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Teaching Science Through Literature
1 Day Seminar
Fee for the workshop is $209 (U.S.). Groups of 3 or more is $199 (U.S.) per person.
Lunch is included.
Do you struggle with creative and fun ways to teach science - ways to make it relevant and real-world? After spending the day with Barbara Novelli, teachers of grades K-5th will have a brand new attitude and excitement about teaching science!
Jerome Bruner said “Teaching science should be like telling or reading a good story.” A good science lesson usually starts and ends with literature and to this end many exemplary pieces of children’s literature will be shared, as well as an extensive science-based literature bibliography. Barbara’s workshop will begin from this pivotal point to give you a variety of instructional strategies, classroom tested lessons and management tips to support you in your science program. During the workshop you will experience several sample science units that integrate mathematics, reading, writing and social studies. Barbara will show you ways to make science fun for both you and your students while teaching important content, process and thinking skills which will translate into all aspects of your students’ learning! Don’t miss this great workshop!
What You Will Learn:
- How to start with a very good story, raise some very good questions and do some very good science.
- Experience several sample science units, which integrate literature, math, and social studies.
- Teach science process skills and higher level thinking at the same time.
- Develop powerful instructional strategies you can use in your classroom to help manage the science content and the behavior of your students.
- Use science as a vehicle for teaching basic skills and concepts necessary for your students to excel in reading, writing and math.
- Strategies to integrate science into your current language arts program.
- Make learning science fun for you and your students.
- How to select science literature that helps raise important questions in science and also provides students with a quality literature experience.
- Understand the what and how of the scientific thinking processes: Observations, Communication, Comparing, Organizing, Relating, Inferring, and Applying.
Program:
- 8:00 a.m. Registration/Coffee only
- 8:30 a.m. Start with a good story to teach important Science concepts and include reading, writing, and math as part of the process.
- 9:30 a.m. Using a planning template to analyze the skills, concepts and content of the Science taught.
- 10:00 a.m. Asking thoughtful questions…Getting thoughtful answers. Develop important Science process skills.
- 10:15 a.m. Morning Break
- 11:00 a.m. Getting at the big ideas in Science using Literature. Experience a Science Unit that models this.
- 11:30 a.m. The importance of classroom discussion in teaching Science and also Oral Language.
- 12:00 p.m. LUNCH - PROVIDED!
- 1:00 p.m. A new Science Unit on Density for both primary and upper grades. Science that is easy to manage and fun to teach.
- 2:00 p.m. Using Art, Poetry, and Literature to strengthen and enhance your Science program.
- 3:00 p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend?
All K-5 Classroom Teachers, Resource Specialists, Curriculum Co-ordinators and Administrators should attend.
Cancellations/Substitutions:
Substitutions may be made at any time. All cancellations received the day of the seminar or afterwards are subject to a $15 service charge.
This Seminar Includes:
- Morning Refreshments and Coffee
- Door Prizes
- Extensive Resource Handbook
University Credit:
½ unit of credit from Humboldt State University is available for an additional charge. These credential/licensure courses offered are designed primarily for elective or professional development purposes. Clock hours may also be available - please check at the workshop. Verification of hours of participation will be provided for continuing education or re-certification requirements.
What To Bring:
Scissors, marking pens, scotch tape, glue stick, stapler and camera (optional).
How To Register:
Call (800) 841-5193 ~ Or Use Our Online Registration Form: Either Mail, Fax, or Use Your Credit Card on Our Secure Server. MasterCard and Visa Accepted (US funds only).
