Cobb Science
November News and Notes
Are You Ready for Science Fair?
Lassiter STEM Academy Students make models in their Project Lead the Way Biomedicine class. | Dodgen Science Olympiad Workshop Students and coaches alike learned about Science Olympiad events on October 24th. | Vaughn ES STEM Lab Students enthusiastically wear their goggles in Mrs. Pitts' STEM lab as they prepare to observe soil types. |
Dodgen Science Olympiad Workshop
November Professional Learning Opportunities
Tuesday, November 17th: Clarkdale Elementary
These face-to-face sessions will include a brief overview to PBL, hearing from a teacher panel, and experiencing a sample PBL.
3:15-5:15 Elementary School Teachers (register here www.goo.gl/SHSypD)
5:30-7:30 Middle and High School Teachers (register here www.goo.gl/dA1vwu)
Tuesday, December 1st: Online Webinar
These webinars will cover how to find resources related to PBL cases
3:00-3:45 Elementary School (www.tinyurl.com/K-5Diff)
4:00-4:45 High School (www.tinyurl.com/ScienceHSDif)
5:00-5:45 Middle School (www.tinyurl.com/ScienceMSDiff)
The Georgia Aquarium is hosting two interesting workshops this month as well.
Ocean Talks is a three-part workshop kicking-off on Saturday, November 21st. Why Do We Explore? is a workshop held on Saturday, December 5th. See the Cobb Science webpage for the fliers and more information about how to register.
Teacher Spotlight
Are you doing something exciting in your classroom? Let us know so we can showcase you!
Cobb Water Volunteers Volunteers from Cobb Water helped students test their water towers. | Carol Mickus and Crystal Mast These creative minds developed the water tower project and integrated many subjects. | Sample Water Towers Students applied design ideas and artistic skills to their towers. |
Instructional Strategy Focus: CER
- list a claim that answers that question
- provide evidence using data to support the claim
- include reasoning about how the evidence supports the claim (using scientific rules or principles)
The strategy promotes critical thinking and emphasizes writing in the science classroom, two important skills for mastering the Milestones. Follow this sample mini-lesson to teach students how to use the strategy and see examples of students work: https://ldc.org/sites/default/files/module_docs/LDC-Sample-Mini-Task-CER-Data.pdf

Digital Tools and Resources
Zaption Turn online videos into interactive learning experiences that engage students and deepen understanding. https://www.zaption.com/ | Nearpod Create presentations or download already-made lessons that allow you to share content, collect and share student responses, and get real-time data-tracking on student comprehension. www.nearpod.com | Zooinverse Engage your classroom with citizen science research through one of 33 lessons available. www.zooinverse.com |