| AAAS Project 2061 Professional
Development Workshops for Educators: Focus on Standards for Science and Mathematics |
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2001 Information |
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Phone: 888-PDP-2061
Email: pdp2061@aaas.org
Website: http://www.project2061.org/
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Numerous locations, including
Minneapolis, Atlanta, and New Orleans, throughout summer and fall |
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Description
Get a new perspective on the key elements of
standards-based reform and try out new strategies for putting standards to work. Be part
of a leadership team to create a model learning community. Workshops are organized around
some of the following questions: Why change science, mathematics, and technology
education? What do standards mean?
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| AAAS Project 2061 Professional
Development Workshop for Educators: Using Atlas of Science Literacy |
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2001 Information |
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Phone: 888-PDP-2061
Email: pdp2061@aaas.org
Website:
website
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Dates: July 23-27, 2001
Place: Knoxville, TN |
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Description
This five-day workshop gives participants a new perspective
on standards-based reform. Participants use Atlas and other resources to enhance their
understanding of science literacy, and to improve curricula, instruction, and assessment.
Participants are encouraged to attend in teams.
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| Academy for Teachers of Science and
Mathematics |
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Contact
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Kenneth Monty, Project Director
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Suite 210 Hoskins
Knoxville, TN 37996-4012
Phone: 423-974-3594
Fax: 423-974-3722
Email: kmonty@utk.edu
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Description
Month long summer program enhances science education in
grades 6-12. Educators conduct laboratory projects with peers, university faculty, and Oak
Ridge scientists. The Academy selects 20 to 40 school teams of two to four teachers who
are committed to implementing change in their school systems. Topics include: nature of
mathematical and scientific ideas, instructional methods that promote problem-solving
abilities, and the interrelatedness of mathematics and science.
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| Active Physics and Active Chemistry for
a Physical Science Curriculum |
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2002 Information |
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It’s About Time
84 Business Park Drive
Armonk, NY 10504
Phone: 888-698-TIME
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Dates: March 27-30, 2002
Place: San Diego, CA |
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Description
Active Chemistry is an activity and inquiry-based
curriculum designed to introduce chemistry into the secondary setting. The NSF funded
program is designed to create an integrated 9th or 10th grade physical science curriculum.
Used in conjunction with Active Chemistry and Active Physics texts. Note: This workshop is
offered at various times throughout the year. Check website for details.
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| American Association for the
Advancement of Science Annual Meeting |
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Contact
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2002 Information |
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1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-326-6450
Email: aaasmeeting@aaas.org
Website:
http://www.aaas.org/meetings/
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Dates: February 14-19, 2002
Place: Boston, MA |
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Description
More than 750 speakers participate in 140 multidisciplinary
sessions featuring the latest research on the science of "new generation"
telescopes, quantum devices, genetically modified foods, nutraceuticals, the biosphere,
gene therapy, obesity, addiction and the brain, and other topics.
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| Bronx Zoo Professional Development in
Life Science |
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2300 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10460
Phone: 800-937-5131
Website: http://wcs.org/education/
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Description
Workshops for K-12 teachers held at the zoo. Participants
practice hands-on activities that coordinate with science standards, increase content
knowledge, learn new assessment methods, use state of the art equipment, and have access
to numerous community resources.
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| Caltech Precollege Science Initiative
(CAPSI) |
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James Bower and Jerome Pine, Co-Presidents
Caltech Precollege Science Initiative
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone: 818-395-3222
Email: capsi@capsi.caltech.edu
Website:
http://www.enc.org/professional/
ideas/
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Description
Workshops of various lengths designed to encourage inquiry
in the learning process and to promote the participation of underrepresented student
populations. Topics include: curriculum materials selection, inquiry, questioning,
leadership skills, assessment strategies, subject matter content, materials management,
and district scale-up planning.
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| Developmental Approaches in Science and
Health (DASH) ^ |
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Donald B. Young
University of Hawaii
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 808-956-6918
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Description
Designed to develop scientific literacy for K-3 students by
facilitating the learning and application of basic concepts and skills in science, health,
and technology. Includes a 10 day initial training workshop, monthly staff development
meetings, and the purchase of curricular materials.
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| Earthstorm * |
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Andrea Dawn Melvin, Assistant Director
Oklahoma Climatological Survey
University of Oklahoma
100 East Boyd Street, Suite 1210
Norman, OK 73019-1012
Phone: 405-325-2652
Email: admelvin@ou.edu
Website: http://www.outreach.ocs.ou.edu
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Description
A multidisciplinary project that incorporates real-time
weather data into classroom activities. Includes a month long summer institute where
teachers learn computer skills, meteorological principles, and how to integrate Mesonet
data into the classroom.
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| Foundational Approaches in Science
Teaching * |
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Donald B. Young
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 800-799-8111
Email: crdg@hawaii.edu
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Description
An interdisciplinary science program designed to meet the
developmental needs of adolescents. Includes grade 6-10 curriculum and a 10 day training
for each of three modules. Training focuses on pedagogy and content knowledge.
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| Guide to Instructional Materials
Seminar I |
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Center for Science Education, Inc.
Email: vgrinbergs@edc.org
Website:
http://www.edc.org/CSE/projects/k12dissem/
seminars.htm
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Description
Provides an introduction all of the featured instructional
materials while also providing criteria for selecting the materials most appropriately
matched to school needs. Participants will: engage in an inquiry-based science experience;
attend presentations on instructional materials; receive guidance in instructional
materials selection and implementation; and have time to plan with their district teams.
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| Hands-On Elementary Science ^ |
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Helen G. Herlocker
Carroll County Public Schools
P.O. Box 661
Hampstead, MD 21074
Phone: 410-374-1358
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Description
An instructional program intended to provide elementary
students with hands-on experiences emphasizing the processes of science as an approach to
problem solving for grades 1-5. Includes two days of training prior to initiating the
program, follow-up workshops, and materials.
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| Investigating and Evaluating
Environmental Issues and Actions ^ |
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Stephanie Hendee, Director
National Training Network
P.O. Box 8057
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303-651-0833
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Description
An interdisciplinary environmental issues and action
curriculum focused on enhancing students' responsible behavior through the examination of
real life community-based environmental problems and issues, for grades 7 and 8. Includes
a 5 day summer institute and training manuals.
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| Iowa Chautauqua Program * |
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Robert Yager, Professor
Science Educational Center, 769 VAN
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-1189
Email: rober-yager@uiowa.edu
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Description
Designed to enhance instructional process of K-12 science
teachers through the study of science, technology, and society. Focuses on learning
science in a "real-world" context. Includes a 3-week summer institute and two
3-day short courses during the fall and spring semesters.
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| Life Lab Science Program ^ |
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Lisa Glick
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: 408-459-2001
Email: lifelab1@eworld.com
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Description
An applied science program emphasizing a hands-on
garden-based living laboratory approach to elementary science education in grades 2-6.
Students and teachers collaborate to transform their school grounds or classrooms into
garden laboratories to apply scientific processes. Includes initial training and technical
assistance throughout the school year.
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| NASA Educational Workshops |
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National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
NASA Educational Workshops
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-3000
E-mail: nenmrequest@nsta.org
Website:
http://www.nsta.org/programs/sst/new/nnbrochr.html
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Description
Participants integrate science, mathematics, and technology
using a hands-on approach. They also share their teaching experiences and ideas and work
cooperatively in groups to plan for use of new content knowledge with their students. When
they return to their classrooms, they model what they have learned with their colleagues.
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| Physics Resources and Instructional
Strategies for Motivating Students ^ |
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Roy D. Unruh
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Phone: 319-273-2380
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Description
A comprehensive physics program that stimulates students to
develop problem-solving skills while providing learning activities about practical
applications of physics for grades 10-12. Includes one week of training and curricular
materials.
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| Project WET (Water Education for
Teachers) |
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Sandra Chisholm DeYounge, Director
201 Culbertson Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-0570
Phone: 406-994-5392
Email: rwwsr@montana.edu
Website:
http://www.montana.edu/
wwwwet/
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Description
A national, nonprofit water education program for K-12
educators and students to promote appreciation and knowledge of water resources through
the establishment of sponsored training programs and the development and dissemination of
classroom teaching aids. Includes various levels of workshops, curriculum materials, and a
quarterly newsletter.
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| Relationships and Math-Friendly
Physical Science (RAMPS) ^ |
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Madeline P. Goodstein
PRIMAK Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 701
Devon, PA 19333
Phone: 215-687-6254
Email: mgoodste@inet.ed.gov
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Description
A physical science course to enable 8th or 9th grade
students to apply mathematics to introductory science with understanding and with skill.
Two days of inservice training with an additional four days recommended. The book may be
used as a sourcebook or student textbook.
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| Science Partnership for Articulation
and Networking * |
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Contact
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Kathy DiRanna, K-12 Alliance Statewide Director
Science Education Programs
University of California at Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697
Phone: 949-824-7809
Email: kdirann@cams.edu
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Description
Designed for whole school/ department adoption. Goals
include: 1) developing on-site teams knowledgeable about the science reform effort, 2)
providing in-depth professional development on content, pedagogy, leadership, and
assessment, 3) establish an infrastructure that supports K-12 reform. Includes training
institutes for teachers, administrators, parents/community representatives.
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| Selbourne Project |
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Mark Baldwin, Director of Education
Roger Tory Peterson Institute
311 Curtis Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Phone: 716-665-2473
E-mail: mark@rtpi.org
Website: http://www.rtpi.org/
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Description
Stresses the process of hands-on science inquiry and the
interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies by developing teachers’ skills in
nature observation, field journaling, map making, field identification, and ecological
sampling techniques. The program is intended to be integrated into existing curriculum.
Provides 2 years of teacher training, including two summer workshops.
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| STS Issues and Solutions ^ |
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Harold Hungerford
Science and Environmental Education Center
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-453-4211
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Description
A one-semester curriculum that focuses on the
interrelationships among science, technology, and society and on the skills needed for the
investigation, evaluation, and citizenship responsibilities associated with
science-related social issues. Includes 5 days of training and student materials.
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| Student Watershed Research Project * |
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Stacy Renfro, Program Director
Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 91000
Portland, OR 97291-1000
Phone: 503-748-1363
Email: renfro@admin.ogi.edu
Website: http://www.swrp.org/
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Description
Purpose is to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and
commitment leading to responsible behavior and constructive actions with regard to water
quality. Includes five-day training with lab and field components and 3-4 mandatory
follow-up meetings throughout the year.
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| Travel 2 Learn: Rainforest Workshops |
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Contact
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2002 Information |
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Frances A. Gatz, Workshop Director
801 Devon Place
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 800-669-6806
Email: fgatz@travel2learn.com
Website:
http://www.travel2learn.com/
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Place: Belize |
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Description
These workshops give direct experience with recognized
researchers in biologically diverse areas and the enthusiasm to pass on new found
knowledge. Workshop field topics and sessions include tropical rainforest ecology,
neotropical birds and migration, geological history, wildlife diversity, archaeology and
the ancient Maya, Belizean people and cultures, and reef ecology.
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| Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship
Foundation CORE Institute in Biology |
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The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
CN 5281
Princeton, NJ 08543-5281
Email: lpt@woodrow.org
Website: http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/core/
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Description
An intensive month long institute for grades 5-12 biology
teachers. Includes lectures, field trips, computer simulations, and hands-on projects
derived from the National Science Education Standards. Applicants are encouraged to apply
in teams. Participants are required to teach what they have learned to colleagues using an
inquiry based approach.
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| Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship
Foundation CORE Institute in Environmental Science |
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The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
CN 5281
Princeton, NJ 08543-5281
Email: lpt@woodrow.org
Website: http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/core/
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Description
An intensive month long institute for grades 5-12
environmental science teachers. Includes lectures, field trips, computer simulations, and
hands-on projects derived from the National Science Education Standards. Applicants are
encouraged to apply in teams. Participants are required to teach what they have learned to
colleagues using an inquiry based approach.
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