2019-20 Middle School Science
May -Week 7 - Science Newsletter
Science Teachers,
Distance Learning Science Support
Science Office Hours Changed!
Join us this Tuesday https://zoom.us/j/933136923
Week 7 Distance Learning Guidance
Science Distance Learning Support Document & Files
This Middle School Q4 Virtual Modules Overview support document is meant to be a one-stop-shop resource area for teachers. In it, you will find links to each week's required submissions, grading rubrics, answer keys, suggested activities and additional support separated by grade level. This support document can be found with grade-level folders including all printable documents by clicking the link below. We are constantly updating the information so please visit the support document regularly.
You can get to the support document from the Science Secondary Learning Network Home Page or by clicking here:
Secondary Science Distance Learning Support Document
*If you come across something we have missed, please reach out!
Fun & Cool Science Happenings & Resources
Virtual Regeneron ISEF May 18-22!!
The Society for Science & the Public will be hosting a virtual Regeneron ISEF program May 18-22. Pasco Schools has three projects that will be showcased. Congratulations to Shruti Patel (JWMHS), Makenzi Lloyd (WRHS), & Joshua Kopp (WRHS)!
Experience Regeneron ISEF virtually! Thrilled the Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron will be able to bring the science fair community together though Virtual #RegeneronISEF! https://bit.ly/VirtualISEF2020
Pasco Environmental Programs Virtual Visits
With the closure of schools, the Environmental Programs Team has been busy creating virtual visits you can share with your students. Check out these virtual visits conducted by Josh McCart (your Pasco Environmental Programs Resource Teacher) at the Energy & Marine Center. Feel free to share with your students!
Want more? Here is a link to his Youtube channel with even more great virtual visits.
FLORIDA WILDLIFE FEDERATION INTERACTIVE ONLINE MEETINGS
In the coming weeks, the Florida Wildlife Federation will be hosting interactive online meetings about how students can experience and preserve the public lands and wildlife of our state. We'd love to offer this free opportunity to the middle and high school students of Pasco county, especially during this time of more limited educational opportunities.
Below you'll find a link to a signup form for both students and teachers. We would really appreciate it if you could forward this email or link to science teachers in your school district, and perhaps even contacts you may have in other districts!
https://forms.gle/mbJJSd7nGg7zwfDq9
Please feel free to reach out to me with questions at anytime at tasman.rosenfeld@yale.edu or (954) 254-3571. Visit fwfonline.org to learn about what Florida Wildlife Federation does to keep Florida wild.
HOME OFFICE PICS
If you're like me, I find it very easy to spend my entire day at my computer. Make sure you take moments to step away. On the plus side of all of this, my new home office has way more nature! Check out these pics from around the yard. What do you have around yours? Send us pics!
Queen Butterfly Caterpillar
Danaus gilippus
Gulf Fritillary on Passion Vine
Agraulis vanillae
From the yard of Amy Seese
Gopher Tortoise
Additional Information
Together We Learn: Call for Session Proposals
Are you doing awesome things in your school or classroom?
Do you have innovative ideas to share with colleagues?
Pasco County Schools would like to take this opportunity to invite you to share your expertise with educators from around the county by presenting at our summer learning events
happening this July.
Our call for proposals is open to all staff who would like to host sessions to be held during Together We Learn which will take place from July 27th – July 29th with a target audience of teachers, coaches, school support staff, SRP, and school leaders.
Submit your proposal to present a session and join your colleagues in exploring best practices
happening right here in Pasco County!
Proposal deadline is May 15, 2020
Click here for more information and to submit your proposal.
Free Canvas Online Conference
The annual conference for Canvas users has shifted to a virtual conference this year. It's FREE, and you can register here:
Register for the Barry University Online Information Meeting + Win Free Gift
You are invited to attend an upcoming online meeting to learn more about our Master’s degrees offered at lower online tuition rates.
Please choose the best time that works for you:
Thursday, May 14
3:00pm to 3:30pm
Friday, May 15
12:00pm to 12:30pm
Gradebook Tips Sheet
Included here Gradebook Pro Tips.pdf are some helpful tips to assist you in as you grade and respond to student learning.
Academic Integrity
Regrettably, some students will make a poor decision to submit work that does not reflect their original thoughts and understanding of the course content. Plagiarism and cheating may take several forms, and teachers can use measures (including Unicheck, a plagiarism detection software) to identify work that has been published or submitted before. Subsequent violations will adhere to the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct. Please consult your administration.
SEL/Compassionate Schools
As we continue to focus on how to maintain relationships even during distance learning, we encourage you to take the opportunity to ask your students for some feedback on how things are going. Allow them to share what is going well for them, and what is one thing they might need to change or readjust to help them feel successful. By including them in the feedback process, you are communicating to them that their opinions and feelings matter!
Your Pasco Science Team
Mark Butler, SR. Specialist, 6-12 Science & Env Programs
Email: mwbutler@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Phone: 813-794-2452
Twitter: @SciencePasco
Lesley Kirkley, SR. Specialist, K-8 Science
Email: lwade@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Phone: 813-794-2257
Twitter: @SciencePasco
Jessica Maxwell, Curriculum Specialist, Science
Email: jmaxwell@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Twitter: @SciencePasco
Amy Seese, Curriculum Specialist, Science
Email: aplunkar@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Twitter: @SciencePasco