#scitlap Archive


Wednesday December 19, 2018
9:00 PM EST

  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Where are my #scitlap pirates?
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hey James! @SciTeach7Davis is leading the chat. She should be here any minute! #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury, @SciTeach7Davis
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hi #scitlap, I'm Kristin, from MA....teaching 7th grade science.
  • KRScienceLady Dec 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Kathy here from MA #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Anyone else here? Feel free to introduce yourself and we'll get the party started. Good vibes chat coming up in just a minute! #scitlap
  • HowardKiyuna Dec 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Howard from CA here. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Hey Howard! #scitlap
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • 2footgiraffe Dec 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
    HI, Adam Taylor #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Well, I'll start us off.....who do you have planned the next few days to make it through......? #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Hi Adam.....@SciTeach7Davisshould be here any sec with her questions....but where are you from, what do you teach? #scitlap
  • HowardKiyuna Dec 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
    I’m done. Not sure yet. Shopping? Calling plumbers. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
    We have a field trip to see A Christmas Carol. I'm excited. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Oh no.....plumber. And nice, love that you have extra days! #scitlap
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • SciGeekJulie Dec 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Watched Apollo 13 to discuss problem solving and then introducing coding with microbits. Kids are enthralled! #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • MrsG_SLP Dec 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    We've been skyping scientists & sketchnoting our unit review...so far the kids love it. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Okay, well that sounds awesome. We say problem solving all the time, but kids are kind of bad at it. I'm glad we, as science teachers are there to guide them. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Okay, sketchnoting is the bomb dignity. Once kids learn how, they love it! #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsG_SLP
  • karlacalbear Dec 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Hi Everyone. I am on break already. I was hoping to see a rocket launch out of Vandenberg but it got scrubbed. I’ve been busy with lots of appoints for me and my parents. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Where do you find scientists to Skype? #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsG_SLP
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
    HELLO HELLO HELLO! I LOST TRACK OF TIME #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Wow, awesome. We go straight thru till Friday. It hasn't been too bad of a week, considering all the excitement! #scitlap
    In reply to @karlacalbear
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    omg ya'll I totally messed up. Q1 coming right up :) #scitlap
  • HowardKiyuna Dec 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Are all of you trained in science? What resources are good for non-science folks who teach science? #scitlap
  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    YES! Come learn from the Science Teach Like a Pirate crew! #scitlap
    In reply to @SciGeekJulie
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Let's talk sketchnoting. Have you tried it? O kids get on board? Successes, failures? Consider this Q1, unless @SciTeach7Davis jumps in. #scitlap
  • KRScienceLady Dec 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    I’m doing a PD tomorrow afternoon for K-2 teachers . #scitlap Wonderful timing I’m sure. I’m actually looking forward to it.
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Thanks, amazing? #scitlap
    • MrsG_SLP Dec 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
      https://t.co/R6c2snCPaR sign up on the form and magic happens. Srsly! We've talked to 5 different scientist and they've all been fantastic
      In reply to @daleyscience
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Q1) Do you have a school theme? A grade theme? A classroom theme? How do these relate to your approach to science? #scitlap
  • 2footgiraffe Dec 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
    Can you elaborate on how "theme" is defined here? Seems fun. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
    @SciTeach7Davis You jump in when your ready! Sorry about the zillion tags! #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Well, we've been talking about the "science vibe" at school. We want it to be exciting, yet not just full of activities. Learning through meaningful tasks, yet preparing them for the future! #scitlap
    In reply to @2footgiraffe
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:23 PM EST
    No worries! This ship has awesome pirates and we always have a ton to talk about! #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A1) We have 5 core values across our pre-k-grade 8 campuses. So, not a theme, per se... #scitlap
  • HowardKiyuna Dec 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A1: School - Inclusion & use of tech to accomplish it. Grade - That’d be just me. Class - I went with planets/moons/solar system. We learn it but I think I just chose it. I’d say nature is a close 2nd. #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A1) cont ...So, I'm curious if your science dept (if you have one) is deliberate in a theme, a motto, a vibe, a jingle??? #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    I'm here for some #scitlap but also in the midst of making cookies for 7th period and grading quizzes.
  • karlacalbear Dec 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
    My team has a logo and a focus of behaviors & attitude that we want in our classes. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A1 No theme, but I like the idea of having one. Maybe for each trimester. #scitlap We do have a theme each month for a Student of the Month, but sometimes hard to make it fit. Harder than I thought.
  • SciGeekJulie Dec 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Also honestly find people on twitter and reach out! I’ve made lots of connections this way. People are often willing to help when it comes to kids. #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience, @MrsG_SLP
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    C O O L! #scitlap
    In reply to @karlacalbear
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Q2) Do you have parents, other teachers, or admin ask for your philosophy about teaching science? #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A1 My theme matches that of @classcraftgame for the most part. Still working on integrating the theme more fully. #scitlap
  • SciGeekJulie Dec 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Oh sketchnoting! This is one of my ‘desperately want to try this’ things but I feel completely inadequate. Resources??? #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience, @SciTeach7Davis
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A multi-tasking, Christmas Sci-Pirate, what's not to love about that!!! #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A1 No I don't but I give it to them anyways. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Got you - hold on! #scitlap
    In reply to @SciGeekJulie, @SciTeach7Davis
  • karlacalbear Dec 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A1) here are my Ss last Friday teaching a nutrition lesson in 1st grade & kindergarten. I was so proud of the job they did & how kind they were. #scitlap
  • SciGeekJulie Dec 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A1: This year my theme is ‘All about that space’. Everything looking through the lens of space as much as possible because we finally have a Canadian in space again. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
    What's not to love is the craziness. Slowing things down seems a good idea, but tis not the season. BTW I'll be in Boston with my family Dec 27-29. #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience
  • HowardKiyuna Dec 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Much of the direction I received was develop a robotics track. Since then I was told engage their interest. Hands on. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Check out the #sketch50 hashtag, follow @HeckAwesome and watch this guy https://t.co/KW93vnvGA8 #scitlap
    In reply to @SciGeekJulie, @SciTeach7Davis, @HeckAwesome
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A2) Yes, it's in some documentation. On the website. But not sure that people "get" the idea of science as a process/skill and science topics #scitlap
  • karlacalbear Dec 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A2) not really. I am only Sci tchr in my grade level & only one of 5 district wide. My team’s philosophy is well known. Parents are involved as volunteers & event nights I sponsor for STEAM & Careers #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Let's meet up, for sure! Provided it doesn't interrupt family time. #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Q3)What types of lessons help you distinguish between science as a content area and science as a discipline? #scitlap
  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
    #scitlap Hey y'all, this is my friend Julie @SciGeekJulie She is an awesome middle grades science teacher in Beaumont, Alberta, Canada! She, @AmandaGTeach and I are inspiring one another to bring as much space science into the classroom as possible. They are both awesome!
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
    @SciTeach7Davis you know your way around Boston.....c'mon! #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis, @pentaclethra, @SciTeach7Davis
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
    I'd imagine a robotics track accomplishes that task! Is it intimidating? #scitlap
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
    and we are all three Mars nerds! #scitlap
    In reply to @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
    HAHA - headed to Hilton Head Island on Saturday morning for a few days with my mom #beach #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience, @pentaclethra
  • karlacalbear Dec 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A3) lessons like measurement & learning to use equipment, nutrition units, pancake engineering, current event science and sex Ed/ physiology are more content area. My @Amplify units & others that start with phenomena is science as a discipline. #scitlap
  • MrsG_SLP Dec 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A3: I've been doing a lot more ADI this year, definitely stressing the process #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    That's one heck of an introduction! #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury, @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A2 I'm pretty vocal on my philosophy on teaching, tech in the classroom and all of my ideas. My motto/tag line is "Science is fun, science is everywhere". That's how I roll. #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Welcome to #scitlap @AmandaGTeach and @SciGeekJulie
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis, @Mr_Canterbury, @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach, @AmandaGTeach, @SciGeekJulie
  • HowardKiyuna Dec 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A3: This year we worked in cycles and had to work out the Ammonia-Notrite-Nitrate cycles and the role of plants in our new fish tank. It went beyond choosing species. We had to apply chemicals and take readings to keep things alive. #scitlap
  • SciGeekJulie Dec 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A2) always at the start of the new year. I always tell them my philosophy is that science is a process not a pile of random facts. Students will be engulfed in the process of scientific learning. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Me too, it's on my website and I say it at Back to school night....question, problem solve, learn to observe, etc. #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
    OK, so we all seem to take a similar approach...leading to Q4) How to you engage those kids (or parents) who think “Science isn’t for me”? Where does this idea come from??? #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A3 Can't have one without the other. Intertwined otherwise not effective #scitlap
  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
    I just punched my ticket to https://t.co/lx4ejOH9LI in February at the NASA Glenn Research Center near Cleveland. CAN'T WAIT! #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
    She's awesome, we already love her! #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury, @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Consider this list of awesomeness followed! #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury, @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach
  • HowardKiyuna Dec 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4: The inability or disinterest in acquiring the vocabulary or thinking in a straight line of convergence might turn many off. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    ADI? #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsG_SLP, @SciTeach7Davis
  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    See what I mean? Super positive, fearless, loves Mars, and is an award-winning educator! I follow Julie because she inspires me in my attempt to bring the Mars Mission to my classroom. #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience, @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach
  • karlacalbear Dec 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A4) I don’t think that I’ve ever had kids turned off to science. I got it all the time from parents mostly when I taught pre-algebra. I sometimes get comments about how much writing we do. Otherwise, I hear mostly positive things. #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
    My wife @RebeccaBeiter did a unit on Mars with her 6th graders. She put fun learning activities together to have kids "travel" to Mars. #scitlap
    In reply to @Mr_Canterbury, @daleyscience, @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach, @RebeccaBeiter
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Q4 Part 1: I consider myself lucky to teach science, because there is something exciting going on every day. #scitlap Part 2: I LOVE when parents tell me either, science is my child's favorite subject OR when kids or parents tell me I changed their view on science!
  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    We need more of this! Way to go! :) #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra, @daleyscience, @SciGeekJulie, @AmandaGTeach, @RebeccaBeiter
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A4) there's a few who want to be told EVERYTHING rather than make discoveries or let content unfold...trying to wrap my head around that! #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
    thank you for sharing that resource! #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsG_SLP, @daleyscience
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A4 Focusing much more on questioning this year. Telling students that science isn't about getting answers but asking questions. Not about the grade or what we know but what we can discover. #scitlap
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
    I watched a lesson from an ELA colleague yesterday, where she had them pick sides using some (fancy name) scale. She then mixed up groups and had them convince the others to their side. Her question was, was Scrooge motivated by love or fear? It was fabulous! #scitlap
    In reply to @MrsG_SLP, @SciTeach7Davis
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Is this distinctly different from other content areas? So many Ss seem uncomfortable with the "let's discover" rather than "just tell me what I'm supposed to know" #scitlap
    In reply to @pentaclethra
  • MrsG_SLP Dec 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
    We do an altered philosophical chairs with the same goals, so fun to see the kids passionately arguing their sides. #scitlap
    In reply to @daleyscience, @SciTeach7Davis
  • daleyscience - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:55 PM EST
    I think it is just letting go of getting the "A" and concentrating on growth. It is a hard mold to break for students, parents, and some teachers. #scitlap #disrupt
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis, @pentaclethra
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Q5) Tag a pirate friend. Know someone who is a PIRATE on twitter who we might not know about? Share the wealth! #scitlap
  • SciTeach7Davis - Moderator Dec 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Sorry the chat was kind of piece meal tonight. I blame it on the Voice and my DVR...haha! Merry christmas to all who celebrate. I think we're taking next week OFF! #scitlap
  • pentaclethra Dec 19 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Love how you're dreaming big about this idea. I know I'm just scratching the surface. Doing the Question Formulation Technique with modeling just opened up my eyes to how much better and meaningful the learning is. #scitlap
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @SciTeach7Davis
  • Mr_Canterbury Dec 19 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Don't forget to follow some crew members tonight that you haven't yet. Let's continue to encourage each other through the year. We're half way there! #scitlap
  • SciGeekJulie Dec 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
    This was so fun! I’m so glad I found this. Thanks for letting me join in! #scitlap
    In reply to @SciTeach7Davis