Caddo Science

Science Calendar

June 6: K-2 Science Institute 8:30am-3pm
June 7: 3-5 Science Institute 8:30am-3pm
June 20-21: 6-12 Summer Science Institute 8:30am-3:30pm
July 17: K-2 Science Institute 8:30am-3pm
July 18: 3-5 Science Institute 8:30am-3pm
July 19: Overview of the K-5 Louisiana Student Standards for Science 8:30-3pm
July 25-26: 6-12 Summer Science Institute 8:30am-3:30pm
July 23: Google Science Journal (in the ‘Technology Trainings’ folder)
July 26: K-5 Dash Into STEM 1:00pm - 3:30pm
August 6: LATM/LSTA Concurrent Sessions (1 hour) Proposal Due
October 22-24: 2018 LATM/LSTA Joint Conference

Caddo Science Announcements

3-8 Science Field Test

The Department recently released an update on the LEAP 2025 Science Field Test assessment calendar. “Students in grades 3 through 8 will take a science field test during the regular testing window but will not take an operational science test for the Spring 2018 administration. The items from these field tests will be used to create the new LEAP 2025 science assessments for grades 3 through 8, to be operational with the Spring 2019 administration.”

Check out the Standards page to see all of the science field test guides for grades 3-8 and biology.

Meet Education Manager of the Shreveport Aquarium

Kimberly Lobit is the Education Manager at the Shreveport Aquarium. She earned her BA in Early Childhood Education and has developed education programs at the Smithsonian, 4-H environmental education centers, museums and wildlife preserves. Kimberly is beyond ecstatic to teach kids and adults about the wonders of the ocean. Any information shared with the Shreveport Aquarium will be held in strict confidence and only used to provide Aquarium updates.

318.383.0601
kimberly@shreveportaquarium.com
www.shreveportaquarium.com

Louisiana student standards for science

Louisiana must build science standards strong in content that prepare students for their future, whether that be post-secondary education in a STEM field, a position in the industrial workforce, or as citizens who influence agricultural, petroleum, and environmental decisions. Louisiana has adopted new science standards.

Learn about the structure of the new science standards and the instructional shifts.
The Caddo Science department will host professional development opportunities all year long. See the PD page for more details.
The Louisiana Department of Education hosted webinars to introduce all science educators to the new standards. Please visit the Department's YouTu be science webinar playlist for recorded versions of the webinars.

Join LSTA Today!

The Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) is a special group of interdisciplinary science educators. Our membership includes K-12 classroom teachers, university faculty, informal educators, concerned citizens, and business personnel.
If you are in Louisiana and a member of the science teaching community, become a member of LSTA and help ensure the highest quality science education for our children. Complete and mail an LSTA Membership application today.