Scenario




 * Roles**:
 * Teacher: Sarah
 * Librarian: Anna

(b) Knowledge and skills (10) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes rocks, soil, water, and gases of the atmosphere. The student is expected to (B) identify uses of natural resources. 110.13 Language Arts and Reading Grade 2 (b) Knowledge and skills (25) Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to: (A) gather evidence from available sources (natural and personal) as well as from interviews with local experts; (C) record basic information in simple visual formats (e.g. notes, charts, picture graphs, diagrams). (27) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students (with adult assistance) are expected to create a visual display or dramatization to convey the results of the research. Standard 1: Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge, 1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life. Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. 3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.
 * Learning Outcomes**:
 * TEK(S): 112.4 Science, Grade 2
 * AASL Standards, Strands, and Indicators:


 * Motivation: **
 * Person who first approached the other partner: The librarian approached the teacher in the hall before school started for the day in order to bring up the idea of teaching a collaborative lesson. During the initial conversation the librarian stated to the teacher that being on a flexible schedule would be a great opportunity to adapt and use the time to their advantage in working with the project and collaborating with the students.
 * Motivation for the partnership: The librarian recently attended professional development and learned about Kidspiration software. She decided this tool would be very helpful in teaching science topics. Since second grade had the lowest overall district benchmark scores in science, she decided to approach second grade with an idea to plan a collaborative science lesson. The librarian then asked the teacher to provide her with the curriculum objectives and education standards so that together they could work on learning outcomes utilizing Kidspiration, Web 2.0 tools and other library resources.
 * Location of first collaborative conversation: The librarian invited herself to the grade level planning meeting to bounce ideas off of the teachers. She then invited the teacher to the library to take a look at the resources available for the collaborative lesson plan.


 * Instructional Goals and Standards: **
 * Grade level: 2nd
 * Content area(s): Science
 * Initial goal(s): Students will use a reading comprehension strategy and be able to identify uses of natural resources.
 * Initial objective(s): 1) Students will conduct an inquiry-based research process to identify the uses of natural resources. 2) Students will create a graphic organizer using Kidspiration. 3) Students will present their findings to the class using a.web 2.0 tool of their choice 4) Students will self-assess according to the rubric.

Sarah's availability Anna's availability 4/12 8-10 p 8-10 p discussion tabs 4/13 8-10p 4/14 8-10 p 8-10p discussion tabs 4/15 8-10 p 9-11 am & 1-2 p Complete Scenario Assignment discussion tabs 4/16 8-10 p 8-10p SCENARIO DUE 4/17 anytime on the road will check in 4/18 after 2 p  after 2 p ok 4/19 8-10 p 8-10p 4/20 anytime 4/21 8-10 p 8-10p 4/22 8-10 p 8-10p Complete Collaborative Planning Form 4/23 8-10p COLLABORATIVE PLANNING FORM DUE 4/24 anytime 4/25 after 2 p 4/26 8-10 p 4/27 8-10 p 4/28 8-10 p 4/29 9 a -2 p 4/30 8-10 p 5/1 anytime 5/2 after 5 p 5/3 8-10 p 5/4 8-10 p 5/5 8-10p 5/6 8-10 p Complete Lesson Plan 5/7 COLLABORATIVE LESSON PLAN DUE (including graphic organizers, checklists, rubrics, etc.)
 * Plus:**
 * Collaborative schedule for planning A 4.3:


 * Planning form (provide link): http://alibrarian.wikispaces.com/Planning+Form
 * Anna's strengths: As a librarian, I am familiar with children's literature. This will allow me to help teachers select materials that are appropriate for specific content areas (in this case science). I am able to evaluate our collection and develop lessons around available resources. With a background in technology, I am eager to work with various technology tools that will motivate students to become more engaged with their learning.
 * Sarah's strengths: As a teacher, I am able to identify the exact TEKS that my students have scored poorly on due to benchmark test results. I am also well aware of my students' reading levels, individual learning needs, and interests. I am well-versed in differentiated instruction. All of this will help in selecting materials, planning groups for cooperative learning, and determining lesson length.
 * Administrator awareness of lesson: 1) Grade levels submitted agendas to the principal for every grade level meeting. 2) The librarian IM'd the principal and to tell her that she learned about a really cool tool and asked if she could drop by to demonstrate it later in the day. 3) As collaborative plans advanced, the librarian sent an email to the principal detailing the upcoming lesson. 4). The classroom teacher invited the principal to come into the library and participate in part of the lesson. The librarian also decided to collect data on instruction, classes served, and lessons taught (for documentation) so that when standardized test scores came in she could demonstrate her role in student achievement through teacher/librarian collaboration.