Meeting+on+April+1,+2009

Notes from Vertical Science Team Meeting 4/01/2009 Present: Erika, Elisa Marlene, Kim, Melissa A., Denise M., Alma, Heather, Clay Denise M. recorder

First discussion
 * Purpose of the Science Vertical Team wiki page
 * Record of what we do in the science lab, monthly themes, schedule
 * Make-up lesson when there is no school on Monday
 * Identify components of a quality science notebook
 * A comment section on how the lesson went
 * Background info packet to download (becomes teacher responsibility)
 * Extension activities and other web sites for learning
 * Maria U and DPS science supervisors. could comment through wiki

Second discussion Wish list for science trailer
 * Procedure for cleanup, water available?
 * Hand lenses to check out to classrooms too
 * Check out supplies when lab is not scheduled
 * Skeleton, microscopes, 3-D models
 * Technology to include LCD projector, document camera, netbooks
 * Bulletin board area to enhance lesson for kids who finish early.
 * Check out what is in science lab at Steele.
 * Interactive stations for kids
 * Additional time to go to lab
 * Videos and DVD player for lesson enhancement
 * Clicker system for assessment
 * Grade level appropriate packets

Following the two discussion there was a vigorous review of Chapter 5 in Science for English Language Learners.

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