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- Western Geology Field Experience for Teachers more»
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Erupting geysers, long dead volcanoes, giant glaciers, ancient caves, and the final resting place of dinosaurs: we will cover them all in this ten day trip. Participants will also see first hand evidence of the geologic features that created the western landscape that we see today.
Selected applicants will experience hands-on methods for teaching geology in addition to seeing first hand local examples of geological features. The course will be taught as a traveling fieldtrip over the course of ten days and make stops at key sites in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and New Mexico to perform geological studies. Each day will consist of travel and fieldwork followed by a classroom session reviewing the day's experiences and planning for the following day. This fieldtrip promises to be a fun and challenging experience. If you want to see the geology of the western United States up close this is your chance.
- Midwestern Space education Academy more»
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Space Education Initiatives and the Iowa Space Grant Consortium invite you to attend the sixth annual Midwestern Space Education Academy. The 2008 Academy will be held June 16-19 in Green Bay, WI. This is an excellent opportunity for educators to gain knowledge of integrating aerospace activities into the curriculum. Aerospace education is both exciting and challenging! It can be integrated into any subject area and at any grade level.
- Christa McAuliffe Academy more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 4 -
The Christa McAuliffe Academy is taking registrations for the July 14-18 summer Academy held at Appleton North High School. We offer PreK-12 workshops in math, science, technology, literacy and other areas of staff development.
A highlight of our Academy is the business tours on Wednesday morning with a noon hour discussion about the business experiences. Teachers learn first-hand what skills students will need to enter the workforce, the job opportunities available, new technology being utilized or investigated by the businesses, and much more.
One, two, or three graduate credits are available from UW-Oshkosh.
For more information go to www.christamcauliffeacademy.com
- Laboratory experiments for weather and climate more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 4 -
Laboratory experiments have made a central contribution to our understanding of the fluid mechanics of �natural fluids. Laboratory experiments were the first to demonstrate important properties on rotating fluids with wide implications to phenomena ranging from Jupiter�s Red Spot, to the circulation of the atmospheres and oceans. This workshop will bring together college professors and high school teachers to share laboratory experiments. Some funding is available.
- 2008 Einstein Academy more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 8 -
The Einstein Project is now accepting registrations for the Einstein Academy (July 28-31 at De Pere Middle School).
The Einstein Academy provides �tools for use in the classroom� for K-8 teachers and includes instruction on the use of hands-on science materials that are available to Wisconsin schools through The Einstein Project, as well as science notebooking training.
All of the training teachers receive at The Einstein Academy will help them to meet Wisconsin Model Academic Standards in Science, a requirement of all school districts across the state.
A catalog and registration form are available by calling 1-888-824-8877 or 920-884-8800. They are also available on The Einstein Project website at: www.einsteinproject.org under the What�s New link. Registration deadline is June 9, 2008.
- Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 7, 10 -
The Great Lakes Sea Grant Network is offering this week-long summer workshop for 15 educators from throughout the region. Become immersed in the science of the Great Lakes; build lasting relationships with scientists; participate in field activities on land and water; acquire new resources and materials for your classroom. Participants receive stipends, a travel allowance, and meals and lodging during the workshop. Graduate credit is available. Detailed information is available at the listed website.
- Current Research in Physics: Workshop for Teachers more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 10 -
Tour research labs, meet scientists, and pick up some cool demos to take back to the classroom. This three-day workshop will focus on a different cutting-edge topic in physics each day. In addition to filling in the modern physics part of your curriculum, these topics can be integrated into your study of classical physics. This workshop is designed for physical science teachers of grades 7-12.
- Geoscience Time Scales & Global Climate Change more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 10 -
Look backward and forward in time by studying weather for 1 day, 1 week, 1 month; climate for a year, 30 years, 400,000 years; and geology for millions of years. Sessions will include hands-on activities utilizing real-time satellite imagery in Google Earth to study the Earth System and detailed discussions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2007 Summary for Policy Makers. Teachers can earn 1 graduate level credit through the UW-Madison’s Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department (course # 508). A nominal registration fee of $20.00 is required; otherwise the workshop (including lunch) is free to all educators with lodging provided for teachers from outside Dane County.
- K-12 Digital Microscopy Workshop more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 3, 7 -
This four hour professional development workshop will train K-12 educators on how to integrate digital microscopy technology into their classrooms. Fee options are $195 for training only or $800 for training and receiving a digital microscope, lesson plans, computer software and classroom materials. The workshop will be held at Waukesha West HS on Friday, June 27th, 2008 from 8:00am-Noon or 12:30pm-4:30pm.
- Summer Biotechnology Teacher Courses at BTCI more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 7 -
Teacher Courses: the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI) will be offering 2 graduate education courses this summer, both held at the BTC in Madison. Credits for both courses will be available through Viterbo University and Edgewood College. Please contact Barbara Bielec
( barbara.bielec@btci.org) for more information.
BIOTECHNOLOGY: THE BASICS will be held July 21-25. This course is designed to introduce teachers to the fundamentals of biotechnology.
BIOTECHNOLOGY: BEYOND THE BASICS will be held July 28-August 1. This course is designed to help teachers bring advanced biotechnology concepts to the classroom by focusing on gene expression.
- WAEE Winter Workshop- Living with the land more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1 -
You are invited to attend the WAEE Winter Workshop. Come join us at the UWSP Treehaven Field Station outside of Tomahawk for a weekend of learning, sharing, networking, and fun!
Workshop theme: Living With the Land
Strand 1: Living Sustainably With the Land
Everyday solutions to living sustainably and how to incorporate
sustainability into our workplaces, nature centers, camps, schools, lessons, classrooms, and daily lives.
Strand 2: Living Off the Land Survival skills, edible and medicinal plants, animal tracking, native knowledge, and more!
Strand 3: Having Fun on the Land (Student Track)
Learn about great nature crafts and outdoor games and activities.
Strand 4: Curriculum on the Land (Teacher Track)
Ideas and lessons for teaching about the land and sustainability.
Plus!! The Winter Olympics, evening programs and music, crosscountry skiing, snowshoing and more!
Applications and additional information can be found at the WAEE website
- New Master's Degree in Secondary Science more»
Applicable Wisconsin Teaching Standards: 1, 7 -
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is partnering with Space Education Initiatives of De Pere, Wisconsin to improve secondary science teaching throughout Wisconsin. In 2008, these collaborators are launching a new Master of Science in Education (MSE) degree in Secondary Science Education for practicing teachers. Courses are conveniently offered during the school year and during the summer, when teachers can take them. Most courses are taught online or in a blended (semi-online) format. The MSE program has been carefully designed to meet state and national content and professional development standards. Applications are currently being accepted for 2008.
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