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Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue # 6 May 13-16, 2013

Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue # 6 May 13-16, 2013. Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Dr . Millard Lightburn, Supervisor Elementary Science Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation. NAME TENT.

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Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue # 6 May 13-16, 2013

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  1. Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue # 6May 13-16, 2013 Keisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Dr. Millard Lightburn, Supervisor Elementary Science Department of Mathematics and Science Office of Academics and Transformation

  2. NAME TENT • Use blank sheet of paper to make name tent • Front: First Name • Back: School Name, Grade, and • Subject(s) taught

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

  4. Agenda • Welcome Remarks • Data Analysis – Grade 5 • Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) • Reflection of 2012-2013 Best Practices • Pacing Guide – Year-At-A-Glance (Feedback) • Human Growth and Development Resources • Practicing Science/Process Skills • Developing Essential Questions • “Think Like a Scientist” Scientific Method • Marlins Think Tank Lessons (Grades 4-5) • Science Enrichment/Announcements/PD • Reflections/Evaluations/Follow-up

  5. Data Analysis

  6. NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS) • OVERVIEW

  7. Share Best PracticesReflecting 2012-2013 school year What worked? What didn’t work?

  8. Gr 5 Pacing guide(Current) 2012-2013 Year-at-a-glance

  9. humAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

  10. Practicing Science Observing the Natural World of Matter Process Skills

  11. Developing Essential Questions Higher Order Thinking

  12. Think Like a Scientist! Scientific Method

  13. LESSON PLAN REVIEW

  14. Taking Care of Pets • As per Weekly Briefing ID #:13919 In support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) School Board Resolution No. 06-27 by Dr. Martin Karp, School Board Vice- Chair. • During the national commemoration of “Be Kind to Animals Week” schools are encouraged to increase pet care awareness among children. • A cross curricular lesson was developed for Science, Language Arts and Social Studies and Video (5 minutes) • http://science.dadeschools.net/default.htm

  15. 2013-2014 Science Enrichment Opportunities • Fairchild Tropical Gardens • Everglades National Park • Royal Palm (Grade 5) • Shark Valley (Grade 4) • Biscayne National Park • Museum of Discovery & Science Fort Lauderdale • Biscayne Nature Center • Miami Museum of Science • “Surviving the Everglades” Presentation by Richard Kearns • FPL “Men in Plaid” • MAST Academy Outreach • WaterVentures • Science Family Night • Parent Science Fair Workshop

  16. Professional Development Summer PD (Grades 3, 4, 5 Teachers) Session 1 Session 2 July 9, 10, 11 July 12, 15, 16 Location: Miami Senior High School Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Limited seating. No walk-ins will be accepted.

  17. SAVE the Date: October 24 -26, 2013 Florida Association of Science Teachers Conference 2013 DoubleTreeby Hilton Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center October 24-26, 2013 Join the magical experience of learning new science curriculum and methods while gaining new resources and skills that will spark magic in your teaching. Go to https://sites.google.com/site/dcstaonline/stem-conference Presenters Needed The presenter application is available at: http://form.jotform.us/form/31128863541150

  18. 3-2-1 Reflection/Follow up Facilitators: Lightburn, Tweedy, Kidd Include: Name, ID #, PD Site

  19. Have a wonderful summer!

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