2013-2014 urban advantage continuing teacher kick-off welcome back!
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2013-2014
URBAN ADVANTAGE
CONTINUING TEACHER KICK-OFF
WELCOME BACK!
ENTRY TICKET
What do you think science is?
What do your students think science is?
Write your ideas about these questions on the entry ticket provided.
IS IT A MODEL?
Complete the science probe*.
Be sure to explain your thinking!
* From Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Vol. 4
UNDERSTANDING THE RIVER:
How do we think about systems?
UNDERSTANDING THE RIVER:
How do we think about systems?
UNDERSTANDING THE RIVER:
How do we think about systems?
Its about the connections
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UNDERSTANDING THE RIVER:
At you table use the paper arrows and describe the connection in writing on the arrow.
___ eats ___
UNDERSTANDING THE RIVER:
Now let’s add another element of the system.
CONNECTING WITH SCIENCE CONCEPTS
• Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
• Cycle of Matter and Energy transfer in Ecosystems
• Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
Read the descriptions and have a table discussion about how this model illustrates some of these concepts.
QUESTIONS AND PREDICTIONS
WHAT WILL THE DATA LOOK LIKE?
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES
Read descriptions of the 8 scientific and engineering practices outlined in A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Which practices did we employ?
How did we apply them?
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES
Science Practices:
1. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
2. Developing and Using Models
3. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
5. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
6. Constructing Explanations
7. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
8. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
IS IT A MODEL?
Revisit the science probe:
Did your ideas about models change?
Would you revise or expand upon your previous explanation?
SCIENCE: KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE
SCIENCE: KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE
Focused Reading Strategy
Mark the text using the following symbols:
Got it. I know or understand this.
! This is really important or interesting.
? Something I do not understand.
EXIT TICKET
What do you think science is?
What do your students think science is?
Look back at your original ideas. How has your thinking changed?
Revise or add to your thinking in another color.
EXIT TICKET
When reflecting on the practices and long term science investigations, where would you like to focus on deepening your knowledge this year?
Record your ideas on a sticky note and place it on your exit ticket.
Thank you!
UA AND YOU:
What do we have for Year 10?
A Tiered Structure:
• Some common elements
• Some elements change depending on the number of years you have been in the program.
UA AND YOU:
Things for everyone:
Science journals for all students
Student Vouchers
Family Science Sunday – Fliers
UA Science EXPO – June 7, 2014
UA AND YOU:
Things for everyone:
School visits – • Coaching students • Help with lesson planning
Lead Teacher Support –• E-mail us!
UA AND YOU:
Things that vary (breakout groups will discuss details):
PD Hours and options
Teacher Orders
Voucher request process
NEW!EXPECTATION FOR ALL UA TEACHERS: SHARE A UA LESSON PLAN
WHAT’S NEXT…
Please complete your CLASS INFORMATION FORM! We need this data for your: Vouchers, Family Science Sunday flyers, and science notebooks
INVITE US TO YOUR EVENTS!
INVITE US TO YOUR EVENTS!
INVITE US TO YOUR EVENTS!
Request classroom support!
Request classroom support!
UA RESOURCES ORDER FORM
Menus!& Auto Fill
UA RESOURCES ORDER FORM
It does the Math!
Form available in the Teacher menu
SIGN UP FOR YOUR CT PD
Sign up for your CT PD using the form we will give you today (in your breakout group)
You will be able to change your registration at a later date.
SIGN UP FOR CT PD
CTPD PREFERNCES
1. Bubble in your preferred 1st and 2nd (+) choices
2. If you do not mark a “2nd choice” we will decide for you if your first choice is unavailable.
3. You cannot repeat any PD with the same course ID or one that is similar to your cycle 2. (it is indicated as “unavailable”)
• Priority for 100 & 200 level sessions will be given to years 2 & 3 teachers, respectively.
• Should a session receive more requests from equally eligible teachers than there is capacity for, we will either randomly choose who will be registered OR create another session if there is a large enough demand.
• You will be notified by September 27th of the session you are registered for.
CTPD TABLE (PG 9): RECORD YOU CHOICES
UA THIS YEAR
Break out groups by years in UA:
• Starting your 2nd year
• Starting your 3rd year
• Starting your 4th year
• Starting your 5th or greater year
Questions/changes:[email protected]@amnh.org
WE WANT YOU TO GET PAID!
MOU
QUESTIONS?
Hand-ins:
W-9
Course preferences
MOU’s
Evaluations