Project: Roots, Bark and Branches

An Experience In Science

Ida Ford, Principal, Burton Elementary School, Fort Bend ISD

Kyella Griffin, Science Specialist, Burton

Elementary School, Fort Bend ISD

Roots

The part of a plant that has no leaves or buds and usually spreads

underground, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients

from the soil.

Roots• Demographics (Title I)

• PEG/TAT Team

• Data

• Accountability and Monitoring (T.I.G.E.R Talks)

• Data Teams

• Plans for Success ( Resources)

Bark

The rough outer covering of the woody stems of trees or bushes

Bark• Teacher Open House

• Professional Development Opportunities in Science

• Science Lesson Planning Sessions

• Science Presentations at Faculty Meetings

• Data Teams Focused on Science

• Science Intervention

Bark• “Can I Have the Math & Science Combo Please?” (An Integrated Approach to Math & Science)

• Content-Based Newsletters for Teachers

• Science-Based Field Trips

• Math & Science Camp

• MAD Science

• Vocabulary Challenge

Bark• Crocodile Encounter

• Tutorials

• Science Fair

• Increased Opportunities for Utilization of Technology in Science

• T2 (Science Strategy)

• D.U.M.P

BarkWBE Science Strategy

“T2”

1. Read the question and answer choices carefully.2. Re-write the question…put it in your own words.3. Label the diagram. If there isn’t one draw it!4. T2

T=Title the diagram. T=Tie it to what you already know.5. Reread the question and answer choices.6. Prove each option right or wrong. Justify it!7. Answer the question.

Created by Gates Elementary, San Antonio ISDRevised by Kyella Griffin, Miriam Harris, Vernita Mason, Eddie Nixon, Jamie Rochell, Elvia Rodriguez, Caye Siems and Kharla SowellsFebruary 2010

BarkSample of D.U.M.P

Science Words being D.U.M.P.’Ed for Fall Semester 2011

*D stands for Define the word *U stands for Use it in a sentence *M stands for Memorize it *P stands for Picture it by drawing

August 22-August 26Science-Knowledge about things of the real worldScience Tools-Tools used in science investigationsHand lens-A hand held magnifying glassMicroscope-An instrument that uses lenses to make small objects look largerModel- A smaller example of a real-life object

Branches

A woody limb of a tree that grows out from a larger limb or from the trunk

Branches• Content-Rich Parent Nights & Newsletters

• Mind Blowing Science Lessons with Hightower Medical Science Students

• Ambassadorship Program with Exxon Mobile

• T.A.M.E ~Trailblazer for Excellence (Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering)

• Family Math, Science & Health Expo

Pictures Annual Family Math, Science and Health Expo

Pictures Annual Family Math, Science and Health Expo

Student Testimonials Annual Family Math, Science and Health Expo