ARCHIVE - Math Science Grade Band

MIT 2007-2009

Elementary Math and Science Gradeband
Winter/Spring 2008
Wednesdays 9-12

Texts:
- Marek, Edmund A. (1997). The Learning Cycle Elementary School Science and Beyond. Revised Edition. Heinemann. ISBN: 0-435-07133-5.
- Van De Walle, John. 2004. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. Teaching Developmentally. 6th Edition. Pearson Education. ISBN: 020538689X
- Check out from the library or borrow from your practicum school an elementary mathematics and an elementary science text. You may be able to find one at a used bookstore cheap.
Some Notes:
- We will be working on math and science methods for two quarters. Every other week the emphasis will shift from one to the other. Generally speaking each class will consist of a 2 - 3 hour workshop on either math or science with the remainder of the time spent on the other. You should bring both text to class each week.
- We will be following the order of the chapters in the text with a few exceptions to fit the needs of other aspects of the program as well as specific requirements from the state.
- You will create a resource web site on using electronic technology to enhance the teaching of math and science. See handout.
- Link to Project Page
- The math text is divided into two sections. The first section is about philosophy and foundations of mathematics education. The second is more about how you can teach the various topics in mathematics.
- The science text is about developing a framework in which science content is taught with applications.
Note that there will be specific assignments to go along with the readings. They will be added later and also disussed in class prior to being made.

Spring Quarter

Week 1 - 4/2	Bring 2 lesson plans from chapters 9,10,11 of Math text.
Week 2 - 4/9	Read and bring graphic organizer for chapters 5,6 of Science text.
Week 3 - 4/16	Read and prepare a lesson plan (three total) for material form each of chapters 12, 13, 14 of math text. First three people in each group prepare to teach a mini-lesson to their groups. (Roughly 30 min).
Week 4 - 4/23	Micro Teaching and Appointments with Faculty
Week 5 - 4/30	Read and prepare a lesson plan for material form each of chapters 15, 16, 17 of math text. Next three people in each group prepare to teach a mini-lesson to their groups. (Roughly 30 min).
Week 6 - 5/7	Read and prepare a lesson plan for material form each of chapters 18, 19 ,20 of math text. Next three people in each group prepare to teach a mini-lesson to their groups. (Roughly 30 min).
Week 7 - 5/14	Chapters 7, 8, 9 of Science text
Week 8 - 5/21	Micro Teaching and Appointments with Faculty
Week 9 - 5/28	Read and prepare a lesson plan for material form each of chapters 21, 22, 23of math text. First three people in each group prepare to teach a mini-lesson to their groups.
Week 10 - 6/4	Aids education.

Group 1	Group 2	Group 3
Kari	Nicole	Joseph
Andrea	Pamela	Tarra
Terry	Laura C	Ashley
Laura H.	Katy	Desiree
Stephen	Amanda	Sandra
Claudia	Bec

Winter Quarter

Week 1 - 1/9	Workshop on chapters 1 and 2 of the math text.
Week 2 - 1/16	Read chapters 1 and 2 of the science text. Create a visual organizer for each chapter. Consider carefully how the material in this chapter relates to your TLS paper. Link to Science EALRs and GLEs Link to Short LIst
Week 3 - 1/23	Read chapters 3, 4 and 5 of the math text.
Week 4 - 1/30	Focus the Nation - See main syllabus
Week 5 - 2/6	Research for Tech project Link to Project Page
Week 6 - 2/13	James Lowen - See main syllabus
Week 7 - 2/20	Read chapters 2 and 3 of science text. Create a mind map or concept webs of the chapters
Week 8 - 2/27	Read chapters 6, 7 and 8 of math text
Week 9 - 3/5	Read chapter 4 of science text
Week 10 - 3/12	Read chapters 9, 10 and 11 of math text Class Notes for Chapters 6 and 7

Working Groups:

	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D
Group 1	Kari	Kathleen	Claudia	Desiree
Group 2	Stephen	Andrea	Nicole	Tarra
Group 3	Bec		Pamela	Laura H.
Group 4	Joseph	Laura C	Ashley	Terry
Group 5	Lorri	Amanda	Katy	Sandra

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