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edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Tonight #NHed is gonna science the $%!^ out of our chat! Let’s put science back into focus! https://t.co/tMiOt8Twff

cswenson Sep 18 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Christina here from #Mascoma. Tech Integrator for the district. Don't know if I'll stay - not feeling well. I'm going to try! #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Tonight’s #nhed chat will be archived and will be available at: https://t.co/MPBxsHCq8K

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Tod- K-5 Media Specialist in Claremont. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:03 PM EDT

I think September is going to have a space theme running through our #NHed chats!

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:04 PM EDT

I'm your #NHed host, John Martin. Star traveler in my dreams, by day the Dir for Innovation & Tech for the #Interlakes school district.

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Audra, K-8 LMS from Nottingham. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Ok, #NHed let’s share our favorite science project or memory as we introduce ourselves!

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:06 PM EDT

#NHed My fav science memory was when my 4th gr T recognized my love of space & encouraged me to create a project & present at local library.

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:06 PM EDT

When I was in 4th grade, we made cardboard shirt box games with simple circuits. I remember being so excited to get there! #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:06 PM EDT

SR, severe sped T from MA. I *love* teaching science. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:06 PM EDT

#NHed My project was on the growing use of satellites.

cswenson Sep 18 @ 7:07 PM EDT

In college my Planetary Science teacher had us read a science fiction novel and we had to outline all the real #Science as we read #nhed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:07 PM EDT

4th grade and using mentos to disrupt a 2 liter bottle of soda. #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:07 PM EDT

My best childhood science memory is middle school chemistry and Bunsen burners. Generally. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Here's a #NHed science public service announcement: the NHDOE is sponsoring #NGSS forums across the state. https://t.co/GWtVzFWxok

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT

I'm seeing a lot of 4th grade science tweets - I wonder what the connection is? #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT

@audrallurvey I did a lot with logo and Lego logo in elementary. Loved it! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Let's light those bunsen burners and dive into tonight's #NHed chat!

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT

https://t.co/bAsyrIsvev Here is another opportunity I heard about Thursday. #nhed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Testing in the 4th grade? @edventures #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT

#NHed Q1: At what grade level does science make an appearance in your school? Is it a standalone course or integrated into another subject?

AssignmentHelpN Sep 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT

5 Major EdTech Highlights From Apple Keynote 2016 https://t.co/RrF7jP6BsA #AppleTeacher #nhed #TOKchat #Read4Fun https://t.co/qvEV56oVor

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@guilfordt For me, grade 4 was long before standardized testing! :) #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@guilfordt @edventures I was thinking the same thing. It used to be the big elementary testing year. #NHed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT

We didn't have 4th grade testing. #agehasitsbenefits #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@audrallurvey LOL! #NHed old timers...

ShiftParadigm Sep 18 @ 7:11 PM EDT

and away we go.... @edventures #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@guilfordt (I should clarify.... In NY, which has had state testing longer than about any other state) #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@gallianstone @guilfordt Good point! #NHed

cswenson Sep 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT

A1: I wish I knew the answer to this. I should! Something on my list of things to find out. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT

#NHed A1: It's changing in our district as we get FOSS science kits in our primary grades.

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT

I do recall some type of testing in MA, but it was nothing like today. It wasn't a big deal. #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:13 PM EDT

@audrallurvey I know the MCAS was piloted with the class of 1996. The Regents (NY test) has been around since at least the 50s. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Very true - so why does it seem like it's only just being introduced that year? #PetPeeve #NHed https://t.co/ntZVScch8n

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:13 PM EDT

4th grade is still big testing year. NECAP Science @gallianstone @edventures

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1: Science starts in K. With all of the focus on nonfiction, Ss get exposed early #nhed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:14 PM EDT

It was a few days and then it was done. @audrallurvey #nhed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1: Kindergarten #nhed

massignmenthelp Sep 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT

How to promote digital media literacy among students https://t.co/Pf9sRB9vqJ #nhed #TOKchat #Read4Fun

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT

There does seem to be a swing towards early introduction to science the last year or two. #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1. I have the youngest kids in my school right now, so my classroom, middle school. :) #NHed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT

I think 4th grade is a good year for independent work and Ss can be trusted to follow directions and be safe. #nhed

cswenson Sep 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@edventures probably the push for #STEM #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT

@audrallurvey I've been really happy to find so many science oriented k-level texts now. Perfect for my Ss! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@cswenson That & the shift to non-fiction reading as @audrallurvey pointed out are big contributors IMO #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Our conversation preps us well for our next #NHed question.

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT

#NHed Q2: Do you think STEM or NGSS will have a greater impact on science literacy?

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Faye, enrichment teacher for Hookesett, late to the party and loving blowing up watermelons with rubber bands #nhed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A2: STEM or STEAM will have more impact. #nhed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A2: I am not sure you can have #STEM without #NGSS. Its just a matter of understanding how they fit together. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:22 PM EDT

#NHed Q2 follow-up: Why did you choose your answer?

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A2: More flexibility and bringing a wider range of disciplines( also specialists) #nhed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT

A2: STEM/STEAM and inquiry are all paths to implementation of NGSS #nhed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A2 cont: #STEM is much more approachable but there is focus on "proving" that we are meeting standards the #NGSS have to be there #nhed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT

A2a: dist STEM initiative including push for STEM in K-2. I have to deliver program that both offers STEM & supports standards. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT

A2: I have to be honest, I had to go look up what NGSS was. STEAM/STEM is so much better publicized. Has more of a chance to stay #NHed

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:29 PM EDT

I have to be honest, I had to go look up what NGSS was. STEAM/STEM is so much better publicized too, its had more implementation #NHed

NevadaEdChat Sep 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Hey #nhed! Join us for #NVedchat on Mon Sept 19 @ 5p PST. @DolezsarGlarvin is moderating! #CaringClassroom

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT

#NHed Q3: What does a science experience look like in your school? How does your school promote the sciences and/or STEM?

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A3: We've worked science weeks into our reading units. Every 6 weeks we have a science week. Each grade level is doing science theme #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@guilfordt Ooh, stay tuned for our #NHed bonus question coming up in a couple of minutes. It ties in!

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@gallianstone Did you have any science Qs in particular you wanted to discuss tonight? #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A3. state portfolio assessment means retrofitting work-samples to otherwise amazing & complete science activities 4 "evidence". Silly. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT

@gallianstone And totally inauthentic! #NHed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3: We have a science fair every year, Ss do it independently at home. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT

#NHed Bonus Question - how can we better link reading with science?

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A3: Science of sound! Use to do recycled instruments, soundwaves, and all kind of cool music science projects! #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@edventures Usually painless though. And much more painless than trying to make video/photos meet the state evidence standards! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Here's a fact-finding question: does NH have an officially sanctioned science fair? #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@musiccargirl14 Did you see that vid I posted on Facebook? That was wild! #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@musiccargirl14 So much you can do with sound in science! #NHed

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@edventures yes! That was awesome! #nhed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Bonus A: I try to create STEM activities that connect to picture books. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@gallianstone most definitely!! #nhed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A3: in K-5 I'm hearing that the hands on activities (EIE kits) are too hard and there's no time #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Bonus Question: Easy. Don't use a textbook. (I don't have one) Make literacy/literature connections to every topic/unit instead! #NHed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT

I find that picture books are what I use to introduce science. Rosie Revere, Ada Twist scientist, etc... #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@edventures Not at the moment, but thanks for asking! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT

https://t.co/vh2YgEYZUj #NHed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:39 PM EDT

I suspect in K-5 that science is similar to math in that many teachers may not have the content knowledge to feel comfortable #nhed

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@guilfordt YES YES! @andreabeaty books are awesome!!#nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Ex. Last week we read a book on African animals and wrote sentences about what they eat. Next week we read about Jane Goodall. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT

#NHed Q4: What can we do to make science more accessible to girls, minorities and the disenfranchised?

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Melissa Stewart - writes great science books! That are accessable. I use a lot of her books in the library class. @mstewartscience #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@Storyfaye That is a huge component. Many Ts don't realize it doesn't have to be a big complex *thing* to be science. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT

And this one: https://t.co/lqfAUgs48a #NHed Metallica meets science!

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@gallianstone I ADORE #JaneGoodall! #NHed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A4: I recommend the Sally ride training and materials. Features cool careers in science with a diverse group of scientists #nhed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Q4: I think authors are writing more books to showcase girls in science and technology. i.e. Rosie Revere and Ada Twist #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@Storyfaye I never like/use the pre-made hands on stuff. But I have a friend who is an elementary Sci T in NY who uses them a lot. #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A4. Don't use science time to pull kids out of class! (Sounds simple but b/c it's not reading/math, it's prime target) #NHed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT

I do a huge biography unit on the characteristics of scientists, inventors and explorers. Then have Ss compare to their own #nhed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A4: Who is or was biography series has a lot of science biography both women and men. My kids really like them. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A4: I think overall encouraging them, giving more academic choice to all, show the fun in science #NHed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Blueprints for Biographies by the UALR center for Gifted uses trade books -many about scientists #nhed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@gallianstone Amen! #nhed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@guilfordt My kids too - they check them out - I don't know who this is but I like these books #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT

One more question on science is coming up in just a few minutes. #NHed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:48 PM EDT

I'm telling at the White Mtn Fest at Waterville Valley next weekend. I'm on Sat @ 11:15 maybe I'll tell a science story #nhed

Storyfaye Sep 18 @ 7:49 PM EDT

Scholastic has a series on Physics featuring Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT

#NHed Q5: What are some innovative ways to get science to the forefront of student awareness?

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A5: talked to this guy once who did a Ghostbuster themed school science demo. Had the whole crew dressed up and did cool experiments.. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@Storyfaye Now that sounds like fun! #NHed

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A5: I like afterschool clubs but it is tough to schedule at the end of the day with meetings and such. #nhed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A5. Make it fun. It's the class my students ask for because they know something interesting will happen. #NHed

guilfordt Sep 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Q5: More hands on experiments and reading them fun books about science. Make it fun and have fun doing it! #nhed

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Second #NHed bonus Q: What can other disciplines learn from science classes?

edventures - Moderator Sep 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT

If folks have thoughts on topics for future #NHed chats, please let me know!

audrallurvey Sep 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Hands-on engagement. Writing is easier for some Ss once they have done hands-on work. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Sep 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Bonus 2: so much, getting disciplines to work as teams can bring so much more awesome learning and create a closer community #NHed

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Bonus 2: integrated units let the excitement bleed into other disciplines. Bring the interactive hands-on element too! #NHed.

gallianstone Sep 18 @ 7:58 PM EDT

@audrallurvey I'm focusing this year on concept first, language second. I'm so used to all-vocab all-the-time, it's a good challenge #NHed