Science matters preservice orientation 2015
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This document provides information about the Science Matters organization, including: - It was established in 1999 and has since expanded to several states, with plans to expand further. - It employs people in various roles like curriculum development, warehouse operations, marketing, and as teachers and operations managers. - As teachers, their role is to provide meaningful hands-on STEM experiences for kids through a prepared, engaging curriculum aligned to standards.
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- 2. Science Matters Vision Every child has a meaningful, hands on STEM experience
- 3. Organizational History Establishedin 1999 ExpandedtoArizonain 2014 Clubsavailablein Colorado Kentucky Arizona Texas Soontobein Oregon Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 5
- 4. Teachers Ops Manager Warehouse Curriculum and Training Marketing and Customer Service
- 5. Curriculum and Training 7 Responsible for developing five new clubs each year aligningcurriculum to Next Gen Standards developing training videos for teachers
- 6. Warehouse Responsible for Ordering curriculum materials and supplies Packing materials into general supply, teacher and club kits Shipping materials to ops managers Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 8
- 7. Marketingand Customer Service Responsible for Social Media Advertising Customer Questions Customer Registrations Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 9
- 8. Operations Manager Management Sales and Marketing Administrative • Recruitment and Hiring • Training • Supervision and Evaluation • Working with Schools to develop new clubs • Getting the word out about our clubs • Data Entry and Database Management • HR liaison 10
- 9. Teachers Meaningful hands on STEM experiences for kids Front line customer service Youth Development Teacher Mentor Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 11
- 10. What MakesUs Different The Science Matters Way Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 12
- 11. Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 13 Preparation Be FISH Segmenting the Class Transitions Asking theRight Question
- 12. Preparation HandsonSTEMrequiresplanningoutsidetheclassroom. MaterialsMUSTbe preppedotherwisetoomuchtimeislostduringtheclassroom. Whenprepis doneincorrectly,studentsloseinterestandstarttocreateclassroom managementissues. Materialprepisnotenough. Preppingyour instructionsintheclassroomisalsoimportant. Teachersshouldbe anticipatinglikelystudentbehaviorsintheclassroomandpreparingtheir instructionsaccordingly. Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 14
- 13. Be FISH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY51Id6Dpm0 Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 15
- 14. Be FISH Play: If you arehaving fun in your classroom, your students are having fun. Create a playful environment Be There: be“present” in your classroom. Make their Day: Go that extra bit to support your students. Make their experiencespecial. ChooseYourAttitude: It’s a choiceto bepositive and upbeat. Make that choice in your classroom andthe whole job will be easier. Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 16
- 15. Segmenting the Class Thisis code for Intentionality in your classroom What happens at the beginning? Establishand Review Routines What happens in the middle? Hands On STEM Experiences What happens at the end? Review Acknowledge Praise Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 17
- 16. Transitionsand Breathers Classroom management lives and dies in transitioningbetween activities and knowing when the kids need a breather during anactivity. Warnings and Count Downs Chants and Cheers Game Breaks Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 18
- 17. Askthe Right Question Asa facilitatorintheclassroom,theteacherhastobeclear abouttheirlearning objectives. Askingtherightquestioncanextenda lessonandledtodeeper learning. ScienceMattersclassesare tryingtoaccomplishoneor more key goals Science Content: interesting facts about science. Using Scientific Tools: practice using instruments of science like thermometers, scales, pipettes, etc. Practice being a scientist: making Claims, collecting Evidence, sharing Reasoning (CER), critical/creative thinking. Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 19
- 18. ADP TimecardsandPayroll Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 20
- 19. portal.adp.com Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 21 Login : first initial + last name@smicllc Password: to be provided Entering hours: Clubs are paid on a stipend so you will enter 1 for each club session you teach You are expected to enter your hours on a weekly basis
- 20. What weknow about kids Understanding the population we teach Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 22
- 21. Gen Z (Plurals) – the kids in ourprograms • Kids learned traditional choices don’t ensure success • Their education system is focused on inclusion and differentiation • Greater Diversity • Challenging Gender Roles • Return to multigenerational families • They seek education and knowledge • They areentrepreneurial in spirit • Social media as a research tool • Multitask across five screens • Shorter attention spans • They think spatially and in 4D • Lack situational awareness…may be too dependant on devices • Communicate with symbols • They communicate with speed • They love the ephemeral and rarity • Fear of missing out • Livestream and co-create • Their social circles areglobal • Hyper awareabout the planet and our impact • Less active Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 23
- 23. Impactsto our Program Voice Embrace Student Ideas 2+2=4 but so does 3+1 Model failure and rebound Shared Rule Making Student participation in creation of rules Create a Sense of Belonging Safe Caring Choice Real World Connections How it ties to school How it ties to out of school interests Individual and Small Group Experiences Collaborative Learning Techniques Center Driven curriculum that allows for choice in order of activities Child Initiated verses Adult Led Know/Want to know Learned Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 25
- 24. Engagement Children have opportunities to reflect Conduct RAP at the end of each session Children need opportunities to make choices based on their interests Create multiple learning centers that allow children to choose the order in which to move through the days lessons Provide open ended creative experiences such as the junk yard to create inventions Children are encouraged to exercise independence and take on responsibilities Assign classroom duties to students such as paper passer, trash monitor, line leader, etc. Ensure that ALL children have a responsibility. Have a materials center for extra paper, scissors, pencils, glue and tape that allows children to get materials without having to ask for adult assistance. Yourdate here Yourfooterhere 26
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Editor's Notes
- Welcome to “How to Effectively Integrate Pop Culture into Your Classroom” My name is_____________________ with the League of Extraordinary Academics. We together with Pop Goes the Classroom has developed this workshop as part of a series on pop culture integration for teachers and out of school time professionals.
- Upon completion of this workshop you will be able to do the following: