Description of the Strategy: Design, implement and monitor math activities that provide multiple opportunities for students to apply and extend their conceptual knowledge in real world situations that will prepare them to compete for the 21st century jobs especially those in the field of mathematics.
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Engage students in mathematics through conversation, collaboration and interaction with one another, the teacher and materials (hands-on). |
NCSCOS Math Pacing Guides Math Indicators The Problem Solver (1-6) Navigation Series (NCTM) Manipulatives Study Island Grade Level Textbooks DPI Website
Classroom Libraries Books in Media Center HOSTS Lab Science Experiments
Social Studies Connections (ie - Map Reading Skills, Time Zones)
Real World Problem Solving (ie - Managing Money, Measuring, Building, Buying and Selling, Cooking, etc.) |
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Read a variety of math based genre. |
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Design various activities for students to explore and discuss math concepts and processes that will allow them to discover and explore multiple solutions to problems. |
Description of the Strategy: Develop a school wide writing program-using ideas gained through staff development and information from the Department of Public Instruction.
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Identify NCSCOS objectives related to writing at each grade level. |
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Develop systematic-explicit approach to the writing process |
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Identify teaching strategies for each objective.
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Implement writing guidelines across the curriculum |
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Description of the Strategy: Foster an awareness of real world and global standards through inquiry-based hands-on, minds-on learning.
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Write a grant to fund a science related project such as the development of a nature trail, butterfly garden or an “outdoor classroom”. |
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Finalize list of resources needed to teach science standards outlined in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. |
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This activity has been completed and will be updated in 2007 – 2008. |
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Prepare list of available resources through organizations such as NASA. |
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Create rubric for evaluating student lab reports. |
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Organize field trips, guest speakers and community partnerships to help students make connections and apply their knowledge of scientific principles.
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These activities have been slowly added to grade level plans and will continue to be part of the lesson design. |
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For field trips, speakers, etc.
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Provide quality instruction designed to meet academic needs and learning styles.
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Write lab reports documenting basic knowledge and application of scientific principles. |
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Help plan, prepare and participate in Science Day.
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Conduct experiments.
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Experiments are carried out in every science class and these types of learning opportunities will be part of the lesson design. |
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Submit entry to the Science Fair.
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This activity is carried out every year. |
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Participate in daily lesson activities including research, outside reading and homework assignments. |
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These types of assignments are integrated when appropriate with reading and math activities every year. |
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Provide encouragement for science related homework assignments.
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Support science related activities such as Science Day, classroom presentations and Science Fair.
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Students participate in the annual Science Fair. |
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Help create a science store to support classroom projects and the Science Fair. |
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