Science+-+6th+Grade+-+Meeting+Agendas

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May 10, 2011 Discuss Space Day positives/negatives. How can we utilize new telescope? Sun presenter is available for additional Astronomy activities.

March 22, 2011 The 6th grade teachers met to clean, organize and inventory the science storeroom area. Teachers decided to ask administration if the portable chairs stored in this area be moved elsewhere so teachers can easily access existing science equipment.

March 1 2011 The 6th grade science teachers reviewed budget concerns and discussed how to keep moving forward without any funding. It was decided that the next meeting would be utilized to clean and inventory the science storeroom area.

February 15, 2011 The 6th grade science members reviewed the unit on differentiated instruction that we created on Process of the Rock Cycle. This unit will be posted on this site.

January Teacher Workshop Meeting The 6th grade science members we complete the first unit of student differentiation started earlier in the year. If time allows teachers will start development of a 2nd unit of student differentiation.

January 28, 2011 Completion of Mr. Douphinett Glencoe web site presentation and how it can be used to differentiate instruction.

Presentation by Mr. McCutheon: Results of his Plate Tectonics Lab unit of instruction. QUESTION- Can this unit be effectively utilized to differentiate instruction?

January 11, 2011 Presentation by Mr. Douphinett on use of Glencoe web site to enhance student learning of science concepts.

December 15, 2010 Group discussion of Plate Tectonics lab materials that are available. (Mr. McCutheon). Review of common assessments for Rock Cycle. Frank discussion concerning equipment for the science labs.

December 2, 2010 The PLC group finalized the consumable and class budget. Budget will be submitted by 12/6/10

November 23, 2010

The PLC group continued development of differentiated instruction lesson. Tweaking the overall plan for the lesson. The PLC group started development of the 2011-12 budget process. Sixth grade science budget is due December 6th.

November 22, 2010

Discuss development of differentiated instruction unit of instruction and individual lessons. The PLC group created a differentiated instruction lesson based on the student understanding the Rock Cycle. The differentiated lesson included an Established Goal, KUD Goals, and Assessment evidence.

November 3, 2010

Discuss lack of science equipment with Mr. Nelson Shared Science internet reading sites for students. Reviewed common assessments and discussed implementation. Field trip to Pike Industries discussion.

September 28, 2010 Review NECAP test Math Questions Discuss teaching challenges associated with this particular group of 6th graders. Inventory of science materials in storeroom

June 2, 2010 1. Update on Budget Review Information 2. Refrigerators? 3. Inventory of science storage area. 4. General Discussion 5. Last meeting of the year.

May 11, 2010 1. Discussion of common science labs and benefits to students. 2. Disclosure that money to properly equip the sixth grade science labs will probably not be available. 3. Teachers discussed where we are and what is working. 4. General discussion.

April 13, 2010 1. Presentation of Earth Science Plate Tectonics unit of instruction by Mr. McCutheon. a. It was decided that this would be a common unit of instruction for all 6th graders. 2. Discussion of local science assessments and to make sure that they are completed.

March 30, 2010 1. Discussed how current sixth graders could benefit from working in the new science classrooms. 2. Reviewed Mrs. McNamara's classes introduction to the science classroom. 3. Decided to use ~$40.00 per team to fund science curriculum needs for current year and support the purchase of a tectonic plate unit of study.

March 16, 2010

1. Review sixth grade science classroom needs. 2. Discussed various different meaningful lab experiences for students.

March 9, 2010 1. Finalize sixth grade science classroom equipment needs.

February 23, 2010 1. Determine sixth grade science classroom equipment needs.

February 9, 2010 1. Discuss science classbook inventory. New location and number of specific topic textbooks. 2. Discuss lack of any equipment for 6th grade science classrooms. 3. Discuss possibility of sharing glassware, etc. with 7th and 8th grade science teachers.

January 26, 2010 1. Science teachers decided to store all equipment and textbooks in the storage room. 2. Agreed to generate list of equipment necessary to properly equip science classrooms. 3. Discussed merit of teaching Astronomy to sixth grade students. 4. Discussed science lab resources with 8th grade teacher. Decision was made to approach the Principal for additional funding to properly equip the new science labs.

December 8, 2009 1. Discuss adding Energy Resources to Essential Outcomes. Energy resources are not listed with 7th grade EOs. 2. Please pass in common assessments. 3. Any concerns? Questions concerning Essential Outcomes? 4. Discuss new Effective schools PLC format, etc.

November 17, 2009 1. Discuss adding nonrenewable and renewable resources to essential outcomes. 2. How can we use the new deployment of laptops to meet the Essential Outcomes for The Changing Surface if the Earth curriculum. 3. Move to the new building issues? 4. Other questions/concerns?

November 3, 2009 1. Discuss Wiki use for class assignments. TM presentation. 2. If time discuss lap top use for The Changing Surface of the Earth unit of instruction. 3. Other questions/concerns?

October 20, 2009 1. Discuss Common Formative Assessments 2. Review Essential Outcomes "Do we need to adjust EOs? 3. Discuss ideas for utilizing the new laptop technology. 4. Distribute Siemens Challenge information. 4. Other questions/concerns?

September 29, 2009 1. Review for NECAP 2. Remember to turn common assessments into WB 3. Discuss cross curriculum opportunities utilizing technology. 4. Other Questions/Misc.

Sept. 15, 2009 Agenda 1. Grading in 2009-10. 2. Do Essential Outcomes match up for what we are teaching? 4. Concerns? Questions for administration?

April 21, 2009 Agenda

1. Standards based grading? Thoughts? 2. Suggestions for PLC format next year? 3. Climate textbooks. 4. Volcano/Earthquake project/activities?

March 31, 2009

1. Discuss technology opportunities in the new school. 2. LCD uses in the classroom. Discovery.com and History.com 3. Climate textbooks. 4. Concerns? Questions?

March 17, 2009

Review proficiency standards.

Discuss instructional strategies to improve results

History & Discovery.com in the classroom

Fun Earthquake epicenter lesson

March 10, 2009

Review MEA testing. How did it go? Thoughts?

Third trimester common assessments?

LCD Technology in the classroom

Buddy reading? Does it help?

March 3, 2009

No meeting MEA testing.

Feb. 3, 2009

Are we still happy with our Essential Outcomes?

Do we need to change any common assessments?

Please try to do one common assessment each Trimester.

Compare class data when we all complete a common assessment.

Technology Successes?

Jan. 27, 2009

Best Communication strategies for dealing with parents.

Where are we with assessments, "Rock Cycle"?

Share successful science lab activities.

Concerns about classrooms in new building?

Dec. 16, 2008

1. Discuss ideas for practical use of Science technology in the classroom.

2. Floating rock experiment.

3. Google calender, pretty cool!

4. Projector Scope.

Nov. 18, 2008

1. Discuss 6th grade Technology standards.

2. Review where we all are in Science.

3. Budgets? Nov. 4, 2008

1. Social Studies and science met to assess triumphs and downfall of Focus Groups.

Oct. 7, 2008
1. Where are you with curriculum?

2. Common assessments for outcomes.

3. Integration of curriculum

4. Landforms Cross Curriculum w/Social Studies. =May 6, 2008= 1. What's working in the classroom

2. Cross Curriculum activities

3. Redneck's in science.

4. Smartboard feedback.

5. Curriculum concerns

6. Other

Science PLC =April 15, 2008=

1. Planet Share

2. Alternative assessment

3. Critical Thinking Skills = = = = = = = = = = =Science PLC= =April 8, 2008= 1. Astronomy-What lessons really work? 2. Weather web site 3. Inventory of science equipment? 4. Smartboard? 5. Other

April 1, 2008 Discussion Notes

1. Review Wiki Wiki site.

2. Discuss local assessment "Tis the Season"

3. Books?

4. Field Trips

5. Smart Boards

6. Feedback on Technology Workshop