Transcript PPT 4- K-5
Project: Roots, Bark and Branches An Experience In Science Ida Ford, Principal, Burton Elementary School, Fort Bend ISD Kyella Griffin, Science Specialist, Burton Elementary School, Fort Bend ISD Roots The part of a plant that has no leaves or buds and usually spreads underground, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients from the soil. Roots • Demographics (Title I) • PEG/TAT Team • Data • Accountability and Monitoring (T.I.G.E.R Talks) • Data Teams • Plans for Success ( Resources) Bark The rough outer covering of the woody stems of trees or bushes Bark • Teacher Open House • Professional Development Opportunities in Science • Science Lesson Planning Sessions • Science Presentations at Faculty Meetings • Data Teams Focused on Science • Science Intervention Bark • “Can I Have the Math & Science Combo Please?” (An Integrated Approach to Math & Science) • Content-Based Newsletters for Teachers • Science-Based Field Trips • Math & Science Camp • MAD Science • Vocabulary Challenge Bark • Crocodile Encounter • Tutorials • Science Fair • Increased Opportunities for Utilization of Technology in Science • T2 (Science Strategy) • D.U.M.P Bark WBE Science Strategy “T2” 1. Read the question and answer choices carefully. 2. Re-write the question…put it in your own words. 3. Label the diagram. If there isn’t one draw it! 4. T2 T=Title the diagram. T=Tie it to what you already know. 5. Reread the question and answer choices. 6. Prove each option right or wrong. Justify it! 7. Answer the question. Created by Gates Elementary, San Antonio ISD Revised by Kyella Griffin, Miriam Harris, Vernita Mason, Eddie Nixon, Jamie Rochell, Elvia Rodriguez, Caye Siems and Kharla Sowells February 2010 Bark Sample of D.U.M.P Science Words being D.U.M.P.’Ed for Fall Semester 2011 *D stands for Define the word *U stands for Use it in a sentence *M stands for Memorize it *P stands for Picture it by drawing August 22-August 26 Science-Knowledge about things of the real world Science Tools-Tools used in science investigations Hand lens-A hand held magnifying glass Microscope-An instrument that uses lenses to make small objects look larger Model- A smaller example of a real-life object Branches A woody limb of a tree that grows out from a larger limb or from the trunk Branches • Content-Rich Parent Nights & Newsletters • Mind Blowing Science Lessons with Hightower Medical Science Students • Ambassadorship Program with Exxon Mobile • T.A.M.E ~Trailblazer for Excellence (Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering) • Family Math, Science & Health Expo Pictures Annual Family Math, Science and Health Expo Pictures Annual Family Math, Science and Health Expo Student Testimonials Annual Family Math, Science and Health Expo