Resources for Teachers

• Resources for Humane Alternatives to Dissection Alternatives to Dissection.doc
• Model Lesson Outline Model Lesson Outline.doc
• Rubric for Math Lesson Plan Evaluation Rubric for Lesson Plan Evaluation for Math.doc
• Rubric for Science Lesson Plan Evaluation Rubric for Lesson Plan Evaluation for Science.doc
• FCAT Mathematics Item Specifications:  
  • Grades 3-5: http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/specifications/MathGrades3-5.pdf  
  • Grades 6-8: http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/specifications/MathGrades6-8.pdf
• New Monthly Lessons from the EHP Science Education Program; in January 2009 the EHP Science Education Program relaunches its series of hot-off-the-press monthly lessons. They are also introducing a new thematic lesson concept. Come visit the EHP Science Education Program website to see brand-new lessons and learn more: http://www.ehponline.org/science-ed-new/
• National Science Foundation http://www.nsf.gov/index.jsp
• U.S. Department of the Interior (links to USGS, Fish and Wildlife, BLM, Minerals, etc) http://www.doi.gov/kids/
• USGS Science Education site http://education.usgs.gov/
• Earthquakes for Kids http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids//
• NASA for Kids http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html
• Jet Propulsions Laboratory http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm
• Endangered Species http://www.fws.gov/species/
• National Marine Fisheries http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/
• NOAA http://www.noaa.gov/
• NOAA Education: Weather http://www.education.noaa.gov/sweather.html
• NOAA Education: Climate Change http://www.education.noaa.gov/sclimate.html
• NOAA Education: Oceans and Coasts http://www.education.noaa.gov/socean.html
• NOAA Education: Satellites and Space http://www.education.noaa.gov/sspace.html
• National Science Resources Center (NSRC): http://www.nsrconline.org/
• Florida Association of Science Supervisors: http://www.fass.cecs.ucf.edu/
• Florida Association of Mathematics Supervisors: http://www.fctm.net/fams/fams.htm
• Middle School Math Initiative: http://www.ets.org/flicc/initiatives.html
• Florida Math Science Partnership Grants: http://www.fldoestem.org/FLDOE_STEM/Florida_MSP_Programs.aspx
• NSTA Review of K-12 Science Trade Books:  http://www.nsta.org/publications/ostb/ 
• Content Enhancement Professional Development Initiative:  http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4438/rfa-ceri-mem o.pdf
• FL DOE Instructional Materials:  http://www.fldoe.org/BII/Instruct_Mat/
• PAEC Ordering Information for Math Superstars Curriculum Materials:  http://www.paec.org/AboutPAEC/departments/clearinghouse/inventory/listing.aspx?c=3
• FL DOE Brochure on World-Class Education Content Standards for Mathematics and Science: PDF File
• District Superintendent Information about the 2007-08 Sunshine State Scholars Program:
  • Memo:  http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4598/sss-rec-memo.pdf
  • Attachment 1: http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4599/sss-rec-att1.pdf
  • Attachment 2:  http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4600/sss-rec-att2.pdf

Professional Development Opportunities

• FastPacks Project for middle and high school principals - February 11, 2010 For additional information please reference this document. Publicity2.doc  Registration Form Registration Form Draft 2Pelham.doc

Presentations from the Office of Mathematics and Science

2009

• November 12, 2009: State of the State in Science, FASS Presentation State of the State in Science 2009 FASS 11-09.ppt    
• November, 2009: RtI TLC Mathematics Reform State Perspective  RtI TLC Mathematics Reform State Perspective.ppt            
• October 20, 2009: Model Lessons in Mathematics and Science, Leadership Conference Math and Science Leadership Conference RtI HD October 20 2009 NEW with video.ppt
• September 2009: State of the State in Mathematics, FAMS Presentation State of State Mathematics for FAMS 0909 Final Draft.ppt
• September 2009: State of the State in Science, SERVE Science Academy Network Presentation Science Academy Network Presentation 9-09.ppt
• May 30, 2009:  FCTM Board Presentation: FCTM Board Presentation 5-30-09.ppt 
• May 7, 2009: FLDOE Science Update, FASS Presentation FLDOE Science Update for FASS 5-09.ppt    
• January 23, 2009: FETC -- Presentation on the American Diploma Project and New Standards: Standards and ADP Presentation
• January 23, 2009: FETC -- Presentation on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Florida: STEM Presentation