Science: Grades 6-12

Astronomy Picutes

Here are two fantastic PowerPoints of images from the Hubble Download Hubble and of Earth Download Pictures_Of_Earth Enjoy

Resources for Science Teachers

Here is PowerPoint that provides a good start on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics resources, including the Internet, for any science class.Download ResourcesSTEM

I will add some resources in the coming weeks, so check it out later this summer too.

Planning for Professional Learning 2009-2010

To promote student success in understanding science and school success with GAPSS we will focus on some of the Concepts found in the High Impact Practice Implementation Rubric. ( Download High Impact Practice Implementation Rubric ).

Middle Schools will focus on Concepts 5, 6, 7, & 8

High Schools will focus on Concepts 4, 5, 6, & 8

These concepts all build upon the previous concepts (standards based instruction), and move our classrooms toward better use of differentiation and assessment. Each Middle School and High School will be focusing upon the concepts selected by your school improvement plans.  Coordinators and division heads helped select the focal points for science, above.

Work on any concept will allow the teacher opportunities to differentiate their professional learning, given how they feel comfortable with the other concepts, and how they might integrate each of the rows.

If you are interested in leading a workshop in any of these areas, please complete this form and send to George and Donnie. Download Planning5Aug2009

A Video to help with Chemistry

I'm embedding a video you might enjoy sharing with your students. It's for a thesis for the Ringling College of Art and Design.  Enjoy-  Herman

Oxygen from Christopher Hendryx on Vimeo.

Swine Flu Information from CDC & DASH

From: NASPE Broadcast Center [mailto:NBroadcastCenter@AAHPERD.org]

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 4:00 PM

To: NASPE Broadcast Center

Subject: IMPORTANT: Swine Flu information from CDC/DASH

Importance: High

 

 CDC/DASH asked NASPE to send you this important information about the

Swine Flu. 

 

April 27, 2009

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

I am sure many of you are now aware of the Swine Flu outbreak.  In response, I would like to provide additional information and links for your reference.  I encourage you to share these links and information with others as appropriate.

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have also been identified internationally. The current U.S. case count total is 40, with updates available at www.cdc.gov/swineflu

<http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/> .

 

Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. There are many things you can to do prevent getting and spreading influenza:

 

There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

·     Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

·     Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

·     Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

 

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

·     Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

·     If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

·     Read additional information to aid in the protection against the spread of Pandemic Influenza at

http://pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/familyguide.html

<http://pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/familyguide.html> .

 

For more information on how you can protect yourself and your family,

please visit the following CDC Web sites for important information to

keep you posted:

 

·     www.cdc.gov/swineflu <file:///\\www.cdc.gov\swineflu>

·     www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/recommendations  file:///\\www.cdc.gov\flu\swine\recommendations

·     www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/investigation

·     www.cdc.gov/swineflu/mitigation  <file:///\\www.cdc.gov\swineflu\mitigation> 

 

In regards to school planning, I would suggest becoming familiar with information and strategies that delay or reduce the impact of a pandemic available at: http://pandemicflu.gov/plan/tab5.html/.  Additionally, the American Red Cross and CDC have teamed up. Visit http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/cdc_english/home.asp <http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/cdc_english/home.asp>  for information.

 

I have also included several attachments from CDC for your reference.

 

<<MMWR Dispatch_April 24_09.pdf>> <<keyfacts.pdf>> <<Emergency

Preparedness ShoppingListFlyer2.pdf>>

 

The swine influenza outbreak <http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/>  is evolving quickly.  However, please know that CDC has planned and prepared for this type of situation and is vigorously engaged in the response and the potential impact on your communities, as are other Federal, State, local, and international leaders and partners. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Howell Wechsler, Ed. D., M.P.H.

Director, Division of Adolescent and School Health

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

Additional information: Download Emergency Preparedness ShoppingListFlyer2 ,  Download Keyfacts , Download MMWR Dispatch_April 24_09