strategies and tips for teaching science presented by: debbie collins and sue hawkins
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Strategies and tips for teaching Science
Presented by: Debbie Collins and Sue Hawkins
HeuristicsWhat does it mean?
Heuristics• I say and write
it
• We say it
• Y’all say and write it
• You say it and write a complete sentence
Heuristics Adj. -using experience to learn and improve; noun - a framework
I use heuristics to continually improve ______.
I used heuristics as a noun.
Vocabulary • Language based science
games
• Picture glossary
• Common lexicon
• Root words
• Cognates
• Word walls
New resources for vocabulary
Developed by ESOL teachers
Debra Collins – Lewis E.S.
Dena Daniel – Argyle E.S.
Emily Dozier – Hollydale E.S.
Suzanne Hawkins – Riverside Intermediate E.S.
Zoe Pettas – Cheatham Hill E.S.
Kathryn St. George – Pitner E.S.
New resources for vocabulary
Picasso
Science Videos
Introduce a variety of new terms and concepts Use with graphic organizers or outlines Don’t be afraid to show more than once
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Click icon to add picture
Instruction
• Wait time
• Analogies
• Think/pair/share
• Inside/outside circle
• “Secret Answer”
• “Every Student Gets A Chance”
Visualization
Visual literacy, or the ability to evaluate, apply, or create conceptual visual representation
Oral Explanations
(aka Lectures)
• Speak slowly, distinctly
• Write down key words
Labs and Demonstrations
• Hands-on activities
• Clear procedural steps
• Model activities
• Pictorial guide
Charts, Graphs, and
Figures
• Scatter and line graphs,
• Column and bar charts,
• Pie and area graphs
Reading and Writing
• Journaling
• Science reading integrated with guided reading
• Ticket out the door
• Pictionary
• Write a friendly letter
• Nonfiction writing
• Descriptive writing
Strategies and hints for English Language Learners (and those others who need a little more support.)
Interpersonal Strategies
Group projects Cooperative learning
Partner English learners with strong English speakers
Bilingual partners can be a help or hindrance.Role models don’t have to be bilingual.
Student Talk
Think/pair/share: all students practice English by explaining science concepts.
Pretest with a partner: pairs take pretest together (shared reading, discuss, take turns marking)
Find your match: students mingle and match vocabulary words (pictures) to definitions
Encourage participation
Positive & supportive environment It’s okay to make mistakes
Structure
• Consistent routines
• Outlines
• Road map
• Relate to prior knowledge
Debbie Collins [email protected]
Sue Hawkins [email protected]
Resources:
99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model, Vogt & Echevarria, ISBN 13: 978-1-4029-370303
Reading Strategies for Science, Macceca, ISBN 978-1-4258-0053-6