Let’s get kids excited about science again! With the recent push for student success in ELA and Math, as well as the numerous NYS tests in those areas, elementary science tends to take a back seat. As educators we know that all areas of the curriculum are important in order to build a foundation for future success. We can recognize that students’ strengths lie in all areas of the curriculum and all learning modalities. Participants will find that the incorporation and integration of science into our daily activities allows students hands on opportunities to strengthen problem solving skills which will help not only prepare for the state tests, but also create more well-rounded, successful students.

Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

1. grade level standards and expectations for science
2. resources available to them as classroom teachers
3. that spending more time on science curriculum will enhance their students’ reading ability
4. possible methods of differentiation (for LD and ELL students)

Understand

1. how integrating science into curriculum areas can increase the number of subjects taught in one day
2. how integrating science into daily lessons can impact individual students
3. how working with hands on science experiments and exposure to more scientific topics will develop necessary reading skills that will help students prepare for the state tests
4. that there are various science related tools that can be used to enhance their current science curriculum

and Be Able To

1. identify lessons already taught that can be enhanced through hands on experiences
2. create tools that can be used to enhance the home/school connection
3. access and use online resources for classroom use

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