Elementary Curriculum Updates

Please share this important information with your teachers

11/14/14

SCIENCE

  • Audubon Adventures REMINDER - FREE resource for teachers in Grades 4 and 5

The Audubon SocietyChapters of Volusia Countyare sponsoringFREE

subscriptions to Audubon Adventures' digital lessons which include three ready-to-print student editions with engaging science text, video and live webcam access, six e-Newsletters, lesson plans for classroom and field-based activities, and so much more! Please see the attached flyer for further information about all the resources you will receive.

And did I mention this is all FREE???!!!

So, how do you request this FREE subscription?

(1)Find your school in the list on page 2 of the attached flyer.

(2) Click on the email address of yourAudubon Chapter Representative and provide the following information:

Name

School Name

School Address

Grade Level

Your Email Address

(3)Make this request by end-of-day onFriday, November 21.

Don't miss out! Your Representative is waiting to hear from you!

  • District Science PLC: Session 2 Right Around the Corner!

Attention Principals: We are meeting againas a District Science PLC. Please rally your 4th and 5th grade teachers around the idea of gathering to collaborate with their peers. We will be exchanging instructional and assessment ideas for our upcoming content of Matter, Energy, and Forces and Motion. Teachers in both groups will also be sharing strategies and hints that not only apply in science but across all content areas. All who come are always glad they did; it will be time well-spent. PD points will be awarded. Sign up at the PLC.

When: Monday, November 17

Where: South Daytona Elementary (Building 1 Room 142)

OR

Blue Lake Elementary (Media Center)

Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Bring: Your curriculum map and an idea to share!

Next meeting:Stay tuned for second semester schedule!

Florida-specific AIMS for Science – Hard materials on sale now for $28 (original cost was $70)!

AIMS is going digital only! The company has DRASTICALLY reduced the price of this well-loved resource that has been included on the Resource Alignment in the Elementary Science Curriculum Map for the past couple of year. Just reminding teachers of this great offer…

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