Conference Details |
Presenters |
Title and Description |
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National Science Teacher’s Association MidWestern Regional, Minneapolis, MN
October 29
9 – 11
repeated
11:30 – 1:30 |
Workshop presented by Carrie Strohl and Suzanna Loper, Seeds/Roots developers. |
The Seeds/Roots approach:
Variation and Adaptation
Learn how Seeds/Roots enables you to address science and literacy standards simultaneously. Experience the unit by investigating adaptations that enable a species to survive in its habitat. Hands-on activities featuring written science books, and compelling research will be shared.
Attendees receive samples from the Variation and Adaptation Unit.
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Science Teachers Association of New York State,
Rochester, NY
November 3,
7 – 9 a.m. |
Jacqueline Barber, Seeds/Roots Principal Investigator |
Keynote address:
Integrating Science and Literacy
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National Science Teacher’s Association, Eastern Regional, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
November 12
9 – 11 a.m.
repeated
11:30 – 1:30 |
Workshop presenters Jen Tilson and Traci Wierman. |
The Seeds/Roots approach:
Variation and Adaptation
Learn how Seeds/Roots enables you to address science and literacy standards simultaneously. Experience the unit by investigating adaptations that enable a species to survive in its habitat. Hands-on activities featuring written science books, and compelling research will be shared.
Attendees receive samples from the Variation and Adaptation Unit.
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NSTA, Western Regional, Phoenix, AZ,
December 3rd
9 – 11 a.m.
repeated
11:30 – 1:30 |
Workshop presenters Jonathan Curley and Carrie Strohl, curriculum developers.
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The Seeds/Roots approach:
Variation and Adaptation
Learn how Seeds/Roots enables you to address science and literacy standards simultaneously. Experience the unit by investigating adaptations that enable a species to survive in its habitat. Hands-on activities featuring written science books, and compelling research will be shared.
Attendees receive samples from the Variation and Adaptation Unit.
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NSTA, Western Regional, Phoenix, AZ,
11 AM –12 PM December 4th |
Jacqueline Barber and Gina Cervetti |
Featured Presentation within the Strand:
Relevance: Science as an Authentic Context for using the skills of literacy and mathematics |
NSTA, Western Regional, Phoenix, AZ,
December 4th |
Book Signing |
Jacqueline Barber, Principal Investigator for the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading program will be signing student books on Friday, December 4th, from noon to 1:30PM. |
NSTA, Western Regional, Phoenix, AZ,
December 4th
11:00 a.m. – Noon in Ballroom 120B (North Building) Phoenix Convention Center |
Presented by Jacqueline Barber and Gina Cervetti |
Featured Presentation within the Strand–
Relevance: Science as an Authentic Context for using the skills of literacy and mathematics
Using Text to Support Firsthand Science Inquiry |
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National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, NM Dec. 2 – 5, 2009 |
A Research paper presented by Gina Cervetti, P. David Pearson, Jen Tilson, and Megan Goss
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During the NRC Symposium, "Toward 21st Century Literacy: The Integration of Science, Reading and Reasoning," Seeds/Roots team members will be presenting a paper entitled:
Examining the Efficacy of
Science-Literacy Integration
We report on a series of studies examining the efficacy of our model of science-literacy integration for Grades 2-5. These studies looked at the impact of our model of integration instantiated in curriculum units on the shoreline ecosystem, the forest floor, light, and astronomy. The presentation will investigate the value added in using an integrated science and literacy approach to instruction, as compared to content-comparable, business-as-usual science instruction. Students in the experimental group have outperformed control students on measures of science knowledge, science vocabulary, and reading comprehension. |
National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, NM,
Wed. Dec 2
3:00-4:30 pm |
Science Writing in Light Energy
A research paper, presented by Jen Tilson, Megan Goss, and Jill Castek
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Exploring the Influence of Science Writing Instruction on Fourth Graders'
Writing Development
This paper will discuss a study of fourth grade students' informational writing development in the context of an integrated science-literacy unit. Researchers investigated the extent to which scaffolded informational writing instruction supported students’ writing development in the areas of use of evidence, introduction, clarity, conclusion, and language use. Results suggested that student achievement on several of these writing dimensions was positively impacted by scaffolded writing instruction as compared to students who did not receive such instruction.
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| National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, NM,
Wed. Dec 2
1:15 – 2:45
in the San Miguel room |
Research presentation by Gina Cervetti, P David Pearson |
Toward 21st Century Literacy: The Integration of Science, Reading and Reasoning |
ASCD National Conference, San Antonio, TX
March 6 – 8, 2010
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The Seeds/Roots approach.
Presentation by Jacqueline Barber, Seeds/Roots Principal Investigator |
Developing Academic Language though Science and Literacy Instruction
Facility with academic language is essential for success. The Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading approach helps students develop facility with language by teaching students to think, talk, and write like scientists. Learn about this research-validated approach to integrated science and literacy instruction and how it helps all students learn academic language. |
NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 16 – 17, 2010 |
Jacqueline Barber, Traci Wierman, Jen Tilson, Jonathan Curley, plus others TBD.
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An Introduction to
Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading
A two-day pre-conference workshop sponsored by Delta Education featuring an overview of the guiding principles of the program, along with an in-depth multi-modal exploration of the new “Light Energy” and “Chemical Changes” units. Pre-registration is required. Contact Terry Cort at tcort@berkeley.edu for details.
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NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA,
March 18, 2010
8:30 - 10
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Workshop |
Innovative Science and Literacy Integration: Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading
Immerse yourself in the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading Variation and Adaptation unit by investigating adaptations that enable a species to survive in its habitat. See how firsthand inquiry, content-rich science books, scientific discourse and writing activities integrate to provide rich and varied opportunities to learn important science concepts and vocabulary. Attendees receive free samples of student books. |
NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA,
March 18, 2010
10:30 - 12
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Workshop |
Innovative Science and Literacy Integration: Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading
Immerse yourself in the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading Shoreline Science unit by investigating the properties of earth materials! See how firsthand inquiry, content-rich science books, scientific discourse and writing activities integrate to provide rich and varied opportunities to learn important science concepts and vocabulary. Attendees receive free samples of student books. |
NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA,
March 18, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 |
Workshop |
Innovative Science and Literacy Integration: Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading
Immerse yourself in the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading Chemical Changes unit by investigating chemical reactions and the particulate nature of matter! See how firsthand inquiry, content-rich science books, scientific discourse and writing activities integrate to provide rich and varied opportunities to learn important earth and life science concepts and vocabulary. Attendees receive free samples of student books. |
NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA,
March 18, 2010
3:30 - 5
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Workshop |
Enhance Reading Skills in the Science Classroom: Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading
Discover how engaging new student books for grades 2-6 support reading comprehension and science knowledge simultaneously. Each book features a corresponding Strategy Guide that introduces approaches for using powerful instructional strategies that will help students read science texts with greater understanding and learn new vocabulary. Attendees receive free samples of student books. |
IRA National Conference, Chicago, IL, April 25th - April 28th 2010 |
Workshop presented by Megan Goss, Jill Castek, and Jen Tilson |
Science writing in Seeds/Roots:
Practical Ways to use Science as a Context for Improving Student Writing
Presenters will share instructional approaches for developing students' informational writing in elementary classrooms and a rationale for why this type of instruction is important. This two hour and forty five minute workshop will introduce participants to instructional strategies specific to each of four common genres of scientific writing, while communicating a general approach to teaching content-area writing in elementary grades. The workshop will include three breakouts. Each presenter will: 1) introduce one genre through the use of examples or mentor texts; 2) engage participants in identifying features and purposes of the genre; 3) provide an instructional plan for teaching the writing genre according to a gradual release of responsibility model; 4) highlight particular strategies useful for teaching the genre, including appropriate scaffolds; and 5) discuss assessment and implementation. Handouts will include graphic organizers, lists of specific features and language structures specific to each genre, and rubrics for assessing student work. The workshop will culminate with opportunities to share ideas about implementation across classrooms and contexts. |
