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Day 1 - Setting the Vision for Science Literacy |
8:00-8:30
Ballroom |
Welcome All |
8:30-8:45
Homeroom |
Team Building, Ice Breaker |
| 8:45-10:00 |
Hands On/Minds On
Purpose: To participate in a HandsOn/MindsOn science experience. |
| 10:00-10:15 |
Break |
| 10:15-11:00 |
Vision Setting: The National Science Standards
Purpose: To introduce National Science Standards and provide an overview of the vision of an inquiry based science curriculum. |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Building a Collective Vision
Purpose: To investigate elements of student learning that are supported and promoted by inquiry-based instruction.
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12:00-1:00
Ballroom |
Lunch Mexican Buffet
Speaker: Becky Montano |
1:00-2:00
Homeroom |
Building a Collective Vision (continued) |
| 2:00-2:15 | Break |
| 2:15-3:30 |
Professional Development Opportunities & Cohort 3 Reflections (w/break)
Purpose: To share Professional Development Opportunities available to Cohort 3 teachers. |
| 3:30-4:00 |
Graphic Vision
Reflective Feedback Day 1
***Refer to Practice Profile within sessions
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| Day 2 - Laying the Foundation for Science Literacy |
8:00 - 10:00
Homeroom |
Creating a Climate for Hands On Science
Purpose: To share strategies and techniques for creating a classroom environment that is supportive of inquiry based science. |
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
Break
Overview of Breakout Sessions: Supporting Structures |
10:15-11:45
Breakout |
Supporting Structures Necessary for Science Literacy
Purpose: To experience varied opportunities to strengthen understanding of supporting structures necessary in bringing about science literacy for students.
| Ironwood |
A. Parent and University Connections (Joan and Rachel)
(2 Pocket Fold book & Article)
Description: Participants will explore how teachers and parents can be supported in deepening science literacy for all students. |
| Ocotillo |
B.Principal and Facilitator as Leaders at your Site (Sharyn & Gail)
Description: Participants will look at how, as leaders, to best support our teachers and sites in sustaining the vision of effective science for students. |
| Acacia |
C. Math & Science Connections (Joe & Joel)
Description: Participants will discover how the processes of science and math are interrelated. |
| Cholla |
D. Formative Assessment in Science (Margaret & Marie)
(Stapleless notebook & article)
Description: Using district adopted curriculum, teachers will investigate assessment strategies that will help them know what students understand. |
| Starlight |
E. Literacy Connections to Science (Toni & Alice)
Description: Participants will explore how science and literacy connect to promote effective learning. |
| Mesquite |
F. Science Curriculum and Standards (LaVonne & Marleen)
Description: Teachers will discuss how the district science CORE curriculum fulfills state standards and district performance objectives. |
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11:45 - 12:30
Homeroom |
Add Supporting Structures to Graphic Vision |
| 12:30 - 1:15 | Brown Bag Lunch |
1:15 - 3:45
Breakout (w/break) |
Grade Level Curriculum D FOSS Components & practice profile
Purpose: To demonstrate how effective use of adopted science curriculum will move teachers toward best practices.
| Starlight | Kinder | Toni & Joel - Balls and Ramps |
| Cottonwood | 1st | Joan & CATTS - New Plants |
| Saguaro | 2nd | Margaret & Marie - Air & Weather |
| Cholla | 3rd | Sharyn & Alice - Water |
| Mesquite | 4th | LaVonne & Gail - Structures of Life |
| Acacia | 5th | Marleen & Joe - Landforms |
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3:45-4:00
Breakout |
Reflective Feedback Form Day 2 (do in breakout room) |
| Day 3 - Deepening the Foundation for Scientific Literacy |
8:00-8:30
Homeroom |
Add Grade Level Curriculum to Graphic Vision |
| 8:30-8:35 | Review Rooms for Breakout: Spiraling concepts |
8:35-10:00
Breakout |
Spiraling Concepts in Science Curriculum
Purpose: To explore the connections of conceptual development within the Science Core Curriculum.
| Mesquite | Fabric Kit:Marie & CATTS |
| Cholla | Solids and Liquids: Toni & Margaret |
| Rosewood | Water Kit: LaVonne & CATTS (Investigation 1) |
| Sagewood | Water Kit: Joan & Sharyn (Investigation 4) |
| Acacia | Landforms Kit: Marleen & Joe |
| starlight | MS : Alice & Joel |
| Ironwood | Principals Session: Gail |
- Use notebooks: Question, observation & data, conclusion-what I learned
- Post concepts on enlarged conceptual storyline
- Share Steele video
- Hand out Storyline
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| 10:00-10:15 | Break |
10:15-11:15
Homeroom |
Process Spiraling Concepts
- Make Gathering Journal
- Add to Graphic Vision
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| 11:15-11:20 | Move to Ballroom |
11:20 -11:50
Ballroom |
Video: "Who Moved my Cheese?"
Discussion |
| 11:50-1:00 | Lunch with Guest Speaker - CBAM awareness (Elisabeth) |
1:00-3:45
Homeroom |
Site Profile Review & Action Plan
Purpose: To identify strengths, prioritize areas of need, and create a 2 year Science Action Plan for the site.
- Review Site Profile Data charts or sheets
- Create a 2-year Action Plan using the Graphic Vision
- Select a Leadership Team, designate roles,
and schedule meeting dates
- Dates for Science Kit Conversations
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3:45- 4:00
Homeroom |
Reflective Feedback Form Day 3
***Refer to Practice Profile within sessions
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| Day 4 - Implementation of Science Literacy |
8:00 -11:15
Homeroom |
Inquiry and the Inquiry Continuum (include break)
Purpose: To deepen understanding of the inquiry process and its relationship to the CORE Curriculum
- Inquiry Standard
- Inquiry Investigation
- Inquiry Discussion
- Inquiry and Questions
- Inquiry Video
- Inquiry Article
- Add to Graphic Vision
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11:15 -11:30
Ballroom | Video - Power of Vision: Part 1 |
| 11:30 - 1:00 | Lunch & Guest Speaker - MaryBelle McCorkle |
1:00-3:15
Homeroom | Site PD: Pre-service and Professional Development Planning
Purpose: To share relevant site components of the Leadership Institute
with the faculty . To dialogue about a structure to support ongoing Professional Development at the site. |
| 3:15-3:30 | Reflective Feedback Form Day 4 |
| 3:30-3:40 | Break |
3:40-4:00
Ballroom |
Institute Closure: Vision Video |
