Professional+Agenda+I


 * __Brainstorming Meeting Agenda

Purpose:__ The purpose of this meeting pace is to develop a cross curricular learning project or unit that: **
 * __Targets our CIP related to improving our Science TAKS scores & Technology Application integration,__
 * __Includes a vertically and horizontally aligned cross curriculum objectives,__
 * __Applies Technology Application TEKS & TEKS of participating courses,__
 * __Establishes an active student, teacher, and administrative co-learning community,__
 * __Strives to improve Texas Star Chart ratings__

__Objective__:
 * Establish a clear vision for the project,
 * determine the structure of the project,
 * establish guidelines for each courses participation,

__Grade Level__: 9th-12th grades

__Facilitator's Name__: Traci Ewing

__Community Members__: Laura Shipman, Darlene Low, Brenda Duhon, Ruthie Wolfe

__Meeting Activities__:

***Laura / Darlene / Brenda / Ruthie / Traci*** 2. Each member submits one possible name and other members vote for favorite. For example: LaB DaRT's || 5 min. ||
 * ~ Activity ||~ Purpose ||~ Description of Activity ||~ Steps ||~ Estimated Time ||
 * Create a shared vision || To determine project goal || Together members will create the shared vision || Each member will write down what they perceive as the overall goal of the project. All members will share their thoughts. Similarities of each member's vision will be compiled and the group's shared vision will be created || 15 min. ||
 * Ice Breaker || Create a relaxed atmosphere || Come up with a "pen" name for our group || 1. Using a letter scramble or acronym format, take the letters from our names and combine to form a "pen" name for our group.
 * Brainstorming || Link career choices with science || Together members will create an interest for science. || Have each member make a list of careers that have a strong science base and reasons students would be interested in making this choice. Develop a research project for students to promote interest in science field. || 20 min ||