paula shokar-nelson 6 th grade science teacher gateway environmental k-8 department of mathematics...

Paula Shokar-Nelson

6th Grade Science Teacher

Gateway Environmental K-8

Department of Mathematics and Science

General information• Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) and Mathematics

Florida Standards (MAFS) aligned in District Pacing Guides• Achievement Level Descriptors for FCAT 2.0 Science and

Biology EOC• Next Generation Science Standards – Final version released

(adoption process has not started yet)• NAEP 2012 – students have problems with providing

evidence and reasoning for claims• Insights: Benchmark instruction with fidelity and rigor +

Students exposed to application of concepts (inquiry, assessments) = Success


Session OutcomesParticipants will be able to:

– Identify how the Florida Standards are correlated to the Middle School Science Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and can be used to increase rigor of instruction.

– Incorporate M-DCPS earth science instructional resources to increase the depth of science teaching and learning.

– Plan for rigorous instruction using 5E Model


AGENDAAM• Welcome and Opening Moves• Thermal Energy Transfer• Break• Discovery Education: Board Builder• Weather and Climate

PM• Atmosphere and Spheres of the Earth• Florida Standards Microlabs• Development of 5E Lesson Plan• One Word Summary


Norms

• Be present • Share wisdom• Trust the process• Keep an open mind• Refrain from judging• Try something new, then reflect


Name Tents

• Write your name• School • Grade Level


Introduce the FL Standards- “What should FL Standards look like in a

Science Classroom?”

7Department of Mathematics and Science

Today’s Benchmarks• SC.6.E.7.1: Differentiate among radiation, conduction, and convection, the

three mechanisms by which heat is transferred through Earth's system.• SC.6.E.7.2: Investigate and apply how the cycling of water between the

atmosphere and hydrosphere has an effect on weather patterns and climate.

• SC.6.E.7.3: Describe how global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, and humidity and precipitation.

• SC.6.E.7.4: Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

• SC.6.E.7.5: Explain how energy provided by the sun influences global patterns of atmospheric movement and the temperature differences between air, water, and land.

• SC.6.E.7.6: Differentiate between weather and climate.


Curriculum and Instruction

Pacing Guide Updates

Pacing Guide Updates

Links by standard

Heat Transfer in Earth’s Systems


Conclusion Writing: Claim-Evidence-Reasoning

• Students should support their own written claims with appropriate justification.


How is heat transferred through the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere?

10-minute break

Weather and Climate


ABC’s of teaching - Activity Before Content•Explore content through essential lab (Heating Earth’s Surface)

•Then use text (“Current Patterns” from Discovery Education) to clarify understanding from the lab.

Weather and ClimateImplementing MAFS while using NGSSS


MAFS.6.SP.2.4: Display numerical data in plots on a number line, including dot plots, histograms, and box plots.

Use your group’s data to generate a graph of your results.

Weather and Climate


Afternoon Schedule

Atmosphere and Spheres of the Earth

Florida Standards MicrolabsDevelopment of 5E Lesson Plan

One Word Summary



SC.6.E.7.4 Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. LAFS.68.RST.3.9:Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

•Engage – How wolves change rivers•Explore


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q


SC.6.E.7.4 Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. LAFS.68.RST.3.9:Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic.

•The Video and Essential lab take a different approach to the same topics (SC.6.E.7.4)•Develop a diagram to Compare and contrast the information gained from these 2 sources (The LAFS).


Microlabs

21

Rounds using FL standards document: (1 minute per question, per person)

•What are Florida Standards and how are they infused into science instruction?•What types of science activities lend themselves to Florida standards infusion?•What kind of student product(s) is evidence of Florida standards through science?

Florida Standards Review: 1. From the discussion in your micro-labs, brainstorm what activities you see in science classrooms that fulfill the specific Florida standards posted.-Write these activities on yellow sticky notes in your group (one per note)2. Now brainstorm activities that are not currently seen in science classrooms but that can be done to fulfill the specific Florida standards posted.-Write these activities on pink sticky notes in your group (one per note)

Whole Group Reflection:“Which FL standards are addressed more in science instruction than others?”


Technology Integration


Assignment

• 5E lesson plan turned in to edmodo utilizing content and strategies presented in today’s session.

• Teachers may work in groups of 3-4.• Each teacher must submit an individual

assignment.


Session OutcomesParticipants will be able to:

– Identify how the Florida Standards are correlated to the Middle School Science Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and can be used to increase rigor of instruction.

– Incorporate M-DCPS earth science instructional resources to increase the depth of science teaching and learning.

– Plan for rigorous instruction using 5E Model


One Word Summary

• Provide one word as feedback to describe what good science with FL standards should look like.

• Write on an index card and post up before you leave.


Science Department

26

Dr. Ava Rosales,Executive Director

Elementary Middle School High School

Dr. Millard LightburnInstructional Supervisor

Ms. Yoly McCarthyInstructional Supervisor

Mr. Sebastian Oddone Instructional Supervisor

Ms. Mary Tweedy Curriculum Support

Specialist

Mr. Dane JaberCurriculum Support

Specialist

Ms. Ana FentonCurriculum Support

Specialist

Ms. Mildred Farber District Administrative Assistant

Phone: 305- 995-1939Department of Mathematics and Science

paula shokar-nelson 6 th grade science teacher gateway environmental k-8 department of mathematics...

Documents

science slide

science abc

science classroom

standard slide

middle school science

depth of science teaching

minute break slide

fl standards