Connections: The Path to BIG Ideas
A workshop of inquiry-based, hands-on activities
Connections: Workshop at a Glance
A free inquiry-based workshop filled with activities to help you introduce concepts in chemistry, earth science, physics and biology. Participating teams receive $1,000 for conducting a local professional development session or purchasing science resources. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and Dow Corning Foundation.
Experienced educators from the American Chemical Society (ACS), American Physical Society (APS), American Geological Institute (AGI), and the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) will present inquiry-based hands-on activities you can use in your classroom to teach science concepts across the curriculum.
Participating teams, composed of a teacher and a science coordinator, will receive $1,000 which may be used toward conducting a local professional development session or purchasing science resources. Participants will also receive books, DVDs, and kits from each science society. Teachers also receive a certificate that may be used to apply for contact hours.
What will the workshop cover?
Teams will learn guided inquiry-based science activities at the upper elementary and middle school level as well as science background information. Activities will cover concepts in chemistry, earth science, physics, and biology. Teams will also share teaching strategies and develop plans for implementing a professional development workshop locally.
Where and when will it take place?
The workshop for 2008 is now closed. Another workshop will be offered in summer 2009. Check back for dates and location.
For more information, e-mail James Kessler in the Office of K-8 Science or call 800-227-5558, ext. 6165.