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A Customized Learning Science program for an
alternative school
The courses offered, organization, and some representative activities
Julie [email protected]
1. Customized education since 1993 – each
student comes in not as a class but with their own plan and schedule.
2. Limited courses – as most took as much with the regular high school as possible – for science: Environmental Science, Biology, Physical Science
3. Materials – text books and Odyssey software
Second Chance High School(before)
Edgenuity platform - for basic courses and some electives- Physical Science - Biology- Chemistry – conceptual and honors- Physics- Environmental Science- Green Design and Technology- Sound Engineering- ACT Prep- Earth Science
An Evolution
Choice not only in courses/activities but
setting…
Semesters A and B Credit recovery Honors Conceptual “Half a class” if transferred in midway
through the year having completed some course-work elsewhere
Not just one “type” of course
A. Customizable – assessments, weightedB. Progress tracking – start/end datesC. Can work outside of the building confines
Within Edgenuity
Egenuity Progress Report
Alternative/Elective Courses
1. Anatomy Bio-zone anatomy
workbook and lab activities
Feline dissection included
Vernier and other labs
Readings
1. Forensics text based with wet labs Bernotini text with
online resources labs in the book (easy
set up)
Electives
Applied Biology/Chemistry
on-line Duke University PEP, APEP, and SEEK) http://sites.duke.edu/rise/
Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco education with biology and chemistry
labs, videos, research projects too
Introductory Engineering
robotics electronics mechanical (e.g.
bridges), Flight (planes, kites,
water rockets
Electives
Cooking with ChemistryNSTA press
Research MethodsScience Fair
1. student course plans of study – into student binders –
works well for teacher notations to keep track of what was said and what is planned/changed.
2. files – for all lab directions and worksheet3. boxes – for labs with specific materials not used in
other labs e.g. Forensics bins – for labs that the teacher needs to set up
Organization
All activities on filePopular lab materials in
boxes
1. School text ancillary materials2. Teacher made 3. On-line4. Vernier5. NSTA books6. Years of experience…
Activity Sources
stimulate interest and are hands-on Physics Photo contest – SDSTA website Science Olympiad – “SD Science Olympiad” website Science and Engineering Fair – depends on your region
(DWU, SDSU, SDSMT, NSU) 4. VEX – state website SDSU BEST robotics Envirothon SDSU engineering days
Competitions
Elementary School visits – germs, water
rockets, water quality, insects Elementary Science Day – full day of science
activities for grades K-5 Science Saturdays Robotics Camps SPED class visits – bones, slime, microscopes,
electricity…
Visiting Senior Scientists
Videos – many online worksheets that can be modified with more in-depth questions to correlate to the SDSS
- position papers - posters (e.g. element ads or superheroes)
TED talks – Turning a Chicken into a Dinosaur – genetics
- David Blaine – how to hold your breath for 17 min
Activities and assessments
NOVA
- Rx for Survival- Chemistry of Fireworks- Elements
National Geographic-Life without People
TV programs- Brain Games – “Pay Attention”
More Resources
A. Asking Questions and Defining ProblemsB. Developing and Using ModelsC. Planning and Carrying out InvestigationsD. Analyzing and Interpreting DataE. Using Mathematics and Computational ThinkingF. Construct explanations and Designing SolutionsG. Engaging in Argument from EvidenceH. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Practices of Science- SDSS
A. Patterns B. Cause and EffectC. Scale, proportion, and quantityD. Systems and system modelsE. Energy and matter F. Structure and functionG. Stability and change
SDSS Cross-cutting concepts
Representative Activities
Mobiles for the study of levers, Alexander Calder Physics Photo Contest Davinci – representations of his inventions Digital Images “What is it?” microscope
use and care Polymers and a 3D pen
Science and the Arts
A. Blackworms – heartrate, invertebrate anatomy, model
animalsB. Pill Bugs – habitat, abiotic factorsC. Radish Seeds – toxicity tests, plant parts, growth
requirementsD. Science Fair
Investigations
A. Blackworms – heartrate, invertebrate anatomy, model
animalsB. Pill Bugs – habitat, abiotic factorsC. Trout in the ClassroomD. Zebra fishE. Praying MantidsF. Fruit FliesG. ButterfliesH. Pill bugsI. Classroom pets – not for experimenting
Investigations with “Critters”
Radish Seeds Starter plants Photosynthesis Stomates Plant structures Plant crowding
Plants
A. Aquarium water quality testingB. Body of water chemical testing Breadboard activities for electicity Make you own Dichotomous key City Cell Models Periodic Table – make your own
More activities
A. timeB. spaceC. materialsD. customizationE. choice
Restrictions
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