2011.8.23

__//**LS**//__ Pat Renice Bonnie Claudia Karen

__//**MS**//__ Nicola Kami Mike Kipp

__//**US**//__ Gardiner Wade Tom Bob

Minutes from meeting on August 23, 2011

Welcome- introductions

Reviewed Vertical Goal from 2010-11 Science notebooks: LS: using notebooks and pass onto next grade MS: LS will pass to grade 5 and used as reference...then passed on to 6th grade. New notebook used in 7th and 8th grade and old notebook will be returned to student. At end of 8th grade notebooks will be sent home with student. (debate took place about sending 8th grade project notebook home or save...currently kids have them at home and will be encouraged to bring them back in for a 9th grade project. it was suggested to encourage US students to return these materials ASAP) US: Format of notebook will be used in independent research class

suggested vertical goal for 2011-12: Inquiry: Creative side of science.....concern that kids aren't being creative...too stuck in content aspect of science. Wade, Mike, and Pat will write this goal for review.

Department Goal should be linked to Vertical Goal

MODELING FLIPPING CLASSROOM

LS Division Discussion: We would like to meet with Wade to have him explain his experience with MODEL. Guided Inquiry is how we feel science needs to be taught.

Every student will be using science notebook in grades JK- 4th grade....science wheel, science expections and contract will be inserted into notebook. Vocabulary, rubric, and continued use need to be part of science notebook.


 * Things to do:**
 * Survey: generate questions for survey about use of science notebooks.**