Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation Dr. Millard Lightburn, District Supervisor Facilitator: Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Elementary Science Pacing and Content Grade 4 Quarter 2 – Topics 14, 15 Quarter 3 – Topics 16, 17 February 7, :30am-3:30pm

Name Tent Use blank sheet of paper to make a name tent Front: First Name Back: School Name and years teaching Share with group something special that happened in your class this year.

Ice Breaker

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

Agenda 8:30-9:00 Welcome and Ice Breaker/Introductions 9:00-9:30 District Online Resources/Discovery Education 9:30-10:25 Hands-on Activity (Pollination Stations) 10:25-10:35 Break 10:35-11:30 Hands-on Activity (Cycles of Life) 11:30-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Article: Learning Science in Cultural Context 1:00-2:00 Hands-on Activity (Rock and Mineral Investigation) 2:00-2:10 Break 2:10-2:40 Hands-on Activity (Weathering and Erosion/CER) 2:40-3:00 Five E’s Model Instructional Model & Lesson Planning Resources 3:00-3:15 Best Practices/Reflections/Evaluations/Follow-up Department of Mathematics and Science

Session Outcomes Participants will be able to: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Identify effective instructional strategies to integrate technology and common core into Science NGSSS – Effectively implement Interactive Notebooks/Science Journals – Plan and model scientific thinking through hands on investigations – Enhance science interaction between students

District Science Department Website and Resources Click on Elementary Science Page: Then look at Instructional Resources and Professional Development Resources

Discovery Education Employee portal Available for all Schools Department of Mathematics and Science Become a DEN star …. Get the Science Tec book Resource

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DEN Star Resource: Science Techbook

Resources: NBC Learn

Pacing Guide Year-At-A-Glance Grade 4

Fair Game Benchmarks Department of Mathematics and Science Scaffolding in the classroom: “Scaffolding can be used in a variety of content areas and across age and grade levels.” “When using scaffolding as an instructional technique, the teacher provides tasks that enable the learner to build on prior knowledge and internalize new concepts.” -Heather Coffey Prior Knowledge: Items may require the student to apply scientific knowledge described in NGSSS benchmarks from lower grades; however, the benchmarks from lower grades will not be assessed in isolation. FCAT 2.0 will assess prior content taught in lower grades that serves as a foundation for grade 5 benchmarks along with grades 3 & 4 Fair Game benchmarks.

Grade 3 Fair Game Benchmarks 2013 – 2014 Pacing Guide 4th Nine Weeks Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms SC.3.L.14.1 Roles of Plant Structures AA SC.3.L.14.2 Plant Response to Stimuli (Assessed as SC.3.L.14.1) (FCAT 2.0 Item Specifications)

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)

Big Idea 16 SC.4.L.16.1 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants: pollination, fertilization, seed dispersal, and germination AIMS: Pollination Stations

10 min. Break

Big Idea 16 SC.4.L.16.4 Major Stages of Life Cycles of Plants and Animals AIMS: Cycles of Life

LUNCH

Learning Science in Cultural Context Article Jigsaw Group 1 – Strategy to Adapt Curriculum Materials Group 2 – Staging Activity Group 3 – Establishing Background for Investigation Group 4 - Investigate Group 5 – Present and Discuss Findings Group 6 - Conclusion Department of Mathematics and Science

Big Idea 6 SC.4.E.6.2 Properties of Minerals Flip Book

10 min. Break

Big Idea 6 SC.4.E.6.4 Weathering and Erosion CER

Five E’s Overview ExtendEnrichment

Five ’s Instructional Strategy The Five E Model is one way to prioritize student involvement in their own learning (both in terms of physical activity and active construction of understandings) This model is a version of a “learning cycle” This Five E’s learning cycle suggests the design and implementation of lessons to activate prior knowledge, shape the formation of new knowledge, and provide opportunities to use the new knowledge.

Sample Five E’s Lesson Plan

Lesson Planning Resources Pacing Guide (including resources available) Common Core integration Item Specs. (grades 3-5) FCAT Achievement Level DescriptionsFCAT Achievement Level Descriptions (grade 5)FCAT Achievement Level Descriptions FCAT Achievement Level Descriptions 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

PBS Learning Media Department of Mathematics and Science

CPALMS

Common Core Integration Interactive Notebook (IAN) Common Grade Level Planning Hands-on Materials & Measurement Tools Essentials for a Successful Science Classroom Technology LCD digital projector or SmartBoard Internet Access Designated School Science Leader Pacing Guide Discovery Ed. Gizmos, PBS, NBC Learn, 5 E’s Lesson Plan Department of Mathematics and Science Supplemental Resources Science Dept. Website science.dadeschools.net

Reflect on Session Outcomes Participants can: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Identify effective instructional strategies to integrate technology and common core into Science NGSSS – Effectively implement Interactive Notebooks/Science Journals – Plan and model scientific thinking through hands on investigations – Enhance science interaction between students

Follow-up is due: February 28, 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. Grade 4 scan and to: Fax: Attn: K. Kidd (305)

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 school year! Department of Mathematics and Science