What to Expect for Spring Workshop 2020
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| Bud burst Preview with Dr. John O'Keefe |
Teachers practice identifying trees and the stages of Bud burst using help of experienced teachers, staff and field guides.
Field Walks with Project Ecologists
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Buds, Leaves and Global Warming Group explored the stages of
Bud burst outdoors as well.
DRAFT AGENDA 2020:
Reminder : This workshop is Free of Charge to all active Schoolyard Ecology Teachers
Whole Group Discussions
Student Work "Poster Session"
Teacher Presentations
5 and 10 Year Teacher Achievement Awards
Lightning Rounds Slides from All Teacher Participants
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What Teachers Said Last Year:
Teacher comments about Project Breakout Sessions and Field Walks:
- Great to be able to see specimens and ask questions about the development of the buds
- Helpful to see woolly bully to help with my identification. Helpful to walk with other teachers and discuss how they are using these projects to teach
- Awesome part of the day! There is nothing better than getting out and seeing and hearing things directly--thank you!
- As a newcomer, I felt like I was able to get some understanding of how to lead students in counting buds, and which buds. I also have the context of the work to share with students.
- I really liked listening to the other teachers share their stories
- I learn so much every time I listen to John present - I filled up 2 pages with notes and ideas to bring with me. It's always enlightening to look at branches that are being forced, challenging my ability to identify and notice details
- John gives a renewed energy for the spring with his experience and expertise
- The walk with Audrey was fabulous. It was so good to have a chance to listen to Audrey share her knowledge and have a chance to ask questions.
Comments on Last Year's Teacher Presentations:
- I loved hearing what other teachers are doing--I can't wait to re work some curriculum for next year.
- Graphing literacy is becoming more and more important on the MCAS, good to have this information
- Joe's work was something I might be able to scale down for middle school and Mary's was something I might try to scale up.
- Mary did an amazing presentation! I really appreciate seeing how this project's data is being used to expand understanding at the elementary level. I loved the chance to see all the ways to use this project in student's learning.a of putting together a book for the students to see their work over the course of a school year.
