1. Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation Millard E. Lightburn, Ph.D., District Supervisor K-5 (Science) Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue 4 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards For Science with Integration of English Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics Common Core State Standards January 18-20, 2014

2. Name Tent Use blank sheet of paper to make a name tent Front: First Name Back: School Name

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

4. Agenda  8:30-9:00 Welcome  9:00-9:15 Follow-Up on Edmodo  9:15-10:00 Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and Patterns  10:00-10:20 Weather Day with the Marlins  10:20-10:30 Break  10:30-11:30 CER: How Do Snowflakes Form?  11:30-12:30 LUNCH  12:30-1:00 Article Jigsaw: Supporting Ideas with Evidence  1:00-1:45 Designing Effective Inquiry: Jumping Ping Pong Ball Jumping Ping Pong Balls  1:45-2:05 Discovery Education Resources  2:05-2:15 Break  2:15-3:05 Thinkgate Overview  3:05-3:15 Follow-up/Reflections and Announcements

5. Session Goals Participants will be able to: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Integrate common core standards into Science NGSSS – Plan and model scientific thinking through inquiry based hands on center investigations – Enhance interaction between students to foster greater understanding of science through collaboration – Effectively use data as a planning tool to increase student achievement.

6. Follow Up – Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue 4 Codes LocationCode Dr. Gilbert Porter ES (Kendall)qvi56t John I Smith K-8 Center (Doral)m8k6kr Henry West Lab ES (Coral Gables)r8b837 Hubert O. Sibley K-8 (North Miami)jynmz9 Join the Group ASAP at https://miamidade.edmodo.com https://miamidade.edmodo.com

7. Department of Mathematics and Science Grade 5 Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and Patterns Water Cycle Weather and Climate Earth Systems and Patterns Jeopardy

8. http://science.dadeschools.net/ http://science.dadeschools.net/ Science Department Website Resources http://science.dadeschools.net/ http://science.dadeschools.net/ http://science.dadeschools.net/elem/instructionalResources/IR-5.html

9. CBS4 Weather Day at Marlins Park. Department of Mathematics and Science The Miami Marlins would like to invite your school, grades 3-8, to CBS4 Weather Day at Marlins Park on May 22, 2014 at 10:45 AM. 2014 marks the 8th year of this field trip experience.

10. 10 min. Break

11. Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) How do snowflakes form?

12. Discovery Education’s 5 Minute Prep Resource Become a DEN star …. Get the Science Techbook Resources https://mdcpsportal.dadeschools.net/_auth/Logon.aspx?ruhttps://mdcpsportal.dadeschools.net/_auth/Logon.aspx?ru=====

15. LUNCH

16. Article Jigsaw: Supporting Science With Evidence Supporting Science With Evidence Department of Mathematics and Science (Topics by section) Group 1 - Introduction Group 2 - Evidence Group 3 - Cause and Effect Group 4 - Measurement Group 5 - Variable Control Group 6 - Making Thinking Visible

17. Designing Effective Inquiry: Jumping Ping Pong Balls What will happen if you blow air onto the ball in the cup? Does it matter how you blow air (air pressure)on the ball in the cup? Department of Mathematics and Science FAST Conference: Brevard Make and Take

18. 10 min. Break

19. Thinkgate

20. Reflect on Session Outcomes Participants can: – Access science instructional resources to support science teaching and learning – Integrate common core standards into Science NGSSS – Plan and model scientific thinking through inquiry based hands on center investigations – Enhance interaction between students to foster greater understanding of science through collaboration – Effectively use data as a planning tool to increase student achievement.

21. Announcements The Elementary Science Fair January 25, 2014 Judges check in and orientation: 8:00 am Room 3238 (Building 3) Students check in at Information Booth located in front of Science Complex (Building A) at 8:00 am Opening Ceremony 8:45 am – 9:45 am (Science Complex Building) Projects Judging: 10:00 am -1:30 pm Room 3249 (Building 3) Award Ceremony: 2:30 – 3:30 pm (Atrium Building 4) Retrieve Projects (Room 3249) 3:30 – 5:30 PM SWAT Activities: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Atrium of Building 3) WaterVentures Lab Mobile : 10:00 am – 2:00 pm We need your help to assist us as Science Fair judges. If you are interested, please register at http://science.dadeschools.net/elementaryJudgesRegistration.asp http://science.dadeschools.net/elementaryJudgesRegistration.asp For Master Plan Points register at http://calendar.dadeschools.net/cal/calendar.nsf/vactivity/7E383D82D2C1E62C85257C3F 005CA57F?opendocument&login http://calendar.dadeschools.net/cal/calendar.nsf/vactivity/7E383D82D2C1E62C85257C3F 005CA57F?opendocument&login Department of Mathematics and Science

22. More ANNOUNCEMENTS Attention DCSTA members: Apply for the DCSTA /Dr. Yvette Greenspan Matching Grant in Science Education to attend a national conference this April. Complete the appropriate application and submit according to directions by January 31 st 2014. Application needed: Email marytweedy@dadeschools.netmarytweedy@dadeschools.net Questions: Email Yvette Greenspan at teachc6@att.netteachc6@att.net New Teacher Orientation: January 17 th District Professional Development Day Feb 7 th (PD K-5 for classroom teachers, no Leaders) Session 5 (Week of February 24 th 2014) Grade 4 Teachers (Week of May 5 th 2014) Session 6 (Week of May 19 th 2014) Department of Mathematics and Science

23. 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)995-1939

24. Slip 3-2-1 Reflection 3-2-1 Reflection Have a STEM-filled new year! Department of Mathematics and Science