The presentation begins by introducing the basic concept of energy flow: energy starts with the sun, is captured by plants, and then moves through living organisms. It then focuses on decomposers, the organisms that break down dead organic material and waste, turning it into nutrients for plants. Using worm farming with bins as a demonstration, the presentation shows how food scraps—originally containing stored energy from plants—are consumed by worms and transformed into usable nutrients for the plants. Students will become part of the process by harvesting the worm tea and castings to use in their gardens as the process continues. This is a hands-on/real-world experience! Warning: Live Worms!
The presentation begins by introducing the basic concept of energy flow: energy starts with the sun, is captured by plants, and then moves through living organisms. It then focuses on decomposers, the organisms that break down dead organic material and waste, turning it into nutrients for plants. Using worm farming with bins as a demonstration, the presentation shows how food scraps—originally containing stored energy from plants—are consumed by worms and transformed into usable nutrients for the plants. Students will become part of the process by harvesting the worm tea and castings to use in their gardens as the process continues. This is a hands-on/real-world experience! Warning: Live Worms!
In this grade-level session, 2nd grade teachers will collaboratively analyze Bluebonnet assessment items to determine which questions best align to priority standards and current instruction. Participants will evaluate rigor, student accessibility, and alignment to learning goals in order to select high-impact questions that will inform instruction and support student growth.
In this grade-level session, 5th grade teachers will collaboratively analyze Bluebonnet assessment items to determine which questions best align to priority standards and current instruction. Participants will evaluate rigor, student accessibility, and alignment to learning goals in order to select high-impact questions that will inform instruction and support student growth.
Our goal is to lessen the stress on teachers by giving tips to monitor progress during a grading period so they are prepared to provide input at a grading period as well as giving input on suggested goals for IEP preparation so the the goal design is a collaboration. How to understand and IEP goal and how to monitor progress in the general education classroom to give sufficient and adequate input.
In this grade-level session, 3rd grade teachers will collaboratively analyze Bluebonnet assessment items to determine which questions best align to priority standards and current instruction. Participants will evaluate rigor, student accessibility, and alignment to learning goals in order to select high-impact questions that will inform instruction and support student growth.
In this grade-level session, 4th grade teachers will collaboratively analyze Bluebonnet assessment items to determine which questions best align to priority standards and current instruction. Participants will evaluate rigor, student accessibility, and alignment to learning goals in order to select high-impact questions that will inform instruction and support student growth.
Transform your WIN (What I Need) time sessions by diving into effective strategies for forming small groups and maximizing intervention time. Learn how to utilize ELA and math techniques that inspire growth and boost student achievement. Discover practical tips and activities to prepare your students for success and turn small moments into big victories!
Did you know that chocolate milk does not come from brown cows? You might, but many children in America today may not. Join us for an informative session highlighting Farm Bureau's "Ag in the Classroom" initiative, which focuses on integrating agricultural literacy and real-world applications into classroom learning. We will explore the many resources available to classroom teachers through this program and feature several lesson plans that can be integrated into the teaching of core subjects.
The purpose of this session is to better understand how to leverage the power zone during student work time, especially at the secondary level. As students become older, the need to engage with students instructionally is still great. While students are participating in independent or group work, this can be a powerful time to receive immediate feedback on student understanding, as well as differentiate by scaffolding up or down.
Join us for an interactive training focused on engaging, high impact vocabulary instruction for elementary students. Research shows that students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and emergent bilingual learners may experience significant vocabulary gaps, sometimes up to a million words, impacting comprehension and overall academic success. In this session, we will explore the why behind intentional vocabulary instruction and its critical role in closing these gaps. Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands on make and take experience where you will learn practical, research based strategies you can immediately implement in your classroom. Walk away equipped with tools that help all students build language, confidence, and deeper understanding.
Join your district diagnosticians and talk about Child Find, legal rights, and building effective IEPs that empower learners and foster inclusion in the general education setting.
