Lesson+Study+Early+OUt+12.6.11


 * Middle School Science PD:**

**1:15-1:35**
 * **Reading for Details--Annotating Text Protocol.**
 * Share Protocol
 * The Protocol is based on this document: [|Annotating to Support Learning in the Content Areas: Teaching and Learning Science]

**7th Grade:** Cellular Biology [|A Vertical Forest Rises in Milan] by SustainableBuisness.com News Genetics [|Genetic Markers Help Feds Enforce Seafood Regulation] by Science Daily
 * **Articles:**

**8th Grade:** Geology [|Tracking A Volcanic Hot Spot: Satellite Imagery Detects Location of Seismic Unrest At Mauna Loa] at Science Daily Astronomy: [|SETI to Hunt for Aliens on Kepler’s Worlds] by Ian O’Neill

**1:35-3:15**
 * **Working with Lesson Study Group**
 * Finalize 5-E Lesson
 * For our literacy focus find an article to use within the Learning Cycle for students to read. If one that we read today works for your group, use it!
 * Find Focus for Lesson Study within 5-E
 * Develop Tentative Timeline for Lesson Study 1st Round of Teaching

**Next Steps:**
 * During Content Team Meetings share annotated article you read with Grade Level Partner.
 * Take the survey located on the [|SJSD Science Page] looking at argumentation. Link is above the photograph to the right.

**Accountability** **By January 15th:** Update the Wiki with 5-E Lesson and Lesson Study Focus Share Calendar with Roberta, Jay and Terri Send Common Assessment with NGA item to Roberta If you find other high interest content related articles, share on Wiki.