Elementary Science Survey

Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions so that we can plan effectively to support your science instruction for next year. Thank you for your time! Kim Dye


  1. What is your school and grade level?


  1. What Science topic or unit do you want to revise/update, need more background knowledge or just need more resources to teach more effectively?


  1. Which of these professional development opportunities would you like for Hanover to offer within the next school year? (Check all that apply)
    Project Learning Tree (grades K-6)
    Growing Up Wild (grade preK-grade 2 teachers)
    Project WET (grades 3-8)
    Agriculture in the Classroom (grades K-5)
    Effective ways to implement Science Inquiry (grades K-5)
    Effective outdoor learning, school gardens, nature walks
    What is a MWEE and what qualifies as one for my students


  1. In which format would you most likely attend professional development? Please rank order them from 1 (best choice) to 6 (least likely to attend)
        1 2 3 4 5 6
    After school workshop  
    Oct/November Hanover County prof. dev. day  
    Summer workshop in June  
    Summer workshop in July  
    Summer workshop in August  
    During the school day with professional leave  


  1. What would make integrating Science with Language Arts, Math and Social Studies easier for you. (check all that apply)
    professional development in effective content integration
    lesson ideas on what integration looks like at my grade level
    professional deveopment from teachers who have been successful with science integration
    time to plan and share among my grade level
    after school for one hour at my school building with experienced leaders


  1. What best describes you as a science teacher?
    I feel well prepared to teach Science at my grade level.
    I feel prepared but lack the time to teach Science effectively to my students.
    I feel prepared but lack the tools to teach Science effectively.
    When time is limited, Science is usually the first thing to get cut in my day.
    I need more professional development in effective science instruction.


  1. What is your background knowledge in Science Literacy?
    I use it and feel that I address the science and reading objectives equally in an integrated manner.
    I try to integrate Science with Language Arts whenever possible but would like more concrete examples for me to access on Bb.
    I know what effective Science Literacy looks like, I just lack the time to plan for it.
    I need more professional development in Science Literacy.


  1. Which of these descriptions best matches your reason for not using FOSS kits more often?
    I don't know what FOSS is or if we have any kits in my school.
    Our kits are too disorganized to use effectively. Pieces are missing and hard to find when I want to use them.
    I know where the FOSS kits are but don't have the time to plan to use them.
    I would like more professional development at my school or by corridor on FOSS kits that pertain to my grade level.


  1. Which of these do you use often (2-3 times a week)?
    FOSS
    Science textbook
    workbooks
    video streaming
    videos (i.e. Bill Nye, Magic School Bus ...)
    webquests
    power points
    measuring tools (i.e. balance scale, thermometers, beakers, meter sticks...)
    microscopes
    science journals/interactive notebooks
    computer programs
    labs where your students collect data and test an hypothesis
    science centers
    Elluminate Live lesson from the MSiC


  1. Which of these do you use on occasion (2-3 times a month)?
    FOSS
    Science textbook
    workbooks
    video streaming
    videos (i.e. Bill Nye, Magic School Bus ...)
    webquests
    power points
    measuring tools (i.e. balance scale, thermometers, beakers, meter sticks...)
    microscopes
    science journals/interactive notebooks
    computer programs
    labs where your students collect data and test an hypothesis
    science centers
    Elluminate Live lesson from the MSiC


  1. Which of these do you rarely use (2-3 times a year)?
    FOSS
    Science textbook
    workbooks
    video streaming
    videos (i.e. Bill Nye, Magic School Bus ...)
    webquests
    power points
    measuring tools (i.e. balance scale, thermometers, beakers, meter sticks...)
    microscopes
    science journals/interactive notebooks
    computer programs
    labs where your students collect data and test an hypothesis
    science centers
    Elluminate Live lesson from the MSiC


  1. Which of these have you only tried once or maybe not at all?
    FOSS
    Science textbook
    workbooks
    video streaming
    videos (i.e. Bill Nye, Magic School Bus ...)
    webquests
    power points
    measuring tools (i.e. balance scale, thermometers, beakers, meter sticks...)
    microscopes
    science journals/interactive notebooks
    computer programs
    labs where your students collect data and test an hypothesis
    science centers
    Elluminate Live lesson from the MSiC


  1. Which of these do you most often when assessing your students' science understanding?
    multiple choice test items
    true/false, matching, or fill in the blank
    short answer or discussion
    demonstration for the teacher
    rubrics
    draw and label


  1. Which of these do you use on a limited basis when assessing your students' science understanding?
    multiple choice test items
    true/false, matching, or fill in the blank
    short answer or discussion
    demonstration for the teacher
    rubrics
    draw and label


  1. Which of these have you used only once or maybe not at all?
    multiple choice test items
    true/false, matching, or fill in the blank
    short answer or discussion
    demonstration for the teacher
    rubrics
    draw and label





Nora Wheeler
Lead Teacher Specialist
Ashland, VA