Members Present: Wise, McCandless, Vermillion, Baker
(Montgomery in a meeting)
1. Stella emails
2. Equipment- Wise
3. Genetics stations FOLDER
a. Folder created in the Bio 18-19 drive
b. Twizzler lab station- McCandless- Materials needed
i. Mini colored marshmallows (approx. 9 of each color per group)
ii. Twizzlers (2 strands per group)
iii. Toothpicks (12 per group)
iv. Paper clips (5 per group)
v. Masking tape
c. Virtual Lab- Wise Virtual Lab Links
i. Has a great one for AP, working on one for comp
ii. Classical genetics simulator- can be very detailed if you want it to be
iii. Analysis page is complicated- goes into chi square analysis.
iv. Punnett square virtual lab
d. Making Babies genetics coin toss station-Baker
i. Uploaded into folder
e. Literacy- Wise to upload to folder
f. Vocabulary Frayer Models
i. Uploaded into folder
g. Genetics coloring and articles for enrichment
4. Earth/Space science cohort program with U of L
Next steps: Finish uploading the station activities in the folder. Prepare enrichment materials.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
2/12/19 Biology PLC Minutes
Members Present: Baker, Montgomery, McCandless, Vermillion, Wise
1. Upcoming Unit: Genetics
2. Next week- Finish up cell resp.
3. Genetics will start Feb 25
a. Week of the advancED visit
b. Genetics lab with centers. Online lab, literacy, teacher walking around asking questions, redirecting, assisting.
c. Notes, intro Feb 25
d. Stations Tues and Weds/Thurs
e. Mendelian Genetics Station: teacher decides pacing/rotating schedule based on student needs
Literacy- Baker, Virtual Lab- Wise, Craft- McCandless/Wise, Vocabulary Foldable- Baker, Creation of genotype/phenotype lab. Plan for approximately 20 minutes.
4. EOC window- Starting May 17
5. Plan to have all review and content done by Derby, May 2nd.
6. Grades for EOC- scores back, 20% final. No scores back, you passed.
Next Steps: Prepare stations, finish cell resp. unit, prepare for advancED visit.
1. Upcoming Unit: Genetics
2. Next week- Finish up cell resp.
3. Genetics will start Feb 25
a. Week of the advancED visit
b. Genetics lab with centers. Online lab, literacy, teacher walking around asking questions, redirecting, assisting.
c. Notes, intro Feb 25
d. Stations Tues and Weds/Thurs
e. Mendelian Genetics Station: teacher decides pacing/rotating schedule based on student needs
Literacy- Baker, Virtual Lab- Wise, Craft- McCandless/Wise, Vocabulary Foldable- Baker, Creation of genotype/phenotype lab. Plan for approximately 20 minutes.
4. EOC window- Starting May 17
5. Plan to have all review and content done by Derby, May 2nd.
6. Grades for EOC- scores back, 20% final. No scores back, you passed.
Next Steps: Prepare stations, finish cell resp. unit, prepare for advancED visit.
Monday, February 11, 2019
2/11/19 Science PLC Minutes
Members Present: Vanegas, Wise, Montgomery, Baker, D. Smith, Vermillion, McCandless, Stevens (Biology, Chemistry)
1. February 25 audit begins by AdvancED
a. Gossett presents with a team the 25th (at a Hotel)
b. Feb 26 enter at 7 am, interviewing all staff members, all ILT, conduct observations of english, math, science, social studies. Also observe self-contained ECE, unless you have less than 10 students. Also interviewing groups of parents, groups of students, support staff.
c. More student-centered ELEOT rubric.
d. During the mini-audit, student engagement was low. Pre-plan to engage students at all points during class (if they finish early, if they have trouble, proactively help, etc.)
e. Observe about 15 minutes, they can come in at any point during the class period.
f. Like to see student discussion, group work.
g. Think about student learning outcomes for your lesson.
h. Trying to see every classroom, including ECE with over 10.
i. Non-essential classrooms will be observed, but not using the ELEOT observation tool.
2. February 28 audit ends.
3. Questions
a. Not tied back to individual teacher names, but data is aggregated
b. Technology- using Google to do a Webquest (not considered using technology), searching, etc. Creating something with technology= great! Using technology to manipulate, create. Virtual lab- yes. Using probeware- yes.
c. Stay on your routine. Not about students being perfectly behaved, its about using your routines and responding appropriately to the students' behavior to redirect.
d. For teacher interview: look out for more information from Mrs. Winter. Know the big rocks, mission and vision, Academy versions.
e. Interviewers will have different sets of questions. Expect them to not respond to your answers.
f. No hospitality, be friendly but don't make a big deal of them being here.
4. Two weeks until this process begins.
Next Steps: Look for follow-up regarding interviews. See Dawn or Megan for lesson support. Regular PLC tomorrow, February 12.
PTC Day Feb 18- MTSS Strategy sessions. Look for schedule to choose a session for an hour, will get a reward for attending. Cooperative learning strategies (3 strategies presented during each session). Strategies presented: Mastery learning, Cooperative learning/Jigsaws, and Reciprocal Teaching.
1. February 25 audit begins by AdvancED
a. Gossett presents with a team the 25th (at a Hotel)
b. Feb 26 enter at 7 am, interviewing all staff members, all ILT, conduct observations of english, math, science, social studies. Also observe self-contained ECE, unless you have less than 10 students. Also interviewing groups of parents, groups of students, support staff.
c. More student-centered ELEOT rubric.
d. During the mini-audit, student engagement was low. Pre-plan to engage students at all points during class (if they finish early, if they have trouble, proactively help, etc.)
e. Observe about 15 minutes, they can come in at any point during the class period.
f. Like to see student discussion, group work.
g. Think about student learning outcomes for your lesson.
h. Trying to see every classroom, including ECE with over 10.
i. Non-essential classrooms will be observed, but not using the ELEOT observation tool.
2. February 28 audit ends.
3. Questions
a. Not tied back to individual teacher names, but data is aggregated
b. Technology- using Google to do a Webquest (not considered using technology), searching, etc. Creating something with technology= great! Using technology to manipulate, create. Virtual lab- yes. Using probeware- yes.
c. Stay on your routine. Not about students being perfectly behaved, its about using your routines and responding appropriately to the students' behavior to redirect.
d. For teacher interview: look out for more information from Mrs. Winter. Know the big rocks, mission and vision, Academy versions.
e. Interviewers will have different sets of questions. Expect them to not respond to your answers.
f. No hospitality, be friendly but don't make a big deal of them being here.
4. Two weeks until this process begins.
Next Steps: Look for follow-up regarding interviews. See Dawn or Megan for lesson support. Regular PLC tomorrow, February 12.
PTC Day Feb 18- MTSS Strategy sessions. Look for schedule to choose a session for an hour, will get a reward for attending. Cooperative learning strategies (3 strategies presented during each session). Strategies presented: Mastery learning, Cooperative learning/Jigsaws, and Reciprocal Teaching.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
2/5/19 Biology PLC Minutes
Members Present: Vermillion, McCandless, Baker, Wise, Montgomery
PLC in 119 with Megan Winter
1. Packets given- Notes and Frayer Models
a. Two Column Notes- Another tool to use
i. First way- put your slides on one side, questions on the other. Gives student time to stop and think about notes and synthesize what is being said with the notes.
ii. Second way- Close reading. Tailor reading to only what is necessary. Questions are created for content specific needs.
iii. Actively Learn (LINK)- Science related texts website. This allows you to create questions for content-related material. You can freeze the kids screen. You can post their thinking on the screen for discussion. High school reading levels, not tailored to student levels.
iv. Bring a text next PLC in 119 to do this with Mrs. Winter if you want.
v. Already doing forms of this- Baker, Vermillion shared methods used currently. "Stop" sign on Stella, teacher created tools for reading.
b. Frayer Model Templates
i. 5-7 words a week goal
ii. Students have to use a word 15 times to learn it, to learn a max of 5-7 each week.
iii. Choose 2 words, or root words, to work on in your classroom. Science can use root words to teach vocabulary. Link on Valley Harbor: Vocabulary Instruction
2. Science Fair Coverage
a. 4th period- No one with plan has volunteered. Split classes. Sub for Lawler?
3. Cellular Respiration
a. Yeast lab- Vermillion
b. Baker, Wise, McCandless- around the same location
c. Assessment up- Terrarium justification
d. Human impact on these processes- Articles from Stella- part of NGSS that is new this year for our standards. For example- too much CO2 is a bad thing because...
e. Wise- working on a quiz for cellular respiration.
f. Probeware vs. balloon lab options
g. Limiting reagent discussion
4. Block next week is CSA terrarium. Modify CSA to add carbon cycle and water cycle. (No school Friday!)
5. Week after- Articles to read and talk about. (No school Monday!)
6. Genetics unit coming next.
Next Steps: Prepare modified CSA to your needs. Prepare lab materials for yeast lab. Get articles ready for after CSA, Baker coming up with word for Frayer Model (maybe -ase, or -ose)
PLC in 119 with Megan Winter
1. Packets given- Notes and Frayer Models
a. Two Column Notes- Another tool to use
i. First way- put your slides on one side, questions on the other. Gives student time to stop and think about notes and synthesize what is being said with the notes.
ii. Second way- Close reading. Tailor reading to only what is necessary. Questions are created for content specific needs.
iii. Actively Learn (LINK)- Science related texts website. This allows you to create questions for content-related material. You can freeze the kids screen. You can post their thinking on the screen for discussion. High school reading levels, not tailored to student levels.
iv. Bring a text next PLC in 119 to do this with Mrs. Winter if you want.
v. Already doing forms of this- Baker, Vermillion shared methods used currently. "Stop" sign on Stella, teacher created tools for reading.
b. Frayer Model Templates
i. 5-7 words a week goal
ii. Students have to use a word 15 times to learn it, to learn a max of 5-7 each week.
iii. Choose 2 words, or root words, to work on in your classroom. Science can use root words to teach vocabulary. Link on Valley Harbor: Vocabulary Instruction
2. Science Fair Coverage
a. 4th period- No one with plan has volunteered. Split classes. Sub for Lawler?
3. Cellular Respiration
a. Yeast lab- Vermillion
b. Baker, Wise, McCandless- around the same location
c. Assessment up- Terrarium justification
d. Human impact on these processes- Articles from Stella- part of NGSS that is new this year for our standards. For example- too much CO2 is a bad thing because...
e. Wise- working on a quiz for cellular respiration.
f. Probeware vs. balloon lab options
g. Limiting reagent discussion
4. Block next week is CSA terrarium. Modify CSA to add carbon cycle and water cycle. (No school Friday!)
5. Week after- Articles to read and talk about. (No school Monday!)
6. Genetics unit coming next.
Next Steps: Prepare modified CSA to your needs. Prepare lab materials for yeast lab. Get articles ready for after CSA, Baker coming up with word for Frayer Model (maybe -ase, or -ose)
Monday, February 4, 2019
2/4/19 Biology PLC Minutes
Members Present: Vermillion, Wise, McCandless
1. Reviewed this week's topics of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
2. Common assessment- CER in Drive
3. Vocabulary for this week- Uploaded into drive by Wise
4. Student issues with photosynthesis cycles- discussed common issues and planned how to help students.
Next Steps: PLC in 119 tomorrow 2/5/19. Science fair is Friday! Attain after school this week, see schedule on main science page.
1. Reviewed this week's topics of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
2. Common assessment- CER in Drive
3. Vocabulary for this week- Uploaded into drive by Wise
4. Student issues with photosynthesis cycles- discussed common issues and planned how to help students.
Next Steps: PLC in 119 tomorrow 2/5/19. Science fair is Friday! Attain after school this week, see schedule on main science page.
Friday, January 25, 2019
1/25/19 Biology PLC Minutes
Members Present: Baker, Montgomery, McCandless, Wise, Vermillion
1. Quiz shared- Photosynthesis on drive
2. Starting cell respiration Jan 28
a. Intro and practice Monday-Tuesday
b. Activity on Wednesday/Thursday- Drawing the cycles
i. Use both Krebs and Citric Acid terminology
ii. Posters, notes, etc.
iii. Cell respiration practice sheet to accompany drawing activity
c. Literacy on Friday
3. Next week
a. Yeast balloon cellular respiration lab on block day
b. Virtual lab Radish Seed- 1 day
c. Cell respiration practice
d. Carbon and water cycles lab
4. Cell respiration vocabulary- Wise uploading to the drive
5. in 17-18 Bio drive folder, use the cellular respiration folder. Cellular Respiration Folder
Next Steps:
Get virtual lab for radish seeds link (Vermillion); make vocabulary cell respiration; use PLC vocabulary lists in daily lessons; reserve technology; Homecoming themes.
1. Quiz shared- Photosynthesis on drive
2. Starting cell respiration Jan 28
a. Intro and practice Monday-Tuesday
b. Activity on Wednesday/Thursday- Drawing the cycles
i. Use both Krebs and Citric Acid terminology
ii. Posters, notes, etc.
iii. Cell respiration practice sheet to accompany drawing activity
c. Literacy on Friday
3. Next week
a. Yeast balloon cellular respiration lab on block day
b. Virtual lab Radish Seed- 1 day
c. Cell respiration practice
d. Carbon and water cycles lab
4. Cell respiration vocabulary- Wise uploading to the drive
5. in 17-18 Bio drive folder, use the cellular respiration folder. Cellular Respiration Folder
Next Steps:
Get virtual lab for radish seeds link (Vermillion); make vocabulary cell respiration; use PLC vocabulary lists in daily lessons; reserve technology; Homecoming themes.
Friday, January 18, 2019
01/18/19 Department Meeting Minutes
Members Present: D. Smith, Roberts, Montgomery, McCandless, Rahmlow, Stevens, Vermillion, Vanegas
1. Interventions-Give work to the intervention teacher for your students.
2. Lab 256- Being left unlocked. Be sure to lock it, put the chairs back, put the materials back. Chemicals need to be put in a cart in the back, even if you are in there multiple days. Label everything.
3. Science Fair
a. Students interested in doing fair- Send students interested to Vermillion or Vanegas, sign up online on STEMwizard. Required!!
b. Fair is on a Friday, we cannot get subs. Need people willing to cover- 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th for Vanegas. Vermillion- 4th, 6th need covered. EMAIL to follow.
c. Opening 5th and 6th for peer judging. Students invited to arena to check it out. Bring your 5th or 6th if they are respectful and enjoy it. EMAIL to follow. Students who really want to go but you do not want to take the whole class- Give names to Vanegas/Vermillion so they can get a pass to go.
d. Experiments- Send to teachers for help if it is not in your area.
e. Emails are coming. Lots of them. Read and follow up!
f. 2nd period- Rather than having PLC, please go to the fair and help get kids set up, fix any issues, etc.
g. Family that wants to judge- Let Vanegas or Vermillion know.
h. Staff award to give out to the kids- Go vote.
4. Member update: Julie is doing well, no return date yet. Check on her.
Next Meeting: Sometime in March.
1. Interventions-Give work to the intervention teacher for your students.
2. Lab 256- Being left unlocked. Be sure to lock it, put the chairs back, put the materials back. Chemicals need to be put in a cart in the back, even if you are in there multiple days. Label everything.
3. Science Fair
a. Students interested in doing fair- Send students interested to Vermillion or Vanegas, sign up online on STEMwizard. Required!!
b. Fair is on a Friday, we cannot get subs. Need people willing to cover- 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th for Vanegas. Vermillion- 4th, 6th need covered. EMAIL to follow.
c. Opening 5th and 6th for peer judging. Students invited to arena to check it out. Bring your 5th or 6th if they are respectful and enjoy it. EMAIL to follow. Students who really want to go but you do not want to take the whole class- Give names to Vanegas/Vermillion so they can get a pass to go.
d. Experiments- Send to teachers for help if it is not in your area.
e. Emails are coming. Lots of them. Read and follow up!
f. 2nd period- Rather than having PLC, please go to the fair and help get kids set up, fix any issues, etc.
g. Family that wants to judge- Let Vanegas or Vermillion know.
h. Staff award to give out to the kids- Go vote.
4. Member update: Julie is doing well, no return date yet. Check on her.
Next Meeting: Sometime in March.
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