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Science is a system of acquiring knowledge using observation and experimentation to describe the world around us. Vision Statement: Student-centered classrooms will incorporate issues and processes to prepare learners for a global society.
-Inquiry-based learning is a vehicle through which students become scientifically literate, honing literacy and numeracy skills.
-Scientific attitudes, such as curiosity, respect for evidence, critical reflection, flexibility and respect for the environment, empower students and foster learning. Mission Statement: To create a district-wide learning community, to support literacy through high academic achievement of the science learning standards.
May 22, 2009 City Honors School Student Earns Prestigious Scholarship 
CHS student Jimmitti Teysir | On March 27, 2009, 47 students from across upstate New York competed in the Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair (TRSEF) in Syracuse. Jimmitti Teysir, a student from City Honors School, was selected for a Grand Award. The Grand Award includes representing the 27 counties served by TRSEF at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Reno, Nevada, May 10th-15th. For the full story click on the BPS Science in the News
The BPS Science Department is privileged to let you know that Deloris Anderson, 6th grade teacher at Campus West was awarded as the Western New York 2008/2009 K-8 Science Educator of the Year by STANYS (Science Teachers Association New York State).
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November 24, 2009
Science Grade 7/8 Explicit Instruction 2:4
PGS Course #523. Participants will gain knowledge in the 5 essential attributes of Explicit Instruction. Through modeled lessons they will be trained to incorporate this strategy into the science classroom. There will be special emphasis placed on writing measurable objectives.
Room 453.
This is Part 2 of 4. The other dates are:
2/9/10; 3/9/10...
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December 1, 2009
Science Elementary Sharing K-6 Part 2:4
PGS Course #514. Come to BPDTC room 453 and network with the teachers in your grade level. Bring your best lessons, activities, demonstrations, techniques, technological implications and pedagogy to share and exchange with your colleagues. Or you can come with an open mind to learn new and exciting things to add to your classroom lessons/strategies.
Disclaimer: We will meet once every marking period to discuss and share specific topics following the BPS pacing guide. By the end of the 4 workshops you will have a binder full of new and exciting lessons to enhance your student’s academic achievement.
The other dates are: 2/22/10; 3/23/10...
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December 5, 2009
December 8, 2009
High School Science Sharing Part 3:8
PGS Course #516; 518. Meet us at BPDTC, room 453. Come and network with the teachers in your content areas. Bring your best lessons, activities, demonstrations, techniques, technological implications and pedagogy to share and exchange with your colleagues. Or you can come with an open mind to learn new and exciting things to add to your classroom lessons/strategies. This is Part 3 of 8 sessions. The other dates are: 1/5/10; 2/2/10; 3/2/10; 4/13/10; 5/4/10....
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December 10, 2009
Bio & ES Explicit Instruction HS Part 2:4
PGS Course #522. Participants will gain knowledge in the 5 essential attributes of Explicit Instruction. Through modeled lessons they will be trained to incorporate this strategy into the science classroom. There will be special emphasis placed on writing measurable objectives.
Room 453.
The other dates are: 2/4/10; 3/4/10
Other dates include: 2/4/09; 3/4/09....
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K-8 Constructing & Consuming Tropical Rainforests
PGS Course #525. Come and explore the newest attraction at the Buffalo zoo. See the Rainforest upclose and how you can incorporate it into your lessons.
This is Part 1 of 2.
part 2 is: 12/12/09 @ 9:00am-12:30pm....
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December 12, 2009
December 14, 2009
Curriculum Lead Teacher Meeting HS
PGS Course #454. Curriculum Lead Teacher Meetings HS
Monthly meetings: 9/14; 10/19; 11/9; 12/14; 1/11; 2/8; 3/8; 4/19; 5/10; 6/7 To be held at the BPDTC in room 453....
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December 15, 2009
Middle Level Science Sharing 7 & 8; Part 2:4
PGS Course #513. Come to room 453 and network with the teachers in your grade level. Bring your best lessons, activities, demonstrations, techniques, technological implications and pedagogy to share and exchange with your colleagues. Or you can come with an open mind to learn new and exciting things to add to your classroom lessons/strategies.
Disclaimer: We will meet once every marking period to discuss and share specific topics following the BPS pacing guide. By the end of the 4 workshops you will have a binder full of new and exciting lessons to enhance your student’s academic achievement....
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