Schools of Study Science?

The School of Visual/Performing Arts and Media (VPAM) Jobs: –composer –musician –stage director –writer –interior decorator –actor/actress –event coordinator –reporter –artist –photographer –advertisement executive Characteristics: –complicated –emotional –expressive –idealistic –imaginative –impulsive –independent –introspective –intuitive –nonconforming Abilities writing musical artistic Schools of Study--The Kenton County School District--Dixie Heights High School

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Characteristics: –analytical –cautious –complex –critical –curious –intellectual –introverted –methodical –precise –rational Jobs: –mechanic –aircraft controller –surveyor –farmer –electrician –doctor –pharmacist –wildlife management –anthropologist –geologist –med tech Abilities mechanical mathematic scientific The School of Schools of Study--The Kenton County School District--Dixie Heights High School

Law, Education, Health & Human Services (LEHHS) The School of Characteristics: –cooperative –generous –helpful –idealistic –patient –responsible –social –sympathetic –understanding –warm Abilities social verbal emotional Jobs: –teacher –religious worker –counselor –psychologist –social worker –speech therapist –police officer –lawyer –nurse –nutritionist –physical therapist –sociologist Schools of Study--The Kenton County School District--Dixie Heights High School

Business & Information Technology (BIT) The School of Characteristics: –inquisitive –adventurous –agreeable –ambitious –extroverted –energetic –attention-getting –impulsive –optimistic –popular –self-confident Abilities leadership speaking clerical Jobs: –manager –salesperson –business executive –accountant –sports promoter –buyer –bookkeeper –stenographer –financial analyst –banker –cost estimator –tax expert Schools of Study--The Kenton County School District--Dixie Heights High School

So What?

Teaching to the Schools of Study Make references to careers or jobs with in the SOS’s Teach lessons like they would be taught in a specific SOS Design Projects with roles or student choices tailored to the SOS’s

STEM-Science Pretty much everything you do in science Logically organized information Going step by step Asking Why? Normal Math Appling math to real-life The collection and compiling of data Using mathematical formulas/equations on real structures Use of surveys/opinion polls Use of statistical figures Discussion of inventions/ Industrial revolution Time-lines Visual representations The newest technology and how it relates Presentations or video production on topics

VPAM-Science Visual representations The newest technology and how it relates to media Presentations or video production on topics Anthropomorphizing Angles in art or architecture Design and sketch Topology relations 3-D sketches and visual illusions Discuss art of various era’s or cultures Creative element to presentations Using pictures/photography in lessons Debates Creative writing Stage productions Monologue/Speech

LEHHS-Science Teaching others Cause and effect on the environment/people The science behind real issues The latest and greatest innovations Statistics Real-life examples in related fields Group work with roles Short cuts to the answers Law discussions Use of legal documents Explanation of lesson plans Have students create lesson plans Foods of cultures Writing about public policy Reading historical documents Books such as Animal Farm Debate/Speech Write about social issues (Green?)

BIT-Science Discussing finances as they relate to new and old science Nano-technology Presenting/learning information using technology The latest and greatest innovations How is this going to help me in the future? Presenting/learning information using technology Mathematical relations to simulations Finances/Statistics Blue Prints Discuss Technology Inventions Economics/ Types of Business Create a Business Project Add marketing element to projects Incorporate Business journals Technical writing Reading actual business specific documents Presenting information using technology

STEM-ICE Breaker Name? Name? Plans for the future (college, job)? Plans for the future (college, job)? Favorite Sci-fi book/movie? Favorite Sci-fi book/movie? Percentage of time you spend studying, reading, watching tv... Percentage of time you spend studying, reading, watching tv... Why are you taking this class? Why are you taking this class?......

BIT-ICE Breaker Name? Name? Plans for the future (college, job)? Plans for the future (college, job)? Where do you currently work-want to? Where do you currently work-want to? What technology are you comfortable with? What technology are you comfortable with? What is your favorite websites? What is your favorite websites? What would you buy if you were rich? What would you buy if you were rich?......

LEHHS-ICE Breaker Name Name Plans for the future (college, job) Plans for the future (college, job) What would your friends say about you? What would your friends say about you? Who would you most like to meet? Who would you most like to meet? What does/do you have on your facebook? What does/do you have on your facebook? (Don’t forget to share out)

VPAM-ICE Breaker Name Name Draw five pictures on this card that represent you without using words Draw five pictures on this card that represent you without using words If you were an animal, what would you be and why? If you were an animal, what would you be and why? What makes you happy? What makes you happy?......

SOS Group Work Four SOS—Four Roles Four SOS—Four Roles Assign each person in the group to take on and SOS Role Assign each person in the group to take on and SOS Role  VPAM  STEM  LEHHS  BIT Or  Group SOS students by SOS and Taylor the lesson to each group

Now You Meet with your team mate and discuss lessons you teach which could be flavored with SOS Meet with your team mate and discuss lessons you teach which could be flavored with SOS Decide how many and when you will teach lessons with an SOS flavor Decide how many and when you will teach lessons with an SOS flavor Decide how you will begin incorporating the language of SOS into your everyday instruction Decide how you will begin incorporating the language of SOS into your everyday instruction

What Electives Should We Have Ask the students where there interest lie Ask the students where there interest lie Ask the teachers where some of their passions lie Ask the teachers where some of their passions lie Scan the media for the more popular topics of the day (Forensics) Scan the media for the more popular topics of the day (Forensics) Survey the students Survey the students Write course descriptions Write course descriptions Find teachers willing to participate Find teachers willing to participate Give others the old required classes Give others the old required classes

What Electives Do We Have? Electives –Chemistry A & B –Anatomy A & B –Physics A & B –Environmental Science –Forensics –Zoology –Astronomy –Chemistry & Community –Oceanography/Marin Biology –Medical Science –Radio Technology –Horticulture –Geology –Meteorology –Anatomy for Artist –AP Chemistry –AP Biology