Day+2

= DAY 2: Developing the Abilities an Understandings of Scientific Inquiry =


 * __ Goals For Today __**
 * 1) Understand that teaching and learning science as inquiry involves the development of the ability to do scientific work, the understanding of the work of scientists and the development of content knowledge.
 * 2) Understand that inquiry teaching and learning have five essential features that apply to all grade levels.
 * 3) Understanding the five essential features of inquiry exist on a continuum from teacher-centered to student-centered.
 * 4) Develop an understanding of how to use data in order to inform instruction.


 * __ Agenda and Tools __**

II. Abilities and Understandings of Inquiry-Beluga Whales** // (Goals 1 and 2) //
 * I. Welcome Back- Review of discussion questions
 * Presentation Resource ([|4 Year1 Beluga[1.ppt]])
 * Beluga Whale Background Info ([])
 * [|Beluga Whale Documents[1.doc]]
 * [|Beluga Whale Documents[2.doc]]
 * [|Beluga Whale Documents[3.doc]]
 * Also be sure to see the case study websites listed on the resource page
 * Explore the resources
 * III. Abilities and Understandings of Inquiry (Classroom Case Studies)**
 * Presentation Resource ([|5 Year1 Classroom Case Studies[1.ppt]])
 * Classroom Case Studies ([|Classroom Case Studies Docs[1.doc]])
 * National Science Education Standards and Science as Inquiry
 * [|Science as Inquiry NSES K-4[1.doc]]
 * [|Science as Inquiry NSES 5-8[1.doc]]
 * [|Science as Inquiry NSES 9-12[1.doc]]
 * Create a document/mind map/power point/podcast that answers the last slide of the PowerPoint Presentation and post it below.
 * Using your edublog ([|www.edublog.org]), blog about the development of your understanding of the "Abilities and Understandings of Inquiry"

Insert Your Project Here

V. Essential Features of Classroom Inquiry** // (Goal 3) //
 * IV. Lunch
 * Presentation Resource ([|6b Year1 Video Analysis Physics of Optics.ppt])
 * Video Observation Sheet ([|Video Analysis Documents - Physics of Optics.doc])
 * Teaching High School Science Video
 * [|www.learner.org]- search for Teaching High School Science (Tape 6- Optics)
 * []#- direct video link
 * Segment 1- 10:02
 * Segment 2- 23:23
 * Segment 3- 35:45
 * Essential Features of Classroom Inquiry Document ([|Essential Features of Classroom Inquiry.doc])
 * Using the document above, edit it by placing the evidence that you recorded on your video analysis sheet where it belongs on the Essential Features Dcoument. Save this document and post it to the wiki below.
 * Using your edublog ([|www.edublog.org]), discuss several ways in which you plan to incorporate teaching strategies for inquiry into to your classroom.

__Insert Annotated Essential Features Document Here__


 * VI. Using Data to Drive Instruction- Tuning Protocol** // (Goal 4) //
 * What role does data play in your classroom?
 * What sources does the district have at its disposal to view and analyze data?
 * EMAIL PASSWORDS TO MEMBERS
 * eMetric ([])
 * PVAAS ([|https://pvaas.sas.com)]
 * Performance Tracker ( [])
 * Is all data that we view from one of these sources?
 * Chart Out other sources
 * Tuning Protocol- the evidence based explanantion example
 * For use in PLC's!!!!!
 * Practicing the tuning protocol on student work
 * VII. Daily Reflection**
 * Using your edublog ([|www.edublog.org]) site, post your new thoughts and feelings about inquiry.
 * How does the incorporation of inquiry into your classroom affect student learning?
 * How is the term "inquiry" different than the term "hands-on"?
 * What role does data play not only in assessing students, but also in shaping instruction?
 * Please post any questions you might have on a new discussion thread on this page. I will answer them and we will review them tomorrow.