1. Introduction to Revised Science Curriculum 2011-2012

3. Depth vs. Breadth

4. Inquiry-Based and Hands-on Learning

5. To incorporate teacher voice and input

7. Planning time available once a month (see handout for all specific dates)

8. School wide unit plan template

9. School-wide vertical integration of concepts and processes and general science strands

10. End-of-year, school-wide science fair

12. K‐8 General Science Vertical Alignment

13. K‐ 5 Concepts and Processes: Q1: Questioning B) Designing investigations Q2 C) Collecting information D) Evaluating accuracy and reliability Q3 E) Organizing information F) Working with models and simulations, patterns, and processes can be represented by models. Q4 G) Drawing conclusions and developing explanations

14. Middle School Concepts and Processes Q1: Questioning Designing investigations Q2: C. Collecting information D. Evaluating accuracy and reliability Q3: E. Organizing information F. Working with models and simulations, patterns, and processes can be represented by models. Q4: G. Drawing conclusions and developing explanations

16. Exposure to hands-on activities that allow for students to question, inquire, observe, gather information, test opinions and theories, and to draw conclusions

17. Student-led vs. Teacher-led

21. Plan out how you will assess each of these objectives throughout the quarter

22. Look for ways to assess that are not just paper and pencil (Ie a lab, or an observation, or group work)

24. Use existing curriculum to cover general science strands and processes