Resource Materials - Fall 2009

During the summer months, I will contact science publishers so we can built in time during release days to examine resource materials. As a team, we will determine if these materials are aligned with your 2022 vision and the academic standards, benchmarks, and indicators.

In addition to the following resources, please let me know if there are other resources you feel we need to consider.

AIMS
Discovery Works
FOSS
GEMS
Kendall/Hunt
Newbridge
Ohio orc
Science Olympiad

Reading: Why Does Inquiry Matter: Because That's What Science is All About!

Remember, our goal is to establish common understanding of inquiry-based learning.
After reading this text written by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, please respond to the following questions:

1. What have you learned about inquiry based learning?

2. What questions emerged as a result of this reading?

Survey Results: Inquiry Levels

Inside your folder, you have an article titled Simplifying Inquiry Instruction: Assessing the Inquiry Level of Classroom Activities" and an Inquiry Continuum Chart.

After reviewing these resources, please respond to following questions:

1. What is something new you have learned about inquiry based learning?

2. What questions emerged as a result of this reading?

Delaware Science Coalition Summative Assessments

Here is the resource link some of you were asking about. I noticed the summative assessments are posted for you to see. Feel free to look at the different grades. My group specifically focused on a third grade assessment called "Earth Materials". I see that these are in the process of being published. However, a great resource to look at. You'll notice that students are required to write a great deal in science - something Jackie discussed today as an area where our students need to improve.

http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/staff/sci_assess/elemk5/sum_k5/default.shtml

5th Grade Science Oat Presentation

http://leightonscience5.wikispaces.com/Science+OAT+Presentation

Welcome

Dear K-5 Science Team:

Welcome! June 4, 2009 is the start of our K-5 science course of study revision journey. Thank you for saying "yes" to this learning opportunity. Our students will benefit greatly from your talents and passion for 21st century best practice science instruction.

To assist in the process of learning, discussion, and reflection throughout the course of study revision process, I have created a blog. The post is to be used by everyone on the team for collaboration and sharing. Please bookmark this blog as a favorite to ensure easy access on your computer.

I look forward to learning from all of you.