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Taking Science Outdoors Inquiry Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls. Diana B. Vélez, Claudio Vargas B., Lawrence Hall of Science Amy J. House and Ariel Bedoy, Pasadena ISD. February 7 – 8, 2012. Quote of the Day ….
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Taking Science OutdoorsInquiry Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls Diana B. Vélez, Claudio Vargas B., Lawrence Hall of Science Amy J. House and Ariel Bedoy, Pasadena ISD February 7 – 8, 2012
Quote of the Day… “We are the Earth – part of the air, water, soil, and energy of the world; beings with love in our hearts, life in our souls, and a kingdom of kin at our doorstep.” David Suzuki Vargas & Velez 2012
Goals of the Institute • Value the importance and effectiveness of outdoor education for overall student academic achievement and well being; Vargas & Velez 2012
Goals of the Institute • Acquire the necessary content knowledge and pedagogical skills to successfully integrate outdoor learning into the science curriculum; Vargas & Velez 2012
Goals of the Institute • Learn life, earth and physical science content through model lessons that focus on “Water Interactions,” based on the TEKS for grades 3 – 8; Vargas & Velez 2012
Goals of the Institute • Experience an engaging context for building literacy skills and developing language for English Language Learners; Vargas & Velez 2012
Goals BEYOND the Institute • Develop a plan for teaching science lessons outside on a regular basis at the school sites. Vargas & Velez 2012
The Context for Learning Vargas & Velez 2012
Rules and Procedures • Meet at home-base and go over focus questions • Take satchels and notebooks • Stay within the boundaries. • As we walk outside, listen for the sounds of nature. • Observe, don’t disturb or take, leave environment the way you found it. Vargas & Velez 2012
Connecting to Others & to the Outdoors: Envirolopes • “Count” off by bird names (Snowy Egrets, Great Blue Herons, and White Ibis) • Get ready to go outside with your group • Bring your satchels and notebooks outside Vargas & Velez 2012
Egret – Heron –Ibis Snowy Egret Great Blue Heron White Ibis Vargas & Velez 2012
A Sensory Report Developing awareness of place through writing
Part 1: Observation • Go with your partner somewhere outside. Once the two of you have agreed upon a place, please sit silently and individually take notes in your notebook on anything you notice about that place. • Feel free to take notes about what you: • See – Feel • Hear – Think in that place • Smell – Any interactions in that area • You have 10 min. Vargas & Velez 2012
Part 2: Writing • Pick a part of your notes that is particularly interesting to you. • Develop this idea through writing a: • Poem – Letter to the Editor • Short story – Report of your Experience • Journalistic article – Play • Use your observation notes as the inspiration to your writing, but feel free to extend your writing from your experience. • You will have 10 minutes to write. Vargas & Velez 2012
Part 3: Sharing Take turns reading your piece to your partner Discuss the similarities and differences in your observations Vargas & Velez 2012
Group Debrief Volunteers to share? What was this process like for you? What do you think could be gained by this process in your classroom? Questions? Vargas & Velez 2012
Armand Bayou Nature Center Vargas & Velez 2012
The Context for Learning Vargas & Velez 2012
Earth Systems Vargas & Velez 2012
The Earth is composed of several integrated parts (spheres) that interact with one another Atmosphere Geosphere Biosphere Hydrosphere (Anthrosphere) (Exosphere) Vargas & Velez 2012
The Earth System: Atmosphere • 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen • 1% CO2 and water vapor catch and hold the Sun's energy • Allows liquid water that supports life Vargas & Velez 2012
The Earth System: Geosphere • Earth's interior, rocks, minerals, and landforms • Processes that shape the surface • Defines much of the environment we live in Vargas & Velez 2012
The Earth System: Biosphere • Ecosystems - the zone of life on Earth, a closed and self-regulating system • Living beings and their relationships Vargas & Velez 2012
The Earth System: Hydrosphere • Combined mass of water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet • Covers 70% of the Earth surface • Without water, life as we know it would not exist Vargas & Velez 2012
What’s the Big Idea? Water shapes the land, affects the atmosphere, and sustains the life on Earth Vargas & Velez 2012
Essential Question What are water’s unique physical and chemical properties? Vargas & Velez 2012
Water Explorations: • Water on Earth Materials (TEKS 3, 4, 5) • Water in Living Things (TEKS 5, 7) • Water and Weather (TEKS 5, 6, 8) Vargas & Velez 2012
Water on Earth Materials Guiding Questions: How does the movement of water affect earth materials? How does water shape our environment? Vargas & Velez 2012
Water in Living Things Guiding Questions: How does water move through vascular plants? How does water interact with living things? Vargas & Velez 2012
Water and Weather Guiding Questions: How is the heat capacity of water different from other earth materials? How does the heat capacity of water affect weather? Vargas & Velez 2012
The Context for Learning Vargas & Velez 2012
English Language Acquisition • How do we make science content and practices accessible to all students? • How can we use science instruction to develop academic language for all students? Vargas & Velez 2012
ELPS in your Classroom • Think about 1 strategy that has been most effective with your EL students for learning science content. • Why do you think it has been effective? Vargas & Velez 2012
English Language Acquisition Vargas & Velez 2012
English Language Acquisition • How do we make science content and practices accessible to all students? • Connecting to prior knowledge • Providing comprehensible input • Presenting vocabulary in context • Providing opportunities for oral practice Vargas & Velez 2012
Begin by Activating Prior Knowledge Vargas & Velez 2012
Activate Prior Knowledge • Choose a water picture. • Form two lines. Vargas & Velez 2012
Activate Prior Knowledge • Introduce yourself to the person in front of you. • Share your pictures. • What do you notice? Vargas & Velez 2012
Activate Prior Knowledge • Move one person over to the left. Introduce yourself to the person in front of you. • Share your pictures. • What do you think is happening? Vargas & Velez 2012
Activate Prior Knowledge • Move one person over to the left. Introduce yourself to the person in front of you. • Share your pictures. • What does the picture remind you of? Vargas & Velez 2012
BREAK TIME! Please go to your break-out rooms after the Break Present to colleagues after lunch Vargas & Velez 2012
Water Explorations: Water on Earth Materials Barn Water in Living ThingsAuditorium Water and WeatherClassroom Vargas & Velez 2012
Taking the Learning Outdoors Vargas & Velez 2012
What’s the Big Idea? Water shapes the land, affects the atmosphere, and sustains the life on Earth. Vargas & Velez 2012
Working in Grade Level Groups • Focus Questions • Exploring • Sharing findings Vargas & Velez 2012
LUNCH TIME Start End 12:30 1:30 Vargas & Velez 2012
Quote of the Afternoon… “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” Benjamin Franklin Vargas & Velez 2012
Group Sharing • Share the mornings’ activities with colleagues. Vargas & Velez 2012
Properties of Water Vargas & Velez 2012
Properties of Water Only chemical compound that occurs naturally in all three physical states. Vargas & Velez 2012