Science Unit Overview

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1 Science Unit Overview Tutorial Welcome to the Science Unit Overview In this tutorial, our goal is to show you how to use our online Science Unit Plans to support your student learning goals. 1

2 Teacher Checklist Prepare for the Science Unit Select Your Topic: Weather, Plants, Natural Disasters Set Your Unit Goals: Reflect on Last Unit Identify Desired Results Determine Acceptable Evidence Plan Lessons 2

3 A Dramatic Change Guide You In Implementing the Science Unit Plans Shift in Genre Reading Fiction reading Nonfiction (Science) + Shift In Reading Purpose Reading for entertainment reading for information + Shift in Topic Weather, Plants or Natural Disasters Need for New Reading Strategies 3

4 The Big Picture Overview the Science Unit Plans SCIENCE UNIT PLAN Informational Text Reading Strategy Instruction First-hand science experiments Writing Instruction Inquiry Scientific Method Science Report In2Books Letter 4

5 In2Books: Where are we headed? Understand the In2Books Mission Develop writing skills Increase critical thinking Improve reading comprehension Help students become independent learners Build student understanding of genre and topic Our Mission: To help children become lifelong readers, writers and thinkers. fiction social studies biography traditional tales science 5

6 The Science Unit Calendars Overview the 13- Lesson and 6- Lesson Unit 13 Lesson 6 Lesson 6

7 Science Unit: Before Reading Guide Your Students Through Pre- Reading Learn About the Genre, Activate Background Knowledge, & Prepare for Meaningful Comprehension Shortened Unit Full Length Unit (Before Reading: Lesson 1) (Before Reading: Lessons 1-2) 1. Exploring Genre and Topic 1. Introducing Genre and Topic 2. Build Key Vocabulary Teaching tip for extra time create a TOPIC CENTER 7

8 Science Unit: During Reading Guide Your Students As They Read Their Science Books Multiple Opportunities and Strategies to Read and Know the Book Shortened Unit (During Reading: Lessons 2-3) 2. Comprehension Strategies for Informational Texts Explore Our Topic with the Scientific Method Teaching tip for extra time Paired Reading Full Length Unit (During Reading: Lessons 3-7) 3. Comprehension Strategies for Informational Texts 4. Inquiry and the Scientific Method 5. Ask a Question and Form a Hypothesis 6. Plan an Investigation 7, Conduct the Investigation 8

9 Science Unit: After Reading Guide Your Students In Writing a Science Report Foster Higher-Order Thinking and Communication About the Book, Genre and Topic Shortened Unit Full-Length Unit 4. Write a Science Report 8. Write a Science Report Teaching tip for extra time Top Ten Lists 9

10 Science Unit: Writing Guide Your Students in Writing Their Pen Pal Letters Extend Learning Through Writing Shortened Unit (Writing: Lessons 5-6) 5. Plan and Draft Letters 6. Write and Send Letters Full-Length Unit (Writing: Lessons 9-13) 9. Receive Adult Pen Pal Letters and Prewriting 10. Understand Paragraphs 11. Draft Letters to Adult Paragraphs 12. Revise and Conference 13. Complete Pen Pal Letters 10

11 Unit Plan Reflection Reflect on Your Unit Plan Choices Pause and Think: Which Unit Plan works best for my students? 13 Lesson Unit 6 Lesson Unit Customized Unit 11

12 Tutorial Review Review the Tutorial In this tutorial we: Reviewed our In2Books Mission and Goals Outlined How the Science Unit Designs Instruction Before, During and After Reading to Meet Our Goals Explored the 6-Lesson and 13-Lesson Unit Plans 12

13 Resources In2Books Science Guide Online In2Books Science Unit Plans Photographs from: 13

14 Introducing Inquiry Tutorial Welcome to the Introducing Inquiry Tutorial! As part of the In2Books science unit, each student will design and conduct an inquiry-based experiment. In preparation, this tutorial gives a general overview of inquiry learning. 1

15 What Is Inquiry Learning? Define inquiry learning Mastery of content What do you know? Learning stems from teacherframed questions Development of Learning Skills What do you want to know? How will you find out? Learning stems from student s questions 2

16 What Is The Student s Role in Inquiry Learning? Understand the student s role in inquiry learning Kids ask questions Kids gather information Kids test ideas Kids pose explanations Kids actively build understanding 3

17 Inquiry In Action Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning (2000) State an example of inquiry learning in a classroom Asked question: Why are the 3 trees different? Proposed reasons: bugs, water, age of trees Planned investigations Gathered evidence and made observations Explained based on evidence 4

18 Inquiry In Action Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning (2000) Students communicated their findings 5

19 What Is The in Inquiry Learning? Understand the teacher s role in inquiry learning FOCUS on HOW to learn How do you suggest we investigate that question? Teacher acts as a facilitator Teacher encourages collaboration Help students to organize materials and learning environment to pursue answers to their questions Listens to determine level of understanding rather than assessing as right or wrong 6

20 What Are The Benefits of Inquiry Learning? Outline the benefits of inquiry learning Problem Solving Skills Strategic Thinking Skills Communication Skills Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning Reasoning skills Observation Skills Collaboration Skills 7

21 Tutorial Review Review the Tutorial In this tutorial we: Introduced the concept of Inquiry Learning Gave an example of Inquiry Learning in a Classroom Explored the roles of students and teachers in inquiry learning 8

22 Resources Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning (2000) Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education Online In2Books Science Unit Plans 9

23 Informational Texts: Reading to Learn Tutorial Welcome! As part of the In2Books science unit, your students will read an informational text about their topic. This tutorial will show you how to help students read informational texts efficiently and effectively. 1

24 Nonfiction Reading Is Different Explore differences between reading fiction and nonfiction Fiction Nonfiction Informational Texts 2

25 The Importance of Reading Purpose Understanding the role of your purpose for reading Fiction Reading Purpose: To be entertained Nonfiction Informational Texts Reading Purpose: To gather information 3

26 Setting a Purpose for Reading an Informational Text Understanding different purposes for Reading Informational Texts Informational Texts Do I want to answer a specific question or find information on a specific topic? or Do I want to build my topic knowledge? 4

27 Matching Reading Approach to Reading Purpose It s important to match your reading approach to your reading purpose SEEK-AND-FIND APPROACH Informational Texts Do I want to answer a specific question or find information on a specific topic? or Do I want to build my topic knowledge? 5

28 Matching Reading Approach to Reading Purpose It s important to match your reading approach to your reading purpose SEEK-AND-FIND APPROACH NONFICTION COVER-TO-COVER APPROACH Informational Texts Do I want to answer a specific question or find information on a specific topic? or Do I want to build my topic knowledge? 6

29 Before Reading an Informational Text Prereading skills are different for Fictional Texts and Informational Texts Fictional Texts Preview: Title Chapter Titles Picture Walk Informational Texts Preview: Title Table-of-Contents Headings Graphic Aids Glossary Index 7

30 Will this book help me? Make sure that the informational text meets your purpose for reading Informational Texts SEEK-AND-FIND APPROACH Does this text meet my purpose for reading? NONFICTION COVER-To-COVER READING APPROACH 8

31 Reading Approach Sequential reading and seek-and-find approaches are both used in nonfiction reading Fiction Beginning to end (plot depends on sequence!) Informational Text Beginning to End or Seek and find 9

32 Why is Nonfiction Reading Different? How to read an informational text to build topic knowledge Informational Text Purpose: To build topic knowledge Read from beginning to end! Pay attention to: Headings Topic Sentences Graphic Aids Bold Words 10

33 Why is Nonfiction Reading Different? Steps of the Seek- And-Find Reading Approach Informational Text Purpose: To find specific information Use Seek-and Find Approach: Ask A Question 11

34 Why is Nonfiction Reading Different? Steps of the Seek- And-Find Reading Approach Informational Text Purpose: To find specific information Use Seek-and Find Approach: Ask A Question Look in Table-of-Contents 12

35 Why is Nonfiction Reading Different? Steps of the seekand-find reading approach Informational Text Purpose: To find specific information Use Seek-and Find Approach: Ask A Question Look in Table-of-Contents Search Text 13

36 Why is Nonfiction Reading Different? Steps of the seekand-find reading approach Informational Text Purpose: To find specific information Use Seek-and Find Approach: Ask A Question Look in Table-of-Contents Search Text Look in Index for additional guidance 14

37 Check for Understanding Checking for Understanding or 15

38 Check for Understanding Checking for Understanding or 16

39 Tutorial Review Review the Tutorial In this tutorial we: Discussed basic differences in reading fiction vs. nonfiction Explored two approaches to reading an informational text: cover-to-cover seek-and-find Emphasized the importance of matching reading purpose to reading approach 17

40 Resources In2Books Science Guide In2Books Science Unit Plans 18

41 Celebrating In2Books Tutorial Welcome! As you conclude your year with In2Books, it s important to provide students the opportunity to reflect and celebrate! In this tutorial, we ll give you several ideas on how to make your celebration a memorable learning experience. 1

42 Celebrating In2Books Criteria for an In2Books Learning Celebration Plan a Celebration that includes responding to In2Books reading and writing reflecting on personal growth as readers and writers sharing thinking with others Costume Party In2Books Open House Take Action! 2

43 In2Books Costume Party How to Host an In2Books Costume Party How To Host an In2Books Costume Party have each student create a costume that represents their favorite part of In2Books students wear costumes and discuss with peers: - guess what each other s costume represents - explain your own costume Or host a HAT Party! Costume ideas Create a costume that represents your favorite genre topic book, author or character part of the writing process 3

44 In2Books Open House How to Plan and Host an In2Books Open House How To Host an In2Books Open House Each student creates a display about In2Books that may include: things I learned from In2Books my favorite genre/book/author my best letter why In2Books is fun In2Books Distribute invites to other classes, staff or parents and allow them to view the displays. Students are available to answer any questions about their display. 4

45 Take Action! How to Plan and Execute an In2Books Action Project Brainstorm project ideas Vote on a project Make a plan of action Execute your plan Anti-bullying wall from primarystuff.co.uk 5

46 More Ideas Explore differences between reading fiction and nonfiction 6

47 Tutorial Review Review the Tutorial In this tutorial we: shared 3 different ways to celebrate your year with In2Books 7

48 Resources In2Books Strategy Index Microsoft clipart gallery 8

49 End of Year Writing Conferences Tutorial Welcome! In this tutorial, we will explain how to conduct end-of-year writing conferences. 1

50 What s the Difference? How an end-of-year writing conference varies from a typical writing conference. Writing Conferences Talking about a current piece of writing with the goal of improving that piece and helping student grow as a writer. End-of-Year Writing Conferences Reviewing progress student has made as a writer over the course of the year by looking at multiple pieces of writing. 2

51 Before the Conferences Pre-Conference Mini-Lesson give students strategies for reviewing their writing get students excited about seeing how much they ve progressed over the year share expectations for preparation explain the logistics Conduct a preconference minilesson to explain expectations. 3

52 Before the Conferences Model how students should review their writing progress. Pre-Conference Mini-Lesson give students strategies for reviewing their writing get students excited about seeing how much they ve progressed over the year share expectations for preparation explain the logistics Sample Strategy Compare your first and last letter. Brainstorm with students what aspects of writing they should examine such as: length vocabulary organization connecting with pen pal transitions 4

53 Prepare For Your Conferences Clearly state student responsibilities for their conference. Student Expectations I will reread all my letters I will note three areas of improvement and highlight which parts of my letters show the improvement I will note one area that I still need to work on I will bring my notes and highlighted letters to my conference 5

54 Prepare For Your Conferences Share with your students what you will do to prepare for your conferences. Student Expectations I will reread all my letters I will note three areas of improvement and highlight which parts of my letters show the improvement I will note one area that I still need to work on I will bring my notes and highlighted letters to my conference Teacher Expectations I will reread all your letters I will make note of three areas you improved on I will note one area I think you still need to work on I will bring my notes to the conference 6

55 Planning Considerations Plan conference logistics ahead of time. Think About Location Time Student Learning 7

56 Use Your Time Wisely Set a time structure for your endof-year conferences. Conference Structure 3 minutes: Student share 2 minutes: Teacher share 3 minutes: Discussion 8

57 Other Conferencing Ideas Conferences can be expanded to include all writing. Expand your conference to include all writing, not just In2Books letters. Make it feel like a celebration! 9

58 Tutorial Review Review key points of tutorial Key Points conduct a pre-conference whole class mini-lesson that explains your expectations and conference logistics model progress review strategies set a time structure for your conferences and stick to it clearly list what students should do to be prepared for their conference 10

59 Resources In2Books Science Genre Guide Clipart from: Microsoft PowerPoint Clip Art Gallery 11

60 Writing A Science Report Tutorial Welcome! In this tutorial, we will explain: why your students should write inquiry science reports the 6-part structure of the reports how to differentiate the requirements to meet your students needs 1

61 Inquiry Investigation The benefits of science report writing Inquiry Investigation Ask a Question Develop a Hypothesis Design an Experiment Collect Data Draw Conclusions Communicate Results Plan Further Inquiry Write Science Report authentic nonfiction writing develops science writing skills and science vocabulary mirrors procedures of real scientists 2

62 Science in the Real World Know the real world writing connection. Writing is every scientist s responsibility! 3

63 Parts of a Science Report Learn the 6 parts of a science report. Science Report Introduction Description of Experiment Observations Data Presentation Discussion Conclusion 4

64 Introduction How to write an introduction as part of a science report. Science Report Introduction Description of Experiment Observations Data Presentation Discussion Conclusion introduce topic to audience share relevant science information Students use what they ve read in their In2Books text! Key Questions What is your topic? What information did you find when reading about your topic? What was your hypothesis? 5

65 Description of Experiment How to write a description of your experiment for a science report. Science Report Introduction Description of Experiment Observations Data Presentation Discussion Conclusion give step-by step procedure be specific enough that someone could replicate your experiment Key Questions What exactly did you do for your experiment? How did you collect your data? 6

66 Observations How to record your observations in a science report. Science Report Introduction Description of Experiment Observations Data Presentation Discussion Conclusion Key Questions What did you observe that gave you information about your hypothesis? summarize your observations My Writer's Notebook 7

67 Data Presentation How to best present your data graphically in a science report. Science Report Introduction Description of Experiment Observations Data Presentation Discussion Conclusion Graphically display data as a: chart diagram graph table Key Questions What is the best way to visually share your data? My Writer's Notebook 8

68 Discussion How to discuss your experiment results in a science report. Science Report Introduction Description of Experiment Observations Data Presentation Discussion Conclusion talk about your results include recommendations for future investigators Key Questions What are your thoughts about your results? What should other scientists do next to follow up on your experiment? 9

69 Conclusion How to write the conclusion of a science report. Science Report Introduction Description of Experiment Observations Data Presentation Discussion Conclusion draw conclusions based on your results Key Questions Did your results confirm or refute your hypothesis? If you were to do the experiment again, would you do anything differently? 10

70 Nonfiction Comprehension Strategies Learn Nonfiction Comprehension Strategies Science Texts: Reading to gather information for the scientific inquiry process Can be difficult because of CONTENT: introducing several ideas simultaneously that are new to students GENRE: students are not as familiar with nonfiction organization and features Print this handout in Lesson 8 of the In2Books Science Unit. 11

71 Differentiate the Requirements Learn how to differentiate science report requirements. Grade 2 Labeled sketches or diagrams Short pieces of expository writing about experiments or observations (1-2 pages) Grade 5 Labeled sketches or diagrams Expository writing about experiments or observations (4-5 pages) diagrams or graphs comparing data tables or spreadsheets of information 12

72 Tutorial Review Review key points of science report tutorial Key Points Science report writing gives students an authentic nonfiction writing experience. The report should use the 6 part structure. The report completes this cycle of the inquiry process. You should differentiate report requirements to meet student needs. 13

73 Resources In2Books Science Genre Guide Clipart from: Microsoft PowerPoint Clip Art Gallery 14