The Cobb County Science Department is excited to present a professional learning day filled with incredible experiences. Please click on the links below to access you professional learning options.
Session 1: AM Keynote Speaker: All Elementary, Middle and High School Science Teachers
3D Science in a Shared Synchronous World
Stephen Pruitt
AM Keynote Speaker: All Elementary, Middle and High School Science Teachers
8:10-9:00 AM
Stephen Pruitt, Ph.D. is President of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). He previously served as the Kentucky Commissioner of Education. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Council for Chief State School Officers. Dr. Pruitt has been a high school chemistry teacher; mathematics program manager and director of academic standards at the Georgia Department of Education; and the senior vice president for Achieve where he coordinated the development of the Next Generation of Science Standards. He received his doctorate in chemistry education from Auburn University.
Session 2
Biology and Zoology Collaboration
Lisa Peacock and Tiffany Jones
9:10-10:00
In this live session, teachers will have an opportunity to collaborate and network with other teachers. Topics of discussion will include 3D Science, phenomenon, SSI framework successes, instructional pacing, assessments and best practices in science instruction for specific courses. Please bring materials that you will need to plan engaging science lessons.
2 Sessions are offered, feel free to choose which session to attend.
2 Sessions are offered, feel free to choose which session to attend.
Session 3: Speaker High School Session
3D Science and Planning Instructional Segments
Brett Moulding
10:10-11:00 AM
Brett Moulding is the director of the Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning, a five-district professional development collaborative. He is co-author of A Vision and Plan for Science Teaching and Learning, a book providing educators with insights into classroom instruction consistent with NGSS and the Framework for K-12 Science Education. He was the Director of the Council of State Science Supervisors’ Building Capacity for State Science Education (BCSSE) initiative. He has provided professional development sessions on effective science teaching consistent with NGSS and Framework as well as professional consultation in over 20 states.
Lunch Break
11:00-12:00 PM
Session 4
TTIS Choice Sessions
12:10 - 1:00 PM
PowerPoint for Your Science Classroom (3-12)
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Pulling it all together with Class OneNote (K-12)
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Tired of the same slides you are using for your Science presentations? Come to this session to learn some expert tips and tricks that will make your lessons pop instead of fizzling out. PowerPoint is not the same tool you have been using. Join me to find out how!
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Come and discover new ways you can use OneNote in the science classroom to organize resources, engage students, and provide real-time feedback! In this session, we will explore how to use Class OneNote in a blended environment and create authentic learning experiences for students.
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Discovery Education and More!
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The Wonders of Flipgrid
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Discovery Education provides engaging high-quality content, and grab-and-go digital lessons to give educators everything they need to engage all learners in the dual environment. This session will investigate this resource and many more provided for free to Cobb Teachers.
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Ever wonder how you can use Flipgrid in your Science classroom? In this session you will discover all the new features and explore the Disco Library filled with ready-made possibilities to increase student voice in your classroom.
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Session 5
High School Choice Sessions
1:10-2:00
Things We Learned To Do
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Co-Teaching is a Relationship
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New Normal Share-a-thon
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Cobb Water
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Session 6: Speaker
3D Science in the Digital World
Zoe Evans
2:10- 3:00 PM
Mrs. Evans is the Principal at Bowden High School in In 2005, she was named the Georgia recipient of the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She has served as a member of the Georgia Department of Education Science Frameworks writing team, which created instructional models designed to help guide Georgia teachers in the implementation of the Georgia Performance Standards and is a member of the Georgia Science Education Advisory Committee. Additionally, she served as a member of the writing team for the Next Generation Science Education Standards.
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On Demand Sessions
On-Demand Keynote
Generation Z, Unfiltered
Andrew McPeak
Generation Z, those born since 2001, have grown up in a world the likes of which we haven't seen in generations. Smart phones and social media, mass shootings and rising anxiety levels, recessions and even a pandemic have all shaped their reality beginning in their earliest years. So, who are these kids? and how do you even begin to lead a generation has lived through this much? Using timely advice from "Generation Z Unfiltered," the latest book from Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak, this session will provide insight into the generation of kids we lead today and provide practical tips on how to lead them well.
Before the surge of a global pandemic changed all of our lives, Generation Z was already facing a crisis of mental health, a lack of social and emotional skills, and a paralyzed perspective on their future. In 2020, things have only gotten more complicated. That's why today's "Pandemic Population" needs a new kind of leader: You. In this session, we will outline the needs of today's population and furnish eight strategies that can help them find their best self on the other side of COVID-19.
Presenter Bio: Andrew is a sought-after millennial communicator who brings a unique generational perspective to audiences. He is the co-author of Dr. Tim Elmore’s latest book Generation Z Unfiltered and he has shared insights from this resource with educators, coaches and business leaders around the country. Along with co-authoring Marching Off the Map, Andrew also co-hosts the Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore podcast.
Andrew also serves as the Vice President of Content at Growing Leaders where he and his team work closely with schools, universities and sports teams on effectively implementing Habitudes as a tool to teach life and leadership skills.
Before the surge of a global pandemic changed all of our lives, Generation Z was already facing a crisis of mental health, a lack of social and emotional skills, and a paralyzed perspective on their future. In 2020, things have only gotten more complicated. That's why today's "Pandemic Population" needs a new kind of leader: You. In this session, we will outline the needs of today's population and furnish eight strategies that can help them find their best self on the other side of COVID-19.
Presenter Bio: Andrew is a sought-after millennial communicator who brings a unique generational perspective to audiences. He is the co-author of Dr. Tim Elmore’s latest book Generation Z Unfiltered and he has shared insights from this resource with educators, coaches and business leaders around the country. Along with co-authoring Marching Off the Map, Andrew also co-hosts the Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore podcast.
Andrew also serves as the Vice President of Content at Growing Leaders where he and his team work closely with schools, universities and sports teams on effectively implementing Habitudes as a tool to teach life and leadership skills.
On-Demand
SEL: Social Emotional Learning in Cobb
Infusing SEL Throughout the School Day: Tools and Tips for Teachers
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process for developing vital school, work, and life success skills that promote appropriate behavior, healthier life choices, and academic achievement. In this session, participants will learn how to intentionally infuse social and emotional learning throughout the school day by creating a supportive classroom community, integrating SEL into your instructional content, and delivering explicit SEL instruction. Additionally, we will explore a variety of approaches and multiple district resources available to support school staff, whether you are instructing in-person or virtually.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process for developing vital school, work, and life success skills that promote appropriate behavior, healthier life choices, and academic achievement. In this session, participants will learn how to intentionally infuse social and emotional learning throughout the school day by creating a supportive classroom community, integrating SEL into your instructional content, and delivering explicit SEL instruction. Additionally, we will explore a variety of approaches and multiple district resources available to support school staff, whether you are instructing in-person or virtually.
On-Demand
Scaffolding ESL Strategies for Science
Camelle Simmons
ESl Scaffolding for Science
Cobb County School District (CCSD) ESOL Program mission is to help ensure the English language development and academic success of English Learners (ELs).
The ESOL Program aims to work with all teachers at all grade levels and administrators of ELs to provide high-quality instructional programs designed to develop proficiency in English, while meeting challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards.
Cobb County School District (CCSD) ESOL Program mission is to help ensure the English language development and academic success of English Learners (ELs).
The ESOL Program aims to work with all teachers at all grade levels and administrators of ELs to provide high-quality instructional programs designed to develop proficiency in English, while meeting challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards.
On-Demand
Cross Cutting Concepts
Dr. Jeremy Peacock
How Do I Support Students in Using Crosscutting Concepts?
Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Scaffold Student Thinking in Middle and High School Science - The crosscutting concepts have been called the "forgotten dimension" and the "third wheel" three-dimensional learning, but they can play critical roles in helping students think like scientists and engineers and help them connect their learning over time. This self-paced, interactive module will allow individuals or PLCs to explore and reflect on the roles the crosscutting concepts should play in the classroom and resources for classroom implementation.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Jeremy Peacock
Dr. Jeremy Peacock is the K-12 Science/STEAM Coordinator for the Jackson County School System, where he supports innovative teaching and learning that engages students in figuring out the world around them and solving real-world problems. Dr. Peacock taught high school biology for 9 years, served as the 6-12 Director of Science Education at Northeast Georgia RESA for 4 years, and previously worked as an environmental scientist. Dr. Peacock is a past president of the Georgia Science Teachers Association and the Georgia Science Supervisors Association and a member of NSTA's Professional Learning Cadre.
Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Scaffold Student Thinking in Middle and High School Science - The crosscutting concepts have been called the "forgotten dimension" and the "third wheel" three-dimensional learning, but they can play critical roles in helping students think like scientists and engineers and help them connect their learning over time. This self-paced, interactive module will allow individuals or PLCs to explore and reflect on the roles the crosscutting concepts should play in the classroom and resources for classroom implementation.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Jeremy Peacock
Dr. Jeremy Peacock is the K-12 Science/STEAM Coordinator for the Jackson County School System, where he supports innovative teaching and learning that engages students in figuring out the world around them and solving real-world problems. Dr. Peacock taught high school biology for 9 years, served as the 6-12 Director of Science Education at Northeast Georgia RESA for 4 years, and previously worked as an environmental scientist. Dr. Peacock is a past president of the Georgia Science Teachers Association and the Georgia Science Supervisors Association and a member of NSTA's Professional Learning Cadre.
On-Demand
GADOE 3D Science Trainings
The Science Georgia Standards of Excellence drive instruction. Hands-on, student-centered, and inquiry-based approaches should be the emphasis of instruction. The standards are a required minimum set of expectations that show proficiency in science.
On-Demand
Co-Teaching Strategies in Science
Melissa Lummis
This on-demand session features a voice over Power Point presentation that focuses on co-teaching stratagies in the science classroom. Click on the link below and click present slide show.