Timely Resource for AP Teachers
Now that the AP tests are over, we understand that you may have time for innovation. This may give you the opportunity to sample one of our nanotechnology lessons. We've simplified it for you by offering comprehensive lesson plans (many of which have been improved by teachers' feedback) and by providing materials with a typical one to two-day turnaround.
The lessons, each of which illustrates a nanotechnology concept, vary in sophistication, so that you can find one that fits your class profile. We are available to discuss them with you and provide ongoing support since we realize that nanotechnology may be new for many of you.
The available lessons are:
• Properties of Colloidal Metals on Nano Scale
• The Molecular Scale: How do you measure what you can't see?
• Effect of Size on Reactions Hydrogels - Production and Applications
• The Effect of Particle Size on Filtering Efficiency of Water
• Hydrogels - Production and Applications
You also can access analytical instruments at our partner universities in your classroom through the Internet.
The lessons can be found on our website www.nanotecknowledgy.org at:
http://www.nanotecknowledgy.org/Lessons.aspx
The nanotecKnowledgy team looks forward to working with you to inspire your students with this exciting, 21st century technology that will have a profound impact on their lives.
Jim Murray, PhD, Chairman, Chemistry Department, Immaculata University
David Luzzi, PhD, MBA, Dean, College of Engineering, Northeastern University
Barry Stein, PhD, Senior Consultant
Mary Burch, PhD, Consultant
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
New Science Teacher Academy Application Deadline: July 1, 2011
New Science Teacher Academy Application Deadline: July 1, 2011
If you’re a second- or third-year secondary science teacher, don’t miss the deadline, July 1, to apply to NSTA’s New Science Teacher Academy. The Academy supports its Fellows through mentoring and other professional development resources during their initial, challenging second and third years of teaching. Striving for quality science teaching, enhanced teacher confidence, classroom excellence, and solid content knowledge, the Academy provides the following benefits:
• Full membership in the National Science Teachers Association
• Access to the web-based content development and pedagogy activities and resources including web seminars led by national experts
• Use of vetted science websites, state and national standards sites, other professional organizations, safety tips, and more
• E-mentoring with an experienced teacher in the same science discipline and grade band
• Access to a nationwide, online network of science educators and scientists for exchange of information, ideas, and resources
• Participation in a Research Dissemination Conference or a Professional Development Institute
• Paid accommodations, airfare, meals, and registration fees to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education
Who is Eligible?
• Applicants must reside in the United States
• Applicants must be entering their second or third year of teaching
• Applicants must be working a schedule with 51 percent of their classes in middle or high school science
Download and complete an application (www.nsta.org/academy) to become a Fellow in the New Science Teacher Academy. July 1, 2011 is the deadline for receipt of all applications.
If you’re a second- or third-year secondary science teacher, don’t miss the deadline, July 1, to apply to NSTA’s New Science Teacher Academy. The Academy supports its Fellows through mentoring and other professional development resources during their initial, challenging second and third years of teaching. Striving for quality science teaching, enhanced teacher confidence, classroom excellence, and solid content knowledge, the Academy provides the following benefits:
• Full membership in the National Science Teachers Association
• Access to the web-based content development and pedagogy activities and resources including web seminars led by national experts
• Use of vetted science websites, state and national standards sites, other professional organizations, safety tips, and more
• E-mentoring with an experienced teacher in the same science discipline and grade band
• Access to a nationwide, online network of science educators and scientists for exchange of information, ideas, and resources
• Participation in a Research Dissemination Conference or a Professional Development Institute
• Paid accommodations, airfare, meals, and registration fees to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education
Who is Eligible?
• Applicants must reside in the United States
• Applicants must be entering their second or third year of teaching
• Applicants must be working a schedule with 51 percent of their classes in middle or high school science
Download and complete an application (www.nsta.org/academy) to become a Fellow in the New Science Teacher Academy. July 1, 2011 is the deadline for receipt of all applications.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Physics I: Mechanics & Energy - Laboratory-Based Physics Content Institute
Physics I: Mechanics & Energy - Laboratory-Based Physics Content Institute
Supported by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Wonderful activities and research-based discipline-specific pedagogy
67.5 PDPs for completion of entire institute
$550 of supplies and equipment
Course Descripton: Investigations will involve the study of motion, change in motion, force, work, energy and power. The use of probeware for both computers and hand-held devises and data analysis software will be used extensively to facilitate .learning from nature.. The .minds-on.
pedagogy of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs), developed at .The Center for Science and Mathematics Teaching. at Tufts University, will be modeled throughout the institute. Teacherswill leave this institute with classroom activities, written resources and an assortment of supplies and equipment (valued at ~$550) to support a technology enhanced physics curriculum.
This will be a collegial, hands-on laboratory-based course that is especially relevant to teachers in grades 7 through 12 and special education staff supporting students who are learning physics concepts.
This physics course will help you develop more competencies in physics and increase your comfort in using technology resources in support of teaching ideas related to the Massachusetts state frameworks standards in high school and middle school physics.
Dates: July 11, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, July 12-15 and July 18-21, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Follow-up: September 10 and December 3, 9:00 AM to 3:00PM
Location: Brockton High
School . 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA
Contact: Mark D. Greenman
Email: mgreenman2@verizon.net
Mobile: 781-248-4952
Office: mgreenma@nsf.gov
Office: 703-292-5195
WEB Page:
http://mhs.marbleheadschools.org/teachers/page/greenman/Prof_Development
Please note: this is not a Northeastern University program.
Supported by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Wonderful activities and research-based discipline-specific pedagogy
67.5 PDPs for completion of entire institute
$550 of supplies and equipment
Course Descripton: Investigations will involve the study of motion, change in motion, force, work, energy and power. The use of probeware for both computers and hand-held devises and data analysis software will be used extensively to facilitate .learning from nature.. The .minds-on.
pedagogy of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs), developed at .The Center for Science and Mathematics Teaching. at Tufts University, will be modeled throughout the institute. Teacherswill leave this institute with classroom activities, written resources and an assortment of supplies and equipment (valued at ~$550) to support a technology enhanced physics curriculum.
This will be a collegial, hands-on laboratory-based course that is especially relevant to teachers in grades 7 through 12 and special education staff supporting students who are learning physics concepts.
This physics course will help you develop more competencies in physics and increase your comfort in using technology resources in support of teaching ideas related to the Massachusetts state frameworks standards in high school and middle school physics.
Dates: July 11, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, July 12-15 and July 18-21, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Follow-up: September 10 and December 3, 9:00 AM to 3:00PM
Location: Brockton High
School . 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA
Contact: Mark D. Greenman
Email: mgreenman2@verizon.net
Mobile: 781-248-4952
Office: mgreenma@nsf.gov
Office: 703-292-5195
WEB Page:
http://mhs.marbleheadschools.org/teachers/page/greenman/Prof_Development
Please note: this is not a Northeastern University program.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
SEISMOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
SEISMOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
A professional development workshop for science administrators and teachers on Seismology in the Classroom will be held at the Weston Observatory, Weston, MA from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm on April 28, 2011. Weston Observatory is a geophysical research laboratory of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College. The recent catastrophic events in Japan have highlighted the significance of seismic activity to nations around the world and to our own lives here in Massachusetts. Please join us to learn more about methods for monitoring seismic activity, the seismic history of New England, and the Boston College seismology program for K-12 students. All science teachers, administrators and friends are welcome! A registration fee of $35, which can be paid on site, includes lunch. For further information please contact Dianne Rees, Director of Science K-12, Braintree Public Schools at drees@braintreema.gov or 781-848-4000 x2279. To
register, please contact Karen Keefe at kkeefe@braintreema.gov.
A professional development workshop for science administrators and teachers on Seismology in the Classroom will be held at the Weston Observatory, Weston, MA from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm on April 28, 2011. Weston Observatory is a geophysical research laboratory of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College. The recent catastrophic events in Japan have highlighted the significance of seismic activity to nations around the world and to our own lives here in Massachusetts. Please join us to learn more about methods for monitoring seismic activity, the seismic history of New England, and the Boston College seismology program for K-12 students. All science teachers, administrators and friends are welcome! A registration fee of $35, which can be paid on site, includes lunch. For further information please contact Dianne Rees, Director of Science K-12, Braintree Public Schools at drees@braintreema.gov or 781-848-4000 x2279. To
register, please contact Karen Keefe at kkeefe@braintreema.gov.
Monday, April 11, 2011
New England Resource Directory - internship opportunities for students
New England Resource Directory
The New England Resource Directory provides information to students, advisors and administrators on outreach efforts, internships and science-related programs at New England educational institutions, and biomedical and biotechnology organizations. The directory describes non-degree programs sponsored by high schools, colleges, universities, professional and graduate schools, hospitals, private industry, foundations and government agencies.
http://www.bscp.org/resourceDirectory.asp
The New England Resource Directory provides information to students, advisors and administrators on outreach efforts, internships and science-related programs at New England educational institutions, and biomedical and biotechnology organizations. The directory describes non-degree programs sponsored by high schools, colleges, universities, professional and graduate schools, hospitals, private industry, foundations and government agencies.
http://www.bscp.org/resourceDirectory.asp
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Building Bridges @ NU and Science Quest @ UMass Amherst
Building Bridges – Northeastern University
May 20, 2011
Building Bridges
A day for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to learn what engineering is all about. Students choose from a menu of hands-on interactive activities led by our engineering faculty and students from each of our departments. The next "Building Bridges" will be held on May 20, 2011. For more information, please e-mail Richard Harris at rharris@coe.neu.edu.
BRING YOUR HS STUDENTS TO SCIENCE QUEST @ UMASS AMHERST!
Science Quest 2011 is a FREE day of exciting science experiences and career guidance for 10th and 11th grade students.
Saturday, April 9. 9:30AM - 3:40PM
Integrated Science Building Room 135
FREE REGISTRATION! FREE PARKING AND LUNCH!
- Travel funds for low income schools.
- Teachers receive 4 PDPs
- $100 stipends for teachers bringing 6 or more students
Learn about nanotechnology, solar energy, dark matter, arsenic around the world, energy solutions, and much more!
VISIT THE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE!
http://www.umass.edu/massnanotech/sciencequest2011/
Registration deadline is 5pm on April 7.
The event is designed for teachers to bring their classes, and parents to bring their students. All attendees will need to register individually, however. (Students do not need to attend with an adult.) All will have a great time so we hope to see you there!
Questions can be addresses to: Mike Westort mwestort@research.umass.edu, 413-577-0164
May 20, 2011
Building Bridges
A day for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to learn what engineering is all about. Students choose from a menu of hands-on interactive activities led by our engineering faculty and students from each of our departments. The next "Building Bridges" will be held on May 20, 2011. For more information, please e-mail Richard Harris at rharris@coe.neu.edu.
BRING YOUR HS STUDENTS TO SCIENCE QUEST @ UMASS AMHERST!
Science Quest 2011 is a FREE day of exciting science experiences and career guidance for 10th and 11th grade students.
Saturday, April 9. 9:30AM - 3:40PM
Integrated Science Building Room 135
FREE REGISTRATION! FREE PARKING AND LUNCH!
- Travel funds for low income schools.
- Teachers receive 4 PDPs
- $100 stipends for teachers bringing 6 or more students
Learn about nanotechnology, solar energy, dark matter, arsenic around the world, energy solutions, and much more!
VISIT THE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE!
http://www.umass.edu/massnanotech/sciencequest2011/
Registration deadline is 5pm on April 7.
The event is designed for teachers to bring their classes, and parents to bring their students. All attendees will need to register individually, however. (Students do not need to attend with an adult.) All will have a great time so we hope to see you there!
Questions can be addresses to: Mike Westort mwestort@research.umass.edu, 413-577-0164
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Mathematics Workshop for Middle School Teachers - Free - Musuem of Science Boston
Sunday, May 1
The National Center for Technological Literacy® at the Museum of Science, Boston, is holding free, professional development session focused on teaching mathematics at the middle school level. This session investigates teacher and student understanding of proportional reason in grades 6 - 12.
Teachers receive a certificate of attendance.
Format Workshop
Grades 6 – 12 Location Museum of Science — Museum of Science, Boston
Website Register at
http://www.mos.org/educators/professional_development_and_events/professional_development&d=4376
Duration 3 hours 30 minutes
Reservation Register online
Fee Free
May 1, 2011: 9:00 am
Additional Professional Development Offerings at the Musuem of Science can be found at - http://www.mos.org/etf/pd.html
Engineering the Future® Half-Day Informational Session
Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 1, 2011 | 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (tentative)
Museum of Science, Boston
Cost: Free • Register: Sunday, March 27 | Sunday, May 1 (tentative)
The National Center for Technological Literacy® at the Museum of Science, Boston, is holding free, half-day, informational sessions on teaching technology / engineering. Intended for middle and high school teachers, these sessions are interactive workshops that introduce the standards-based Building Math® and Engineering the Future® programs. (Engineering the Future meets 100% of the Massachusetts Technology / Engineering Standards.)
Teachers receive a certificate of attendance and a free DVD with teacher tips and project descriptions.
Mathematics Professional Development Session
Sunday, May 1, 2011 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
Museum of Science, Boston • Grades: 6 - 12
Cost: Free • Register: Sign up online.
The National Center for Technological Literacy® at the Museum of Science, Boston, is holding free, professional development session focused on teaching mathematics at the middle school level. This session investigates teacher and student understanding of proportional reason in grades 6 - 12.
Teachers receive a certificate of attendance.
Engineering the Future® Three-Day Institutes
June 27 - 29, 2011
Museum of Science, Boston • Cost: $350 ($400 after June 8) includes breakfast, lunch and materials • College credit: Available for an additional fee. • Register: Sign up online.
This concentrated, hands-on workshop is open to all teachers interested in expanding their knowledge of standards-based engineering design. It is ideal for those teaching Engineering the Future for the first time, or for teachers who want to gain a deeper understanding of engineering and physics applications in the classroom.
Participants work through key activities in each of the course's four projects, and have the opportunity to ask questions, practice what they've learned, and discuss concerns with course developers and experienced teachers.
"Opening the Gateway to Technology and Engineering" Summer Institute
Massachusetts Educators/Administrators Only
July 19 - July 21 | August 2 - August 4, 2011
Museum of Science, Boston • Cost: $500 • Register: Contact gateway@mos.org or call 617-589-3101.
District teams of three to five educators / administrators are invited to come to the Museum of Science to create strategic district plans. This Gateway summer institute offers the tools to implement the Massachusetts Science and Technology / Engineering Curriculum Framework (MA DOE 2001).
Professional Development Institute for Educators
Implementing Technology / Engineering Standards
August 18 - August 19 | August 22 - August 24, 2011
Museum of Science, Boston • Grades: 6 - 12 • Cost: Free • College credit: Available for an additional fee. • Register: Sign up online. (Until July 27, 2011, preference will be given to teachers from high needs districts.)
This institute provides the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and deliver a technology / engineering course that meets the Massachusetts Framework. The course demonstrates laboratory activities for teaching technology / engineering standards. Teachers learn technology / engineering content and approaches for design-based curricula that integrates science and mathematics through engineering.
Engineering the Future® Online Course
Spring Session: March 7 - April 10, 2011
Summer Session: June 20 - July 24, 2011
Fall Session: October 3 - November 6, 2011
Information and Registration
Maximum enrollment: 25 educators per session • Cost: $150 • College credit: Available for an additional fee. • Register: Sign up online.
This moderated four-week online course, which covers the same engineering education material as in the three-day institute, is ideal for high school teachers from other regions, or for those who prefer to study online.
Using course materials (such as a Snap Circuits™ electricity kit) plus other items that can be gathered from around the home, online participants perform hands-on activities, interacting with course content for about six hours per week. Additional time for designing and building projects is also required.
The National Center for Technological Literacy® at the Museum of Science, Boston, is holding free, professional development session focused on teaching mathematics at the middle school level. This session investigates teacher and student understanding of proportional reason in grades 6 - 12.
Teachers receive a certificate of attendance.
Format Workshop
Grades 6 – 12 Location Museum of Science — Museum of Science, Boston
Website Register at
http://www.mos.org/educators/professional_development_and_events/professional_development&d=4376
Duration 3 hours 30 minutes
Reservation Register online
Fee Free
May 1, 2011: 9:00 am
Additional Professional Development Offerings at the Musuem of Science can be found at - http://www.mos.org/etf/pd.html
Engineering the Future® Half-Day Informational Session
Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 1, 2011 | 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (tentative)
Museum of Science, Boston
Cost: Free • Register: Sunday, March 27 | Sunday, May 1 (tentative)
The National Center for Technological Literacy® at the Museum of Science, Boston, is holding free, half-day, informational sessions on teaching technology / engineering. Intended for middle and high school teachers, these sessions are interactive workshops that introduce the standards-based Building Math® and Engineering the Future® programs. (Engineering the Future meets 100% of the Massachusetts Technology / Engineering Standards.)
Teachers receive a certificate of attendance and a free DVD with teacher tips and project descriptions.
Mathematics Professional Development Session
Sunday, May 1, 2011 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
Museum of Science, Boston • Grades: 6 - 12
Cost: Free • Register: Sign up online.
The National Center for Technological Literacy® at the Museum of Science, Boston, is holding free, professional development session focused on teaching mathematics at the middle school level. This session investigates teacher and student understanding of proportional reason in grades 6 - 12.
Teachers receive a certificate of attendance.
Engineering the Future® Three-Day Institutes
June 27 - 29, 2011
Museum of Science, Boston • Cost: $350 ($400 after June 8) includes breakfast, lunch and materials • College credit: Available for an additional fee. • Register: Sign up online.
This concentrated, hands-on workshop is open to all teachers interested in expanding their knowledge of standards-based engineering design. It is ideal for those teaching Engineering the Future for the first time, or for teachers who want to gain a deeper understanding of engineering and physics applications in the classroom.
Participants work through key activities in each of the course's four projects, and have the opportunity to ask questions, practice what they've learned, and discuss concerns with course developers and experienced teachers.
"Opening the Gateway to Technology and Engineering" Summer Institute
Massachusetts Educators/Administrators Only
July 19 - July 21 | August 2 - August 4, 2011
Museum of Science, Boston • Cost: $500 • Register: Contact gateway@mos.org or call 617-589-3101.
District teams of three to five educators / administrators are invited to come to the Museum of Science to create strategic district plans. This Gateway summer institute offers the tools to implement the Massachusetts Science and Technology / Engineering Curriculum Framework (MA DOE 2001).
Professional Development Institute for Educators
Implementing Technology / Engineering Standards
August 18 - August 19 | August 22 - August 24, 2011
Museum of Science, Boston • Grades: 6 - 12 • Cost: Free • College credit: Available for an additional fee. • Register: Sign up online. (Until July 27, 2011, preference will be given to teachers from high needs districts.)
This institute provides the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and deliver a technology / engineering course that meets the Massachusetts Framework. The course demonstrates laboratory activities for teaching technology / engineering standards. Teachers learn technology / engineering content and approaches for design-based curricula that integrates science and mathematics through engineering.
Engineering the Future® Online Course
Spring Session: March 7 - April 10, 2011
Summer Session: June 20 - July 24, 2011
Fall Session: October 3 - November 6, 2011
Information and Registration
Maximum enrollment: 25 educators per session • Cost: $150 • College credit: Available for an additional fee. • Register: Sign up online.
This moderated four-week online course, which covers the same engineering education material as in the three-day institute, is ideal for high school teachers from other regions, or for those who prefer to study online.
Using course materials (such as a Snap Circuits™ electricity kit) plus other items that can be gathered from around the home, online participants perform hands-on activities, interacting with course content for about six hours per week. Additional time for designing and building projects is also required.
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