1. Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation

2. Science Department Session Goals Recap visions of scientists and scholars in our schools Provide information on EOCs (state, district and teacher-created) and FCAT 2.0 Review resources available to achieve mastery of curriculum Division of Academics – Department of Science

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5. Real-World Applications: Science investigations must go beyond the classroom

6. Literacy Supports Content Area State Assessment Sample FCAT 2.0 Science Nature of Science Question Students in Ms. Alvarez’s eighth grade science class are investigating how temperature, in degrees Celsius affects the solubility of a compound in 100 milliliters (mL) of water. Ms. Alvarez provides the students with a graph that shows the solubility of a certain compound, as shown below. (˚C), She then tells the students that she will demonstrate how many grams (g) of the compound will dissolve in 100 mL of water at Based on the information in the graph, which of the following is the best prediction of how many grams of the compound will dissolve at 40˚C. 40˚C? F. 40 g. G. 65 g. H. 85 g. I. 100 g. claim reasoning evidence

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8. Frequently Asked Questions How can I prepare my students for the District- Designated End of Course (DDEOC) tests: – Course descriptions cpalms.org,cpalms.org How can I prepare my students for the state FCAT 2.0 and End of Course (EOC) tests: – Course descriptions cpalms.org and Pacing Guidescpalms.org

9. What science resources are available for intervention and/or enrichment by content/standard BYOD PowerMyLearning (Feb. 17 PD) Edgenuity: Biology, BYOD (Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics), NGSSS Science Supplemental (Biology) FCAT Explorer/Focus Achieves Discovery Pacing guides

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12. The Power of Science Science isn’t just memorizing facts. Science standards will help students understand the world around them. The scientific skills and attitudes students learn will provide them with powerful problem-solving skills. Every student deserves to benefit from scientific thinking.

13. M-DCPS Science Department Website science.dadeschools.net science.dadeschools.net

14. Office of Academics and Transformation Science Department science.dadeschools.net science.dadeschools.net Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director - Science Dr. Millard Lightburn Supervisor Elementary (K – 5) Ms. Yoly McCarthy Supervisor Middle and K - 8 Mr. Sebastian Oddone Supervisor High School Curriculum Support Specialists Ms. Mary Tweedy K - 5 Mr. Dane Jaber 6 - 8 Ms. Ana Fenton 9 - 12 Ms. Noreyda Casanas K - 5 Ms. Cristina Madrigal K - 8 Mr. Daniel Gangeri K - 5 Ms. Mildred Farber, Administrative Assistant Department of Mathematics and Science 305-995-1939