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:jholmes@amnh.orgmmirabello@amnh.org

WE WANT YOU TO GET PAID!

MOU

QUESTIONS?

Hand-ins:

W-9

Course preferences

MOU’s

Evaluations