Strategies and tips for teaching Science Presented by: Debbie Collins and Sue Hawkins

Heuristics What does it mean?

Heuristics I say and write it We say it Y’all say and write it You say it and write a complete sentence HeuristicsAdj. -using experience to learn and improve; noun - a framework I use heuristics to continually improve ______. I used heuristics as a noun.

Vocabulary Language based science games Picture glossary Common lexicon Root words Cognates Word walls

New resources for vocabulary Developed by ESOL teachers Debra Collins – Lewis E.S. Dena Daniel – Argyle E.S. Emily Dozier – Hollydale E.S. Suzanne Hawkins – Riverside Intermediate E.S. Zoe Pettas – Cheatham Hill E.S. Kathryn St. George – Pitner E.S.

New resources for vocabulary Picasso

Science Videos  Introduce a variety of new terms and concepts  Use with graphic organizers or outlines  Don’t be afraid to show more than once l

Instruction Wait time Analogies Think/pair/share Inside/outside circle “Secret Answer” “Every Student Gets A Chance”

Visualization Visual literacy, or the ability to evaluate, apply, or create conceptual visual representation

Oral Explanations (aka Lectures) Speak slowly, distinctly Write down key words

Labs and Demonstrations Hands-on activities Clear procedural steps Model activities Pictorial guide

Charts, Graphs, and Figures Scatter and line graphs, Column and bar charts, Pie and area graphs

Reading and Writing Journaling Science reading integrated with guided reading Ticket out the door Pictionary Write a friendly letter Nonfiction writing Descriptive writing

Strategies and hints for English Language Learners (and those others who need a little more support.)

Interpersonal Strategies  Group projects  Cooperative learning

Partner English learners with strong English speakers  Bilingual partners can be a help or hindrance.  Role models don’t have to be bilingual.

Student Talk  Think/pair/share: all students practice English by explaining science concepts.  Pretest with a partner: pairs take pretest together (shared reading, discuss, take turns marking)  Find your match: students mingle and match vocabulary words (pictures) to definitions

Encourage participation  Positive & supportive environment  It’s okay to make mistakes

Structure Consistent routines Outlines Road map Relate to prior knowledge

Debbie Collins Sue  Resources:  99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model, Vogt & Echevarria, ISBN 13:  Reading Strategies for Science, Macceca, ISBN