Curriculum NightMs. Frain

7S ScienceCome on in and take a seat!

About Ms. Frain• Former kyrene student• Education• Bachelors from Northern Arizona University with a

Bachelors Degree in Biology Secondary Education, Chemistry Minor, and a Middle Grades Science Endorsement• Working on a masters in science education through the

Phoenix Zoo/Miami university• fellowship program through Northern Arizona University

• Previous teaching• In northern Arizona

Curriculum Outline• 1st Quarter • Scientific Process• Measurement• Microbiology

• 2nd Quarter• Ecology

• 3rd Quarter• Astronomy

• 4th Quarter• Geology

How We Learn• Hands-on activities and labs• Group, Partner, Individual, Class collaboration • Cross-curricular (math, social studies, language arts, etc.)• Scientific Inquiry

Typical Day in Science Class• Every day starts with

bellwork• Students learn new

information• All notes on Prezi’s

• Students apply new information• Labs, activities,

worksheets

• Students reflect on learning

Very seldom homework

Click Ms. Frainunder classrooms

On the website, click 7S science calendarThen click the unit link

Unit Bellwork and presentations

What we do every day

Important handouts

Learning Goals

• Based on State and College and Career Ready standards

• Drive Instruction• Determine student’s grade

Scientific Process Learning goal and scaleStudents will be able to use the following inquiry processes: formulate hypothesis based on

observations, plan and conduct investigations, perform measurements using the appropriate scientific tools and metric units, record data, organize and analyze data, communicate results of investigations.

4 3 2 1 0100% 90% 70% 60% 50%

I am able to thoroughly and correctly use the inquiry processes and make in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.

I am able to correctly use the following inquiry processes:•Formulate hypothesis based on observations•Plan and conduct investigations•Record data•Organize and analyze data•Communicate results of investigations•Perform measurements with appropriate scientific tools•Use metric units correctly

I am able to correctly define most of the inquiry processes but I still have questions on one of these concepts before being able to use them.

With help, I am able to correctly identify the inquiry processes. I still have questions on these concepts before being able to understand with confidence.

I do not know anything about the subject or I have made no attempt to learn.

Scientific Process Learning goal and scaleStudents will be able to use the following inquiry processes: formulate hypothesis based on

observations, plan and conduct investigations, perform measurements using the appropriate scientific tools and metric units, record data, organize and analyze data, communicate results of investigations.

4 3 2 1 0100% 90% 70% 60% 50%

I am able to thoroughly and correctly use the inquiry processes and make in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.

I am able to correctly use the following inquiry processes:•Formulate hypothesis based on observations•Plan and conduct investigations•Record data•Organize and analyze data•Communicate results of investigations•Perform measurements with appropriate scientific tools•Use metric units correctly

I am able to correctly define most of the inquiry processes but I still have questions on one of these concepts before being able to use them.

With help, I am able to correctly identify the inquiry processes. I still have questions on these concepts before being able to understand with confidence.

I do not know anything about the subject or I have made no attempt to learn.

4 3 2 1 0 100% 90% 70% 60% 50%

I REALLY KNOW it!!

I KNOW it and am almost an

expert!

I’m GETTING it, but still need

more time.

I’m having TROUBLE with

this topic.

I REALLY DON’T know

it!!

I know and can do the learning target well enough that I can make connections that weren’t taught to me.

I know and can do the entire learning target without making mistakes.

I know and can do the easy parts, but I don’t know and can’t do the harder parts.

With help, I know and can do some of the subject.

I do not know anything about the subject. I have made no attempt to learn about the subject.

How this relate to what students know….

Quarter Grades90%Assessment

10% Practice

• You will see 2-3 Summative tests per quarter = 90%

• You may see several common formative tests before each Summative

• May see Practice work recorded = 10%

Conversion Scale to Traditional GradesAverage Scale Score across

Multiple GoalsTraditional Grade

3.75-4.00 A+

3.26-3.74 A

3.00-3.25 A-

2.84-2.99 B+

2.67-2.83 B

2.50-2.66 B-

2.34-2.49 C+

2.17-2.33 C

2.00-2.16 C-

1.76-1.99 D+

1.26-1.75 D

1.00-1.25 D-

Below 1.00 F

4.0 Scale will be entered and averaged for a final grade.

Example:Tests for Quarter 1:Standard A: 3Standard B: 3.5Standard C: 2.5AVERAGE: 3.0GRADE: A-

Example Assessment Rubric

Contact Information

• Communication is key when it comes to your success• Please let me know when you have questions• Email: sfrain@kyrene.org• Phone: 480.541.6504