F Y I - For Your Information
- How to create a successful elementary science classroom?
- Why is scienitific inquiry an integral part of a student's science education?
- Will the science portion of the 5th grade FCAT count this year?
- How will the 5th grade science program help my child succeed on the test?
How to create a successful elementary science classroom?
An elementary science classroom should be an environment that
fosters the creativity of self exploration. It should be one
that is non-threatening to the curious child who has to ask "just
one more question." Students will thrive on the opportunities to
work in teams or cooperative groups. In doing so, they should be
able to explore, discover, learn from one another, and question
the world in which the live.
Why is scienitific inquiry an integral part of a student's science education?
All activities in a student's science education should be based
on science as inquiry. Students at all grade levels should have
opportunities to use scientific inquiry to develop the ability to
think, question, plan, conduct investigations, use appropriate
tools and techniques, think critically and logically about
relationships between evidence and explanations,and communicate
scientific arguments.
Will the science portion of the 5th grade FCAT count this year?
Yes, this 2010-2011 science portion of the 5th grade FCAT test
will count in your child's score and school grade.
How will the 5th grade science program help my child succeed on the test?
The curriculum, lessons, and activities of our 5th grade science
program will use open-ended questions formats that are similar to
the Science FCAT format. Student responses will be rated and
graded using the Science FCAT rubrics. This will allow students
to develop a clear understanding of the levels of performance
expected of them on the FCAT.