Region 1 Professional Development

AGENDA

Facilitated by Goochland County Public Schools
and Henrico County Public Schools
The Jepson Alumni Center, University of Richmond
November 16, 2010
6:00 – 7:30 PM

Welcome

Dr. Patrick Russo, Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools

Activity #1- The Escalator Challenge

• Watch the video clip presented by the facilitator.
• Work with your partners to answer the driving question.
• Use the resources provided on the laptop to help you answer the question (Region 1 folder > Escalator Challenge folder).
• THE ANSWER HAS BEEN POSTED!! Click here for an answer to the escalator challenge: How long does it take to get to the top of the down escalator?
• Other media that encourage critical thinking and problem solving are also available on Dan Meyer’s Website.

Activity #2- The Cat Race Challenge

• Scratch Resources This link provides background information on the product and sample projects.
• Launch the Cat Race Challenge file (Region 1 folder > Cat Race Challenge).
• Follow the directions provided by the facilitator.

Activity #3- The Duckling Challenge

• Make Way for Ducklings
• Google Lit Trips
• Double click on the KML file in the Ducklings folder.
• Help Mr. Mallard by clicking on the place holders A-N.

Consider the following questions:

• SOL 1.6 Science – Where is the best place for Mr. and Mrs. Mallard to raise the ducklings? Why?
• SOL 2.5 Science – Make Way for Ducklings was written in 1947. If the Mallards were searching for a home today, what differences in the environment would they notice and how would that impact the choice they make?

Concluding Remarks

Dr. Linda Underwood, Superintendent, Goochland County Public Schools

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