develop Higher-Order Questioning Strategies using Explicit- Reflective instruction to enhance student thinking that includes: - Asking questions about surroundings - Learning to make systematic observations in order to formulate answers to events that occur in our surrounding - Applying models to formulate solutions to questions Encourage students to communicate verbally and in writing

Reflect on Session Outcomes Participants can: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Integrate common core standards into Science NGSSS – Plan and model scientific thinking through inquiry based hands on center investigations – Enhance interaction between students to foster greater understanding of science through collaboration – Effectively use data as a planning tool to increase student achievement.

Follow-up is due: May 23, 2014 Department of Mathematics and Science Option 1: Share information with your grade level. Submit agenda, sign in sheet, and follow up form. Option 2: Submit a 5 E’s lesson plan for your current grade. Scan and to: Fax: Attn: Dr. Lightburn (305)

Announcements Marlin‘s Weather Day – May 22, 2014 (Thursday) DCSTA – Science Teacher of the Year (T.O.Y.) – The deadline for Science Teacher of the Year nominations has been extended to May 5 th, 2014 at 4 pm. – Banquet date: May 16th, 2014 at the Marriott Miami Airport. Join us for a fun evening, fine food, and the celebration of teaching the sciences! – Guest Speaker: Bill Johnson, Port of Miami Director – For more information: Summer Professional Development – July 2014 Department of Mathematics and Science

Professional Development Summer PD (Grades K-5 Teachers) One Teacher Per School Location: TBA Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Limited seating. No walk-ins will be accepted. 33 Session 1Session 2Session 3 July 9-11July 15-17July 22-24

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)

Slip Reflection Reflection Have a STEM-filled new year! Department of Mathematics and Science

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