Join ExploreLearning as they showcase how to use math and science simulations (Gizmos) to deepen students conceptual knowledge. Discover how to use Gizmos.

Join ExploreLearning as they showcase how to use math and science simulations (Gizmos) to deepen students conceptual knowledge. Discover how to use Gizmos as a

vehicle through which to teach concepts while incorporating standards of mathematical practices (SMP’s), STEM engineering practices, and english language arts

(ELA) standards. Experience the versatility of Gizmos as classroom applications are addressed - whole classroom instruction, flipped classrooms, computer labs, or BYOD. During this session, EL trainers will share their secret tips and tricks while showcasing

practical teacher and student examples, including but not limited to inquiry, technology integration, claim-evidence-reasoning, incorporation of new national/state

standards, STEM, and continuous improvement/RtI.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015Upstate Technology Conference

Greenville, South Carolina

Pairing Gizmos with ELA and SMP’s in Science

Corey J. PeloquinAssistant Implementation Coordinator ManagerNorth Florida Project Manager, [email protected]

Professional Norms

Participating, Growing, and Developing As A Professional• Do Not Distract Learners

• Keep cell phone on vibrate/silence, text and/or return calls during breaks. Put away all

electronic devices. Limit sidebar conversations to content and at a whisper

• Be An Active Collegial Learner• Participate in discussion and activities with a positive attitude• Seek first to understand• Watch your own “air time” inviting colleagues to share and balance discussion between

participants

• Value Your Learning Time• Put away work and non-training materials• Return from breaks on time• Care about improving your skills and sharpening your knowledge

Common Core State Standards

ELA Standards for Science and Technical SubjectsRST.3 Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out

experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

RST.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain- specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific

or technical context

RST.5 Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms

RST.7 Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information

expressed visually.

RST.9 Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from

reading a text on the same topic.

RST.10 Comprehend science/technical texts in the text complexity band independently and proficiently.

ELA Standards for Science and Technical Subjects

WHST.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.

ELA-Literacy.W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Standards for Mathematical Practice

The Student Will:

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively

3. Construct viable arguments.

4. Model with mathematics

5. Use appropriate tools strategically

6. Attend to precision

7. Look for and make use of structure

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

ENGAGE(hook, demonstration, free write, brainstorming,

analyze a graphic organizer, KWL, etc)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Engage(hook, demonstration,

free write, brainstorming, analyze a graphic

organizer, KWL, etc)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Engage(hook, demonstration,

free write, brainstorming, analyze a graphic

organizer, KWL, etc)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

What are you wondering?

EXPLORE(investigation, solve a problem, collect data,

construct model, etc.)

Explore(investigation, solve a problem, collect

data, construct model, etc.)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Materials• Toy race track• Small toy trucks• Lego figurine• Different masses

(washers)• String/thin wire• Scissors• Meter stick or tape

measure• An object to stop the

motion Directions• Design a model that will affect the change

of motion of an object (Lego figurine)• Collect data each time the model is

changed and record on chart paper

EXPLAIN(student analysis, structured questioning,

reading and discussion, teacher explanation, compare, classify)

Explain(student analysis,

structured questioning, reading

and discussion, teacher explanation, compare, classify)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Explain(student analysis,

structured questioning, reading

and discussion, teacher explanation, compare, classify)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Explain(student analysis,

structured questioning, reading

and discussion, teacher explanation, compare, classify)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Explain(student analysis,

structured questioning, reading

and discussion, teacher explanation, compare, classify)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Vehicle Mass

Hill # 1 Height

Maximum Speed

Time

Explain(student analysis,

structured questioning, reading

and discussion, teacher explanation, compare, classify)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

ELABORATE(problem solving, decision making, experimental inquiry,

compare, classify, apply)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

Elaborate/Extend(problem solving, decision making,

experimental inquiry, compare, classify,

apply)

Challenge 2 – Construct a diagram showing how the height of the hills affects whether or not the egg breaks. Include labels such as gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, friction.

Challenge 1 – Identify as many possible variables affected when friction is introduced.

Challenge 3 - Provide evidence from the Gizmo that is consistent with your observations from the car crash challenge on the role velocity plays in affecting the motion of an object (Lego figurine/car passengers/roller coaster physics egg).

EVALUATE(develop a scoring tool or rubric, performance assessment,

produce a product, journal entry, portfolio, etc.)

Evaluate(develop a scoring

tool or Rubric, performance assessment,

produce a product, journal entry, portfolio, etc.)

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

DEBRIEF

ELA Standards for Science and Technical SubjectsRST.3 Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out

experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

RST.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain- specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific

or technical context

RST.5 Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms

RST.7 Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information

expressed visually.

RST.9 Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from

reading a text on the same topic.

RST.10 Comprehend science/technical texts in the text complexity band independently and proficiently.

ELA Standards for Science and Technical Subjects

WHST.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.

ELA-Literacy.W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Standards for Mathematical Practice

The Student Will:

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively

3. Construct viable arguments.

4. Model with mathematics

5. Use appropriate tools strategically

6. Attend to precision

7. Look for and make use of structure

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

DEBRIEF

From this session, what are some of your biggest “take-aways” or “ah-ha” moments?

Content Pedagogy

Gizmos + Common Core = Perfect Duo

DEBRIEF

How will using Gizmos change your instructional strategies to support Math, Science, or ELA standards?

Content Pedagogy

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