Workshop #1: Teaching Inquiry Based Science in the Elementary Classroom
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Transcript of Workshop #1: Teaching Inquiry Based Science in the Elementary Classroom
Workshop #1:
Teaching Inquiry Based Science in the Elementary Classroom
Topic: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
Christine Mazza and Edith Schneider
June 14th, 2014
AgendaMorning (9 - 12)•Welcome and Introductions•Tour of the ESC/Talk about Environmental Conservation• Introduction to the Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies through inquiry
o making observations and predictions, collecting data, and drawing conclusions.
•Explore and find supporting video clips on Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
•Post findings on shared wiki space.
Afternoon (1 – 3)• NOVEL - Library (postponed due to weather) • Writing Strategies for an inquiry based investigation (If time permits)
Reflection
Introductions – 2 Truths and One Lie• Name• Grade• Where you teach
•Tell your partner two truths and one lie about yourselves. Your partner has to figure out the lie.
•Your partner will have to introduce you to the group.
Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of the workshop, you will:
•Learn the science content – Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies.
•Conduct an investigation on Healthy minds/bodies.•Learn some reading strategies for non-fictional text.•Learn some writing strategies for writing.
Overview of 3-workshop seriesToday: 6/14/14
oLearn about healthy bodies and minds through inquiryoFind appropriate texts and video clips and share resourcesoExamine writing strategies for science-based texts
6/21/14oMeet the expert on healthy bodies and minds – SunworksoQuestions and discussionoStrategies for reading comprehension of non-fictional text
6/28/14oImplementation of inquiry based activities in the classroom and
evidence of student workoPeer reviewoHands on activities for healthy bodies and minds
Overview of 3-workshop seriesDay 3 Expectations:
By day 3 you will have completed the following:• Inquiry based lesson• Writing Assignment using one of the 14 Writing Strategies or
one of your own
You will bring the following:• Inquiry Based Lesson (4 copies)• 3 pieces of student work with names blacked out (4 copies)• Writing Rubric (4 copies)
SO, by the end you will produce:•Student work that shows evidence of
observation, prediction, collection of data and conclusion.
•A repository of resources that can be used for this topic in the future.
Tour of the ESC
Introduction to Inquiry Hands - On Investigation
● Make observations● Predict ● gather and organize data● Infer - draw a conclusion based on prior
experiences● Communicate by writing and speaking.
K-8 Science Scope and Sequence
Inquiry Skills
Process Skills
•Observe, analyze and report observations of objects
•Make predictions based on prior experiences and/or information
•Compare and contrast organisms/objects/events in the living and physical environments.
K-8 Science Scope and Sequence
Round RobinWhat is meant by healthy body and a healthy mind?
Form groups of four.Brainstorm ideas. Each person will contribute an idea in sequence around the table.
You will have seven minutes.
Pick one person to share out the ideas you have generated to everyone.
What is a healthy body? A healthy mind?
• A healthy body is:
• A healthy mind is:
Hands on Activities for Healthy Minds and Bodies
Activity 1: ● .
Finding Video ClipsDemonstration of Simulation Site:http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/eating-and-exercise
Finding Video Clips PBS Learning Media: Vital NY
http://vitalny.pbslearningmedia.org/ Teacher Tubehttp://www.teachertube.com/ Watch to Learnhttp://www.watchknowlearn.org/ Neok12http://www.neok12.com/ You tube:www.youtube.com Keep Videohttp://keepvid.com/
Simulations:http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park-basics
Posting Resources to our Wiki Site
• Go to the Wiki Space at sciencek5.wikispaces.com
• Log in• Select the Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies on the
Right Navigation Bar• Click on Edit • Add a Description of the Resource you found and
its link in the table
LUNCH BREAK
FINDING LIBRARY SOURCES
Welcome Melissa Jacobs Israel
Coordinator, Library Services
Peanut Butter and Jelly Robot
Writing Activity:
In small groups, write out numbered steps for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Writing Strategies
14 Writing Strategies
Science the ‘Write’ Way“14 Writing Strategies” by Thomas Turner and Amy Broemmel
4 ‘A’s Text Protocol:• What Assumptions does the author of the text
hold?• What do you Agree with in the text?• What do you want to Argue with in the text?• What parts of the text do you want to Aspire to?
Writing Strategies
14 Writing Strategies
Science the ‘Write’ Way“14 Writing Strategies” by Thomas Turner and Amy Broemmel
• How do you envision using some of these strategies in your classroom?
Final Reflection
What did you learn today?
• What Danielson domain/component(s) is our work today aligned to?
• What will our next steps be?