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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SCIENCE SERIES
Teacher workshops at ECHO run the first Wednesday of the month, October -
May from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Judy Allard, retired Board Certified Biology
Teacher from Burlington High School (and ECHO Volunteer Exhibit Interpreter) and
Tracy Truzansky, ECHO’s Director of Education, will facilitate the 8 session
series for 2008 - 2009. These interactive workshops are geared for 3rd-6th grade
science content, though all teachers are welcome! Delve into background content,
practice student activities, review resources and assessments, and explore ECHO
exhibits.
Minimum of 6 teachers to run.
Maximum of 25 teachers per session.
Fee: $35 per teacher, per session. Full year pre-registration: $175 for 8
sessions.
Scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis. Student teachers are
welcome to attend!
| October 1, 2008 |
Earth Science: Geology. |
| November 5, 2008 |
Earth Science: Weather. |
| December 3, 2008 |
Inquiry Basics and Intentional Field Trips. |
| January 7, 2009 |
Developing Practical Inquiry Assessments for Students. |
| February 4, 2009 |
Physical Science: Properties of Matter. |
| March 11, 2009 |
Using the Science Atlas and Science Probes. |
| April 1, 2009 |
Physical Science: Water, the Mystery Molecule. |
| May 6, 2009 |
Living Things: Plant and Animal Reproduction and Life Cycles. |
Typical Workshop Schedule:
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Arrival, Refreshments, and Exhibit Exploration. |
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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Background Science Concepts in Content Topic –
Grade Expectations and the Atlas of Science Literacy. |
4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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Activity Practice to Reinforce Concepts and
Connections (and Misconceptions) to Student
Learning! |
| 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Questions and Answers – Evaluation. |
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