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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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February 8, 2010
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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February 9, 2010
Science Grade 7/8 Explicit Instruction 3:4
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 3 of 4. The other date is:3/9/10...
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FHL Beyond the Physical Science Kit K-6
PGS Course #570. Now that you have had time to use your kit, come and share your experiences with your group. This is a follow-up to the FHL Physical Science kit training....
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February 10, 2010
Zoo Genetics for grades 5-12; Part 3:4
PGS Course #540. Come utilize examples from the Buffalo Zoo to better understand genetic concepts and how genetics is used in animal conservation fields.
this is part 3:4.
The other date is:
Sat: 2/13 @ 9:00am-12:00pm...
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February 11, 2010
5/ 6 Content and Strategies Training (Part 4)
PGS Course #744: This training will introduce and further expand teacher knowledge of the intermediate Earth Science curriculum incorporated within the 6th grade science curriculum. Earth science will become the primary focus in 5th and 6th grade as drafts of new pacing guides are introduced. By the end of this training teachers will be provided with binders and enough support materials to be able to begin teaching earth science in a comprehensive and rigorous manner.
The other dates are:
3/11/10
3/25/10
4/29/10
5/20/10
6/03/10...
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February 13, 2010
Zoo Genetics for grades 5-12; Part 4:4
PGS Course #540. Come utilize examples from the Buffalo Zoo to better understand genetic concepts and how genetics is used in animal conservation fields.
this is part 4:4....
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February 16, 2010
Electricity Content Module gr. K-6; Part 1:5
PGS Course #584. "This science content PLO for teachers will allow participants to deepen their own content knowledge about electricity through guided and learner-directed inquiry. Participants will engage in inquiries involving electricity, circuits, energy, and measurement. They will become knowledgeable in observing, developing questions, planning investigations, and using a variety of instruments and informational sources to further their essential understanding of electricity. They will design, implement, and infuse research techniques, including record-keeping, into personal inquiries. Materials were developed by CAPSI at the California Institute of Technology. "
This is Part 1:5
The other dates are:
Thurs. 2/18/10
Sat. 2/20/10: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tues. 2/23/10
Thurs. 2/25/10...
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February 18, 2010
Electricity Content Module; gr. K-6; Part 2:5
PGS Course #584. "This science content PLO for teachers will allow participants to deepen their own content knowledge about electricity through guided and learner-directed inquiry. Participants will engage in inquiries involving electricity, circuits, energy, and measurement. They will become knowledgeable in observing, developing questions, planning investigations, and using a variety of instruments and informational sources to further their essential understanding of electricity. They will design, implement, and infuse research techniques, including record-keeping, into personal inquiries. Materials were developed by CAPSI at the California Institute of Technology. "
This is Part 2:5
The other dates are:
Sat. 2/20/10: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tues. 2/23/10
Thurs. 2/25/10...
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Chemistry & Physics Explicit Instruction 3:4
PGS Course #519. 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 3 of 4. The other date is: 3/18/10...
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