Catalyst ~ Fall 2006

MSU Splash Goes Here

Vision Mission Theory of Action Message from the MSU Coordinator SC Department of Education

SC Mathematics Standards Angles On Mathematics

SC Algebra Classroom

Mathematics Professional Development Institutes (MPDI) Applied Mathematics & Science Creating Excellence in Elementary and Middle School Math (CEEMM) SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Current Edition Archive

Newsletter Activities

SC Science Standards Catalyst

Physical Science Companion Science Professional Development Institute (SPDI) Applied Mathematics & Science SC Science Council (SC^2) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

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Overview Schools with Coaches

Application Process

Mathematics Science

Fall 2006 Edition


	Coaches Corner Characteristics of Effective Classroom Practice The instructional strategies are consistent with the stated purpose of the unit. The instructional strategies were consistent with investigative mathematics conceptual development. Read more characteristics of effective classroom practice and how our science coaches implement the practices. . .				Cutting Edge From the Cutting Edge The Education Accountability Act of 1998 requires the South Carolina Department of Education to review and revise the academic standards in each of the subject matter content areas. The start of the 2006-2007 school year finds us with the revised South Carolina Science Academic Standards . . Read more . . .

For your information Science Drawing and Notebooking More and more teachers are implementing science notebooking as an integral part of their instructional practice. Since notebooking is based on “doing what real scientists’ do”, it is essential that even the youngest students begin including technical science drawing entries in their notebooks as part of a fully integrated notebooking experience.Read more . . .

Events

September 2006

September 29, 2006
National Estuaries Day

October 2006

October 8-14, 2006
Earth Science Week 2006

October 21, 2006
National Mole Day

November 2006

November 1, 2006
Science Supervisor’s Leadership Day
Myrtle Beach, SC

November 2-3, 2006
South Carolina Science Council Annual Conference
Myrtle Beach, SC

November 11-14, 2006
Institute on the Environment and the Economy
Hilton Head Marriott Beach

November 15, 2006
America Recycles Day

December 2006

December 1, 2006
SC Arbor Day

For a more detailed science calendar, please visit NSTA

Coaching Initiative

Professional Development

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