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Engage Students Through Inquiry Based Science
Methods, Methods, Methods...Building Blocks for
Excellence
? Hands-on, Inquiry based, Constructivist, Discovery, Exploratory,
Learning Cycle...how do these concepts relate to your lessons? example
Does your staff have a grasp on science education methods?
Learning and experiencing what is meant by various terms in the world of learner-centered science is essential.
Exploratory lessons, the learning cycle and more - all applied with activities.
Correlation to Project 2061, the National and State Standards and your curriculum available.
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available. ARISE@edusite.com
In guided discovery and similar methods, students start out exploring phenomena and the teacher guides them to understanding, categorizing and putting names to what they learned.
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Living in Water - - An NSF funded program
Experience Living in Water Activities for grades 5-8 - a curriculum from the National Aquarium in Baltimore that incorporates mathematics & physical, life, and environmental sciences.
National Living in Water workshop facilitators
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available. profdev1@yahoo.com
Inquiry Based Science Methods and Activities
Hands-on activities are good ..... inquiry based, hands-on activities organized as part of a guided discovery or exploratory lesson are better!. Facilitate engaging, learner-centered lessons ~ a step-by-step models applied to your curriculum and core content standards.
Enhance current practices or complement them with professional development that compliments original materials, FOSS, Operation Chemistry, Living in Water, CHEM, and/or GEMS.
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available. ARISE@edusite.com
Educational Equity
Educational Equity resources and activities designed to increase opportunities and awareness for ALL students in your science and mathematics classrooms. .... Are there female, minority, physically challenged, mainstreamed, and gifted/talented students in your classrooms? How would you rate yourself if surveyed?
Pathways' View on Educational Equity
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available. profdev1@yahoo.com
Website Design
For administrators, media specialists or teachers.
Classroom Management
An environment where learning can take place is safe, respectful, and comfortable. This is a prerequisite for any subject; in science, where collaboration truly enhances the learning process, classroom management is essential.
Institute or semester long workshop scheduling available. ARISE@edusite.com
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...Core Curriculum Objectives & Standards - Make the Connections
Examine and experience interactive lessons that address Core Curriculum Content Standards & the Frameworks for Science and Mathematics.
What is likely to be on the ESPA? Learn about it and adjust existing curriculum accordingly. Last- hour practice tests are not the answer.NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards
National Standards can also be addressed.
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available profdev1@yahoo.com
Problem Solving, Decision Making, & Scientific Investigations
Problem solving and decision making abilities transcend all curriculum areas. Experience techniques and apply them to your own lessons. Learner centered instruction that enables students is an objective that is infused in many Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Also available... Academic/Science Fairs~ an outline for success to use throughout the year.
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available. ARISE@edusite.com
Science Skills - Process
Science process skills should be an integral component of learning. Hands-on activities are meaningful if process skills being taught or practiced are identified and measured. This staff development theme focuses on this issue through active participation in inquiry based lessons. You choose the focus: physical (physics, chemistry), environmental, life/biology, and/or integrated science.
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available. profdev1@yahoo.com
Integrated Curriculum?
Content is more meaningful when academic goals are
integrated.
Mathematics / Science / Language Arts Grades K-3 or 4-8.
One day or semester long workshop scheduling available.profdev1@yahoo.com
Whether you have educational technology in place or not, the habits of mind for innovation should be in place.
Infuse Critical & Creative Thinking Skills Into Existing Curriculum. Innovative thought applies science, mathematics, & technology.One day or semester long workshop scheduling available. profdev1@yahoo.com
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