Secondary

What's New for Secondary?
2020-21

Presentation from Learning to Rock
August 5, 2020
9:15-11:15am
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First 10 Days of Instruction-
A Sample set of Plans for
CABAB Schedule!
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If we must close,
the link shows a sample Science lesson done virtually.

Hands-On Science while Social Distancing

Hands-On minds-On Science instruction should continue to the greatest degree possible, given the safety rules during the 2020-21 school year. A few things teachers should remember:

Some Middle School units have kits with materials. At the schools, the kits are stored either in the classrooms or in another location designated by the school administration.
If Science materials are needed for labs, teachers should email Mrs. Jeannie Parker to make a request.
A. Teachers are asked to allow 3-4 days between the request and delivery.
B. Teachers are asked to be specific in what they need. For example, rather than saying, ‘I need enough cups for 3 classes,’ say “I need 75 of the 4oz clear plastic cups from the Sun and Moon kit for 1st
grade, please!’
All social distancing and face mask rules still apply during labs. Teachers must be creative in thinking of ways to continue labs with minimal touching of shared material as well as sharing materials minimally. A few suggestions are below.
A.  Students perform hands-on in small, socially distanced groups, with each student having a task that does not overlap or involve touching the same items.
B.  Students may each do the experiments themselves. Additional materials may be necessary. Contact Mrs. Parker for materials.
C.  Students work in small, socially-distanced groups, and one student does the experiment for the others to watch. A different student does the experiment next time.
D.  Teachers do the Science demonstrations for the students to observe.
E.  For materials commonly used during labs, teachers may supply each student with a set of materials to store in a shoebox or pencil pouch in his or her own cubby to use during labs. Materials may include, but are not limited to: thermometer, colored pencils, Science journal, graduate, clay, magnet, paperclip, sharpie, paper plate, goggles, etc.
F. Even if labs are performed outside, social distancing and face mask rules still apply.
Due to the A/B scheduling, teachers may feel the need to send items home with students.
A.  Teachers must obtain Principal approval, first, before sending items home.
B.  Teachers should not ask the students to bring the items back to school.
C.  Teachers should ensure that the items cannot harm the student or any younger siblings that may reside with the student.
D.  Examples of items that may be sent home include, but are not limited to: plastic cups, popsicle sticks, seeds, pipettes, and plastic spoons, rocks, etc.