Curriculum

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• Curriculum
• Testing
• Materials
• Administrative
• Monitoring
• Monitoring of Instruction

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Curriculum
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Overall Pacing Guide
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Overall Pacing Guide
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Overall Pacing Guide
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Overall Pacing Guide
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Overall Pacing Guide
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Overall Pacing Guide
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Science Curriculum Overview Vision

• Science is for All Students
• Science Literacy
• Active Learning
• Teachers Facilitators

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Science Curriculum Overview

• Instruction Philosophy
• Learning CYCLE (5 Es)
• Key Research Based Strategies
• Assessment Philosophy

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Science Curriculum Overview Format

• Pacing Guide per grade PLUS
• Unit Goals, Power Standards,
• CT Performance Expectations
• Essential Concepts/Skills,
• CT Grade Level Expectations
• Misconceptions, Essential Vocabulary

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Science Curriculum Overview Format

• Outline of Learning Activities (downloadable)
• Suggested, Essential, Required Activities
• Significant Tasks
• State Required Embedded Tasks
• Reading for Information
• Resources (Reading and more), Links

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Science Curriculum Standards Guide
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Science Standards
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Science Standards
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Science Testing (K-8)
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Science Testing (K-8)

• CMT Science Grade 5 Mar 08
• Covers K-5 topics
• Half on Skills, Embedded Tasks
• Assessments part of curriculum
• Practice for Grade 5 in Feb

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Science Testing (K-8)

• CMT Science Grade 8 Mar 08
• Covers 6-8 topics
• Half on Skills, Embedded Tasks
• Assessments part of curriculum
• Quarterly Assessments 7-8 CMT like
• Practice for Grade 8 in Feb

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Materials (K-8)
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Materials (K-8)

• Science Resource Center
• 2-3 Kits per year,
• rotation to come next week
• Some units from school budget
• Sharing kits necessary

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Materials (K-8)

• Title I Schools received some 6-8 kits in June
• Materials/text recommendations
• Basic measuring tools should be in classrooms

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Misc (K-8)
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Misc (K-8)

• Request for Science Rep

• PD through reps, coaches

• PD CIA for 6-8 science

• Tarah Cherry with Science Office

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Misc (K-8)

• Science Fair May 13, 14, 15

• Communicate re new teachers

• outside programs meet standards

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Monitoring
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• Lesson Plans, Clear Objectives

• Standards Inquiry, Concepts

• High level Questioning

• Lab/Hands On Activities at least Weekly

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• Learning Cycle (Engage before Explain)

• Assess skills !

• Nurture curiosity

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