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Science, Technology, and Society. Presented By. (In Alphabetical Order). Curriculum. Thomasina Alexander Empowering Young Minds Academy Physical Science Tbalex@hotmail.com. Communication. David Hogan Project Engineer/Product Administrator JM Family/Toyota DHogan3228@aol.com.
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Presented By (In Alphabetical Order)
Curriculum • Thomasina Alexander • Empowering Young Minds Academy • Physical Science • Tbalex@hotmail.com
Communication • David Hogan • Project Engineer/Product Administrator • JM Family/Toyota • DHogan3228@aol.com
Project Manager • Mark Lucas • Raines High School • Earth Science • Lucasfla@aol.com
Public Relations • Rose Taylor • Ft. Caroline Middle School • General Science • rtaylor26@bellsouth.net
Technology • Tess Schneider • Stilwell Middle School • Computer Technology • schneidert2@yahoo.com
Introduction Science is undergoing a major shift in instructional methods, moving from from content-based instruction to developmental instruction of concepts and processes, with the emphasis being placed to a greater degree on research.
Science and technology succeed when instruction is based on the values that support our society. Examples include: • Creativity • Curiosity • Open-mindedness • Discipline • Objectivity • Skepticism
Table of Contents Hierarchic Structure of Benchmarks Strand E Earth and Space Investigating SCE1.2.4. Question: Investigating SCE 1.2.5 Question: Investigating SCE 1.4.2
Kool Web Sites Kool CD’s Kool Videos Kool Books barnesandnoble.com Other Kool Stuff
Hierarchic Structure of Strands, Standards, and Benchmarks • Subject area - Science • Strand - Earth and Space • Standard - General Statement • Benchmark - Learner Expectations
Strand E Earth and Space (3-5) • 1. The student understands the interactions and organization in the Solar System and the Universe and how this affects life on Earth.
Investigating Strand E Benchmark S.C.E. 1.2.4 The Student: Knows that the planets differ in size, characteristics, and composition and that they orbit the Sun in our Solar System.
Question: How can I compare the planets and their compositions? • seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/ nineplanets • dkrz.de/mirror/tnp/ • geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/2683/planethm.htm
Investigating Strand E Benchmark S.C.E. 1.2.5. The Student: Understands the arrangement of planets in our Solar System.
Question: How do Iexplain the relationship between the planets in the Solar System? • Lynx.dac.neu.edu/c/cerst • test.dcn.davis.caus/go/anhance/ • planets.html • rip.physics.unk.edu/astronomy/ • LGM(5-12).html • nasm.edu/ceps/ETP
Investigating Strand EBenchmark S.C.E. 1.4.2 (9-12) The Student: Knows how the characteristics of other planets and satellites are similar to and different from those of the Earth.
Question: How can I compare the Earth to the other planets in the Solar system? • dir.yahoo.com/Science/Astronomy/Planetaria (Multiple links to various sites) • dir.yahoo.com/Science/Astronomy/Solar_System/ (Multiple links to various sites)
Kool Web Sites • NASA/JPL/Planetary Photojournal • JPL/welcome to the Planets • USGS-Browse the Solar System • Space Telescope Science Institute • www.dir.yahoo.com/Science/Astronomy/Planetaria • www.dir.yahoo.com/Science/Astronomy/Solar_System/
Kool CD’s • Williams, John Pops in Space • Williams, John Star Wars • Williams, John The Empire Strikes Back
Kool Videos from amazon.com • Kennedy Space Center - Window to the Universe • Lift Off toSpace • Lost in Space • The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space
Kool Books • Cole, Joanna The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System (New York:Scholastic, Inc. 1990) • Getz, David Life on Mars (New York: Henry Holt,, 1997) • Sepiera, Paul P. The Solar System (New York: The Children’s Press, 1997) • Branley, Franklyn M. Saturn: The Spectacular Planet (New York:Thomas Crowell,1983)
At Your Local barnesandnoble.com • The Planets in Our Solar System • The Magic School Bus - Hello Out There • Planets - A guide to the Solar System • Make Your Own Solar System • 1000 Facts About Space • Stars and Planets
Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies • Ground Rules -Set the framework • KWL charts - Know, Want to Know, Learned • Concept mapping • Brainstorming • Think-Share-Pair • Opinion-Proof • Two column notes - Main idea/details • Venn Diagrams
Other Kool Stuff • KoolWeb Sites • Kool CD’s • Kool Videos from amazon.com • Kool Books • barnesandnoble.com • CRISS strategies