Department of Mathematics and Science

Department of Mathematics and Science

Office of Academics and Transformation

AGENDA Science Department Website Overview

District Instructional Resources Elements of Good Science Instruction

Successful Strategies in ScienceWhat Should a Science Classroom Look Like (5Es)Lab Activities: Genetic Variation (EL), GIZMOCommon Core State Standards connectionsWalk-thru EssentialsInterim Assessment Data Analysis by Benchmarks (Progress Monitoring Tool)

Action plan Department of Science Personnel

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Session Outcomes

Participants will be able to:– Access science instructional resources to support

science teaching and learning– Identify effective science teaching and learning– Develop an action plan to support science

teaching and learning


Science Department Website Overview



Upcoming Science Leader information

• Achievement Level Descriptors for FCAT 2.0 Science and Biology EOC

• NGSS – 2nd /Final draft – released for review• iCPALMS correlation to the Pacing guides – in production• State Item Bank - in production• NAEP 2012 – students have problems with providing

evidence and reasoning for claims• Insights: Benchmark instruction with fidelity and rigor +

Students exposed to application of concepts (inquiry, assessments) = Success


What does effective science instruction look like?

• Engage– Question, discussion, activity, uncover ideas (Discovery and PBS

Learning)• Explore

– Lab activities (Essential Lab/hands-on investigations, Gizmos)• Explain

– Conclusion writing/lab report, C-E-R, discussion, Notebooks/Journals

• Elaborate– Discussion, real-world connections

• Evaluate: formative and summative by benchmark


Making Babies

• Draw/sketch the face of a baby (2 min.)• Use at least one of the following terms in an

introduction of your baby face:– offspring -heredity– gene -sexual reproduction– trait -asexual reproduction– phenotype -chromosome– genotype -Punnett Square10 points for each term used correctly


Essential Lab


NSTA Formative Assessment Probe

Page Keeleydigital copies of all four (4)

volumes purchased for all K- 8 Centers and Middle Schools


Benchmark SC.7.L.16.1 Understand and explain that every organism requires a set of instructions that specifies its traits, that this hereditary information (DNA) contains genes located in the chromosomes of each cell, and that heredity is the passage of these instructions from one generation to another. (Also assesses SC.7.L.16.2 and SC.7.L.16.3.) Also Assesses SC.7.L.16.2 Determine the probabilities for genotype and phenotype combinations using Punnett squares and pedigrees.

ExploreLearning GIZMO


http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=449

Conclusion Writing Claim-Evidence-Reasoning

• Students should support their own written claims with appropriate justification.

• Science education should help prepare students for this complex inquiry practice where students seek and provide evidence and reasons for ideas or claims (Driver, Newton and Osborne, 2000).


Common Core State Standards Connections

Currently we continue to use the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS); however, during teaching and learning, whenever applicable, connections to Common Core State Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics need to be established.Common Core benchmarks are aligned to Science courses in the M-DCPS Pacing Guides

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Common Core Benchmarks in the Science Curriculum

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Handout

Activate Prior Knowledge!

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• Hook Question: How can the science of DNA analysis affect society?

• Predictive Written Response to Complex Text-Based Question: What are some positive and negative consequences of using the science of DNA analysis to solve crimes?

• Vocabulary Front-Loading• Text Marking (Reading #1):

– An active reading strategy that helps students focus and isolate essential information in a text, improving their comprehension and retention of reading material.

• Directed Note-Taking (Reading #2)• First draft written response to essential question

Handout

DNA

Definition of DNA (n) DNA [ D N A ]

• Deoxyribonucleic acid molecules are informational molecules encoding the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms


http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+ethics&qpvt=define+ethics&FORM=DTPDIA

Vocabulary Front-loading

Independently, identify/highlight/underline

words that are unfamiliar to you.


Pearson Digital Content Reading Coach

Science News for Kids


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Vocabulary Instruction• Direct students to locate words introduced in

the text by paragraph number. • Model for students how to derive word

meaning(s) from word parts (prefix, root, suffix) and/or context.

• Record meanings of word parts and words on word wall, journal, etc.


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Text Marking

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+ -this section of text shows a positive impact of the science of DNA analysis on society or the individual– - this section of text shows a negative impact of the science of DNA analysis on society or the individualP – this section of text shows a problemS – this section of text shows a solution

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Animal CSI or from science lab to crime lab By Emily Sohn/ March 26, 2008 (http:/ /www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?s=DNA )

Robbery, vandalism, murder: Crimes happen every day. But people aren’t the only victims of illegal activity. Bad guys can also target animals. And since animals can’t tell police officers what they’ve seen, these are some of the toughest cases to solve.

Particularly challenging are the crimes that involve poaching—taking animals from the wild that are protected by law. Poachers can make a lot of money selling meat, tusks, fur, fins, and other parts of protected animals.

Federal inspectors took this suitcase from a traveler passing through Miami’s airport. Inside were poached shark fins and seahorses that NOAA enforcement officers later sent to researchers at Nova Southeastern University in Florida for identification.

R. Horn/Nova Southeastern Univ. Oceanographic Ctr.

Poaching can devastate even large wildlife populations if too many animals are taken in any year or from any area. The problem becomes even more serious when a species is endangered. Then, losing even a few animals can make it harder for the species to survive.

What’s really bad is that poaching creates an unfortunate cycle: As the animals become more rare, their parts become more valuable. So, poachers earn even greater rewards for their collection of protected species.

Now, scientists are helping fight back. Using the genetic material DNA, they are finding ways to clinch hard-to-solve cases involving a wide range of creatures, from elephants to seahorses.

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Directed Note-Taking

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Present a guiding question to direct student thinking while taking notes. Teacher models note-taking with some examples from the text, and selects the category or categories that the statement supports. Students complete note-taking collaboratively or independently.

Handout

Directed Note-Taking

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Present a guiding question to direct student thinking while taking notes. Teacher models note-taking with some examples from the text, and selects the category or categories that the statement supports. Students complete note-taking collaboratively or independently.

Handout

Directed Note-Takingwith video

First Draft Written Response to Essential QuestionUsing evidence from the text, why is it important to consider positive and negative impacts on society and/or individuals, when using DNA as evidence of a crime?

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Handout

In small groups, take positions and discuss which factor is most significant/impactful

(based on the text), and come to consensus.

Group Consensus

Individual Vote #1

Individual Vote #2

Positive ImpactNegative ImpactProblemSolution

1) Count number of groups that selected each category.2) Count number of individuals that selected each category.

3) After hearing discussion and text-based evidence, did you change your mind? New independent vote! (Modification - Four Corners)

Question GenerationPurpose: To provide students with a demonstration of question generation and the opportunity for them to interact with the text by generating questions to further deepen their comprehension.

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Generate questions unanswered from your first text reading. Record your questions on your Student Question Generation paper as you work in pairs or small groups. In your groups, select one question and place on grid at front of room in appropriate category.

Final Response After Rereading and Extended Text Discussion

• Purpose: To provide opportunities for students to interact with the text and with their peers to:– identify text information most significant to the final/essential question.– facilitate complex thinking and deep comprehension of text.

After the final discussion, answer the following question on your handout:

According to the text and extended text discussion, which factor is most likely the primary concern for scientists when conducting DNA analysis?

How does scientific research impact society?

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Summative Assessment

F 1 and 2G 1 and 3H 2 and 4J 3 and 4

In guinea pigs, brown hair is dominant to white hair. The diagram shows chromosomes from a male guinea pig with brown hair and a female guinea pig with white hair.

A white-haired offspring resulting from the cross of these two guinea pigs MOST likely inherited genes from which two chromosomes?F 1 and 2G 1 and 3H 2 and 4J 3 and 4

Benchmark SC.7.L.16.1 Understand and explain that every organism requires a set of instructions that specifies its traits, that this hereditary information (DNA) contains genes located in the chromosomes of each cell, and that heredity is the passage of these instructions from one generation to another. (Also assesses SC.7.L.16.2 and SC.7.L.16.3.) Also Assesses SC.7.L.16.2 Determine the probabilities for genotype and phenotype combinations using Punnett squares and pedigrees.


Identify and indicate the effectiveness of the…

• Engage• Explore • Explain• Elaborate• Evaluate


DISCOVERY EDUCATIONIntroduced in District Pacing Guides 2010Train-the-trainer professional development modelExamples of Digital Media integrated with instruction

Video segment Images Exploration Sound Songs Virtual lab Interactive Glossary Reading Passage Game

Collaborative: My ContentDepartment of Mathematics and Science

Curriculum

and Instruction

What FCAT Level Would We Be?

A look at Achievement Level Descriptions


GRADE 8 FCAT 2.0 SCIENCE REPORTING CATEGORY ─ LIFE SCIENCE STUDENTS PERFORMING AT THE MASTERY LEVEL OF THIS REPORTING CATEGORY WILL BE ABLE TO …DETERMINE PROBABILITIES FOR GENOTYPIC AND PHENOTYPIC COMBINATIONS…

Ach Level

Specific Life Science Student Expectations Excerpt

Level 5 •relate that every organism requires a set of instructions that specifies its traits and that genes located in chromosomes contain this hereditary information; • determine genotypic and phenotypic probabilities using Punnett squares; • differentiate sexual and asexual reproduction and how they relate to heredity;

Level 4 •relate that every organism requires a set of instructions that specifies its traits and that genes located in chromosomes contain this hereditary information; • determine genotypic and phenotypic probabilities using Punnett squares; • compare sexual and asexual reproduction and how they relate to heredity;

Level 3 •recall that every organism requires a set of instructions that specifies its traits and that genes located in chromosomes contain this hereditary information; • determine genotypic and phenotypic probabilities using Punnett squares; • compare sexual and asexual reproduction and how they relate to heredity;

Level 2 •recognize that genetic material is contained in DNA; • identify the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction;

Level 1 Performance at this level indicates an inadequate level of success with the challenging content of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for science.


Good Science Instruction

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• Effective Planning (with the end in mind)• Implement a routine of inquiry based, hands-on

activities relevant to the objectives of the topic.• Develop Higher-Order Questioning Strategies

using Explicit-Reflective instruction to enhance student thinking

• Facilitate, encourage, and expect Higher Order Thinking (HOT) from your students

• Encourage students to communicate verbally and in writing

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Good Science Instruction (Cont……)

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• Discovering answers through systematic observations

• Asking questions about our surroundings• Applying models to formulate solutions to

questions• Learning to make systematic observations in

order to formulate answers to events that occur in our surrounding


SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO USE The 5 E’sHOT Questions

(Web’s Depth of Knowledge)

Inquiry Hands-On

Activities/Labs Demonstrations Virtual Labs

Notebooks Graphic Organizers Models & Visuals Cooperative Learning Think-Pair-Share Jigsaw Centers / Stations Internet / Video Differentiated

Instruction strategies

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Tracking Deficient Benchmarks

Progress Monitoring Tool Sample Working Document

Extended Learning Modules (ELM)

and ETO Resource

LessonsOverview

ELM 1 – 6Presented

December 13, 2012West Miami Middle School

Ava D. Rosales, Ph.D.Instructional Supervisor, ScienceDepartment of Mathematics and ScienceOffice of Academics and Transformation

FCAT 2.0 Test Item Specifications

Learning Village


Action Plan: Guiding QuestionsWhat will be my immediate “look for” in the

science classroom?How will I support teachers?

If teacher is behind in the Pacing Guide?If the Gizmo usage report shows a need?If student folders do not reflect Essential LabsIf student apathy is high?

How will I support students?If data shows low performance in certain areas?If student apathy is high?

The Power of Science Science isn’t just memorizing facts.

The new standards will help students understand how science works.

The scientific skills and attitudes students learn will provide them with powerful problem-solving skills.

Every student deserves to benefit from scientific thinking.

Session Outcomes

Are you able to:– Access science instructional resources to support

science teaching and learning– Identify effective science teaching and learning– Develop an action plan to support science

teaching and learning


Science Department

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Mr. Cristian Carranza, Executive Director

Elementary Middle School High School

Dr. Millard LightburnInstructional Supervisor

Dr. Ava RosalesInstructional Supervisor

Mr. Sebastian Oddone Instructional Supervisor

Ms. Mary Tweedy Curriculum Support

Specialist

Kirk Nieveena Curriculum Support

Specialist

Ms. Yoly McCarthyCurriculum Support

Specialist

Ms. Keisha Kidd Curriculum Support

Specialist

Ms. Mildred Farber District Administrative Assistant

Phone: 305- 995-1939


Documents

Department of Mathematics and Science