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Strategies and tips for teaching Science

Strategies and tips for teaching Science. Presented by: Debbie Collins and Sue Hawkins. Heuristics What does it mean?. Heuristics. I say and write it We say it Y’all say and write it You say it and write a complete sentence. Vocabulary. Language based science games Picture glossary

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Strategies and tips for teaching Science

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  1. Strategies and tips for teaching Science Presented by: Debbie Collins and Sue Hawkins

  2. HeuristicsWhat does it mean?

  3. Heuristics I say and write it We say it Y’all say and write it You say it and write a complete sentence

  4. Vocabulary Language based science games Picture glossary Common lexicon Root words Cognates Word walls

  5. New resources for vocabulary Developed by ESOL teachers Debra Collins – Lewis E.S. Dena Daniel – Argyle E.S. Emily Dozier – Hollydale E.S. Suzanne Hawkins – Riverside Intermediate E.S. Zoe Pettas– Cheatham Hill E.S. Kathryn St. George – Pitner E.S.

  6. New resources for vocabulary Picasso

  7. Science Videos Introduce a variety of new terms and concepts Use with graphic organizers or outlines Don’t be afraid to show more than once l

  8. Instruction Wait time Analogies Think/pair/share Inside/outside circle “Secret Answer” “Every Student Gets A Chance”

  9. Visualization Visual literacy, or the ability to evaluate, apply, or create conceptual visual representation

  10. Oral Explanations (aka Lectures) Speak slowly, distinctly Write down key words

  11. Labs and Demonstrations Hands-on activities Clear procedural steps Model activities Pictorial guide

  12. Charts, Graphs, and Figures Scatter and line graphs, Column and bar charts, Pie and area graphs

  13. Reading and Writing Journaling Science reading integrated with guided reading Ticket out the door Pictionary Write a friendly letter Nonfiction writing Descriptive writing

  14. Strategies and hints for English Language Learners (and those others who need a little more support.)

  15. Interpersonal Strategies Group projects Cooperative learning

  16. Partner English learners with strong English speakers Bilingual partners can be a help or hindrance. Role models don’t have to be bilingual.

  17. Student Talk Think/pair/share: all students practice English by explaining science concepts. Pretest with a partner: pairs take pretest together (shared reading, discuss, take turns marking) Find your match: students mingle and match vocabulary words (pictures) to definitions

  18. Encourage participation Positive & supportive environment It’s okay to make mistakes

  19. Structure Consistent routines Outlines Road map Relate to prior knowledge

  20. Debbie Collins Debra.Collins@cobbk12.orgSue Hawkins Suzanne.Hawkins@cobbk12.org • Resources: • 99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model, Vogt & Echevarria, ISBN 13: 978-1-4029-370303 • Reading Strategies for Science, Macceca, ISBN 978-1-4258-0053-6

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