1. Department of Mathematics and Science
Paula Shokar-Nelson
6th Grade Science Teacher
Gateway Environmental K-8

2. Department of Mathematics and Science
General information
Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) and Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) aligned in District Pacing Guides
Achievement Level Descriptors for FCAT 2.0 Science and Biology EOC
Next Generation Science Standards – Final version released (adoption process has not started yet)
NAEP 2012 – students have problems with providing evidence and reasoning for claims
Insights: Benchmark instruction with fidelity and rigor + Students exposed to application of concepts (inquiry, assessments) = Success
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Session Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Identify how the Florida Standards are correlated to the Middle School Science Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and can be used to increase rigor of instruction.
Incorporate M-DCPS earth science instructional resources to increase the depth of science teaching and learning.
Plan for rigorous instruction using 5E Model
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AGENDA AM
Welcome and Opening Moves
Thermal Energy Transfer
Break
Discovery Education: Board Builder
Weather and Climate PM
Atmosphere and Spheres of the Earth
Florida Standards Microlabs
Development of 5E Lesson Plan
One Word Summary
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Norms
Be present
Share wisdom
Trust the process
Keep an open mind
Refrain from judging
Try something new, then reflect
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Name Tents
Write your name
School
Grade Level
Draw a symbol that represents you, prepare to introduce yourself.
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Introduce the FL Standards- “What should FL Standards look like in a Science Classroom?”
Introduce the FL Standards- “Can you use FL Standards in a Science Classroom?” (Sweep the room for open responses)
Have participants, in groups, use the question on the slide to generate a free-form map on chart paper.
As the session progresses, reference the maps and encourage participants to make adjustments to their maps.
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Today’s Benchmarks
SC.6.E.7.1: Differentiate among radiation, conduction, and convection, the three mechanisms by which heat is transferred through Earth's system.
SC.6.E.7.2: Investigate and apply how the cycling of water between the atmosphere and hydrosphere has an effect on weather patterns and climate.
SC.6.E.7.3: Describe how global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, and humidity and precipitation.
SC.6.E.7.4: Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
SC.6.E.7.5: Explain how energy provided by the sun influences global patterns of atmospheric movement and the temperature differences between air, water, and land.
SC.6.E.7.6: Differentiate between weather and climate.
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9. Curriculum and Instruction
Pacing Guide Updates
Curriculum and Instruction

10. Pacing Guide Updates
Links by standard

11. Heat Transfer in Earth’s Systems
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12. Conclusion Writing: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
How is heat transferred through the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere?
Students should support their own written claims with appropriate justification.
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13. 10-minute break

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Weather and Climate
ABC’s of teaching - Activity Before Content
Explore content through essential lab (Heating Earth’s Surface)
Then use text (“Current Patterns” from Discovery Education) to clarify understanding from the lab.
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16. Weather and Climate Implementing MAFS while using NGSSS
MAFS.6.SP.2.4: Display numerical data in plots on a number line, including dot plots, histograms, and box plots.
Use your group’s data to generate a graph of your results.
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Weather and Climate
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18. Atmosphere and Spheres of the Earth Florida Standards Microlabs
Afternoon Schedule
Atmosphere and Spheres of the Earth
Florida Standards Microlabs
Development of 5E Lesson Plan
One Word Summary
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19. Atmosphere and Spheres of the Earth
SC.6.E.7.4 Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
LAFS.68.RST.3.9:Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.
Engage – How wolves change rivers
Explore
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20. Atmosphere and Spheres of the Earth
SC.6.E.7.4 Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
LAFS.68.RST.3.9:Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.
The Video and Essential lab take a different approach to the same topics (SC.6.E.7.4)
Develop a diagram to Compare and contrast the information gained from these 2 sources (The LAFS).
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Microlabs
Rounds using FL standards document: (1 minute per question, per person)
What are Florida Standards and how are they infused into science instruction?
What types of science activities lend themselves to Florida standards infusion?
What kind of student product(s) is evidence of Florida standards through science?
Florida Standards Review:
1. From the discussion in your micro-labs, brainstorm what activities you see in science classrooms that fulfill the specific Florida standards posted.
-Write these activities on yellow sticky notes in your group (one per note)
2. Now brainstorm activities that are not currently seen in science classrooms but that can be done to fulfill the specific Florida standards posted.
-Write these activities on pink sticky notes in your group (one per note)
Whole Group Reflection:
“Which FL standards are addressed more in science instruction than others?”
Reference the question from the beginning of the session (“What should FL Standards look like in a Science Classroom?”) and concept maps developed earlier in the session.
Rounds using FL standards document: (1 minute per question, per person)
What are Florida Standards and how are they infused into science instruction?
What types of science activities lend themselves to Florida standards infusion?
What kind of student product(s) is evidence of Florida standards through science?
Florida Standards Review:
From the discussion in your micro-labs, brainstorm what activities you see in science classrooms that fulfill the specific Florida standards posted.
-Write these activities on yellow sticky notes in your group (one per note)
Now brainstorm activities that are not currently seen in science classrooms but that can be done to fulfill the specific Florida standards posted.
-Write these activities on pink sticky notes in your group (one per note)
Whole Group Reflection:
“Which FL standards are addressed more in science instruction than others?”
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22. Technology Integration
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Assignment
5E lesson plan turned in to edmodo utilizing content and strategies presented in today’s session.
Teachers may work in groups of 3-4.
Each teacher must submit an individual assignment.
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Session Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Identify how the Florida Standards are correlated to the Middle School Science Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and can be used to increase rigor of instruction.
Incorporate M-DCPS earth science instructional resources to increase the depth of science teaching and learning.
Plan for rigorous instruction using 5E Model
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One Word Summary
Provide one word as feedback to describe what good science with FL standards should look like.
Write on an index card and post up before you leave.
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26. Instructional Supervisor
Science Department
Dr. Ava Rosales,
Executive Director
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Dr. Millard Lightburn
Instructional Supervisor
Ms. Yoly McCarthy
Mr. Sebastian Oddone
Ms. Mary Tweedy
Curriculum Support
Specialist
Mr. Dane Jaber
Curriculum Support Specialist
Ms. Ana Fenton
Ms. Mildred Farber
District Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Conclusion
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