1. You Mean I Am Supposed to Teach Science, Too? Diana Dell, Ed.S Educational Technology Consultant [email_address] Vince Szewczyk Educational Technology Consultant [email_address] SqoolTechs, LLC http://sqooltechs.com SqoolTools.com http://sqooltools.com

2. Session Description: In 2008, expanded MAP testing begins in Science. The grade-span tests will be administered in Grades 5, 8, and 11. With the push to meet AYP in communication arts and math, many teachers have been forced to skimp on science instruction. Are you in need of resources to help prepare your students for the upcoming Science MAP tests? Attend this session to discover online science tools and resources that have been aligned with the GLEs. A http://sqooltools.com

4. Study after study confirms that engagement is an essential ingredient of learning and achievement. Elementary teachers report that only 8% of instructional time is devoted to science. Why Science? Why Interactives?

5. Guiding Questions: What types of FREE digital resources are available for teaching science? How can the resources be integrated into instruction? How are resource organized? How can we work together to meet MAP Science Goals?

7. How are resource organized? Resources are organized by grade level and the units of instruction that are recommended by DESE.

8. What about Inquiry and Science, Technology, Human Activity? DESE recommends that these strands should be made a priority and integrated throughout every teaching unit in each of the other strands. http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/GLE/SciGLE_FINAL-4.2005.pdf

10. How can we work together to meet MAP Science Goals? Join the conversation and contribute resources at: http://gamequarium.org/index2.html http://www.sqooltools.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=49