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Science Vertical Team Meeting Notes December 10, 2008 Present members: Judith Witten, Erika Krueger, Alma Guardiola, Kim Pavy, Elisa Toledo, Heather Christman, Marlene Becker, Denise Mongeau, Clay Porter-Secretary Next meeting: **January 14, 2009**
 * Discussed faculty Share out presentation for Wed. December 17
 * Inform faculty how we planned the science labs based on CSAP scores
 * Decided to hand out information about upcoming labs for 2009
 * Also hand out chart of Science process skills related to English-language acquisition
 * Erika will facilitate faculty discussion regarding this information and write their comments on chart paper
 * Discussed the importance of guided practice of inquiry process as part of the Science labs
 * The focus of the science labs is for students to practice doing the scientific method, although the content is not directly connected to what students are doing in class
 * Decided to ask for feedback about science labs from grade level meetings
 * Denise demonstrated the Wiki page and how to use the “clickers” for CSAP practice with 5th grade students.
 * Share feedback about science lab from grade level meetings
 * Discuss faculty feedback from handout given on Dec. 17 faculty meeting about upcoming labs and scientific process skills
 * Finish discussing Chapter 4 in Science for English Language Learners
 * Begin writing WIKI page for Science Vertical Team
 * Review/ revise the Electrical Circuit Lab for following Monday
 * Secretary for 14th: **Alma Guardiola**

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