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SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #scitlap (summer schedule) Please tell us who you are and something new you've learned this summer - edu or otherwise.

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Ready for some Q and A on #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Is there a TLAP science edition? #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Christi from SC but tweeting from #flipcon16 #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I'm Lori, from Atlanta. 7th gr life science for over 20 yrs. This summer I learned about San Fran fog IN PERSON! #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Norma Burke I've been enjoying my babies all summer long! 4mnth & 2yr old #scitlap

MsBolandSci Jul 20 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Cathy, middle school science from Chicago, I have become pretty proficient at Twitter Chats this summer! 👍🏻☀️ #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I am Morgan Cuthbert a 7th grade math/ science teacher in Yarmouth, Maine. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello #scitlap! Br Christopher from KS checking in

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Oh and teach bio and A&P this year #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello I am Susan from TX! 6th grade science- I am learning about hyperdocs with the hyperdoc handbook this summer. #hyperdoc #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi I'm Rachel, senior at WVU & originally from NJ #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Alisha...I'm learning to gamfiy my classroom #XPLAP #scitlap https://t.co/NIkriSOsC9

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #scitlap (summer schedule) Please tell us who you are and something new you've learned this summer - edu or otherwise.

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Also, I've been reading about gamification #xplap and making #launchbook Both excellent reads from @burgessdave & @burgess_shelley #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Jesse, PA guy, Jersey Teacher. Diving into #NGSS phenomenons to examine & explore. #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

HELLO people! New faces - hooray! maybe the "every other week" format will stay through Aug/Sept! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1A: Tell us about some PD you are doing/have done this summer. (There will be a follow up Q) #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#scitlap this summer, learning about #pbl & #launchbook & much else besides!

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@AliceCB32 That's what summer is for! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@morgancuthbert I've got some ready for you! #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 a #scitlap google cert. educator, gold standard #pbl

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MsBolandSci Aren't they great! I've made such amazing connections through the chats! #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1. I took a technology course and learned about current formative assessment (#kahoot #perdeck) and expanding my PLN #scitlap

MsBolandSci Jul 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Last summer I went to NSTA Chicago, but this summer I've mostly done Twitter chats, ind. reading, gathering my own phenomena #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I went to iPadpalooza and won a free trial to Flipgrid and am going to try connecting to other classrooms this year. #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#scitlap New to Twitter chats... but did 4 days of AVID training - looking forward to revamping interactive notebooks

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@freysci How are hyperdocs different from Google docs? (this might be a discussion for another time...) #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: working at summer camps as a group leader or as a mentor for participants with a disability #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1:Twitter chats galore plus flipcon #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis @freysci hyperdocs use sheets or docs and are really media and link heavy, to start with. #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1A: Started in Milwaukee with #usmspark Independently working through DBC books. Evaluating my science sequence. #scitlap

SraPuchalski Jul 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hello from Texas! I am Cindy and have begun my study of twitter chats! #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Reading eXPlore like a Pirate, and chatting with amazing people to add gamification to my classroom #scitlap https://t.co/IecZe0VeyU

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1A: Tell us about some PD you are doing/have done this summer. (There will be a follow up Q) #scitlap

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I lived attending the Perot STEM Institute last week and the past 2 days at TIA2016. Great stuff! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1B: How do you maintain the feel/excitement/motivation POST-PD? #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis Hyperdocs guide students through all the stages of a lesson, like the 5E lesson. Student centered. #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@DNorbs17 I watched a video series yesterday! re: ISN #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis how was #usmspark? I gotta get to that one next year! #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Welcome Cindy! #scitlap https://t.co/LmJhoVmDtO

SraPuchalski Jul 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hello from Texas! I am Cindy and have begun my study of twitter chats! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@BroCstart AMAZING! So many authors. And nobody was out of reach - all totally accessible YOU MUST GO! #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1b #scitlap I've been leaving myself notes on my whiteboard since I have access to my classroom all summer

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: aspiring principal, attended the NAESP conf, NGSS Summer Science Institute at Rider U, attend #ltpsdive, & Twitter chats.#scitlap

BraleeGriffin Jul 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

BSEd and MEd student @ UGA- will graduate May 2017 w/ Middle Grades Ed degree 🎉 New to Twitter chats but I ❤️ #tlap #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@SraPuchalski I like that phrase "study of chats" :) #scitlap

MsBolandSci Jul 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: I always try to share/model/use the highlights, favorites and relevant ideas with my sci department and classes. #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1B Reflecting on what I learned & what it means for my Ss, they are why I'm here, I'm their champion #scitlap https://t.co/WSU2SxK8Wp

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1B: How do you maintain the feel/excitement/motivation POST-PD? #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis #usmspark is on the list for next spring!! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@CaptainRPSmith3 I hope you've connected with @tishrich #scitlap

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1b: I purposely packed all of my PD into 3 weeks so I can stick w that momentum and head into the school year w new ideas #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@BroCstart LOVE it! #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@BraleeGriffin nice! Way to jump start your pln while still preservice T. #scitlap I ❤ teaching middle school

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis @tishrich Yep. I'm going to say I'm her #1 twitter stalker :) #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q1B Share the learning with coworkers over lunch! #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1b: talking to you all #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis It is VERY hard when PD is the day after school gets out. #turnipforbrain #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1B: I just feel like my head is going to explode with all of the potential! #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1b: by sharing with everyone, official or unofficial "turnkey." #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1B: I learn so much from my PLN #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: Dave Burgess talks abt PASSION in #TLAP. What have you done to nourish/enrich your "outside of school" passion(s)? #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis I've learned some much that I have to keep reminding my self to start small and take the first steps. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis Right! Too many awesome ideas to try, hard to focus energy on the great, letting the good slide by #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 #scitlap Spending quality time with my hammock, picking up learning piano again (literally, I rescued my old keyboard from the attic)

MsBolandSci Jul 20 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q2: I love to surround myself with like minded individuals. I connect with nature and I'm always coming up with ideas for lessons #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: quality family time #scitlap

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I have gotten back into fitness these last 6 months and am loving the freedom to get outside and break a sweat this summer #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) I traveled. Without my kids. Just husb and I to San Fran to celebrate 20 yr anniv. Visited Muir Woods. LOVE trees! #scitlap

massignmenthelp Jul 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#ptchat #sblchat #scitlap #shelfietalk #udlchat #hybrEdtech #BOOSTchat9 Tips for starting graduate schoolhttp://ow.ly/jhey302lpMX

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 Made sure to intentional schedule time for my daughter and I to enjoy museums around our city #scitlap https://t.co/bNZ2kBvsWi

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: Dave Burgess talks abt PASSION in #TLAP. What have you done to nourish/enrich your "outside of school" passion(s)? #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@Kpalmerscience if I step outside, I break into a sweat. Stupid kansas summers! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) I also ran a 10K for the first time in abt 5 years. With my son and husb on July 4. #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: I've been working out a lot, taking adventures and catching up on Netflix 😅 #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: quality family time swimming, trips to the shore, Hershey park, Philly zoo, & Sesame Place. #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I try to tell personal stories and relate the science to the students and their community. With MS it is all about them. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@CaptainRPSmith3 @SciTeach7Davis agreed. I have to remember that just because I read that book, my ss haven't! #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@Kpalmerscience My teammate and I are going to boot camp 2 days a week, wow is it challenging, but I love that we are doing it #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2 taking the time to actually sit down and enjoy all the smells, sounds, and excitement of being a mommy! #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis that's awesome! I ran 4 miles yesterday, I'm trying to become a "runner" #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Playing ice hockey once a week all year long - gets out many frustrations. #scitlap https://t.co/eYSXncCl5K

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: Dave Burgess talks abt PASSION in #TLAP. What have you done to nourish/enrich your "outside of school" passion(s)? #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 also reading a lot of articles and doing research on current events in science to stay up to date for my kids #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: beach days w/kids and college orientation w/ oldest #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@AliceCB32 It goes by so fast! Enjoy. :) #scitlap

KRScienceLady Jul 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I'm working on new skills. With #mhcleadership, Faciltating ,aching & Mentoring #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2. Spending time with two boys 6 and 3. Exploring tide pools, forests, sailing and motoring building legos and running #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q2B: How do your "outside of school" passions improve your teaching practice? #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 I love to read over the summer. So many great books. #kidsdeservit #InnovatorsMindset #playLAP #XPLAP #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Hey everyone.....Kristin from MA, jumping in late! #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2b #scitlap They help keep perspective. No matter how much I love being a T, there is more to my life than my classroom!

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Hey Everyone! Sorry I'm late #scitlap. I was eating dinner! I'm Meggan from Texas!

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2B: I'm trying to build the TREE into a gamified class. REDWOOD trees that I observed will DEFINITELY make an appearance #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Kpalmerscience actuallu, we topped out around there today. This week has been humid & awful. #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2B Refresh me, allow me to recenter myself so I don't burn out, and bring me great enjoyment #scitlap https://t.co/NdeR7riy50

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q2B: How do your "outside of school" passions improve your teaching practice? #scitlap

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2b: gives me energy and drive. It is also great that one of my workout buddies is on my sci team! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2B: The FOG in San Fran was like nothing I've ever experienced. Will def incorporate the concept of "micro-climates" in eco unit #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q2b. I find my exp with my sons lead into my classroom. Discussions in ecology are natural and they love to hear about my boys. #scitlap

Hobson_k Jul 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Baggie science to look at the states of matter #scitlap #scienceteacher #scienceisfun #year7 https://t.co/UlVbtAIZd5

Hobson_k Jul 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Baggie science to look at the states of matter #scitlap #scienceteacher #scienceisfun #year7 https://t.co/H394ckL6VK

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@Partain_Science HI Meggan! I wondered where you were... ;) #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@BroCstart #truth We have to be able to let go of the job and go home to refresh ourselves #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2 My outside of school passion is pictures and Scrapbooking. I can definitely use that in class. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis I was eating w/ friends & was trying to gracefully get them to hurry up! #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#scitlap Amy/Ohio. I learned how to make a meme

KRScienceLady Jul 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2B I try to catch up with all the good reading during the summer #scitlap

teachingcritic Jul 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2: I build more connections and respect with my students when I teach with themes and topics I know and love. #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2b: a great way to recharge the battery & fuel my excitement & passion. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2b: I try to cram lots of fun into summer which helps me be so excited & ready to come back in Aug. Rejuvenation is so important! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@treeglitter28 Hooray! Are you going to use these during the year? #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady During the summer I can read in a week what it can take me a month or two to read during the school yr! #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Crazy rough year for my school - need to refuel and rebuild this summer more than ever. #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A2b: this is my summer of family & learning. Growing personally & professionally keeps me motivated. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@DNorbs17 hope next year is better! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

OOPS - next Question is at 9:35. Spontaneous Q: What's your fave summer olympic sport? (more on olympics later) #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A1b. Another great PD book, Creating Innovators by @DrTonyWagner #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A2b: I wish I could get my Ss to sail b/c it would help them understand forces! (this is something I do during the summer) #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#scitlap Q1A: I trained Ts in Project Wild,worked w state sci content dept,read new books:#InnovatorsMindset & Diff. in MS & HS,biotech conf

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Love the gymnastics and track & field events! #scitlap https://t.co/1cnS1k9jEy

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

OOPS - next Question is at 9:35. Spontaneous Q: What's your fave summer olympic sport? (more on olympics later) #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis what!? #scitlap is already half over?!

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@BroCstart haha - yes. BUT the learning continues all week long! #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

SA Girls gymnastics #scitlap https://t.co/KJuC9TCTZ5

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

OOPS - next Question is at 9:35. Spontaneous Q: What's your fave summer olympic sport? (more on olympics later) #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Swimming but also canoeing, kayaking & sailing...these rarely make the main TV coverage though :( #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Partain_Science I got to go sailing once, oh to go again! #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

SQ: Olympic Sport? Diving and gymnastics...so amazing to watch. #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Wrestling-they live by grit and determination. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@treeglitter28 love #innovatorsmindset ! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I love the gymnastics! #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@BroCstart Big boat? Little boat? I took a new instructor course this yr & it was good to be in the student seat again. #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2b summer definitely recharges me and I get to start mentally fresh each year #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q3: How do you plan your year? Backwards design? Do you have choice/flexibility/independence in planning? Team or solo? #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

SQ: diving; gymnastics; I fell in love with summer olympics in 1996 here in Atlanta! #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Definitely gymnastics! #scitlap

BraleeGriffin Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I coach girls gymnastics, definitely my favorite! #scitlap https://t.co/Cx0QPZZwNg

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

OOPS - next Question is at 9:35. Spontaneous Q: What's your fave summer olympic sport? (more on olympics later) #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@Partain_Science I was just a passenger, a buddy was learning, forget how big, but it could go out on Lake MI #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A2 #scitlap this is a struggle for me. Goals: walk/jog regularly, take my kids to visit fun places like #COSI, time to read for fun.

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Olympics volleyball and throwing (local woman in shot put this year) #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3 I'm the only bio/A&P teacher on campus. It's a solo effort! But I had a great mentor who taught me how to backwards plan. #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis Try for backwards design, but in chunks. Lots of independence, but PLCs are great guidance #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@BroCstart Then I am going to guess it was pretty big. I sail mostly Sunfish which are about 13.5 ft long #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q3. I have two other Sci Ts we have a outline of the year and plan backwards with the NGSS. Yes we have flexibility. #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury @MsBolandSci We're here every Wed night! (summer sched is alternating weeks though) #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3: backwards and I have tremendous freedom #scitlap

teachingcritic Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3: I'm lucky to be on a team that collaborates well and often! We develop long range plans with standards and other curriculum. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@teachingcritic Haha! Caribbean...go big or go home! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 I have a lot of flexibility, but great support from my dept. I like to see the big picture and map out the year #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3 We plan each unit as team. We can adjust pacing as needed for our students, which is nice.#scitlap https://t.co/x23delhmbr

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q3: How do you plan your year? Backwards design? Do you have choice/flexibility/independence in planning? Team or solo? #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q3. cont. I love the collaboration and the consistency..what is good for one student is good for all. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@Partain_Science this was 10 years ago... then I move to KS where open water isn't to be found! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3) Have an overall curric map. No team! There's a 7th gr team, but I'm the only sci T. One T per gr level. LOT of independence #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3: We meet as grade level 2x wk & try for backwards design of each unit. Lots of flexibility from district they just decide timing #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@AliceCB32 I hear ya. I'm only middle school science in school, so tons of solo work. (a little too much some days!) #scitlap

teachingcritic Jul 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3b:I hope teachers are allowed flexibility in their teaching! It's hard to allow completely autonomy but can also make or break us #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2B@SciTeach7Davis #scitlap taking time to fuel my passion gives me more energy & focus in my classroom & ways to start convos w/ students.

HowardKiyuna Jul 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3: Howard here. Backwards I guess. Look 4 topics to wrap math & build session into. Teaching Math/Sci block next yr. New for me. #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

James from Ohio swooping in! Glad to chat with fellow science folks! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@HowardKiyuna Is it a hybrid class of math and science together? #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2B: if I work on improvements on myself, I'll be happier and will feel full of life #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury hello James! Welcome to #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q3: We have teams for the first time in 7 years so it has been a refreshing experience to be able to plan with someone else! #scitlap

HowardKiyuna Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A3: Lots of flexibility. Especially as we are changing grade groupings & block sched. Given latitude so we can create the program #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A3) I have lots of admin support to try new things too - (ex: Genius hour). #lucky #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A3:Coaching part of my job involves a lot of planning w/ T & working towards more planning of the how not just the what-activities #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q4: Any NEW curric methods you plan to incorporate this year? Interactive notebooks? Mystery skype? Citizen Sci? Games? SHARE! #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@treeglitter28 yes! Difficult to share enthusiasm for #innovatorsmindset w/out stepping on admin toes sometimes! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Me too! #scitlap https://t.co/NPHePjm4AM

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A3) I have lots of admin support to try new things too - (ex: Genius hour). #lucky #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 - not going to try anything completely new - just want to polish the good from the last few years #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3: I am only Chem teacher but dept. vertically collaborates #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury #scitlap is one of my fave hours in a school week. What is the # for the chat you started?

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Plan to create Digital Portfolios using Google Sites with my students for the year. #scitlap https://t.co/zzoiKjs5JI

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q4: Any NEW curric methods you plan to incorporate this year? Interactive notebooks? Mystery skype? Citizen Sci? Games? SHARE! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 Some form of #ttog. #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3 #scitlap Flexibility (moderate), but must fall within state standards. Backwards design works well. I have 4 chunks, 3 have a PBL

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: Went to Kagan 4 day wkshp & am going to try to work in a lot more of this. Also, another mystery skype #scitlap

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: I am hoping to incorporate student online portfolios this year! Very excited as I just started my own prof portfolio! #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q4 I saw a kahoot video where you use it to introduce a topic! I'm excited to try that. We have Chromebooks and use them a lot #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: I would like to incorporate more technology, as long as it's beneficial and doesn't take away from instruction/feedback time #scitlap

MasonRobin Jul 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Howdy Robin from ID I teach science STEM k5 #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@DNorbs17 I spent last summer working hard at making a plan with staying power. still a lot to do as another year begins #scitlap

morgancuthbert Jul 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q4 Hoping to encorporate Breakout Edu. Also have loved Question Focus supply Ss prompts and have them create the ?s #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4: Also want to have students do some blogging as a way to incorporate critical writing. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@Kpalmerscience Same! #scitlap

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@freysci @SciTeach7Davis we should collaborate! I am doing the same for the 1st time! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 Also have the new #ngss for MA. That's a big change. #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 Gamification! mystery skype, makerspace, flex-seating, design thinking ..promote curiosity & creativity #scitlap https://t.co/aWExDUfevP

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q4: Any NEW curric methods you plan to incorporate this year? Interactive notebooks? Mystery skype? Citizen Sci? Games? SHARE! #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@AliceCB32 Definitely a work in progress. Going to share some work of @DonWettrick student projects as "possibilities" #scitlap

MasonRobin Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 I plan on using a more interactive notebook even w kinders #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Wow! We have a ton of new faces (or maybe I have just been gone too much this summer!!). This is awesome! #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury definitely! Always looking to grow pln. #scitlap #sciedchat

HowardKiyuna Jul 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: Hope to embark on Project Based Learning. Use photos and interviews for some of eval. #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@AliceCB32 Make sure you check out the livebinder full of resources! #scitlap

freysci Jul 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Sounds like a great idea! #scitlap https://t.co/dFsmzbcP2f

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@freysci @SciTeach7Davis we should collaborate! I am doing the same for the 1st time! #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@BroCstart Been flying around trying all the new shiny things w/o making sure they work first. 3rd year 1:1 iPads. #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@Partain_Science what is Kagan? #scitlap

teachingcritic Jul 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: I hope to more intentional on integrating science into other areas. I also loved the games and theme days we did last year! #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@daleyscience I've been playing with KS #ngss for two years now, so far to go, but loving it! #scitlap

HowardKiyuna Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: Trying to build a podcast station. Use Ss vids as measure of mastery. Needs more thought on my part. #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I just picked up a brand new prep (EnvSci) and will try to PBL it #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Good to hear because I have some serious inertia about it! #scitlap https://t.co/JfBPsz9Dmo

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@daleyscience I've been playing with KS #ngss for two years now, so far to go, but loving it! #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4 #scitlap Hoping to try student blogging, looking for suggestions to start this.Also more intentional with pre-assmt and formative assessm

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis Coop. Learning but different than what I have learned before. More T friendly, very team & relationship based. #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: I came up with this graphic organizer so Ss could easily know their activity options. Excited to use it #scitlap https://t.co/uJ9EJqJVDc

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis @Partain_Science Think, pair, share is a Kagen idea that went mainstream. Ways of structuring class interactions #scitlap

teachingcritic Jul 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: My students and I had a blast during theme days. It's packed full of curriculum and they LOVE it #scitlap https://t.co/hN4j48QNyB

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q5: OLYMPICS are around the corner! Will you incorporate into your classroom? Teams? Medal count? Science of sports? #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@cjcrawcooper Seems like a great topic for PBL! #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Kpalmerscience A4 #scitlap great idea! I am hoping my student blogs can also serve as an online lab portfolio of evidence & learning

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@daleyscience #ngss is a big change. And they formatting is scary, but each standard is chock full of info. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@BroCstart @SciTeach7Davis The full blown training was great b/c they are very intentional in implementation. It fits my "style" #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis my goal is to get them to present to admin about a env. Project on campus #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury Cool. SO student friendly and appealing! #scitlap

DNorbs17 Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: Will change some physics problems to match updated athletes, but school doesn't start until the Games are over. :( #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Cool #scitlap https://t.co/yGD9qWonV5

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: I came up with this graphic organizer so Ss could easily know their activity options. Excited to use it #scitlap https://t.co/uJ9EJqJVDc

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: force and motion!!' Can't wait for the olympics! #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis Thanks! It will be projected through the unit so Ss can have choice in what they need to work on or practice. #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@MasonRobin So glad you are here! It hard to explain how awesome Twitter chats can be w/o experiencing it! IMO #scitlap

HowardKiyuna Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: Prob not. Like baseball it crosses school years. I used to run fantasy baseball league with Ss for math. #scitlap

PErachelbell Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@AliceCB32 yes! I just get frustrated when it's not working so I'm fighting with it & not paying attention to my S #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5) Some human physiology! #scitlap

cjcrawcooper Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Just thought this: silver gold and bronze day 1 activity #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Here's a resource I found (olympics) https://t.co/LzUaBmvHdW #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@cjcrawcooper can you say more? I'm curious! #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: First year teaching something other than Earth science so I'm open to new engagement ideas like the Olympics. #scitlap

AliceCB32 Jul 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 yes! These athletes have awesome muscular features and I'm definitely showing my kids in A&P when we get to that section. #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5) Try a google search for olympics and lesson plans. You'll find more than you can possibly use! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Good to hear! #scitlap https://t.co/MGzfA6OyL5

teachingcritic Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@daleyscience We began NGSS last year and I love it. It was an easy and much needed change for us!

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5 Not this year, my team and I discussed wax museum with presidents to correspond with the election #scitlap https://t.co/zdP57pGpdZ

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q5: OLYMPICS are around the corner! Will you incorporate into your classroom? Teams? Medal count? Science of sports? #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury What are you doing this upcoming year? #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Don't forget the rule of "Follow 5" to grow your PLN! #ohedchat #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q6) Do you (or someone you know) want to take a turn moderating the #scitlap chat? I have a "cheat sheet" to help!

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury is this online for students, or a visual guide? What a great idea!! #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@Partain_Science Life, Physical as well as Earth for both 7th and 8th. It's a big change but one about which I am excited! #scitlap

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@Kpalmerscience Maybe I will try to bring it in. Great concept! #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: You can do it!! This is an awesome group to moderate for. #scitlap

teachingcritic Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q5: I'll be pushing my 1st graders beyond many science standards (hopefully). It's much easier to challenge with a sport connection!#scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@cjcrawcooper nice! Silver: goals? Bronze: questions? #scitlap

Kpalmerscience Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

So excited for the new year! #scitlap

daleyscience - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Anytime....and if anyone is thinking about it, try it. So much fun and empowering. #scitlap https://t.co/PYrGxHWDAf

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q6) Do you (or someone you know) want to take a turn moderating the #scitlap chat? I have a "cheat sheet" to help!

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury Did you change campuses or just a different assignment this yr? #scitlap

JLockettTeach Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Q5:PE:create activity, lessons, & competition around country's/sports.Health: analyze health issues; Zika & environment pollution #scitlap

Mr_Canterbury Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@Kpalmerscience I'm one of those teachers who just can't turn off his teacher brain entirely in the summer. #scitlap

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@Mr_Canterbury @Partain_Science nice. I teach all science 6-8, presents some great opportunities to see interconnections #scitlap

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Q7) Do you have a colleague (or MANY) who should be joining in the #scitlap chat? Share the Twitter handle so we can encourage!

CaptainRPSmith3 Jul 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 I think I'd like to try. If I preach twitter, I should walk the walk. #scitlap https://t.co/D9RjHYe3M2

SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q6) Do you (or someone you know) want to take a turn moderating the #scitlap chat? I have a "cheat sheet" to help!

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@cjcrawcooper 😊 #scitlap

Partain_Science - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@CaptainRPSmith3 Spoken like a true pirate! #scitlap

treeglitter28 Jul 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@SciTeach7Davis A5 #scitlap yes- def in A&P, and some in #Bio #NSF has great resources for summer & winter games https://t.co/upNwEkFVH2

BroCstart Jul 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 #scitlap I would be game too!