Organizational strategies Trainings are developed and presented by Rosemary Martin:Contact Rosemary at info@sciencecutups.com for more information
BS, 1974, TCU, Biology and German
MS, 1990, TWU, Science Education
TX Certifications: Biology, Life/Earth, German, Instructional Supervision
Classroom teacher 25 years, PreK-5 Science Supervisor 5 years
Leader in
MAX the TAKS: Tools for Elementary Teachers (6 hours for grades K-5)
Best practices for new and veteran teachers working towards TAKS success. This training covers a variety of TEKS and includes:
Organizational strategies
Effectively processing hands-on activities
Keeping TEKS reviewed for TAKS
Science Notebooking/Journaling
Planning student centered activities
Science Investigations Made Easy (3 hours for grades K-5)
How to simplify the inquiry process and use inquiry in the context of what’s being taught
How to formulate testable questions, understand variables, and create question wheels
Science Notebooking/Journaling can be included as part of this training
Observations, Inferences and Conclusions (3 hours for grades K-5)
Strategies for teaching observation skills, distinguishing observations from inferences and writing thorough conclusions
Strategies for descriptive writing skills and summarization
Science Notebooking/Journaling can be included as part of this training
Science Boot Camp (6 hours for grades 3, 4 or 5)
TEKS-aligned, student-centered, hands-on lessons
Assessment and questioning strategies
Science Notebooking/Journaling is included in this training.
Science Notebooking/Journaling (3 hours for grades K-8)
Rationale, how to start, effective uses, and assessment
Training is enhanced by providing participants with either Using Science Notebooks in the Elementary Classroom by Klentschy or Science Notebooks: Writing About Inquiry by Campbell and Fulton
Using Games to Build Science Vocabulary (3 hours for grades K-2 or 3-5)
Play and review free games, internet resources for making games and commercial games
Evaluate and compare to grade level TEKS
Super Science Assessments (3 hours for grades K-8)
Practical strategies for linking assessment, instruction, and learning through formative assessments
Training is enhanced by providing participants with Science Formative Assessment by Keeley
Questioning for Science Success (3 hours for grades K-8)
Practical strategies for using and developing questioning skills that bring student thinking to higher levels
MAX the TAKS: Science Assessment Tools for Teachers (12 hours for grades 3-5)
Incorporates MAX the TAKS information along with formative assessment options, performance tasks, use of rubrics, and multiple choice items using TEKS-based lessons developed by Region 4 ESC
This training is most effective when resources ( Rising to the Challenge by Dr. Karen Ostlund, Understanding Elementary Science Assessment by the Dana Center, and TAKS Science Preparation Elementary by Region 4) can be purchased for teachers to use during and after the training (cost of books is $90 per participant)
Science Notebooking/Journaling is included in this training
When the two training days are scheduled a few weeks apart, follow up can be part of the 2nd training day
Training using TAKS Science Preparation Elementary( Region 4 ESC), Picture Perfect Science Lessons or Caldecott Connections to Science (hours and grades TBD)
These books of outstanding lessons use the 5-E lesson model to address many national standards and TEKS in grades K-6
The training is most effective when books ($30-$50 each) can be purchased for each teacher
Science Notebooking/Journaling is included in this training
Cuttin’ Up in Science (6 hours for grades K-8)
Science Cut Ups are TEKS-correlated, colorful manipulatives that engage students while making them think at high levels. They can be used for learning, reviewing, tutoring, assessing or enrichment. This training demonstrates:
Ways to use Science Cut Ups to support the present curriculum and meet the needs of diversified learners
Training is most effective when combined with the purchase of specific titles of Science Cut Ups for implementation
Science Notebooking/Journaling is included in this training
MAX the TAKS: Tools for Middle School Teachers (6 hours for grades 6-8)
Best practices for new and veteran teachers working towards TAKS success. The content used in this training can be Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry or a combination. This training includes:
Organizational strategies
Effectively processing hands-on activities
Using questioning skills
Science Notebooking/Journaling
Planning student centered activities
MAX the TAKS: Middle School Process Skills & Inquiry (6 hours for grades 6-8)
Best practices for new and veteran teachers working towards TAKS success. This training includes:
Strategies for teaching students to make better observations, distinguish observations from inferences and write thorough conclusions
Strategies for descriptive writing skills and summarization
How to simplify the inquiry process and use inquiry in the context of the topic you are teaching
Many activities to use with students for formulating testable questions, understanding variables, and creating question wheels
Science Notebooking/Journaling