Monday, February 29, 2016

Online planning session

Online planning session (Google) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1st, at 3:30. We will be reviewing the unit: cycles in environment. 

Topics will include: 
TEKS resource system
TEKS deconstruction
Vocabulary
Misconceptions
Resources
Performance assessments 

Next unit: Cycles in the Environment

Food webs & food chains
Photosynthesis 
Carbon dioxide cycle 


Ecosystem performance assessment examples

Just a few student examples. 

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Be on the look out for more Running with Science

Cody and I will be back burning calories and taking a look at ecosystems, food chains/webs, types of animals, and adaptations. So keep on the look out for our new videos. 

Don't forget about Edusmart

As we follow the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model, remember that you have many resources made available to you to incorporate into your classroom. Today's resource spotlight focus is....EDUSMART! 
Edusmart has videos with stopping points, interactive lessons, open ended questions, assessments, teacher resource pages and much more. Use them to engage your classroom, review a topic, or in a small tutoring group. Plus, the best part is that the program is FREE till the end of the year!

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

E-Connect PD

Make sure to sign up for the Adobe E-Connect PD on Euphoria. 
Thursday February 18
4-5pm
The Science Dept. will be holding an online professional development for the second part of ecosystems. 

Crash Course Kids links

Great video resource that explains ecosystems and food chains/webs!