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Part one of this course will run concurrently with a week-long Wisconsin Heights Summer Science Camp for 4-12th graders organized and taught by Biocore instructors, Biology Outreach Club graduate students, and undergraduates from the <a href="http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/biocore/outreach/outreach2.htm" title="Biocore Outreach">Biocore Outreach Ambassador Program</a>. K-12 teachers will observe Science Camp activities in the morning and then stay for the afternoons to share observations, experience and discuss the practical classroom applications of inquiry as well as the underlying research on student learning and cognition. Connections to standard curricula like FOSS and STC and to other areas in the Wisconsin science standards will be covered. Optional part 2 of this course will occur during Fall 2009, when teachers will develop and implement an inquiry-based lesson in their own classrooms and engage in discussions with other teachers regarding the implementation of the inquiry lesson online and after school. This course will give registration priority to Wisconsin Heights teachers and has a maxiumum enrollment of 15 teachers.</p> <p>Contact Michelle Harris, <a href="mailto:maharris@wisc.edu">maharris@wisc.edu</a> or Kevin Niemi, <a href="mailto:kjniemi@wisc.edu">kjniemi@wisc.edu</a> for further information.</p> <h2><span class="style2">*****************************************</span></h2> <h3><span class="style2"><em><a name="atlasworkshop" id="atlasworkshop"></a>Using Atlas of Science Literacy</em></span></h3> <p><span class="style2">The UW-Madison and the Madison Childrens Museum are sponsoring a workshop by the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Using the Atlas of Science Literacy. The Atlas has become a critical tool in school district planning as it clearly and succinctly lays out the growth of science content and process skills over the K-12 continuum. </span></p> <p><span class="style2">June 22-24, 2009<br /> Cost is dependent on your team size. Scholarships from AAAS are available.<br /> Location: Pyle Center, UW-Madison campus, 702 Langdon Street<br /> <br /> Hotel accommodations are with the nearby Edgewater Hotel with arrangements for </span><span class="style2">a block of rooms set aside for workshop participants at government rates of $70, single and $90, double. Visit <a href="http://www.theedgewater.com" title="The Edgewater Hotel">www.theedgewater.com</a></span>.</p> <p>For more details see <a href="http://www.project2061.org/workshops" title="Project 2061 workshops">www.project2061.org/workshops</a><span class="style2">.</span></p> <p><span class="style2"><a href="pdf/AtlasFlyer2009.pdf">Click here to download a flyer</a></span>.</p> <h2><span class="style2"> *****************************************</span></h2> <h3><span class="style2"><em><a name="nanotech" id="nanotech"></a>Nanotechnology--The Next Industrial Revolution</em></span></h3> <p><span class="style2">Explore the Emerging World of Nanotechnology<br /> July 13-17, 2009, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm<br /> Credit: $100 for one credit<br /> Class number: 58024</span><span class="style2"><br /> Instructors: Jeanine Meyer Gelhaus and Dr. Andrew Greenberg, UW-Madison<br /> Instructional level: Grades 5-8 but high school are welcome!</span></p> <p><span class="style2">You've heard a little about the topic of Nanotechnology and how it will revolutionize our world, but how does it fit into your regular education curriculum? During this workshop participants will be immersed in nanotechnology science as they integrate this topic into biology, space science, forensic science, health, environmental science, language arts, math, social studies, and chemistry. Learning is done through participants' active participation in labs, hands-on activities, investigations, videos, computer research, model-making, an dlistening to experts in the field. There will also be field trip and newtworking with MRSEC (Materials Research Science and Engineering Center) and NSEC (Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center) fellowship participants. Participants will walk away with working knowledge concernng the application of nanotechnology in our world and many ideas and activities for integration of this topic. <br /> </span></p> <h2><span class="style2">*****************************************<br /> </span></h2> <h3><em><a name="sciencefutures" id="sciencefutures"></a>Science Futures!!</em></h3> <p>A week-long experience for teachers to learn new science and instructional ideas as well as cavort in the wild with colleagues and collectively reflect on what good science teaching is all about!</p> <p> Dates: July 26 - July 31, 2009 (Begins Sunday at 3:00 pm and concludes Friday at noon)<br /> Location: Pigeon Lake Field Station, Drummond WI<br /> Credits: One free Graduate Credit Available<br /> Registration Fee: $100.00 (Includes meals and lodging)<br /> </p> <p>24 K-12 Teachers of Science with 3+ years of classroom experience who want to improve their professional knowledge, skills and potential as leaders in science education……read on for details about this summer 2009 professional development opportunity!</p> <p>A partnership with UW-Oshkosh EXCEL Center, Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, and UW-Madison Office for Science Outreach and the Center for Biology Education<br /> <br /> Tentative Topics Include:<br /> * Inquiry Science and Project Based Learning<br /> * Reflective Practice<br /> * Teaching Science with Technology<br /> * Partnership for 21st Century Skills<br /> * Assessment in Science<br /> * Grants and Awards: Opportunities in Research<br /> * Science Education Leadership: District, State and National<br /> * Professional Development Opportunities<br /> * Science Mentoring<br /> * Share-a-thon</p> <p> Networking Adventures:<br /> * Brule River Canoe Float<br /> * Wolf Howling<br /> * Bog Walk<br /> * Loon Watch<br /> * Campfire Socials<br /> * Fishing/ Swimming/Snorkeling</p> <p>To apply: go to <a href="http://www.uwosh.edu/excel/science_futures.html" title="Science Futures ">http://www.uwosh.edu/excel/science_futures.html</a></p> <h3>*****************************************<br /> Growing Minds-Garden-based Learning from the Ground Up<br /> </h3> <p>July 27-31, 2009, 8 am - noon (Sorry for incorrect dates earlier!)<br /> Place: Community GroundWorks Kids' Garden at Troy Gardens<br /> Cost: $50 for supplies<br /> Credit: 1 credit available at additional cost of $100<br /> Class number: 58025<br /> Instructors: Nathan Larson, Community GroundWorks Education Coordinator and Kevin Niemi, Ph.D., <a href="http://www.wisc.edu/cbe" title="CBE">UW-Madison Center for Biology Education</a><br /> </p> <p>This 5-day, 20-hour course is designed for K-12 teachers and community educators who are interested in building skills in the area of youth garden education, development, and management. This course will emphasize an inquiry-based, hands-on approach to garden-based learning. Course topics will include youth garden design and construction, funding and resources, recommended tools and equipment, organic gardening methods, cooking in a garden kitchen, garden-based nutrition, nature study and games, earth art, chickens in the garden, program evaluation, and the role of youth gardening in a sustainable agriculture movement. Course instruction will take place outdoors in the award-winning Kids' Garden at Troy Gardens. Please bring sunscreen, drinking water, and appropriate clothing for the weather. This course will give registration priority to Madison-based educators and has a maximum enrollment of 15 teachers. </p> <p>Contact Nathan Larson, <a href="mailto:education@troygardens.org">education@troygardens.org</a> or Kevin Niemi, <a href="mailto:kjniemi@wisc.edu">kjniemi@wisc.edu</a> for further information.<br /> <strong><br /> </strong></p> <h3><strong>*****************************************</strong></h3> <h3>International Symbiosis Society meeting, UW-Madison</h3> <p>August 9-15, 2009<br /> Place: UW-Madison<br /> </p> <p>Living with Microbes--Science teachers are invited to participate in the 6th International Symbiosis Congress being held at UW-Madison. Limited funds for teachers to attend are available for registration and travel expenses and will be awarded on a first come-first serve basis. Contact Alicia Cramer-Carlson (608-890-2101 or <a href="mailto:amcramer@wisc.edu">amcramer@wisc.edu</a>) for more information and to request funds. See <a href="http://www.union.wisc.edu/symbiosis/index.html">http://www.union.wisc.edu/symbiosis/index.html</a></p> <p><span class="style2"><a href="documents/ISSflyer.pdf">Click here to download pdf flyer for full information!</a></span>.</p> <h3><strong>*****************************************</strong><br /> <br /> Strategies for Science Inquiry in the Elementary Classroom</h3> <p>August 17-21, 2009, 9 am - 2 pm<br /> Place: 445 Henry Mall<br /> Cost: $50 for supplies<br /> Credit: 1 credit available at additional cost of $100<br /> Class number: 58026<br /> Instructors: Sarah Wright and Kevin Niemi, Ph.D., <a href="http://www.wisc.edu/cbe" title="CBE">UW-Madison Center for Biology Education</a></p> <p>How can elementary teachers engage students in authentic, inquiry-based science while meeting the standards and achieving math and reading goals? Participants will explore ways to integrate science with literacy and math concepts and standards, using inquiry-based and Understanding by Design approaches to enhance student learning. We will ground our explorations in the Scope & Sequence of the Full Option Science System (FOSS) series, including earth, life, and physical science concepts. Participants will apply the week's learning to develop their own integrated units, including plans to assess student learning. This course will give registration priority to Madison-based educators and has a maximum enrollment of 15 teachers. </p> <p>For more information contact Sarah Wright, <a href="mailto:sdwright2@wisc.edu">sdwright2@wisc.edu</a>. <br /> </p> <h2>*****************************************</h2> <h3><em><a name="SMI" id="SMI"></a>Science Masters Institute</em></h3> <p>Science Masters Institutes bring together 10 school districts and UW-Madison in a collaborative effort to extend and deepen conceptual understanding and improve achievement of middle school students in science through professional development opportunities for middle school science teachers, and teachers supporting student learning in science classes. </p> <table width="530" border="1"> <tr> <td><strong>Course Content/Title</strong></td> <td><strong>Dates</strong></td> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td><strong>UW Faculty & Department</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Weather & Water</em></td> <td>2/2; 2/7; 2/16; 2/21</td> <td>LaFollette HS & UW Atm Sci</td> <td>Scott Lindstrom & Margaret Mooney, <em>Space Science & Engineering</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Science Inquiry & Nature of Science</em></td> <td>3/9; 3/14; 3/23; 3/28</td> <td>Hamilton MS</td> <td>Basil Tikoff, <em>Geology</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Earth in the Solar System</em></td> <td>June 15-18</td> <td>Memorial HS Planetarium</td> <td>Eric Wilcots, <em>Astronomy</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Human Brain & Senses</em></td> <td>June 22-25</td> <td>West HS & UW Med Sci Crtr</td> <td>Tom Yin,<em> Physiology</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Unity & Diversity of Life</em></td> <td>June 29-July 2</td> <td>West HS</td> <td>David Baum, <em>Botany</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Genetics, Natural Selection, and Evolution</em></td> <td>July 13-16</td> <td>LaFollette HS & BTCI Lab</td> <td>Colin Dewey, <em>Biostatistics & Medical Informatics</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Transfer of Energy & Electronics</em></td> <td>July 27-30</td> <td>West HS</td> <td>Amy Wendt, <em>Electrical & Computer Engineering</em></td> </tr> </table> <p>The Science Masters model involves 20 hours face-to-face contact and 10 hours online. The courses are offered in a series of three so that over the course of year, all three courses will be taken by the same cohort of teachers. </p> <p>Science Masters is funded by a Title IIB grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. School districts involved in this grant and thus eligible for the courses are: Beloit, Deerfield, Kettle Moraine, Madison Metropolitan School District, Monona Grove, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Sauk Prairie, Sun Prairie, and Wisconsin Heights.</p> <p>For more information on the Science Masters Institutes, contact Andrea Anderson, Madison Metropolitan School District Instructional Resource Teacher, Teaching & Learning, (608) 663-1978 or <a href="mailto:amanderson2@madison.k12.wi.us">amanderson2@madison.k12.wi.us</a>.</p> <p>Download of the<a href="documents/SMI09.pdf" title="SMI flyer"> Science Masters Institute flyer</a>.<br /> <a href="#top">Back to top </a></p> <h2><br /> <u><strong><a name="fall" id="fall"></a>Fall 2009</strong></u></h2> <p><strong><em><img src="images/bot575.jpg" alt="Rainforests and Reefs banner" width="524" height="100" /><br clear="all" /> <a name="reefs" id="reefs"></a>Reefs and Rainforests for Teachers </em></strong> Online! Fall semester offering!<br /> </p> <p>Professional Development For Science Teachers (Grades 7-12)<br /> <strong>Fall semester 2009: </strong>1-2 credits, ask about no-credit options<br /> Instructor: <a href="http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/cwoodwar/web/">Catherine Woodward</a>, Ph.D., cwoodwar@wisc.edu, 265-9065<br /> See <a href="rainforests-reefs.html" target="_blank">course website</a> for more info! <br /> </p> <p> This entirely online course is a virtual exploration of rainforests and coral reefs, two of Earth's most diverse ecosystems! Delve into the principles of ecology and environmental science in the context of the the astounding biodiversity and complexity of these environments. Learn about the new discoveries scientists are continually making in these systems, and why it is important to conserve and protect them. Online lecture presentations will align with Wisconsin science standards, and online discussions will allow reflection on how to bring rainforests and reefs into your classroom. <a href="mailto:cwoodwar@wisc.edu">Contact the instructor</a> for more information.</p> <p><a href="documents/RR4Teachers-flier07.pdf">Download informational flier</a></p> <p><br /> <strong>*****************************************</strong><br /> </p> <h3><em><a name="streams" id="streams"></a>Stream Monitoring Curriculum: Orientation and Evaluation <font color="#FF0000">*NEW*</font></em></h3> <p> Teacher training to pilot a new in-class and field curriculum for middle & high school students.<br> Open to K-12 Science Teachers (curriculum target to 7-12)<br /> Training Workshop (required): August 19, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br /> <strong>See schedule details below</strong><br> Location: <a href="moo.html">Mazomanie Science Outreach Outpost</a><br> Instructors: Bret Shaw, Pete Jopke, Kris Stepenuck </p> <p>Cost: $50 (includes materials)<br /> Credit: 1 credit available at additional cost (<strong>scholarships available!</strong>)<br /> Limit: 15 teachers <p> Have you ever wanted to incorporate field studies to your middle or high school curriculum? We have adapted UW-Extension’s and DNR’s Water Action Volunteers’ Stream Monitoring Program methods for use by middle and high school students. The base curriculum includes one week of in-class and field activities to help your students:</p> <blockquote> <p>o understand how our uses of the land affect water quality <br /> o take action to share their results in your local community</p> </blockquote> <p>All activities are aligned with Wisconsin Model Academic Standards. </p> <p>We are seeking 10-15 teachers to receive training on the curriculum and pilot it in their classrooms during the fall 2009. This professional development opportunity involves an initial training workshop, then carrying out a one-half to a full day field trip for your students, and a final evaluation/assessment workshop in the late fall. Teachers can receive up to 1 credit. Scholarships are available to pay for bussing and/or substitute teachers for schools’ field trips. Classroom sets of equipment will be available for field trips free of charge through the Watershed Education Resource Center Network (lending libraries for water monitoring equipment). <p>Contact Catherine Woodward, <a href="mailto:cwoodwar@wisc.edu">cwoodwar@wisc.edu</a>, 608-265-9065, for more information.</p> <p>Download <a href="documents/StreamWorkshopFlier.pdf">a course flier</a>.</p> <p>Download <a href="documents/scholarshipform.pdf">a scholarship application</a>.</p> <h2>*****************************************</h2> <h3><em><a name="treeid" id="treeid"></a>Wisconsin Tree Identification</em></h3> <p> Open to Teachers, Natural Resource Professionals and the General Public<br /> To be scheduled: <br /> Cost: $50 (includes materials)<br /> Credit: 1 credit available at additional cost<br /> <br /> Interested in learning to identify the common native trees found in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa and Illinois? If so, this 2-week combination online-and-outdoor workshop is for you! Taught by Catherine Woodward, PhD in Botany, this intensive workshop includes 6 online lessons that participants may login to anytime during each week prior to the field trips. The two field excursions into Wisconsin's woods, the Baraboo Hills, the UW-Madison Arboretum and other sites in the Madison area. Tree identification materials, worksheets and evaluation is included. Note: Participants must provide carpool transport and bag lunches for field trips.<br /> Limit: 20 teachers and/or natural resource professionals</p> <p>Contact Catherine Woodward, <a href="mailto:cwoodwar@wisc.edu">cwoodwar@wisc.edu</a>, 608-265-9065, for more information.</p> <p>Visit the <a href="treeid.html" target="_blank">webpage for this course</a>.</p> <p> </p> <h2>*****************************************<br /> </h2> <p><em><strong><a name="fieldmethods" id="fieldmethods"></a>Field Methods for Ecological Inquiry</strong></em><br /> </p> <p><br /> Dates: To be scheduled (2 online lessons plus a Saturday field trip each week) <br /> Cost: $75 (includes materials)<br /> Credit: 1-2 credit available at additional cost</p> <p>Enrich your biology and ecology classes with science in the field! This 3-week class provides hands-on experience and review of standard field methods applied to scientific inquiry in ecology. Online lessons and field activities are designed to teach experimental design and randomization, plot and transect sampling techniques, mapping, vegetation measurement, and aquatic sampling. Participants also will discuss ways to include field-based scientific inquiry into their curriculum.<br /> The class is taught by Catherine Woodward, PhD, a plant ecologist with extensive field research and teaching experience. Time commitment for this class includes 2 online lessons each week that can be taken at any time during the week, and three field trips (each Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.). Note: Participants must provide carpool transport and bag lunches for field trips.</p> <p>Limit: 20 teachers and/or natural resource professionals</p> <p>Contact Catherine Woodward, <a href="mailto:cwoodwar@wisc.edu">cwoodwar@wisc.edu</a>, 608-265-9065, for more information.</p> <p><br /> </p> <p><a href="#top">Back to top </a></p> <p> </p>     </div>  <div id="leftColumn"> <h2 class="hide">Menu</h2>    <ul><li class="active"><a href="index.html" title="WisTEP Main Page" >Home</a></li> <li><a href="about.html" title="About WisTEP" >About WisTEP</a></li> <li><a href="who.html" title="Who we are" >Who we are</a></li> <li><a href="2009courses.html" title="2009 Courses" > Courses</a> <ul> <li><a href="registration.html" title="Registration Procedures" >Registration Procedures</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="researchopp.html" title="Research Opportunities for Teachers" >Research Opportunities for Teachers</a></li> <li><a href="researchstudents.html" title="Research Opportunities for Classes" >Research Opportunities for Classes</a></li> <li><a href="ISEC.html" title="Science Education for International Groups" >Science Education for International Groups</a></li> <li><a href="sciedleadership.html" title="Science Education Leadership" >Science Education Leadership</a></li> <li><a href="moo.html" title="Mazomanie Science Outreach Outpost" >Mazomanie Science Outreach Outpost</a></li> <li><a href="sciteacherresources.html" title="Science Education Resources" >UW-Madison Resources for Science Teachers</a></li></ul>    </div>  </div>  </div>  <div id="footer"> <h2 class="hide">Page footer</h2> <div id="pageinfo"> <p>File last updated: July 13, 2009</p> <p>Feedback, questions or accessibility issues: <a href="mailto:cbe@mailplus.wisc.edu">cbe@mailplus.wisc.edu</a></p> <h3 class="hide">Copyright</h3> <p>© 2007 Center for Biology Education of the <a href="http:///www.wisconsin.edu">University of Wisconsin System</a></p> </div>  </div>  </div>  </body> </html>