THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010
SC # 1 Exploring with the Senses in the Middle Level Classroom ……… Cost: $ 10.00 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Explore PASCO’s probeware activities for middle school science. See how SPARK Science Learning System can change your teaching practices and improve student understanding.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
SC # 2 Picture Perfect Science ……………………...…………………… Cost: $ 40.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Authors Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan will present several lessons integrating science and reading. Participants will receive a copy of More Picture Perfect Science Lessons, K-4.
SC # 3 Some of My Favorites …………………………………………… Cost: $ 25.00 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Join us on a journey through time exploring Ohio and her past. Enjoy a virtual trip through the geologic periods through PowerPoint presentations, lab experiments, and activities. Each participant will receive copies of all activities, labs, and additional resources.
SC # 4 Exploring with the Senses in the Elementary Classroom …....…… Cost: $ 10.00 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Explore PASCO’s probeware activities for elementary science. See how SPARK Science Learning System can change your teaching prac-tices and improve student understanding.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
SC # 5 I am a New Science Teacher Now What?…………………...…… Cost: $ 35.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Are you a new or pre-service teacher? Learn about surviving your first years of teaching from science teachers with combined 60+ years. Topics include preparing for the first day of school, classroom management, etc. An online com-munity will be started.
SC # 6 Growing Up Wild………………………………………………… Cost: $ 15.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Growing Up WILD participants will receive a copy of this exciting curriculum and receive training in lessons.
SC # 7 Inquiry into Gross Science:The Impolite Science of the Human BodyCost: $ 55.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Improve your understanding of life science concepts by participating in a inquiry-based workshop that explores two COSI exhibition areas: Grossology and Labs in Life.
SC # 8 Highlighting Diversity and Interdependence in Nature………….…Cost: $ 15.00 Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Using hands-on activities we will analyze plant and animal structures and functions, energy flow through a system and classification. Metro Parks Naturalists designed this session for 3-5 grade teacher but all teachers are welcome.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
E-1 Elementary Science Day……………………………………………… Cost $50.00 Time:10:30AM-4:30PM
Elementary Science Day is designed exclusively for teachers of students K–5. This full-day program features a special presentation by Dr. Ray Guarendi who will speak of: Laughter: The Sanity of Family. Teachers will also participate in an engaging array of breakout workshops on topics such as using literature in the science class, formative assess-ments, and inquiry. Lunch is included.
Friday, February 26, 2010
E-2 SEPUP ACADEMY……………………………………………..…… Cost $50.00 Time: 10:30AM-4:30PM
This one-day program will increase your ability to use and take leadership for the Science Education for Public Under-standing Program (SEPUP) in your school or district! Modeled after the successful summer ACADEMY programs, the program will feature a morning emphasis on such topics as using issues in SEPUP, writing to learn in SEPUP and using inquiry in SEPUP. Afternoon topics will include support for literacy, assessment and technology in SEPUP, and more. Instruction will be centered around core, hands-on labs and activities from SEPUP, and are designed for a wide audience - teachers, administrators, college faculty - all will find this program both accessible and interest-ing. Participants will receive selected middle level print and equipment samples from the full year programs covering the life, earth, and physical sciences. SEPUP programs are 100% conforming to the Ohio Science Academic Content Standards. Instructors are LAB-AIDS certified SEPUP trainers. For more information, go to www.lab-aidsinstitute.com. Lunch is included.
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