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Upcoming presentations by Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading team members are listed below. If you are interested in professional development opportunities please go here.
Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading staff have made presentations at numerous conferences over the past several years. The papers and presentations from many of those meetings are posted on our papers and presentations page.
Upcoming events:
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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. |
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