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Welcome to Science Bus!
Science Bus Orientation
1. Science Bus overview2. East Palo Alto Charter School3. Behavior management4. The Science Bus Wiki
1. Science Bus overview
Science Bus is an after-school program to inspire enthusiasm about science
We teach hands-on experimentsto students in grades 2-6
•Mondays & Wednesdays•5 - 6 p.m.•Same lesson both days
•Different lesson every week•Different theme every quarter
Lessons
Fall 2014 theme: The Human Body
Lead Tutor
StudentsTutor
Typical Lesson Structure
Students pick up name tags
Tutors sit at different tables, encourage students to find a seat
Lead tutor goes over lesson and plan for the day (5-10 min)
Tutors lead the students through experiment (30-40 min)
Clean-up (5-10 min)
Overview of Our Year
Fall: The Human Body
December Field Trip
Winter: Science Olympics
March Field Trip to Stanford(Science Olympics)
Spring: Theme TBD
Monday Meetings:
-Meet at Bytes at 12:30pm to go over lesson
-If you are unable to attend it’s ok-please read through lesson plan
We Meet at Roth Way and Campus Dr. at 4:15 pm
We get back around 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
2. East Palo Alto Charter School
“EPACS”
East Palo Alto Charter School
What is a charter school?
-A public school that has more freedom from state regulation and bureaucracy
-School is accountable for student achievement & fiscal solvency
-Does not charge tuition or have admission requirements
EPACS Mission Statement
■Equip students with the skills necessary to read, write, speak, and calculate clearly, correctly and confidently
■Hold our students to the highest academic and behavioral standards
■Provide a student-centered, culturally sensitive learning environment
■Seek parental, community and volunteer partners that support and enrich our goals
3. Behavior Management
Some Key Points:
•One part of behavior management is to build up trusting relationships with the students
Use the name of the student you are addressing(nametags are required - we don’t expect tutors to know every student’s name)
•Be consistent and clear about the rules and expectations
We will go over rules and consequences the first day, and bring posters as reminders.
Three Basic Rules:
1.Eyes on me
2. No talking when the tutor is talking
3. Hands to yourself
Give clear, specific directions
Vague Directions Clear Directions
“Eyes on me”
“Please don’t speak whenthe teacher if speaking ”
“Behave appropriately”
Check for understanding after giving directions
Systems of Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement
1. Students receive a sticker on the board at the end of the lesson if they participate
2. 5 stickers = a prize!
1. Warning
2. Lose sticker for the day
3. Sent to library for remainder of the day
What if the students still aren’t
following directions?
Correct the students who aren’t following instructions using our system of rules and consequences.
Example: In a calm, patient voice:
“This is a warning. The next time you talk while the teacher is talking, you’ll lose your sticker for the day.”
Use a 3:1 Ratio
After correcting a student, look for three opportunities to mention when they are
behaving properly.
Common Situations
Bathroom Breaks: One student at a time.
Phone: If a student asks to use the telephone, tell them they can use the phone in the office and
you will bring them there.
Parents Come Early: Introduce yourself and explain what you are doing. Ask if they’d like to stay until
the end. (Students may leave early, and some often do)
4. The Science Bus Wiki
1. Signing up for lessons
2. Keeping an archive of lesson materials and other resources
3. Organizing events: e.g. trainings, field-trips
What we use the Wiki for:
http://sciencebus.wikispaces.com/Username: stanfordsciencebus Password:
sciencebusrules!
Link to the current week’s
lesson
Sign-ups and Lesson Plan
Sign up here to be a driver
Sign up here if you are coming, but not driving
Download this week’s lesson plan
Click the Edit button to modify the page (add
your name)
Please sign up >1 week before lesson(as early as TONIGHT)
People
President: Caitlin Chapin
Treasurer:Wakuna Mojoko Galega
EPACS After-School Program Coordinator:Margarita Garcia Villa
Other returning tutors(please stand)
Thank You for your attention…
… and for being part of Science Bus!
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