Science_Immersion_Facilitator_Notes

Immersion Session Agenda

 * 1) Integration: Incorporating the framework into instruction
 * 2) Preparation: Accessing and using SAS® Curriculum Pathways®
 * 3) Exploration: Investigating population dynamics and the H1N1 virus
 * 4) Discussion: Modifying lessons to meet curricular objectives
 * 5) Discussion: Identifying best practices

Introduction and Logistics 9:45
facilitator: Joselyn (5 minutes)
 * provide session overview
 * assign groups

H1N1 Introduction 9:50
facilitator: Joselyn (10 minutes)
 * show video
 * demonstrate download process
 * mention SAS alternative

Vocabulary Wikis 10:00
facilitator: Joselyn (15 minutes)
 * assign a term to each team
 * answer questions as teams are working
 * facilitate a quick debrief as groups share their research

Hands-on Activity 10:15
facilitator: Deborah (10 minutes)
 * project and review activity
 * discuss (and show) modifications from what's included in SAS Curriculum Pathways (981)

Accessing SAS Curriculum Pathways 10:25
facilitator: Deborah (10 minutes)
 * review teacher information
 * disseminate user names and passwords
 * create individual logins

Disease Dynamics (871) 10:35
facilitator: Deborah (25 minutes)
 * review lesson guide
 * complete Parts I-III
 * discuss lesson modifications

Discussion Forum 11:00
facilitator: Joselyn (15 minutes)
 * whole-class discussion of the qualitative aspects of the disease

H1N1 in the U.S. 11:15
facilitator: Joselyn & Deborah (15 minutes)
 * assign groups (Joselyn)
 * answer questions as teams create line graphs (Deborah)
 * walk through snapshot procedure (Joselyn)

Sample Page & Extensions 11:30
facilitator: Joselyn (10 minutes)
 * show Wiki page that individual teams would create (if time permitted)
 * discuss regional trends: What might influence the spread of H1N1 in these regions?
 * mention quantitative extensions (Excel, line of best fit)

Best Practices 11:40
facilitators: Joselyn & Deborah (5 minutes)
 * identify best practices exhibited in this lesson, in its overall structure and use of technology resources