Higher-Level Training: Teaching Scientific Inquiry with Gizmos

DescriptionTeaching Scientific Inquiry with Gizmos prepares teachers to use the inquiry process and Gizmos to support the development of deeper student understanding of important science concepts.

Format The course is designed as a six-hour* onsite session. The instructor will model best practices for teaching with Gizmos in science, demonstrating a progression of inquiry that will develop students’ scientific inquiry skills. Teachers will become more skillful in using inquiry methods of instruction, which encourage students to ask questions, make observations, and construct reasonable explanations. Participants will have time to work individually or in small groups to develop an inquiry based lesson or series of lessons with a Gizmo. Review of the major features and functions of the ExploreLearning website, focusing on any questions or difficulties participants may have, will be included.

* Three-hour workshops are also available. These workshops provide more limited time for participant exploration.

Expected OutcomesCourse participants will:

• Understand the inquiry method of science instruction and develop inquiry teaching skills.

• Learn best practices for using Gizmos to support student inquiry in science.

• Plan science lessons using inquiry and appropriate Gizmos, and share lesson ideas with colleagues.

• Increase familiarity with Gizmo website features.

Typical Customer Profile

Teaching Scientific Inquiry with Gizmos is designed for science teachers in grades 3-12 who have completed Initial Training and would like advanced training on incorporating best practices for using inquiry and Gizmos into their science teaching.

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Seed A

The Gizmo program is absolutely one of the best I have seen and I plan to implement this week…Thanks again for all of your support!

Science TeacherMemphis City School District, TN

“ I have attended many workshops over these many years, YOUR workshop was the best. It was fun, and provided me with valuable information.”

Math and Science Teacher Community School District 24, NY

Thank you for all your support with implementing Gizmos…

everything from the district-wide training, to the Gizmos/District Pacing Guide correlation to the timely one-on-one support any time there was a problem or question…This year’s FCAT Exam proved to be very rewarding. Our District average of students making high standards was 49%. The State average was 51%. I was elated to see that 56% of our school’s 5th graders made high standards in Science. This is a true testament to how, when implemented with fidelity, Gizmos can make a HUGE impact on student learning and achievement.

National Board Certified TeacherMiami-Dade Public Schools, FL

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! With the new found tactics and techniques you demonstrated and modeled so perfectly, I am excited about incorporating it all into my lessons!...You Rock!

Science Teacher • DeKalb Co. School District, GA

I thought the training was a success! All the teachers in attendance were very excited to get started using Gizmos with their students. We had teachers immediately go back to their classrooms and register their students. Thanks for all of your assistance in organizing the training.

School Improvement Facilitator – MathKeystone Area Education Agency, IA

Thank you for that amazing presentation; although we had already used Gizmos, you taught us a lot more… Gizmos are the best way to learn science and math.

Thank you for your time guiding me through Gizmos. You showed me a fun and educational way to use Gizmos. Now I can go on Gizmos every day.

5th Grade Students • Miami-Dade Public Schools, FL