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Peter, You are absolutely correct! Rubric
is no longer the correct term. You call the guide a scoring
guide, in Maryland we now call it a scoring tool.
Either way, thank you for pointing it out. I'm glad that you
like Fraud! Russ
Kristi, I am very
sorry to say that we do not have taped versions of
any of the books in the Event-Based Science
series. If you are
considering producing these tapes yourself, you
should consider the fact that it is not necessary
for all of the words in any EBS book to be read by
every student.. Consider giving the three
non-readers the same role to play on three
different teams. Then only record the readings that
are relevant to the role they are
playing. I hope that
helps. Russ
Hello, Kristi Healy here from
Ashland Middle School. This fall I will be using
the Oil Spill Curriculum. I have three non-readers
that need tapes/CD's of the reading that goes along
with the Oil Spill student program. Does your
company provide these reading support
systems? Kristi Healy Lisa,
Thank you
very much for your kind words about Event-Based
Science. Regarding your request for training, there
is really only one option that makes sense at the
present time. Our teacher-training CD-ROM offers a
canned workshop on the EBS instructional model
complete with footage of EBS teachers and students
commenting on how to use EBS. Call Janet Davis (our
publishers representative for CT) to order the
CD-ROM. She may even give you one free. She is at a
sales meeting now and may not be back until a week
from Monday. When you call
Janet, you might want to ask her to put you in
touch with a teacher in your area who has
experience with EBS. Also, if the
CD-ROM raises questions in your mind, You can call
me toll free at 800-327-7252. I am easiest to reach
between 9 and 11:00 a.m. on most days. Normally,
during the fall I would be conducting training
sessions around the country. But this fall I am
teaching science-teaching methods at George
Washington University. This will keep me close to
home. On November
14, I will be presenting a workshop on EBS at the
Virginia Association of Science Teachers meeting in
Portsmouth, VA. Have you been
to our Web site? http://www.eventbasedscience.com
That might
help too. Call me if
you have other questions or ideas. Russ
Wright I am a fifth grade teacher at
Nathan Hale School in New Haven, CT. I was
introduced to the BLIGHT module during a summer
fellowship with other science teachers. I know that
the Event-based Science curriculum would be
successful for my school as well as others in New
Haven. I have presented this to the administrators
at Nathan Hale. I want to be trained in teaching
the modules and find out how to get this wonderful
curriculum into my school. I know you suggest the
curriculum for grades 6-9, however, Nathan Hale is
a K-Grade 8 school. Some of the modules are fine
for fifth grade. I look forward to your reply.
Thank you for your time. Lisa Pietrosimone, Science
Teacher - Grade 5, Nathan Hale School, New Haven,
CT I have an idea for an event
based project regarding forensic science. I have
used two of your modules, Hurricane and Outbreak
for the past 3 years in my eighth grade science
classes. They are an awesome way for students of
this age group to understand the concepts of
science and are unique in the way that the students
actually learn the material that is presented in
the unit. My unit that I developed regarding
forensic science was basically in the same format
that your modules follow. It begins with the hook,
has the different tasks for each student and ends
with a final project that crosses the curriculum
into all subjects. The greatest compliment that I
had during the trial period was that the students
were actually skipping their specials (gym, art,
etc...) in order to solve the science mystery
taking place in my class. I feel that in order to
go into more detail at this time would be
inappropriate, however, if you wish to contact me
please feel free to do so at your convenience. Thank you for your time, Julie McKinney I am a science teacher in the
talented and gifted program. My 6th graders are
currently reading the HOT ZONE and the Outbreak!
simulation goes along so well. This is the first
time I have used one of your simulations and we are
finding it exciting and thought provoking!! Teri
Fessler Am just completing Outbreak
with my 6-8th grade classes. What a superb unit!!!
I and my students have gotten involved, excited,
and eager to get to school each and every day. I
look forward to teaching more of the same. Sally
McConnell, Dutchtowm Middle School Geismar,
Louisiana ©
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