Science in the Classroom November 9th

Science in the Classroom November 9th

1. Literacy Development through Science

   • Language Arts and the Works of Scientist
     • Ways to gain reading, writing, and comprehension skills: Science Notebooks; Observation Journals; Data Notebooks
     • Ways to Review Information Sources: Science Textbooks, Informational Texts, Newspapers and Journals
     • Sharing Discoveries and Making text connections: disseminating information to peers, family, and community; talking to scientist; viewing science as a global community
     • Ways to make Science and L.A. fun: Fictional texts, dramatic plays

2. Culturally Relevant Inquiry and Action

   • DAST ( Draw a Scientist Test): battles misconceptions and assesses familiarity and awareness of science
     • Steps of DAST: Draw and Write; Review the drawing and writings; Determine patterns and take action; provide examples of diverse scientist and their research
   • Inquiry Process Skills: Ask science related questions; determine ways to answer the questions; interpret finding; make decisions; communicate results; become scientist during the process
     • Make Observations; Exam Information; Plan Investigation; Use Tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data; make predictions and propose explanations; communicate results; teach inquiry skills
     • Teacher as a Facilitator includes effective questioning
   • Integrate science into Language Arts, Math, Fine Arts, and Social Studies in order to expand opportunities
     • Extend Science beyond classroom: informal learning and field trips; outdoor areas and nature centers; museums and science centers; zoos and aquariums

3. KEY: Light Purple: Broad Overview and title; Green: Overview for each chapter; Magenta: Main ideas from each chapter; Blue: supporting details