High School Science Newsletter
January 2019
Science Fair
Science Fair Support Resources
Regional Fair -- Parent & Coordinator Information (Schedule, map, etc)
Linked below is a coordinator's memo as well as student letter with directions for the regional science fair. Please provide a copy to each of your school fair winners designated to participate in the district fair. A sincere thank you goes out to all of you that worked so hard to provide this opportunity at your schools. We know it is an immense amount of work and are so grateful for all you did to host a fair at your school.
Regional Fair -- Parent & Coordinator Information (Schedule, map, etc)
Additional Request for Judges
We are still in need of judges for both fairs. In order to ensure a positive academic experience for our students as they share their scientific research, we need judges. We anticipate over 200 projects from our secondary students.
If you would like to lend your expertise, we would love to have you judge out either or both our regional fairs (secondary or elementary). Judging criteria for the regional fair is fairly short and uncomplicated, but maintains emphasis on the scientific method as a problem-solving technique. If you are interested or know someone* who might be, you can submit your availability online through the digital judges form link.
*Judges from outside the district will also be asked to complete a Pasco Schools Volunteer Form
Nature Coast Envirothon
The 2019 Nature Coast Envirothon will be held on February 19th, 2019, at Crews Lake Park in Pasco County. The Envirothon is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Each school may register multiple teams. Each team must have five members. The team must have an adult advisor; one adult may be an advisor for multiple teams. Each school will only be allowed to send a maximum of 5 teams. Transportation and lunches will be provided.
The highest scoring team will be eligible to compete at the State Envirothon competition in April. The State Champion will be eligible to compete at the National Level.
Please use the online link to register your teams. Each team must submit a separate registration form. The registration deadline is Friday, January 25th, 2019.
Online Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2bzPLeHdUppKBlUswtYDw1Vv-Yy4imy_wgS-Xj1-tze8zTQ/viewform
If you have any questions or need further information, please e-mail your questions to the following address: Josh McCart Jmccart@pasco.k12.fl.us
Professional Development Opportunities
Quarter 3 Science Academy Nights
Date & Location Change!!!!
Physical Science - Quarter 3 Science Academy Night:
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 3:30-5:30pm at CCMHS (Register Here)
Biology - Quarter 3 Science Academy Night:
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 3:30-5:30pm at CSRMS (Register Here)
Date & Location Change!!!!
Environmental Science - Quarter 3 Science Academy Night:
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 3:30-5:30pm at CCMHS (Register Here)
Join us as we engage in a model lesson designed from the curriculum maps. See total participation strategies in action, deepen your understanding of the 5E model, network and collaborate with fellow Pasco Science teachers. This PD opportunity includes a stipend for your time and PD points for the follow up activity.
5E Virtual Science Academy
Register for the course through MyPGS (Course 2414) HERE to sign up to participate. Registration will remain open through Nov 30. MyPGS will automatically enroll you in the Canvas course. The courses are listed for Bio, Env Sci, and Phy Sci, as they are this year's identified courses, however it was built to support 9-12 Science Instruction. So all are welcome to join in our adventure. The course is 4 PD points if completed! See you Online!
Additional Information
Sunshine State Scholars Nominations
Minimum State Requirements:
- The student has achieved junior class status and has an interest in pursuing postsecondary education opportunities in Florida.
- The student has expressed and/or demonstrated an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related studies.
- The student has a weighted grade point average of 3.9 or higher.
- Based upon information available at this point in time, the student should be on track to qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars Award according to the current guidelines established for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm). Specifically, the student should have documentation to support a minimum of 25 hours of approved community service.
Curriculum Map Feedback Form
The Science Curriculum Team has begun the work of making corrections and tweaks to the curriculum maps and resources. Please use this Curriculum Map Feedback Form to provide the Science Curriculum Team with input on our Science Curriculum maps to allow us to continue to refine them. Please be as specific as possible so that the team may constructively review the information and make an informed decision on how to proceed. Your input is critical to continuing to move Pasco Science forward!
#PascoDoingScience
Want to contact me?
Senior Instructional Specialist
Science 6-12 & Environmental Programs
Email: mwbutler@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: http://eec.pasco.k12.fl.us
Phone: 813-794-2452
Twitter: @SciencePasco