Dear All, I am working on a project for school (master's degree) and I need information from anyone who will share. For AYA Science NBPTS folks, please answer...
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melbadm
Sep 2, 2003 8:13 pm
Career Information Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators by David F. Noble/Paperback Book/256 Pages/2001. This excellent resource provides strategies and ...
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stuart_windley
Sep 4, 2003 2:02 am
I am just starting my National Boards and I am having trouble with finding a good topic for entry 2. The more I read about this entry the more confused I get....
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behobe35
Sep 5, 2003 4:34 pm
I am trying to pick a major idea over time to use for entry 1. The portfolis guide lists an example and the "getting started" section mentions physical...
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Ann McNicol
armcnicol
Sep 5, 2003 6:00 pm
I would make sure that it fits in (and uses the terms from) the national content standards. you can get these from the national board web site (nbpts.org) ...
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cathy williams
williamscathyd
Sep 6, 2003 10:45 am
I did this last year and am patiently waiting until November. I chose a unit that I was comfortable with and that took at least 6 weeks to cover. In my case...
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virginia noblitt
virginia_lad...
Sep 15, 2003 2:31 am
Set up a lab where students can form a hypothesis and then do the experiment and collect data. They must do technology with this entry. My students did an...
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virginia noblitt
virginia_lad...
Sep 15, 2003 2:43 am
Refer to the Getting Started section p. 72-77. This section lists the areas for physical sciences for the national standards. This would be where I would pick...
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nvteacher2003
Oct 1, 2003 2:51 am
I was an assessor for this entry for the last two years. When selecting a major idea over time, basically anything that is considered a "unit" (not chapter)...
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nvteacher2003
Oct 1, 2003 3:05 am
I had the same concern. I emailed the NBPTS help line for clarification. I asked if applying in biology, could I use a chemistry class for a portfolio? The...
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Vinay Dulip
vdulip@...
Oct 1, 2003 11:03 am
Dear Yahoo-group: I have taken the plunge into doing the NBPTS after four years of contemplation. I am doing in AYA - Science (Chemistry) Any suggestions for...
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Ann McNicol
armcnicol
Oct 1, 2003 12:20 pm
A lab would not "suffice". On the other hand, a lab should be a part of teaching a concept over time. You want to make sure that your selection of featured...
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cathy williams
williamscathyd
Oct 1, 2003 10:39 pm
Are you talking about teaching a major idea over time? Stoichiometry works well, since you have to show 6-12 weeks you can start with writing and balancing...
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behobe35
Oct 2, 2003 1:17 am
Does anyone have a good inquiry activity idea for Chemistry. I am planning on doing Stoichiometry for my major idea over time and am wondering if I should do...
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cathy williams
williamscathyd
Oct 2, 2003 6:43 pm
You may want to try pH of common household chemicals(shampoo, hand lotion, toothpaste, etc),students form a hypothesis whether the product is acid or base and...
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Blockburger
sblockburger
Oct 2, 2003 10:48 pm
I need suggestions on entry 3. I teach biology, anatomy, and earth science. I don’t have any idea what I am going to do for this entry. Any suggestions...
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Liza Basden
lizabasden
Oct 3, 2003 2:04 am
I completed my application last year. I am still waiting for results... I used a post lab discussion for my entry 3. I had the students present the findings...
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Blockburger
sblockburger
Oct 3, 2003 11:32 pm
Thanks. I do that same activity every year on viruses and didn't even think about how great it is to get the students discussing the spread of diseases. ...
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virginia noblitt
virginia_lad...
Oct 4, 2003 12:31 pm
A friend of mine did chromotography separations with different substances from nature, fruits, vegetables, berries. Try to go beyond the lab. Look at the...
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Liza Basden
lizabasden
Oct 4, 2003 1:39 pm
There is a really good book called Inquiry-Based Experiments in Chemistry by Valerie Ludwig Lechtanski. I got mine from amazon.com. There are inquiry ...
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virginia noblitt
virginia_lad...
Oct 5, 2003 2:12 am
There are some great teaching ideas from NY Times Lesson Plans on current articles. I chose one of the articles on hybridization and did a socratic or Paideia...
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geoteach84
Oct 14, 2003 2:05 pm
I am having a problem with describing the activties.It seems redundant when the questions ask what did you do and what did the students do. anyone else finding...
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virginia noblitt
virginia_lad...
Oct 14, 2003 11:51 pm
Many of the questions are redundant. It's like a grant just make sure you address every part of the question. You can include the question in your answer....
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nanchem2003
Oct 16, 2003 1:14 am
Hey, All those beginners out there. I made great plans had everything planned out work hard on those plans to be messed up by student page numbers for entries....
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jmwsimmons
Oct 23, 2003 3:19 pm
Hello! I am a new NBPTS candidate and I truly feel like a child walking into school for the first time. I teach High School Biology I, Biology II and AP...
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Tracy Jackson
nevilleteacher
Oct 23, 2003 7:47 pm
I am a candidate from last year so I am still waiting on my scores, BUT The major idea over time takes a considerable amount of time to plan and implement....
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baptap2002
Oct 24, 2003 4:26 pm
Welcome to a rewarding but very time-consuming project! My advice: Start playing around with a camera in your class room and figure out a good microphone...
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Dee McKenna
mckennadee
Oct 27, 2003 6:14 pm
The advice that I have read so far today sounds great! I am an advanced candidate waiting for my scores in AYA/Bio, so if I can be of any help to you please...
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javabean34
Nov 1, 2003 2:37 am
I'm a new candidate and just finished teaching my unit for Entry 1 (Earth and Its Structure). My question is this: If I choose 2 students and have 3...
