6-8 Science
January 2018 Newsletter
Jenny Nord
Email: jnord5257@columbus.k12.oh.us
Location: Mifflin Middle School, 3000 Agler Road, Columbus, OH, United States
Phone: 614-932-0045
Save the Date!
More Opportunities
Gizmos
Whole Group Instruction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6BHqO8Orfg
Small Group Instruction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ2_WmnPC_k
Want to learn in your pajamas? Webinar Opportunity! Expand into Differentiation. January 25, 5:30-7:30 Expanding the Gizmos Experience helps teachers develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate Gizmos into their curriculum, and effective uses of whole group and small group instruction. The course shows teachers how to get the most from the Gizmo Lesson Materials by making these intentional instructional decisions. In the workshop, the instructor models best practices for using Gizmos in a whole class setting as well as a small group setting. Check CiMS for registration.
Don't Forget...Safety Always Matters
Spruce Run Nature Center
Field Trips and Family Fun:
Dates for Spruce Run are filling up FAST......contact Geri Granger.
Free Family Programming.....
BioBlitz:
Coming this April. Contact Geri Granger for more information. Come be a part of the 24-hour opportunity!
Resources
qbriggs9999@columbus.k12.oh.us
If you would like to learn how to use it as a great source for differentiation, contact Jesse Ireland: jireland4224@columbus.k12.oh.us
Nasco free lesson plans: (scroll down to science...NOTE...you cannot do the cheek cell lab in this district)
Online Presentation Tools for Students:
http://www.avatargeneration.com/2017/01/15-best-online-presentation-tools-for-students/
Check out this resource: www.ck12.org
It has several resource items. Included are online textbook links (FlexBook), PLIX, study guides, videos, readings, and practices. You can search by your state standards.
Winter BLAH Fun!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/A-Blizzard-of-Winter-Lessons.shtml
Office of Teaching and Learning (365-5297)
Sandee Donald, Executive Director
Sharee Wells, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
Heather Allen, K-5 Science Coordinator, hallen704@columbus.k12.oh.us
Jennifer Nord, 6-12 Science Coordinator, jnord5257@columbus.k12.oh.us
Geri Granger, K-12 Spruce Run Coordinator, ggranger9556@columbus.k12.oh.us