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Summer Workshop Agenda

submitter: E=MC2
published: 08/20/1998
posted to site: 08/20/1998

E=MC2 Summer Workshop Agendas

E=MC2 runs three summer workshops and institutes:

Summer Science Institute, June 25-July 1

Summer Science Institute, Part B, July 27-July 31

Superintendent + Science=Success2


Ewing Lawrence West Windsor-Plainsboro
School Districts

1998 Summer Science Institute
June 25, 1998
Speakers

Anders Hedberg - Director, Science Education Initiative- Bristol-Myers Squibb Welcome

Sondra Markman - K-8 Curriculum Coordinator, West Windsor- Plainsboro School District - History of the Grant
Introduction of Joyce Evans

Joyce Evans - Program Officer, E=MC2 - Remarks

Ed Nartowitz - K-12 Supervisor of Science and Mathematics, Lawrence Township School District - Presentation

Dr. Linda A. Walker - Supervisory Coordinator - Introductions of Teachers and Student

Emily DeFilippo - 5th Grade Teacher, Antheil Elementary School, Ewing Township, "Notes from the Trenches."

Tina Renga - 6th Grade Teacher, Upper Elementary School, West Windsor- Plainsboro, "Notes from the Trenches."

Tara Henn - 2nd Grade Student, Ben Franklin School, Lawrence Township "Young Scientist"

Bob Polakowski - Vice President, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities -Introduction of Joyce Powell, Judy Wurtzel and Jay Doolan

Joyce Powell - Secretary/Treasurer NJEA - Teacher Professional Development

Judy Wurtzel - United States Department of Education, Director of Education's Mathematics Initiative- National Perspective Education,

Jay Doolan - New Jersey State Department of Education, Director of State Standards and Professional Development - State Perspective

Claire Sheff Kohn - Superintendent, Lawrence Township Public Schools  Introduction of New Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Board Members and Prominent Guests - Superintendents Perspective

Timothy Wade - New Superintendent of Ewing Township Public Schools- Remarks

Scott Hagedorn, Scientist, Union Camp and Sona Polakowski, Project Coordinator, E=MC2 - Teacher/Scientist Communication

Sona Polakowski - Project Coordinator, E=MC2 - Closing Remarks


SUMMER NSF SCIENCE INSTITUTE PART A
JUNE 25--JULY 1
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Clapping Game
To look at different ways assessments can be designed.
To explore the way that these designs affect how the assessor and assessee feel--the consequences of how we do assessment.
To develop an awareness and a better understanding of the pros and cons of involving students in their own assessment

Foam Activity
To have an experience in restructuring a guided activity to make it more open ended.
Foam Activity is just a tool.

Setting the Stage
To identify characteristics of an exemplary elementary school science education.
To identify key elements needed for science reform.
To identify strategies for teaching and learning inquiry-centered science.
To learn about the implementations of science reform in Ewing, Lawrence, and West Windsor Plainsboro Districts.

Ice Balloons Activity
To compare and contrast guided, and inquiry strategies.
To model inquiry Science

MODULES

Communication Connections
Sheila Pandiscio and Susan Pantone
To develop an understanding of the importance of communicating information.
To become familiar with a variety of forms of communication in the science classroom.
To provide participants with an opportunity to review what they have learned and to plan for application of knowledge.

Assessing Science Outcomes
Mary Lou Byer and Donna Lawrence
To investigate methods for monitoring students progress and share ways to communicate.
To the major stake holders i.e. administrators, students, parents, teachers and community.
To identify the processes of science education.
To provide teachers with an understanding of how to assess the processes of science and communicate the change to stake holders.
To appreciate the varied assortment of assessment tools available for different assessment tasks.

Caution. Knowledge Under Construction
Eileen Randall and Barbara Pakradooni
To explore some techniques useful for revealing student misconception.
To become Familiar with conditions that facilitate conceptual change.
To describe the general features of the Constructivist Learning Model.
To relate the Constructivist Learning Model to the processes of science education

Inquiry-based Science: The Guide on the Side
Jessica Heller and Mary Miller
To introduce the concept of "Inquiry as an Instructional Approach" and model how it can be used in science instruction.
To introduce strategies that promote inquiry in hands-on science.
To compare a structured vs. Open-ended inquiry approach to science.

The Nature of Science: Questions. Questions. Questions
Jan Fay and Joe Bookholdt
To inform participants of basic concepts about the nature of science.
To provide information so that participants can incorporate these concepts into their instruction.
To model open-ended science investigations that reflect the nature of science.
To provide guided practice in developing and conducting investigations.

Benchmarks
Mary Jo Gonsiorowski and Wanda Rinker
To inform participants about the development of Benchmarks.
To inform participants about the components of Benchmarks.
To demonstrate how hands-on activities in the new science curriculum address the Benchmarks, the National Standards, and the New Jersey State Standards.
To provide information about the relationship of the national standards to Benchmarks and the science curriculum.
To provide information about the relationship of the state standards to Benchmarks and the science curriculum.

IFSC
To follow and observe the process of kit handling and refurbishment in the center's materials and resource center, Science to Go!
To appreciate the importance of materials support in science reform.
To learn about computer, internet, and other resources connections available to educators.
To become aware of the plans for the development of the former machine shop of the Roebling Steel Works, site of the future science museum.
To appreciate the importance of historical preservation and urban renewal, and community support in science education.

Inquiry Based Science

Summer NSF Institute Part A June 25 to July 1, 1988

Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Bristol-Myers Squibb LIS LIS LIS LIS and IFSC
8:00-8:30

Sign in
Continental Breakfast
8:00 - Breakfast 8:00 - Breakfast 8:00 - Breakfast 8:00 - Breakfast
8:30-9:30

Introduction, Presentations, and Speakers
8:30 - 11:30

Module

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8:30 - 11:30

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8:30 - 11:30

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8:30 - 11:30

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9:30 - Break
9:45 - Breakout Groups
Group 1: Dusty Rose and Red
Group 2: Green and Maroon
Group 3: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:30-3:30

Ice Balloons: Guided Discovery and Inquiry Activity
Breakout Groups
3:20 - Reception for Joyce Evans - NSF

Group and Color for Ice Balloons
1. Red
2. Lt Blue
3. Green
4. Dark Blue
5. Dusty Rose
6. Maroon

12:30 -3:30

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12:30 -3:30

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12:30 -3:30

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12:30 -3:30

Bus leaves at 12:30
Field Trip
Invention Factory


Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Module Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon
Communication Connection
Room 53
Red Maroon Dusty Rose Dark Blue Green Light Blue Light Blue
Foam Activity Making the transition from Kits to Inquiry
1:00 - 3:00

IFSC - History and Development
Refreshments and Wrap-Up
3:00 return to LIS

Bus 1 - Red and Light Blue Groups
Bus 2 - Green and Dark Blue Groups
Bus 3 - Dusty Rose and Maroon Groups

Assessing Science Outcomes
Room 54
Light Blue Red Maroon Dusty Rose Dark Blue Green Green
Foam Activity Making the transition from Kits to Inquiry
Caution, Knowledge Under Construction
Room 56
Green Light Blue Red Maroon Dusty Rose Dark Blue Dark Blue
Foam Activity Making the transition from Kits to Inquiry
Inquiry-based Science: Guide on the Side
Room 57
Dark Blue Green Light Blue Red Maroon Dusty Rose Dusty Rose
Foam Activity Making the transition from Kits to Inquiry
The Nature of Science: Questions, Questions, Questions
Room 58
Dusty Rose Dark Blue Green Light Blue Red Maroon Maroon
Foam Activity Making the transition from Kits to Inquiry
Benchmarks NJ State Core Standards
Room 59
Maroon Dusty Rose Dark Blue Green Light Blue Red Red
Foam Activity Making the transition from Kits to Inquiry


Summer Institute - Part B
July 27 - 31. 1998
Goals and Objectives

Rob Staats - Multimedia

  • To develop an understanding of the various methods and multimedia resources available for communicating science information

  • To plan and develop a multimedia science project which demonstrates knowledge of the concepts contained in one NSF module.

Pete Christ - Powerful Learning and Simulations Software

  • To identify the elements of simulation software

  • To utilize a tool to evaluate software for appropriateness and grade level.

  • To identify at least one piece of software that will be useful in your classroom.

  • To identify ways to incorporate of a piece of software into a current lesson, unit or activity already being done in your classroom.

Walt Dimitruk - Multimedia II

  • The students will be able to successfully operate video equipment.

  • The students will be able to connect video equipment to a computer.

  • The students will be able to record both video and still images during the science lesson presented.

  • The students will be able to create a multimedia presentation using the videos and images they have collected.

Arlene Harris - Claris Works

  • To feel comfortable using a computer.

  • To learn to use a Macintosh computer.

  • To use many skills in the ClarisWorks Word Processing application.

  • To feel comfortable using the computer as a tool to enrich science activities with students.

  • To use the computer as a tool for recording scientific data.

Sharon Feig and Sharon Zubricky

  • To develop an understanding of how ClarisWorks can be utilized for analyzing and communicating scientific information.

  • To identify ways to incorporate ClarisWorks into a science unit, lesson or activity.

  • To enhance the student's ability to use the ClarisWorks word processing program.

  • To expand the student's knowledge of the components and uses of the ClarisWorks data base and spreadsheet programs.

William Lazzaro

  • Empowering Students with instructional Rubrics

  • Scoring Rubric vs. Instructional Rubric

  • Instructional Rubrics defined

  • What are the relative influences on student learning?

  • Student Samples with and without rubrics

  • Improving Student Achievement . . .Realistic Expectations

Rebecca Gold

  • To learn to navigate the Internet using search engines, browser software and printed reference materials to locate information relevant to the science kits being used.

  • To visit known Internet sites and locate additional resources that enhance the science kits being used in the classrooms.

  • To explore educational sites, with relation to the kits that teachers are using, that share class science projects, lesson plans and offer group interaction for online projects.


Part B Assessment

and Technology

NSF Summer Institute Session I July 27-31

Monday - July 27 Tuesday - July 28 Wednesday - July 29 Thursday - July 30 Friday - July 31
Group 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
IA Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Claris
Work


Arlene Harris
B - 212
Village School
WW-P

Multi-
media I


Rob Staats
A1
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media II


Walter Dimitruk
A2
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Internet

Rebecca Gold
Media Center
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Software

Peter Christ
A4
Fisher Middle
Ewing

IB Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Claris
Work


Sharon Feig
Lab B - Room B 135
UES WW-P

Software

Peter Christ
A4
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media I


Rob Staats
A1
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media II


Walter Dimitruk
A2
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Internet

Rebecca Gold
Media Center
Fisher Middle
Ewing

IC Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Claris
Work


Sharon Zubricki
A - Room A 135
UES WW-P

Internet

Rebecca Gold
Media Center
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Software

Peter Christ
A4
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media I


Rob Staats
A1
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media II


Walter Dimitruk
A2
Fisher Middle
Ewing


NSF Summer Institute Session II July 27-31

Monday - July 27 Tuesday - July 28 Wednesday - July 29 Thursday - July 30 Friday - July 31
Group 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
IIA Multi-
media I


Rob Staats
A1
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media II


Walter Dimitruk
A2
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Internet

Rebecca Gold
Media Center
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Software

Peter Christ
A4
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Claris
Work


Arlene Harris
B - 212
Village School
WW-P

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

IIB Software

Peter Christ
A4
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media I


Rob Staats
A1
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media II


Walter Dimitruk
A2
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Internet

Rebecca Gold
Media Center
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Claris
Work


Sharon Feig
Lab B - Room B 135
UES WW-P

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

IIC Internet

Rebecca Gold
Media Center
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Software

Peter Christ
A4
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media I


Rob Staats
A1
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Multi-
media II


Walter Dimitruk
A2
Fisher Middle
Ewing

Claris
Work


Sharon Zubricki
A - Room A 135
UES WW-P

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP

Science Assess-
ment


Bill Lazzaro
C102
Library UES
WWP


Agenda

SUPERINTENDENTS + SCIENCE=SUCCESS2
May 19,1998

8:00 - 8:30 - Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 - Ice Breaker

  • Sona Polakowski - Introductions
  • Claire Sheff Kohn - Facilitator

8:45 - 10 30 - Inquiry Based Science Demonstration by Inquiry Partner District Teachers - Ice Balloons

Presented by: Mary Lou Byer, Ewing, Fisher Middle School, Grade 6 Donna Lawrance, Lawrence, Grade 4 Wanda Rinker, WWP, Grade 5

  • Teacher Directed Activity
  • Challenge
  • Inquiry

10:30 -10:40 - Coffee Talk (Break)

10:40 - 12:00 - Panel Discussion

  • Claire Sheff Kohn - The role of the Superintendent
  • Bruce McGraw - Bridges - NSRC
  • Anders Hedberg - BMS - Support - Partnership
  • Ed Nartowitz - What's happening in Lawrence
  • Dr Linda Walker and Ray Broach What's happening in Ewing
  • Sondra Markman and Tom Butler What's happening in WWP
  • Judy Winkler - Science to Go, Invention Factory Science Center
  • Gita Wilder - ETS

12:00 - 12:05 - Closing Remarks - Sona Polakowski

12:05 -1:00 - Lunch