Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Dr. Millard Lightburn, Supervisor Elementary Science Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation 1

 Use blank sheet of paper to make name tent  Front: First Name  Back: School Name, Grade, and  Subject(s) taught 2

 Participate actively  Ask questions  Learn by doing  Set your own learning into action 3

 Welcome Remarks  Data Analysis – Grade 5  Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)  Reflection of Best Practices  Pacing Guide – Year-At-A-Glance (Feedback)  Human Growth and Development Resources  Practicing Science/Process Skills  Developing Essential Questions  “Think Like a Scientist” Scientific Method  Marlins Think Tank Lessons (Grades 4-5)  Science Enrichment/Announcements/PD  Reflections/Evaluations/Follow-up 4

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Process Skills 10 Observing the Natural World of Matter

Higher Order Thinking 11

Think Like a Scientist! Think Like a Scientist! Scientific Method

LESSON PLAN REVIEW LESSON PLAN REVIEW

 As per Weekly Briefing ID #:13919 In support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) School Board Resolution No by Dr. Martin Karp, School Board Vice- Chair.  During the national commemoration of “Be Kind to Animals Week” schools are encouraged to increase pet care awareness among children.  A cross curricular lesson was developed for Science, Language Arts and Social Studies and Video (5 minutes) 

 Fairchild Tropical Gardens  Everglades National Park  Royal Palm (Grade 5)  Shark Valley (Grade 4)  Biscayne National Park  Museum of Discovery & Science Fort Lauderdale  Biscayne Nature Center  Miami Museum of Science  “Surviving the Everglades” Presentation by Richard Kearns  FPL “Men in Plaid”  MAST Academy Outreach  WaterVentures  Science Family Night  Parent Science Fair Workshop 15

Summer PD (Grades 3, 4, 5 Teachers) Session 1Session 2 July 9, 10, 11 July 12, 15, 16 Location: Miami Senior High School Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Limited seating. No walk-ins will be accepted. 16

Florida Association of Science Teachers Conference 2013 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center October 24-26, 2013 Join the magical experience of learning new science curriculum and methods while gaining new resources and skills that will spark magic in your teaching. Go to Presenters Needed The presenter application is available at:

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