|
DATE |
TOPICS |
ASSIGNMENT
(readings to be completed by period listed) |
|
8/23- TH |
Introductions, syllabus,
survey, Overview of Science/Social Studies - Compare/What's an "ology?"
What is HANDS-ON?
Science/Social Studies Topics
|
Email
Dr. Schulz
Begin folio
Compare /Subjects & Topics |
|
8/28- T
Meet in 236 Computer Lab
|
Teaching Science as Inquiry State
and National Science
Standards
National Science Teacher/Student
Standards and
State
National Social Studies
Standards
What to Teach
How Do You Teach Science to
Children?
Constructivism/Constructivists
Explanation of Operation
SMART |
Print
State Standards
Complete WebQuest |
|
8/30 -TH |
How Children Learn Science
Scientific Process
Teaching Skills
Science Skills and Attitudes
Planning Science Lessons
Assign partners for Operation
SMART
UNIT PROJECT |
Present results of WebQuest
Handouts
Begin Planning Units for Operation SMART |
|
9/4 - T |
Project Learning Tree
& Project Wet
3:00- 6:00
Meet at
Chalco Hills |
Christine Jacobsen, Guest Trainer
Mapquest Directions |
|
9/6 - TH |
Project Learning Tree
& Project Wet
3:00- 6:00
Meet at
Chalco Hills |
Christine Jacobsen, Guest Trainer |
|
9/11 - T
Meet in Library |
Explore Curriculum Lab at Library
Bring laptop if you have one. |
Bring PLT/WET guides
Write a lesson plan from PLT or
WET to include in unit
|
|
9/13- TH
|
Safety Issues
Present graphic organizers from
WebQeust
Materials & Equipment
Compost |
|
|
9/18 - T |
Management of the science
classroom
Assessment of Science Learning
and Teaching |
Work on Unit and lesson plans
Assessment Assignment
Plan assessment for units |
|
9/20- TH |
Grant writing
Service Learning |
Grant proposal project Due 10/11 |
|
9/25 T
Meet at Girls,
Inc |
Girls Inc tour and orientation
Meet students |
Operation
SMART
|
|
9/27 – TH |
Setup and Prep |
Operation
SMART
Written Reflection - email to
Dr. Acklie |
|
10/2– T
Meet in
Computer Lab |
Service Learning/writing a
mini-grant
Field Trip Planning and
Implementation
Technology and Science/Social
Studies
Trippin'
Virtual Field Trips see Links Page |
Handouts o learning about bulbs
Operation
SMART
Handouts
Create an Internet-based lesson
for your unit |
|
10/4 – TH |
Share "trips" from Tuesday
|
Operation
SMART
|
|
10/9 – T |
Cooperative Learning Float
Your Boat
Experiment or Investigation?
Midterm Review |
Operation
SMART
Handouts
Include literature in unit plans
|
|
10/11– TH |
Midterm Online
Class will not
meet, but Operation SMART will |
Operation
SMART
Mini-grant proposal due
|
|
10/16 – T |
NO CLASS FALL FREE
DAYS
|
No Operation SMART |
|
10/18 – TH
|
Read and review an article from a science teaching journal. Present to
class. |
Write review and make short
presentation for class
Due Nov 1st |
|
10/23 – T |
Diaper Investigation Explore Science Education
Journals |
Operation
SMART
End first unit
SMART
Reflection |
|
10/25 – TH |
Literature and Science
Activity - Bartholomew & the Oobleck |
Operation
SMART
unit 2 begins
Handouts
See
Links
Page
First Unit Due |
|
10/30 – T |
Dracula's Dilemma
Meaningful Learning for All Children
Diversity/Inclusion/Gender Equity
Planning Pyramid
|
No Operation SMART
Handouts
Read online article Print for
file
Use the Planning Pyramid for one
lesson in your unit. |
|
11/1 – TH |
Present article review to class. |
Operation
SMART
|
|
11/6 – T |
Citizenship and Democratic Values |
Operation
SMART
Handouts |
|
11/8 - TH |
|
Operation
SMART
|
|
11/13 – T |
Owl Prowl
Exploring Owl Pellets |
Operation
SMART
Handouts
SMART
Surveys |
|
11/15 – TH
|
Economics
The Goat in the Rug
The Ox Cart ManPrepare Open House Invitations |
Create an Internet-based lesson
for your unit
Operation
SMART
|
|
11/20 - T
Meet in
Computer Lab |
Technology - using real data from
the Internet Birthday Moons
|
Operation
SMART
Group assignment - add to folio |
|
11/22– TH |
THANKSGIVING
No class
|
 |
|
|
11/27 T |
Teaching Geography
Timelines, Maps, Globes and Graphics |
Operation
SMART
|
|
11/29 TH |
Present Service Learning Projects
to Whole SMART
group |
Operation
SMART
Open House
Reflection
Surveys due |
|
12/4 T |
Project Wild & Leopold Education
Project Training (3 - 6) |
Second Unit Due
Christine Jacobsen, Guest Trainer |
|
12/6 TH |
Project Wild & Leopold Education
Project Training (3 - 6) |
Christine Jacobsen, Guest Trainer |
|
12/11 T |
CLEAN UP Room 256 & Operation
SMART
materials |
|
|
12/13 TH |
Final Exam Period/In class Survey
& Evaluation |
Post units to your web site
1:00 - 3:00
Folio Due |
