SFA Science Update
Monday, 07 September 2015 Edition
We hurdled over the week to a three day weekend!
“If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” ― Yogi Berra
So, to prevent ending up somewhere else -
District Science Meetings
All meetings are at Davila Middle School from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
Vertical for PreAP Teachers
September 14, 2015 - Grades 6, 7 & 8
January 25, 2016 - Grades 6, 7 & 8
Horizontal for Reg Ed Teachers
December 7, 2015 - Grades 6, 7 & 8
All 8th Grade Teachers
March 7, 2016
Science District Assessment Date
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Cultural Diversity Workshop - A Great Look Inside BISD
Would you like more information, tools and strategies for working with our diverse student population? The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 19 2015, from 8:30 - 3:30. Limit seating, so register soon! Workshop Link
District Lesson Plan Review
Cool Things to Share with Students
Into the Future - The Hoverboard - A cool look at the scientific method in action. Contains a 5 minute video to show how trial and error can lead to success.
One Real Fire Tornado (1) & One Created (2). Two video clips of a fire tornado in nature with explanation of how it develops and one video clip of a man made fire tornado. If time permits, the third video has sound of what you would hear during the event - Fiernado (3).
Density Towers & Density Straws. Density fun! Two short clips.