The Gulf of Maine Watershed program is a field- and classroom-based program that will provide Massachusetts middle school science teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach students about local watersheds and show how climate change affects watersheds. The program consists of a three-day summer workshop, two call back/follow up sessions, and a teacher-lead meaningful watershed education experience (MWEE) in the field and classroom for students in grades 6 through 8.

 

After completing the three-day summer workshop, participating teachers are expected to design and conduct a meaningful watershed experience with their students during the fall semester, including a field trip, if possible, and a classroom experience. The Aquarium staff will provide support for field trips.

 

During follow-up sessions, participants will reconvene to present their projects to one another, as well as to other educators at the Massachusetts Marine Educators annual conference. They will also share information about their projects with other educators through conversations at their schools and in presentations at local education conferences. 

 

 

Grades: 5 - 12 science teachers

 

Dates:  July 15 - 17, 2010; (Thursday-Saturday)

 

Two call back dates, October 2 and December 4, 2010 –Attendance Required

 

Location: New England Aquarium, Boston, MA

 

Cost: Free (cost of graduate credits additional)

 

Credit: 45 Professional Development Points or, for an additional cost, 2 graduate credits from Cambridge College

 

Please register by July 1, 2010

 

To register for the summer courses, please contact the Teacher Resource Center for more information. Advance registration is required. Please call 617-973-6590 or email the Teacher Resource Center at trc@neaq.org .

 

 

The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon and the U. S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center will present the highly rated Materials World Module (MWM); an inquiry-based science training for teachers. The Center for Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) from Garrett College will represent the National Defense Education Program in providing training and resources to support middle and high school science curriculums.

 

Materials World Modules Teacher Training, featuring the Sports Materials Module, will be hosted at Gillette Stadium and The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon.

 

WHEN: (M, T, W) August 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

WHO: Middle and High School Science Teachers 

 

WHERE: Gillette Stadium at Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 

 

EARN: Teacher Stipend of $225 

 

We are looking for teachers to participate in this exciting three-day training program that will include a unique opportunity to be mentored by top-notch scientists and engineers from the US Army Natick Soldier Systems Center.  Teachers will experience inquiry and design skills to take back to the classroom as a teaching strategy.  For additional 

information on MWM: http://www.materialsworldmodules.org for information about the Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon: http://www.thehallatpatriotplace.com. 

 

Each teacher will receive a Sports Materials MWM Teachers Edition materials kit and 24 student manuals to support integration in the classroom.  Materials World Modules offer hands-on learning experiences for middle and high-school students.  The modules focus on creating materials used in the real world, such as sports materials, composites, concrete, food packaging, smart sensors, and nanotechnology.

 

OPTIONAL GRADUATE LEVEL CREDITS:  Two Graduate Level credits may be earned through Framingham State College for a fee of $140.  Teachers interested in this option are responsible for the college credit fee.

 

Please note, if you have previously taken an MWM module for graduate credit you will not be eligible to apply for the credits a second time.

 

You will receive additional information on this option with confirmation of your registration. 

 

ENROLLMENT:   Please email your registration information to Megan O'Brien at: megan.obrien2@us.army.mil PLEASE INCLUDE:  Name, address, email address, school, subject and grade level taught, and phone number 

in the event we need to reach you. 

 

Enrollment is on a first come first serve basis with a maximum of 50 participants. 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  We fully expect that we will have a waiting list.  If you receive confirmation and then are not able to attend YOU MUST notify us immediately so that we do not miss the opportunity to give your spot to a teacher on the waiting list.

Mon August 2 – Thurs August 5, 2010,   9:00-3:30 plus follow-up session Nov 6

2 Graduate credits or 45 PDPs                      Best for teachers in grades 7 -12

Location: Waquoit Bay Research Reserve, Falmouth, MA, and Woods Hole

Course materials fee $40

 

This course will present information, research, and activities on climate topics with a special focus on Massachusetts marine and coastal systems. Participants will carry out field studies, practice using marine and coastal data, and engage in lessons and activities for teaching about climate.  We will hear presentations from research scientists studying climate at sea and along the shore. Participants will receive lesson plans and a resource CD.

 

For more information and to register, visit  http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/eventshow.aspx?eventid=257  ,

 

or go to www.waquoitbayreserve.org ,  open the events calendar for August, and click on the link for the course.

 

Contact Pat Harcourt at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve    pat.harcourt@state.ma.us   (508) 457-0495 x 106 with questions.

July 29       8 – 3     Mass Academy    85 Prescott St    Worcester Ma

Lunch and coffee and provided        $119   up to 10 PDP’s

The collection and analysis of data is key to good science teaching and learning.  These 6 hours will be devoted to doing just that.  We will use meter sticks, science probes with multiple interfaces,  computers and video analysis.  It will be hands on day for all participants.  You will have the opportunity to do collection and analysis, not just talk about it, some come prepared to do science. 

Limited to 20 participants

 

 

July 26       8 – 3     Mass Academy    85 Prescott St    Worcester Ma

Lunch and coffee and provided        $119   up to 10 PDP’s

Running science labs and activities can be very expensive if we only use science supplies.  In this day and age of limited school budgets we can find a lot of lower cost activities that are good and teach what we need to teach in an effective way,   for a lot less money.  You will have the opportunity to do it, not just talk about it, some come prepared to do science.

Limited to 20 participants

 

 

NSTAs Elementary Science Institute planned for Aug. 5-7 in New Orleans brings together teams of administrators, coaches/teacher leaders, and classroom teachers to collaboratively work towards excellence in elementary science teaching. Esteemed educator, author, and Executive Director Emeritus of BSCS Dr. Rodger Bybee will facilitate the Administrators strand that will focus on addressing the needs and responsibilities of principals in K-6 schools. Other leaders in science education, former NSTA president Linda Froschauer, author/educator Dr. Tim Cooney, Associate Professor Dr. Christine Royce and author/science educator Steve Rich will facilitate strands for coaches/teacher leaders and classroom teachers. For more details on content, www.nsta.org/2010elem. 

 

The Urban Science Education Leaders Summer Academy, scheduled for August 2-5 in New Orleans, aims to positively affect student achievement through the development of school leaders who will help guide reform of the learning,

teaching and assessing of science in elementary and middle schools. Leaders will be focus on personal experiences, the change process, use of research, relevant data, and learning the leadership skills developed in collaboration with others. This exciting and powerful institute will be facilitated by Dr. Adriane Dorrington. The featured guest speaker will be astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. Teams that include a science or district science coordinator, a building administrator and 3 teachers are encouraged to attend. The Academy is directed towards urban educators in elementary and middle school. For

more information, visit www.nsta.org/2010usel. 

August 17th and 18th

 

The Harvard Forest offers a Forest Ecology training institute for teachers of grades 4-12.   Learn from professional Ecologists how to implement field studies with your students, right in your schoolyard. 

 

Teachers from all districts are encouraged to participate in this orientation to our year long Schoolyard Ecology program which includes two School-year Seminars in addition to the Summer Institute.  PDPs awarded to all participants. 

 

NEW This year!  Graduate Credit Available through Fitchburg State College.

 

To register: Contact Pamela Snow at psnow@fas.harvard.edu or call (978)724-3302

 

For more information on Harvard Forest research and education opportunities, refer to our website: