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Graham
2003

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Date: January 12
Duration: 6 hours
Location: Portland, Oregon
Parcticipants: Barbara Stonewall

Goal(s) of Meeting
To follow-up goals from summer retreat

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
* catch up on previous plans * review goals from retreat: 2002 * discuss plans for NSTA conference in spring

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Barbara took a semester of graduate classes in science education so we discussed some strategies she learned and how her chemistry class was integrated with education.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Review Polar Region theme unit.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
* discussed goals and objectives for the rest of the semester

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Our middle school students vary academically. We have students from 1st grade to at grade level. Dividing students and grouping them based interest level was discussed in this meeting.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Provide activity together to MS students

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
As science mentor, I worked with Arlan to provide an activity to MS students. We did an activity where students had to design their own experiment, which is not often addressed until now.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Addressing student designed experiments is a new concept. This was a new concept for Arlan as he feels comfortable with textbooks.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Provide one Polar Region activity to MS students

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Co-taught this activity and wrote down a list of misconceptions.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
We discussed possible activities to address the misconceptions.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Discuss science mentoring program

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
My position changed for 2nd semester so we discussed my goals with the science program in addition to my work with TEA.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
I used this time to discuss my plans with Dr. Jeffries in February and possible activities they can do while I was in the field.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Provide an activity as practice before I leave for the field.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Hawley and I split responsibilities for this activity. Hawley is a student teacher and she's only been with us a few weeks now so we co-taught an activity.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Hawley is a student teacher and she's only been with us a few weeks now so we co-taught this activity. Students responded well which gives us an idea of how we were progressing as co-teachers.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To prepare activities before my return to Fairbanks

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Hawley took over Janice's portion of science so we spent a few hours everyday to plan activities while I'm in the field.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Students in Hawley's class will compare ice thicknes from Poker Flat the week I'm in Fairbanks. Robert, a 5th/6th grade teacher will compare day and night temperatures.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Follow up from my stay in Fairbanks

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Review activities Hawley did with her students while I was gone.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Hawley and I discussed possible changes we would do if this were to happen again next year. She used my journals as current events during her language class and we discussed the accomplishments from each students.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Discuss her activity for NSTA workshop

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I plan to present with Dr. Delena Norris-Tull and wanted to add Michelle's activity to her packet.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
We revised her activity and reviewed Dr. Delana Norris-Tull's handouts. We also made some of the materials for her activity.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Plan activities for MS students

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We plan to meet weekly for 2 hours to discuss plans for the following week. Hawley and I often try to provide an activity that will address misconceptions students had earlier in the week.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
We discussed technology and how students did during my work in Fairbanks. Students are now working on their science fair experiments and we have 1/3 of our students doing snow and ice projects.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To work with Michelle on an activity she wants to do with her students.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I have Science mentor time so I'm able to meet with teachers to see how they're using their science time. Michelle needed another teacher to provide feedback for her activity that she will do next week. I will be providing materials from our HS lab.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Weekly meeting to plan activities for MS students

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Hawley and I are responsible for the science fair so we used this time to prepare student experiments and their report writing.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Students seem restless with the Science fair binders I developed so we discussed ways to make their binders more simple. Students are having a difficult time writing their reports so we talked about ways to address this issue.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To compare workshops and how to apply what we've learned with our students.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We used this time to split up workshops, discuss what we've learned, share materials, visit exhibition booths, catch-up on what we've done since January. We also used this time to prepare for our presenation with Dr. Delena Norris-Tull on Saturday.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Barbara is a graduate student in New York so we don't often see each other. This was a great opportunity to exchange new ideas and share what we've done since January. Barbara gave me some ideas from her chemistry class in terms of how to revise activities so they're more inquiry-based.

Our presentation on Saturday with Dr. Delena Norris-Tull was a success but we didn't have that many parcticipants.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Finalize Science fair experiments with students

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Whew! This was a busy week with students. Students felt overwhelmed because some of their experiments failed or they were still struggling with their writing.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Hawley and I continued to work with students one on one and met to review our actions towards each situation. As I mentioend earlier, we have 1/3 of our students doing experiments on snow or ice. Many of our students had to repeat their experiment due to lack of time in the cottages or lack of materials.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Plan MS activities for the following week.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Our weekly meetings continue to be as thorough as we anticipanted. Hawley will be taking over my science classes soon so we prepared Power Points that encouraged student involvement.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
The Power Point presentations on erosion included glacial erosion. Hawley found wonderful images to add and we discuss what questions we should use to start off the presentation. We're working doing more inquiry-based activities.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To apply our ed reform training to Polar Regions.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We discussed how we could apply our training to her Arctic unit.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To continue to set up lessons in Environmental science.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We discussed how we could include Polar Regions in the Air unit.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
There were several activities we found and made some revisions based on students' reading levels. We decided to do a role play for one activity and discussed how we would evaluate their work.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To share the Air unit with two other teachers in our team

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Presented the PowerPoint presentation and how it was more inquiry-based rather than feeding information.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Janice and Arlan are not science nor tech people so they were excited about using this approach. They wanted us to be present for feedback.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Discuss the Salmon raising project

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Michelle wants to do this project for her 1st/2nd grade students. We discussed necessary materials and logistics.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
We need to get permission to allow vertebrates on campus so we discuss ways we could address this project to our supervisor. Michelle wants her classroom/students to be a place for deaf students in the Vancouver area to come visit.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To continue developing activities for MS students.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Hawley is now wrapping up as she will finish the first week of June. She wants to visit my high school science classes to compare her experience with MS students.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
We discussed how we could make our activities more technology friendly. MS students love computers so we want to continue their interest in hopes to increase their motivation to learn science.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To prepare for Hawley's defense.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We reviewed her experience with MS students and all of the activities/lessons we've done the past 3 months.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Her defense needs to include some successful lessons during Hawley's student teaching. We also reviewed some educational theories that were applicable to some of those lessons. I served on her defense panel so we drove together.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To prepare for TEA activities workshop in July

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I shared my activity that I plan to use and we discussed which activity she should use.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
My activity didn't have a very strong background and I did not cover all the area from the TEA activities template. We discussed each aspect of the TEA activities template.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To revise our activity and hopefully create a few more.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We reviewed our activities and elaborated each section of the TEA activities template.

We also covered our TEA team goals and discussed plans to share our experiences with the other two TEA team members.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Hawley and I address every section on the TEA activities template. We had the opportunity to discuss TEA related topics on the plane there and back. This workshop was wonderful for both of us. We both really benefitted from sharing and hearing ideas from other teachers.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To create a general plan for the year for elementary and middle school students.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Michelle and I want to continue studying Polar Regions and discussed a possibility of me presenting with her students a few times on different polar related topics.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
I will still be working as a teacher and science mentor this year so I have the opportunity to work with 7 teachers that teach science. I encouraged using more technology in the classroom since we had Intel training.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To list supplies needed for her unit.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We made a list of resources needed for her unit and split up duties.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To discuss Hawley's plans with her new job with elementary students near WSD.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I'm thrilled Hawley has a job very close to WSD. This means we can still collaborate with various activities.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Hawley wanted copies of activities I did with HS students last spring and we discussed how she could adapt to her class level.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Set up lesson for one topic

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I would like to sit on this activity she set up for the organisms activity.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Apply for the Beaumont grant.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Develop a project for the grant application.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
We needed to make sure our project included literacy across content areas.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To prepare for the TEA regional workshop

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I was invited to present my snow density activity for the workshop so Hawley and I used this time to set up my PowerPoint presentation.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Our goal for this presentation was for teachers to be "students" and the activity will be provided using science inquiry.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To apply our training to our lessons.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We used this time (ed reform) to modify what we've learned to fit the needs of our students in terms of reading and interest levels.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To prepare for my presentation at the TEA regional workshop.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Hawley was a big help! She provided constructive feedback in order to help me prepare for her class presentation. She invited me to present for her elementary students.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Curriculum planning

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I used this time to discuss how Michelle and April (elementary teachers) were using their science time.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Emphasized importance of science inquiry for the state-wide tests.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Catch up on what she's done with her students in the past couple of weeks.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To volunteer for a school related event

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I invited Hawley to volunteer with WSD HS students to help raise money for academic programs.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Apply ed reform training

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Again, we used this time to apply what we've learned for student activities/lessons.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Create a classroom supply list for Michelle's next unit

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To apply our ed reform training to lessons we've developed or will develop for our studnts.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To prepare a presentation on snow density for Hawley's elementary students.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I had an activity developed for MS students. Hawley helped me revise to elementary level.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
We use this time to change my PowerPoint and discuss safety issues with snow polymers in the classroom. We checked to make sure this activity was inquiry based and discussed logistics.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To prepare for Seattle regional conference and Toyota Tapestry grant

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Hawey and I discussed ideas for the Seattle regional conference and Toyota Tapestry grant. We agreed we would write up proposal on my snow density activity for the conference and a research project involving 3 schools for the Toyota Tapestry grant.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
For the project involving 3 other schools, we would need video conference to communicate. We discussed what other schools would be interested in parcticipating.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To catch up and prepare my snow density presentation for her HS students.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Barbara is now teaching high school students at a model school in Washington, DC. I flew to DC for Thanksgiving and spent some time with Barbara catching up on the TEA activities workshop and other goals we've accomplished.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
I now have a snow density activity for Elementary and Middle school students so we used this time to adapt for HS students. We also discussed students' previous knowledge and equipment needed for this activity.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To present to two of her HS classes and meet with other teachers

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I presented my snow density activity for Barbara's students. Barbara and I worked with them during hands-on activities using snow polymer.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
I also met with other science teachers and talked about my work with TEA and the website.

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To discuss my experience with MSSD

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
Michelle and I discussed my experience presenting to Barbara's students and we agreed to try this with her students.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
To discuss Beaumont grant project expectations.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
I work with Piper, Michelle, and April to present monthly workshops on how to integrate literacy and technology across content areas. My job will be math and science so we discussed ideas of how to share this with teachers.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Intel training

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
This training was provided by one of our teaching staff members. This gave us flexibiliy to work with whoever we wanted on a specific activity. Michelle and I worked together for an hour.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?

Additional reflections:

Goal(s) of Meeting
Detailed plans for the Beaumont grant project.

Overview of Session (e.g., resources used, discussion points, next steps, etc.):
We spent this time to plan 5 trainings in 5 months for teachers using technology. Time outline, rubric for each activity, examples of student projects teachers will need to do prior to end of school.

How did your team address pedagogy, content, the process of science, and the use of technology during the session?
Michelle and I discussed how I could teach my part of this project on science and math inquiry. We also talked about some ideas how we could increase language time in science/math classes.

Additional reflections: