Department of Mathematics and ScienceOffice of Academics and Transformation

Millard E. Lightburn, Ph.D., District Supervisor K-5 (Science)

Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support SpecialistKeisha Kidd, Curriculum Support Specialist

Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue 3

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards For Science with Integration of

English Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics Common Core State Standards

November 18-20, 2013

Name Tent• Use blank sheet of paper to make a name tent

• Front: First Name

• Back: School Name

NORMS

Participate activelyAsk questionsLearn by doingSet your own learning into action

Agenda 8:30-9:00 Welcome/Ice Breaker 9:00-9:15 NBC Learns9:15-9:45 Unwrapping the Benchmarks9:45-10:20 Article Jigsaw10:20-10:30 Break10:30-11:30 Galaxies, Stars, Asteroids, Comets and Meteoroids (Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time)11:30-12:30 LUNCH12:30-12:45 Science Screen Report DVD12:45-2:15 Essential Lab – Weathering and Erosion

(Big Idea 6: Earth Structures)2:15-2:25 Break2:25-3:05 Data Disaggregation & Differentiated Instruction3:05-3:15 Follow-up/Reflections and Announcements

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 planning tools to increase student

achievement.

Ice Breaker

NBC Learn

https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/nbclearnsso/NBCLearnSplash.htm

Science Department Website Resources

http://science.dadeschools.net/

http://science.dadeschools.net/elem/instructionalResources/IR-5.html

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Discovery Education’s 5 Minute Prep Resource

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Discovery Education’s5 Minute Prep Resource

Open up:• Professional Development• PD Home• Science Elementary tab• Discovery Education Science in Action• Click on hyperlink 5-Minute Preps

Follow Up -

Elementary Science Leaders Dialogue 3 Codes

Location Code

Dr. Gilbert Porter ES (Kendall) tgn6q6

John I Smith K-8 Center (Doral) wawffd

Henry West Lab ES (Coral Gables) ikhaa5

https://miamidade.edmodo.com/

Unwrapping the Benchmarks

Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and TimeBig Idea 6: Earth Structures

Science Shorts Articles Jigsaw

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• “Astronomies of Scale” (Group 1)• “Encouraging Visual Literacy” (Group 2)• “Going Through Changes” (Group 3)• “London Bridges Is Falling Down” (Group 4)• “Nature of Science Is…” (Group 5)• “Science Rocks” (Group 6)

10 min. Break

Our Solar System

Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and TimeQuarter 2 – 12/2-12/20

SC.5.E.5.1, SC.5.E.5.2, SC.5.E.5.3• Planet Activity PPT• Comets, Meteors and Asteroids PPT

LUNCH

Science Screen Report DVD

1.Chemistry- Periodic Table of Elements2.Transportation – Automotive Safety Innovations3.Engineering - Solving Problems Through Science4.Astronomy – Probing the First Stars & Galaxy5.Medicine – Revolutionary Brain Surgery6.Electronics – Fiber-Optic Communications7.Textiles – Carbon Fibers, Flexible & Tough8.Audiology/Otology – Cochlear ImplantsWebsite (PDF) www.ssrvideo.com

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Big Idea 6: Earth StructuresGrade 5 Topic 11

• Part One:Grade 5 Essential Lab # 8:Physical Properties of Minerals

Part Two: Identification of the Three Types of Rocks:Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

Part Three:Grade 5 Essential Lab # 9:

Weathering and Erosion

• Part Four: Earth’s Resources

10 min. Break

Data DisaggregationAnd Differentiated Instruction

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 planning tools to increase student

achievement.

Announcements•The Elementary Science Fair online registration link is now available at http://science.dadeschools.net/E-elemSciFairForm.asp.

•The last day for online registration of science projects is December 6. •The last day to submit registration packet is Thursday December 12, 2013. Below are the registration documents that need to be in our office no later than Thursday-December 12, 2013 by 5pm.

· Science Fair Invoice Receipt · Sample - Online Registration · Safety Approval Form · Model - Release Form 5974 · Emergency Contact Form  • We need your help to assist us a Science Fair judges. • If you are interested, please email

mlightburn@dadeschools.net

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Science DepartmentDepartment of Mathematics and ScienceOffice of Academics and Transformation

Dr. Ava Rosales,Executive Director - Science

Elementary Middle School High SchoolDr. Millard Lightburn,

District SupervisorMs. Yoly McCarthy,

Instructional SupervisorMr. 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

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3-2-1 ReflectionHave a STEM-filled school year!

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