We would like to invite you to participate

in a month long webinar “affair” with the

Discovery Education Science Techbook. T

he “I Lu V Techbook” event will span th

e entire

month of February and provide many opport

unities for you to fall he

ad-over-heels in love

with

all the resources and s

trategies we can offe

r you. We’d like to reciprocat

e your affection by

giving away some amazing prizes for you

r attendance at our webinar even

ts. Using the link

below, pick from the mulitple unique webinars fro

m which you can ignite your passion.

We’ll send a reminder email the day

before your scheduled webinar, so

you don’t have to

worry about forgetting that spe

cial day. We can’t wait to see

you there.

Forever yours,

The Techbook Team

Prizes Attend 2 webinars

* in February,

receive a pair of Techbook Goggles

Attend 6 webinars* in February,

receive a Techbook Lab Coat

Select & Register Nowlinks.discoveryeducation.com/sciencetechbook

My Dearest,

* Webinar attendance must be from the linked “Science Techbook” series or the February Seasonal Science Stream.

The Lab ReportA Monthly Newsletter for the Discovery Education Science Techbook

FEBRUARY 2012

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Recent Events

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Our monthly Lab Report will provide you with quick updates, instructional strategies, best practices and professional development opportunities surrounding the Discovery Education Science Techbook. Meant to be a quick read, many of our updates will link you to the the Discovery Education Science Blog where you may dive deeper into the story and explore other posts focused on science instruction.

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This past Saturday Discovery Education hosted the 3rd Annual SCicon. The professional development event focuses on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for transforming their science classes through the meaningful and effective integration of digital media content.

“It’s been a productive and worthwhile day with all of us hearing lots of great ideas and learning about a wealth of resources provided through Discovery Education (DE) and on the Web.” - Jane Cook

“I have to say CT's event was great.  Even more impressive – participants stayed all day….now that is SUCCESS!” - Barbara Haeffner

Recent Events

THE ARCHIVES

‣ Your Attention Please: 10 Ways to Engage Your Students in ScienceLance Rougeux

‣ Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Student Learning through Inquiry-based Instruction Trinette Green

‣ What’s the GIST? Bridging Literacy & ScienceBrad Fountain

‣ The Common Core Connection Kelly Pauling

‣ Busting the Myths of Project Based Learning in the Science ClassroomMike Bryant

‣ The Scientific Method… It’s Not Just For Chapter One AnymorePatti Duncan

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Presentation 1.1 Your Attention Please: 10 Ways to Engage Your Students in Science by Lance Rougeux

The archived version of this presentation is located at: youtube.com/discoveryeducation

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Presentation 1.2 Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Student Learning through Inquiry-based Instruction with Trinette Green

The archived version of this presentation is located at: youtube.com/discoveryeducation

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Presentation 1.3 What’s the GIST? Bridging Literacy and Science with Brad Fountain

The archived version of this presentation is located at: youtube.com/discoveryeducation

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Presentation 1.4 The Common Core Connection with Kelly Pauling

The archived version of this presentation is located at: youtube.com/discoveryeducation

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Presentation 1.5 Busting the Myths of Project Based Learning in the Science Classroom with Mike Bryant

The archived version of this presentation is located at: youtube.com/discoveryeducation

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Presentation 1.6 Busting the Myths of Project Based Learning in the Science Classroom with Mike Bryant

The archived version of this presentation is located at: youtube.com/discoveryeducation

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Current News

I LUV TECHBOOK

The Discovery Education Science Techbook team has exciting opportunities for Teachers to get FREE professional development AND earn prizes. During the month of February, we will be hosting a month long webinar "affair" with the DE Science Techbook.  Webinars will be offered twice a day for the entire month.

Register now:links.discoveryeducation.com/sciencetechbook

We would like to invite you to participate

in a month long webinar “affair” with the

Discovery Education Science Techbook. T

he “I Lu V Techbook” event will span th

e entire

month of February and provide many opport

unities for you to fall he

ad-over-heels in love

with

all the resources and s

trategies we can offe

r you. We’d like to reciprocate

your affection by

giving away some amazing prizes for your attendanc

e at our webinar events. Using the lin

k

below, pick from the mulitple unique webinars fro

m which you can ignite your passion.

We’ll send a reminder email the day

before your scheduled webinar, so

you don’t have to

worry about forgetting that spec

ial day. We can’t wait to see

you there.

Forever yours,

The Techbook Team

Prizes Attend 2 webinars

* in February,

receive a pair of Techbook Goggles

Attend 6 webinars* in February,

receive a Techbook Lab Coat

Select & Register Nowlinks.discoveryeducation.com/sciencetechbook

My Dearest,

* Webinar attendance must be from the linked “Science Techbook” series or the February Seasonal Science Stream.

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Simple Tech Tips with Mike Bryant: Science Assessment Manager

Have you tried the Science Assessment Manager? This evaluation tool can deliver standard/concept based assessments both on-line and via print. If your students

take the assessment online you get instant reports of score, item analysis and remediation recommendations. We recently updated the student assessment experience, providing the opportunity to skip and comeback to questions, review answers prior to submitting and save exam point and return later.

Learn more about this new assessment feature on our DEN blog here

Fountain’s Favorites with Brad Fountain: Scientific Explanation

In this issue of the Lab Report we are going to provide you with a thorough overview of the Scientific Explanation. For more detailed overview of the Scientific Explanation

check out the Teacher's Guide. The power of the Scientific Explanation is in helping students to think and work like real-world scientist in developing claims that evidence to support. In this blog post, I will be explaining the key components of each part of the

Scientific Explanation as if I were using it during the study of the concept "What is Energy?". The key to the Scientific Explanation is that students learn to analyze and interpret data to construct meaning out of the data. For the educator, by evaluating scientific explanations a student’s understanding of the science content and his or her ability to reason scientifically becomes visible to the teacher.

REPORT SECTIONS

‣ Simple Tech Tips with Mike Bryant

‣ Fountain's Favorites

‣ Einstein's Es with Patti Duncan

‣ "TECH" This Out!

‣ "Going Green" with Trinette Green

‣ Hubble's Telescope

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Einstein's Es with Patti Duncan: Elaborate

In our continuing discussion about ideas for the 5E’s instructional model this month we will look at ways to use Discovery

Education Science Techbook resources to “Elaborate”.

Typically, by this point in your lesson the students have "Explored" the concept and "Explained" what they understand regarding the material. Now it is time for them to SHOW you what they know. Elaborate activities should encourage students to APPLY concepts learned. There is a big distinction here between "Explain" activities and "Elaborate" activities. "Explain" activities are those that have students demonstrate what they know. In these activities, students recap, review, interpret and put their understanding on concepts in their own words. "Elaborate" activities differ in that they are about application. They USE what they know to think critically and solve problems. To read more on encouraging students to Elaborate, visit this blog post.

“TECH” This Out!

Check out the great new content featuring Theoretical Physicist Michio Kaku (Link). The series Sci Fi Science is inspired by his book "Physics of the Impossible". The series includes segments on "How to Build a Lightsaber", "Creating Artificial Gravity", and "Shapeshifting Transformer". Your students will be awed by the possibilities Dr. Kaku presents.

"Going Green" with Trinette Green

Green living is a way for individuals to practice conserving the earth’s resources. Building structures that are built with sustainability

and green resources have become a way for maintaining earth’s resources on a daily basis. Check out the Discovery Education Science Techbook video segments in which Danny Forester from Build it Bigger discusses how these structures are designed and created. Have students discuss designs they would think could improve a buildings efficiency.

Hubble's Telescope‣ Seasonal Science Stream: Heart Hubub

Learn more here February 8th Register for the lesson plan webinar Feburary 22nd Register for the Live Stream

‣ I LUV TECHBOOK Webinars: Month of February Register, Attend and Win Prizes

‣ DEN Summer Institute: July 21st - July 26thLearn about this unique professional development event

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