221+Agenda+-+11.5.13

8:00 - 8:15 - Welcome and Review (Tyler) Teaching demos - Christine, Audrey, Liz
 * Notetaker: Julia
 * Photographer: Victoria
 * Reviewer: Liz

8:15 - 8:30 - Inquiry Lesson Observation Rubric

8:30 - 9:05 - Teaching Demo #1 Liz

9:05 - 9:15 - Break

9:15 - 9:50 - Teaching Demo #2

9:50 - 10:25 - Teaching Demo #3

10:25 - 10:35 - Closure
 * Programmatic surveys


 * Notes**
 * Review by Tyler... and DONUTS
 * "Buzz" number game
 * Liz's demo - paper planes... "what forces are affecting the planes? what mass is most effective for paper airplanes?"
 * we built airplanes out of computer paper, cardstock, and construction paper, and modified them with paper clips and binder clips. we made observations and discussed as a class what models of airplanes worked best and why
 * remember to stay focused on the investigation question; ask students specific questions to facilitate learning (draw diagrams, ask "why is it doing that?", "have you seen planes like this?"
 * very well organized! for middle-school management: maybe designate specific jobs in groups; time schedules for when to build/when to fly; clear expectations/instructions
 * Christine's demo - calculating volume
 * how many M&M's fit into the box?
 * we had time to figure out what information we would need to determine this, and how we would find an answer
 * very engaging, groups came up with very different answers using different methods
 * so engaged we wanted to count how many M&M's could actually fit in the box
 * mathematical reasoning in real-world situations
 * should have some form of accountability or definite product
 * Audrey's demo - relationships between surface area and volume
 * a 8.5x11 piece of paper folded into a cylinder in two different ways... are they the same volume or different?
 * we came up with different ideas how to solve this (mathematically and using tupperware/shapes)
 * if they have the same surface area are they going to have the same volume?
 * three groups had to come up with same conclusion in different ways; provided lots of resources for us to use
 * at the end, each group presented their findings and their procedure; this way all students saw three different ways to solve problem
 * reflected on how we can apply this knowledge to real life, like in a grocery store or at the movies
 * why is inquiry good for learning?
 * intuition is a great way of learning; no limitations
 * break from traditional lectures
 * it's fun!
 * more rewarding for students
 * good way for us to assess students; also helps us get to know students better, builds relationships
 * even greater trust for days where we teach with direct instruction
 * Housekeeping:**
 * Final EdTPA project due 12/17 (or before)
 * All paperwork due to the field office 12/13