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STEM Summit IV October 17, 2007 Revere Public Schools The Road to Success through Urban Resiliency

Revere Public Schools: 

“We must become the change we want to see.” Gandhi Revere Public Schools

Revere Public SchoolsThe Path to Success: 

Embrace Education Reform Act of 1993 Establish the Belief system – ALL students can succeed! Provide research-based, sustained PD Collaborate with unions Revise all Organizational Systems Partner with Critical Friends Revere Public Schools The Path to Success

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Key Strategy Commit to a sustainable shared vision for district-wide success. Revere Public Schools

Revere Public SchoolsCreate and sustain a belief system: 

Revere Public Schools Create and sustain a belief system All students can succeed. Teachers are empowered. No excuses!

Revere Public SchoolsALL Students Can Succeed: 

Revere Public Schools ALL Students Can Succeed Science Fair Accomplishments 82% of RHS class of 2007 to college Pre-AP and AP programs

Revere Public SchoolsTeacher Empowerment: 

Revere Public Schools Teacher Empowerment Teachers- Teaching- Teachers (TTT) Standards-Based Education Teacher Fellows Lead Teachers Math and Literacy Coaches Mentor Teachers National Board Certified Teachers 20 RPS current/former teachers 4 candidates

Revere Public Schools No Excuses/Non-Negotiables: 

Revere Public Schools No Excuses/Non-Negotiables Standards-Based Classrooms Posted Agenda/Itinerary Essential Question Learning Standards Summarize Technology Integration SmartBoards Distance Learning World Wide Web High expectations for ALL students

Elementary Science ProgramPresenters: 

Elementary Science Program Presenters Dr. David Lyons, Director dlyons@revere.mec.edu Mr. Philip Cincotta, Director pcincotta@revere.mec.edu Ms. Lenore DiLiegro, Grade 5 teacher ldiliegro@revere.mec.edu Ms. Lucille Ferragamo, Grade 5 teacher lferragamo@revere.mec.edu

Elementary Science Program“BIG IDEAS” Trimester Model: 

Elementary Science Program “BIG IDEAS” Trimester Model

Elementary Science Program: 

Elementary Science Program Rationale for Elementary Science “Big Ideas” Allows teachers to focus their limited time Easy to locate “cross-curricular resources”

Revere Public SchoolsAcademic Vocabulary: 

Revere Public Schools Academic Vocabulary Quality of sound The distance between the threads on a screw The slant of a hill or roof When the nose of a plane goes up or down (or the bow of a ship) Resin (sticky stuff) produced by certain coniferous trees Pitch

Elementary Science ProgramSample Videoconference Program: 

Elementary Science Program Sample Videoconference Program  Grade 4 video conference Endangered Species presented by the Akron Zoo.    Science "Big Idea": Extinction    Web information (including pre- and post-lesson activities): The Peregrine Fund – http://www.peregrinefund.org/Explore_Raptors/index.html World Wildlife Fund – http://www.worldwildlife.org/endangered/ Recommended Books: The Great Kapok Tree & Flute’s Journey by Lynne Cherry The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Middle School Science Program: 

Middle School Science Program Dr. David Lyons, Director dlyons@revere.mec.edu Mr. Philip Cincotta, Director pcincotta@revere.mec.edu Mrs. Patricia Massa, Principal pmassa@revere.mec.edu Ms. Katie Burt, Grade 6 Science teacher kburt@revere.mec.edu Mrs. Donna Grieco, Grade 6 Technology teacher dgrieco@revere.mec.edu Ms. Donna Little, Grade 8 Science teacher dlittle@revere.mec.edu

Middle School Science ProgramGrade 6 Theme Courses{one theme each semester}: 

Middle School Science Program Grade 6 Theme Courses {one theme each semester} Technology Courses Web Design Tools and Machines Intro to Transportation Internet Safety Communications Touch Typing Science Astronomy Meteorology Technology Integration

Middle School Science Program Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities: 

Middle School Science Program Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities On site and Virtual Field Trips {museums of science, aquariums, National Weather Service, NASA, colleges and technological institutes, Whiz Kids} Exhibitions {science fairs, robotics demonstrations, bridge and tower building} Summer Reading {see packet} and Summer Math Interactive Technologies {on line computer labs, a virtual learning lab, Smart Board technology, Aver keys}

Middle School Science ProgramConnecting Science Across the Curriculum: 

Middle School Science Program Connecting Science Across the Curriculum Making Real World Connections Via: Physical Science Math English Language Arts Reading Writing

Middle School Science Program Lesson Highlights:: 

Middle School Science Program Lesson Highlights: Students work in pairs at 10 stations to measure mass, volume and density. Students will use a variety of measurement tools to differentiate among mass, volume and density. Students explain their thought process via discussions and journals.

Middle School Science Program Team Teaching :Technology and Science: 

Middle School Science Program Team Teaching :Technology and Science Connecting Two Disciplines Science and Technology Standards easily mesh! Sample Lessons: Using MS Excel to create a planet comparison chart. Using MS Paint to draw the relationship among planets. Using MS Word and the Internet for website evaluation research. Use MS PowerPoint as a means of presenting weather topics.

Middle School Science Program: 

Middle School Science Program Sample Lesson Objectives Students evaluate the validity of websites. Students explain the necessity of website evaluation for Scientific research. Students utilize a rubric to achieve a successful outcome. Sample Lesson Highlights Students will use an online form as a guide to determine a website’s validity. Students will use their PC skills and their background knowledge of Science content to successfully complete the online form.

Middle School Science Videoconference Sample Program: 

Middle School Science Videoconference Sample Program The RPS Distance Learning program is one of the most ambitious in the United States. Students are provided with compelling, instructionally sound, standards-based videoconferences . 2006-2007 School Year Oh, the places we've gone! NASA, New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, the Grand Canyon, the sun, the planet Pluto (oops, we mean the dwarf planet Pluto)—a few billion miles of virtual travel all in all!

High School Science Program: 

High School Science Program Ms. Dianne Kelly, Director dkelly@revere.mec.edu Mr. Phillip Cincotta, Director pcincotta@revere.mec.edu Mr. Christopher Adams, Technology teacher cadams@revere.mec.edu Mr. David Eatough, Science teacher deatough@revere.mec.edu Mr. David Kaufman, Technology teacher dkaufman@revere.mec.edu

High School Science Program: 

High School Science Program Common Planning Benchmarks and pacing guides Quarterly assessments Reflecting on data

High School Science Program: 

High School Science Program Emphasis on Vocabulary Content Literacy Initiative Visual prompts Concept mapping using vocabulary

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Organic Compounds AKA Macromolecules Lipids Carbohydrates AKA Polysaccharides Proteins Nucleic Acids Energy Storage Insulation Protection Communication Membrane Structure Functions Glycerol and Fatty acids Building Blocks include Fatty Acids with Single covalent bonds Saturated Fatty Acids Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Monounsaturated Fatty Acids with one double bond With more than one double bond Corn Oil Olive Oil Butter Ex. Ex. Ex. Movement Transportation Catalyst Enzyme Identification Support Communication Functions Amino Acids Are chains of monomers called Amino Group Carboxyl Group R Group Having three parts -NH2 -COOH Have four levels of structure Which is Variable Secondary Hydrogen Bonds Held together by Tertiary Quaternary Primary Attraction b/ R Groups ex.Disulfide Bonds, Ionic Bonds etc. Held together by Several polypeptides held together Consists of Store and Transmit Information Function RNA DNA Two types are Nucleotides Made of monomers called Having three parts Phosphate Sugar Nitrogenous Base Monosaccharides Consist of monomers called Examples Glucose Common Categories Phospholipids Cholesterol, Steroids, Est. and Test Oils, Fats Waxes Energy Storage Structure Functions Ex. of Polysaccharides performing this function include Ex. of Polysaccharides performing this function include Cellulose Plants Chitin Animals / Fungus Starch Plants Glycogen Animals

High School Science Program: 

High School Science Program Real world applications Laboratory experiences Coyote Project Science Fair

High School Science Program: 

High School Science Program Coyote Project in association with Boston College Urban Ecology Institute

High School Technology -Engineering Program: 

High School Technology -Engineering Program Survey of Engineering Chief Architect (CAD) Robotics Bridges Web Design JAVA, A+, networking Music Technology Graphic Design

Integrating Technology: 

Integrating Technology

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