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Science
Susan Shipp
Coordinator of Science
972-968-6138
Mrs. Shipp holds a bachelors of Science degree in Environmental studies/Biology and secondary education from Michigan State University. She also has a Masters degree in Science Education and Mid Management Certification from Texas Women's University. Mrs. Shipp taught high school Biology in Michigan and middle school science for twelve years in the Metroplex area. Mrs. Shipp has worked as a science specialist for six years and science coordinator for 5 years before joining the C-FB team in August 2003.
Philosophy
Science is a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how science has built a vast body of changing and increasing knowledge by physical, mathematical and conceptual models, and also should know that science may not answer all questions. Investigations are used to learn about the natural world. Students will understand that certain types of questions can be answered by investigations and that models and conclusions built from these investigations change as new observations are made.
To support the teaching of essential knowledge and skills, teachers are encouraged to design and manage learning environments that transform classes of students into communities of scientific learners. Teachers model the skills of scientific inquiry, while providing activities and tools that allow the student to observe, collect data, reflect and analyze first hand events. Students are given active roles in the design and implementation of investigations which allow them to:
- use scientific evidence to verify, revise and/or reflect particular viewpoints,
- make accurate measurements,
- attempt to find patterns of casual relationships by interpreting data, and
- use a variety of scientific tools to reason, make connections, solve problems and communicate.
Guiding Principles
- Science is for all students with the goal to develop scientifically literate citizens.
- Learning science is an active process involving inquiry-based, interactive strategies.
- School science reflects the intellectual and cultural traditions that characterize the practice of contemporary science.
- Improving science education is part of systemic education reform.
National Standards
http://www.education-world.com/standards/national/science/index.shtml
State Standards (TEKS)
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/index.html
TAKS Information
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/taks/booklets/index.html
C-FB Science Resource Page
http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/schallhornm/
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