Department of Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Beliefs

The Science Department believes that every student is entitled to and deserves an excellent program of instruction in the content area that encourages each student to achieve at a high level.  We believe that learning science requires an understanding and investigation of concepts. We believe that science is a way of thinking that includes observing, collecting, manipulating, and analyzing data as well as evaluating and interpreting results.  We nurture the wonder and curiosity of the students as they engage in guided inquiry.  Ultimately, the goal of our department is to prepare all children for college and career readiness.

 

Philosophy

Science is a systematic process for acquiring the knowledge essential for comprehending the natural world and every aspect of modern life.  As students build on their content knowledge, we encourage the following practices to be linked to their learning: asking questions and defining problems, developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, constructing explanations and designing solutions, engaging in argument from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating and communicating information.  The department has embraced and implemented an Inquiry-Based Model, which allows students to explore and make sense of ideas, data, and explanations around a posed question or problem. In addition, we encourage students to make connections by publicly sharing their thoughts of the key idea to the overarching concept.

 

 

 

 

STEM Expo Resources

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District Competition

Dec. 19^th at the William Paterson University Commons Ballroom; 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.   

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Getting Organized Introduction to Different Project Types Getting Started STEM Projects Display Boards How to Create a Winning Display Board Presentations How to Deliver a Winning Oral Presentation Project Ideas Science Investigation Ideas Science Invention Ideas

Forms and Documents K-8 Safety Documents Permission Slip Safety Form Poster Board Display Safety Guidelines High School Safety Documents ISEF Memo Permission Slip Safety Form Poster Board Display Safety Guidelines School Based Competition Memo to Principals Data Form 1st Place Winners Form Gr. K-5 1st Place Winners Form Gr. 6-8 1st Place Winners Form Gr. 9-12 Media Release Form: English Media Release Form: Spanish Project Description Requirements Rubrics K-3 Rubrics 4-5 Rubrics 6-8: Inquiry Rubrics 6-8: Innovations Rubrics 9-10 Rubrics11-12

How to register for access to FOSSweb.
(District Subscription)

1.  Go to https://www.fossweb.com/home
   Click on Educators: Register link at the bottom.  Click the PURPLE button Register for FOSSweb

2. After you have registered you can enter your ACCESS codes.

1. Click on the blue tab “My Teacher Page”

2. Click “Activate My Access Code”

3. Enter Access Code(s) for Module(s) Activation

(GUEST Access)

1.  Go to https://www.fossweb.com/home

2. Click on “Visit as Guest” (This subscription is very limited. You will not have access to many resources.)

3. Click on the “Module Book”.

Materials Management

District Replacement List

FOSS Replacement List

Plant & Animal Care

Tech Support
NOTE:  Please contact Tech support directly with any concerns regarding your account.  They cannot resolve an individual technology problem through a third party.  They will need information that only you can provide as the owner of the account. The number is 1 (800) 258-1302 ext. 7907

FOSS Units by Grade Level

GRADE	UNIT 1	UNIT 2	UNIT 3	UNIT 4	UNIT 5	UNIT 6
KINDERGARTEN	ENGINEERING	Earth's Weather and Trees	Materials & Motion	Animals Two by Two	N/A	N/A
GRADE 1	ENGINEERING	Weather & Air on Earth	Sound & Light	Plants & Animals	N/A	N/A
GRADE 2	ENGINEERING	Insects & Plants	Solids & Liquids	Pebbles, Sand and Silt	N/A	N/A
GRADE 3	ENGINEERING	Structures of Life	Motion & Matter	Earth's Weather & Climate	N/A	N/A
GRADE 4	ENGINEERING	Soils, Rocks and Landforms	Energy	Environments	N/A	N/A
GRADE 5	ENGINEERING	Sun, Moon & Planets	Living Systems	Mixtures & Solutions	N/A	N/A
GRADE 6	ENGINEERING	Gravity & Kinetic Energy	Electromagnetic Force	Weather & Water	Diversity of Life	N/A
GRADE 7	ENGINEERING	Populations & Ecosystems	Chemical Interactions	Earth History	N/A	N/A
GRADE 8	ENGINEERING	Human Systems Interactions	Heredity & Adaptation	Planetary Science	Waves	N/A

 

 

Focusing Your Science Environment

 Climate Impacts on Ocean Flyer

 Climate Science Flyer

 Data Literacy Series fFlyer

2018 Science PD Schedule

 

 

Summer Professional Development

Honeywell Institute for Ecosystems Education 

 

Funding Opportunities

Good News!  The Taub Foundation Sponsors Field Trip Grants Program

Field Trip New Jersey is pleased to announce that it will have two grant application cycles this year. Below are the dates for which the application will be open to applicants to complete online at fieldtripnj.org.

Application Cycle 2018

 

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High School Student Opportunities

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 ORISE Summer Student Competitions

High School Juniors: 2018 STEM Math and Science Academy

 

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K-8 Student Opportunities

 ORISE Summer Student Competitions

Solar Jam 2018

Calling all student engineers! Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Solar Jam event! Register by May 5, 2018

Flyer

Info and Registration

 

 

 

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Contact Us

Joanna Tsimpedes Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction 973-321-2336 jtsimpedes@paterson.k12.nj.us
Sarah Sterling Laldee Supervisor of Science 973-321-0717 slaldee@paterson.k12.nj.us	Jennifer Foster Senior Specialist - Mathematics/ Science 973-321-0843 jfoster@paterson.k12.nj.us
Elizabeth Nunez Teacher Coordinator of Science 973-321-2264 enunez@paterson.k12.nj.us	Lakisha Kincherlow Teacher Coordinator of Science 973-321-2477 lkincherlowwarren@paterson.k12.nj.us