Mixing it with Science How the connect Science

Mixing it with Science How the connect Science and ELA

Driving Question: How can we incorporate science into our literacy units or lessons? Why should we?

Engages Students

NHPS Current Science Kits

5 E Model The way science should be instructed!

Engage ● ● ● Generate interest Access prior knowledge Connect to past knowledge Set parameters of the focus Frame the idea

Explore ● ● ● Experience key concepts Discover new skills Probe, inquire, and question experiences Examine their thinking Establish relationships and understanding

Explain ● Connect prior knowledge and background to new discoveries ● Communicate new understandings ● Connect informal language to formal language

Elaborate ● Apply new learning to a new or similar situation ● Extend and explain concept being explored ● Communicate new understanding with formal language

Evaluate ● On-going assessment of understanding (Self, peer and teacher evaluation) ● Demonstrate understanding of new concept by observation or open- ended response ● Apply within problem situation ● Show evidence of accomplishment

Grade 2 Example Solids & Liquids You are at a friend’s house and you both want to play soccer. However, your friend does not have a soccer ball. You search the house and find three balls: a football, a basketball, and a kickball. You will need to decide which ball to use to play soccer. Students will conduct an investigation of the properties of a football, a basketball, a soccer ball, and a kickball. Based on this data the students will write a letter to their friend stating which ball they would use and why. They will use evidence to argue what balls should and should not be used.

Grade 3 Example Rocks and Minerals Check out the video!

Grade 4 Example Energy Transfer - Persuasive Writing Apple has created a new series of educational games. You are their top designer. It is your job to use your knowledge of electric circuits to create an electronic, educational trivia game. ● You will have to present and explain your product to a teacher and a test group of students. ● Your presentation must include a demonstration of your product including: 5 complete circuits, an explanation of how it works, and should persuade your audience to buy your game. ● You will also be submitting a diagram labeling the paths of electricity.

Now what do we do… Next Steps: ● Take a look at one of your literacy tasks ● What is the science unit during that task ● How can we link the two ○ Use science content for your task

Planning Tool

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