Meeting+on+November+12,+2008

Dec. -Water Cycle –Storm in a jar Jan. – Completing an electrical Circuit (Do we have complete circuits available in the Science Closet or on the stage? ) Judith will look into Feb. - Life Science – Project Wild- “Survival of the Fittest” Mar. - Physical Science- Ramps Apr. -Mineral characteristics – Physical properties of May – Body Systems – use of technology to develop interactive lab regarding a system of the body – e.g. what muscles are we working when we do a sit up? Etc.
 * Vertical Team minutes 11/12/08 **
 * Discuss science experiments for lab **

5th Grade will rotate through Lab Nov. 24th – Matching characteristics of bird bills with a variety of tools- (How does the shape of the bird’s bill indicate what type of food it eats.) Back to meeting notes page
 * Use of science closet as resources for labs.
 * Don’t forget about 3rd grade science kits on the stage.
 * Share out quotes from Science and Ell Learners Book **
 * Writing is better when writng about science- very purposeful and supports English-language learner
 * Much easier to engage ESL student through hands- on science investigations
 * Small groups of students are great to get and give support for each other – non-threatening
 * Science provides hands-on learning which leads to oral language development
 * All kids can benefit from ELL strategies in the classroom- slow learners, students with a lack of experience,etc.
 * Science investigation builds vocabulary
 * Students enjoy science as part of a study of non-fiction in Guided Reading
 * Next Week: Reading Assignment- Read chapters 3 and 4 and be ready to share and discuss quotes you choose **
 * Next Week’s Secretary- Nov. 19: __Marlene Becker__ **