Science

Plan and implement science lessons that:

• Are based on the TEKS
• Designed using the 5-E lesson model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate)
• Follow the district scope & sequence
• Adhere to the Texas Safety Standards

Improve academic vocabulary building in science through the use of:

• Interactive Science Word Walls
• Marzano’s Six Step Process for building academic vocabulary

Utilize a Science Interactive Notebook as part of the learning process to:

• Record observations
• Reflect on learning
• Design experiments
• Write about science concepts

Collaboratively develop science common assessments that:

• align with the TEKS
• assess at a high level of cognitive complexity

Implement CISD Science Success, an intervention strategy, to help:

• review science process skills
• reinforce science concepts