Celebrating Science Ramona Unified School District

1. Celebrating ScienceRamona Unified School District Preparing Today’s Learners for Tomorrow’s World CSBA 2009 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show December 4, 2009 Presenters: Sherri Edwards, RHS Science Teacher Rosanna Lupien, RHS Science Teacher Beth Miller, RHS Science Teacher Elementary Science Students Secondary Science Students District Representatives: Luan Rivera, RUSD Board Member Robert Graeff, Ed.D., Superintendent Cathy Pierce, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Pat Ravin, Teacher-on-Assignment Contact Information: RUSD: www.ramonausd.net RHS: www.ramonausd.net/rhs/site/default.asp Ramona Unified School District ~ 720 Ninth Street ~ Ramona, CA. 92065 ~ www.ramonausd.net

2. Celebrating Science Agenda • Periodic Table Activity RHS Teachers Sherri Edwards, Rosanna Lupien, and Beth Miller and Students • Introductions Luan Rivera, Ramona Unified School District Board Member • A Science Song and Inspirational Words Bob Graeff, Superintendent • Celebrating science Video RHS Teachers Sherri Edwards, Rosanna Lupien, and Beth Miller • Student Voices Elementary and Secondary Students • Science Activity RHS Teachers Sherri Edwards, Rosanna Lupien, and Beth Miller and Students • Logistics, Helpful Hints, Q & A RHS Teachers Sherri Edwards, Rosanna Lupien, and Beth Miller Ramona Unified School District ~ 720 Ninth Street ~ Ramona, CA. 92065 ~ www.ramonausd.net

3. Celebrating Science June 2008 Ramona high school students sharing science with elementary students Pat Ravin: praven@ramonausd.net Sherri Edwards: sedwards@ramonausd.net Rosanna Lupien: rlupien@ramonausd.net Beth Miller: bmiller@ramonausd.net

4. Celebrating Science 2008 Share fun science concepts with elementary students in your community!! You will pair with another student and plan a presentation/activity to present at one of 6 elementary schools. The dates of the school visits are listed below. You will have to get a permission slip signed by your parents and your teachers. Your topic should address one of the California Science Standards. This project is worth 100 points. The points you will receive will depend on your participation, preparation, and behavior at the elementary school. We will leave RHS around 8:00 am and return around 12:30 pm. Objective Your presentation must include: • Poster with eye-catching pictures that you can see from across the room. Your concept must be explained on the poster using appropriate vocabulary (Worth 25 points) 2. Handout for teachers- Your ONE PAGE handout will contain the following: 1) Catchy title 2) Relevant California Science Standard and grade level near top of page. 3) Directions on how to perform the activity/demonstration. 4) Explanation of science concept for the teacher. • Make it look good, import/insert graphics. (all worth 25 points) 3. Student activity, model, or demonstration- Every elementary school student (plan on 300) should be actively engaged in doing and learning science at your station. You should prepare a short activity sheet (half-page) for the students to complete and take with them. (Worth 25 points) 4. Appropriate Behavior and Dress at the School – Any inappropriate behavior will result in a loss of points. Your behavior reflects on us and RHS. Make us proud. Also, you need to dress in nice clothes or like a Scientist or somehow like your topic or concept. (Worth 25 points)

5. Celebrating Science Schedule 2008

6. Celebrating Science Planner CELEBRATE SCIENCE DATE: SCHOOL:

7. Celebrating Science SCHOOL: Barnett Elementary DATE: Monday, June 5, Per. 1-5 17 students, 7 stations

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