• 5 DAY SCIENCE & MATH INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS GRADES K-8
This summer the Bridgewater State College Department of Physics, in conjunction with Pearson Publishing, is offering a 5-day summer institute on the BSC campus June 28-July 2, 2010. The institute will offer graduate-level courses in mathematics and science that will incorporate standards-based content and instructional strategies with educational research and the application of research findings to improve classroom instruction. The courses will develop mathematics and science content through hands-on activities. The department is offering additional courses in July and August.
Summer Registration is now open at www.bridgew.edu! For more information, please call the Department of Physics at (508) 531-1386. See the attached flyer for details!
• Professional Development Opportunity for K-12 educators: WOW – The Wonders of Wetlands Teacher Training Workshop
Dates available: Saturday, May 22, 2010, Friday, June 25, 2010, or Thursday July 29, 2010
Join us for this fun, hands-on workshop that focuses on wetlands. We will explore the characteristics, the functions and the value of wetlands. Each topic will be illustrated with activities that educators can use with their classes. Each participant will receive a copy of WOW!: The Wonders of Wetlands, a nationally acclaimed educators’ guide to wetland education. The WOW educator’s curriculum guide includes over 50 hands-on activities for grades K-12. For more workshop information, including how to register, contact Kim McCoy by email kmccoy@bridgew.edu, by phone (508) 531-2630 or visit the Watershed Access Lab website at www.bridgew.edu/wal.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Summer Job Opportunity
UMASS Boston Urban Scholars PROGRAM
2010 Colors of Success
Seeking: MATH & SCIENCE INSTRUCTORs
The UMASS Boston Urban Scholars Program is a year-round program featuring advanced after-school classes, seminars, tutoring, supervised study, and a seven week Summer Institute for Boston Public Youth in grades 6th-12th. The Urban Scholars community believes that education is at the core of a successful, enriching life. We offer gifted and academically talented students a comfortable environment promoting learning and educational
exploration.
During the Summer Institute the Core Staff, Instructors and Interns work with students to build the skills and motivation necessary for achievement at the highest level of their potential. During the seven weeks of the Summer Institute, we work together to educate, inspire, develop, promote students to be better students and better citizens.
Propose a Hands on Project Based Course
Math: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics,Economics, Etc.
Science:Environmental, Biology, Zoology,
Oceanography, Chemistry, Etc.
Job Description:
Urban Scholars provides talented educators with an opportunity to propose and teach their dream class.
Teach course(s) Monday thru Thursday between 9:00AM-12:55PM
Proposes to teach the same course twice or teach two completely different courses
Propose to teach 6th ,7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and/or 11th grades
Serve as a mentor to a undergraduate college student serving as your TA
Work with your TA throughout the seven weeks to provide a cohesive environment for the students
Attend weekly instructor meetings every Thursday 1:00PM-2:00PM
Serve as a Judge for Field Day
Attend USCAR our Awards ceremony on Friday August 13th
Option to plan and implement a workshop on Friday in a subject/area that you are passionate and knowledgeable about.
Qualifications:
MUST be able to commit to the entire summer June 28th -August 13th (with the exception of fill time job responsibilities) and attend all day orientations on Wednesday June 16th & Thursday June17th.
Posses a Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
Experience working with urban middle and high school students preferred
Demonstrated teaching philosophy and methods that encourage the development of active and independent learning habits.
Experience teaching hands-on project based courses
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curricula
Compensation:
Instructors will be paid $2,340 per course (Courses are 1 hour and 15 minutes. Instructors have a 4 day work week; off on Fridays)
To apply or for more information: urbanscholars@umb.edu fax: 617.287.5818
Send resume and course proposal(s)/syllabus no later than May 14th, 2010
Class Proposal(s)/syllabus need to include the following information:
Course title, Main idea topic(s), Procedures, Grade (s) level preferred, Subject of course, Prerequisites of students, Goals, Week by week outline, Evaluation/ Assessment, Instructional aids materials or tools references, Over overarching class project, Other.
(This is not a Northeastern University Program)
2010 Colors of Success
Seeking: MATH & SCIENCE INSTRUCTORs
The UMASS Boston Urban Scholars Program is a year-round program featuring advanced after-school classes, seminars, tutoring, supervised study, and a seven week Summer Institute for Boston Public Youth in grades 6th-12th. The Urban Scholars community believes that education is at the core of a successful, enriching life. We offer gifted and academically talented students a comfortable environment promoting learning and educational
exploration.
During the Summer Institute the Core Staff, Instructors and Interns work with students to build the skills and motivation necessary for achievement at the highest level of their potential. During the seven weeks of the Summer Institute, we work together to educate, inspire, develop, promote students to be better students and better citizens.
Propose a Hands on Project Based Course
Math: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics,Economics, Etc.
Science:Environmental, Biology, Zoology,
Oceanography, Chemistry, Etc.
Job Description:
Urban Scholars provides talented educators with an opportunity to propose and teach their dream class.
Teach course(s) Monday thru Thursday between 9:00AM-12:55PM
Proposes to teach the same course twice or teach two completely different courses
Propose to teach 6th ,7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and/or 11th grades
Serve as a mentor to a undergraduate college student serving as your TA
Work with your TA throughout the seven weeks to provide a cohesive environment for the students
Attend weekly instructor meetings every Thursday 1:00PM-2:00PM
Serve as a Judge for Field Day
Attend USCAR our Awards ceremony on Friday August 13th
Option to plan and implement a workshop on Friday in a subject/area that you are passionate and knowledgeable about.
Qualifications:
MUST be able to commit to the entire summer June 28th -August 13th (with the exception of fill time job responsibilities) and attend all day orientations on Wednesday June 16th & Thursday June17th.
Posses a Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
Experience working with urban middle and high school students preferred
Demonstrated teaching philosophy and methods that encourage the development of active and independent learning habits.
Experience teaching hands-on project based courses
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curricula
Compensation:
Instructors will be paid $2,340 per course (Courses are 1 hour and 15 minutes. Instructors have a 4 day work week; off on Fridays)
To apply or for more information: urbanscholars@umb.edu fax: 617.287.5818
Send resume and course proposal(s)/syllabus no later than May 14th, 2010
Class Proposal(s)/syllabus need to include the following information:
Course title, Main idea topic(s), Procedures, Grade (s) level preferred, Subject of course, Prerequisites of students, Goals, Week by week outline, Evaluation/ Assessment, Instructional aids materials or tools references, Over overarching class project, Other.
(This is not a Northeastern University Program)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Siemens STEM Institute
Deadline April 16th!
There's still time to apply to the Siemens STEM Institute, a premier STEM immersion program brought to you by the Siemens Foundation and administered by Discovery Education in conjunction with the College Board.
Dates: August 1 - August 6, 2010
Location: Discovery Communications world headquarters in Silver Spring, MD (outside of Washington D.C.)
Apply now. The application deadline is April 16, 2010.
The Siemens STEM Institute is a unique immersion program that promotes hands-on, real-world integration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the classroom.
Fifty educators will be selected as STEM Fellows to attend this all expenses-paid, week-long professional development experience.
The week will be filled with guest speakers at the forefront of STEM, field trips to leading institutions where Fellows will observe real-world applications of STEM subject matter, and opportunities for networking and collaborating with peers from across the nation. Guest speakers may include top STEM experts and personalities from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, American Society of Civil Engineers, CNN, the Science Channel, and many more!
Download the Tentative Program Schedule
Benefits include paid travel and transporation, lodging, meals, and program fees (i.e. field trips and cultural activities).
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to access the tools you need to invigorate student interest and power STEM student achievement!
For additional information on the resources and opportunities available through the Siemens STEM Academy, please visit
http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/
There's still time to apply to the Siemens STEM Institute, a premier STEM immersion program brought to you by the Siemens Foundation and administered by Discovery Education in conjunction with the College Board.
Dates: August 1 - August 6, 2010
Location: Discovery Communications world headquarters in Silver Spring, MD (outside of Washington D.C.)
Apply now. The application deadline is April 16, 2010.
The Siemens STEM Institute is a unique immersion program that promotes hands-on, real-world integration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the classroom.
Fifty educators will be selected as STEM Fellows to attend this all expenses-paid, week-long professional development experience.
The week will be filled with guest speakers at the forefront of STEM, field trips to leading institutions where Fellows will observe real-world applications of STEM subject matter, and opportunities for networking and collaborating with peers from across the nation. Guest speakers may include top STEM experts and personalities from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, American Society of Civil Engineers, CNN, the Science Channel, and many more!
Download the Tentative Program Schedule
Benefits include paid travel and transporation, lodging, meals, and program fees (i.e. field trips and cultural activities).
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to access the tools you need to invigorate student interest and power STEM student achievement!
For additional information on the resources and opportunities available through the Siemens STEM Academy, please visit
http://www.siemensstemacademy.com/
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Harvard University Life Sciences Outreach 2010 Summer Program for Biology Teachers is now available online at:
http://outreach.mcb.harvard.edu/programs.htm
The application deadline is April 16th.
This summer we will be exploring Biodiversity in terms of conservation, genetics, systems biology and disease.
The LS-HHMI Outreach invites 18 teachers to immerse themselves in current research and produce educational multimedia based on that research.
This ten-day program integrates faculty lectures and laboratories with curriculum development time and workshops in educational media and technology. The faculty lectures and laboratories led by post-doctoral fellows and graduate students are designed to deepen the knowledge base of high school teachers.
By the end of the program, each teacher will produce a classroom lesson that incorporates multimedia and presents some aspect of what they have learned in the program. In addition, groups of teachers draft animations of relevant biological processes with the help of professional Flash animators. All teacher-generated lessons and animations are available as resources on this website. Upon completion of the workshop, teachers receive a stipend. Previous summer topics have included the biology of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease, and neurobiology.
You can download and then submit your application, essay and resume via e-mail or mail. Please contact Tara Bennett
(tbennett@fas.harvard.edu) with any questions regarding the program.
http://outreach.mcb.harvard.edu/programs.htm
The application deadline is April 16th.
This summer we will be exploring Biodiversity in terms of conservation, genetics, systems biology and disease.
The LS-HHMI Outreach invites 18 teachers to immerse themselves in current research and produce educational multimedia based on that research.
This ten-day program integrates faculty lectures and laboratories with curriculum development time and workshops in educational media and technology. The faculty lectures and laboratories led by post-doctoral fellows and graduate students are designed to deepen the knowledge base of high school teachers.
By the end of the program, each teacher will produce a classroom lesson that incorporates multimedia and presents some aspect of what they have learned in the program. In addition, groups of teachers draft animations of relevant biological processes with the help of professional Flash animators. All teacher-generated lessons and animations are available as resources on this website. Upon completion of the workshop, teachers receive a stipend. Previous summer topics have included the biology of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease, and neurobiology.
You can download and then submit your application, essay and resume via e-mail or mail. Please contact Tara Bennett
(tbennett@fas.harvard.edu) with any questions regarding the program.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
NSTA - Share your Ideas at the 2011 conference
Share Your Good Ideas at an NSTA Conference
Don't delay—the deadline for submitting a session proposal for the NSTA 2011 San Francisco National Conference on Science Education is April 15, 2010. In 2010, NSTA will hold area conferences in Kansas City, MO (October 28–30), Baltimore, MD (November 11–13), and Nashville, TN (December 2–4). For more information, visit www.nsta.org/conferences and click "Presenting at NSTA Conferences." Here you can also pick up tips on submitting a successful session proposal.
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Realize Science Technology Grant, which is open to all teachers in the United States and Canada who use handheld video microscopes in creative, innovative, and educationally valuable ways. The grant will award $20,000 worth of cutting-edge science education equipment and curriculum tools. Awardees will receive new handheld video microscopes with software to take still pictures, video, and time-lapse movies, and accompanying curriculum books with lessons designed to meet both state and national science standards. The top five applicants will receive four additional microscope sets, making a total of five for their classrooms.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31 or faxed by midnight on that date. For more details, visit the website.
2011 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge Now Open for Entries
High school students from across the country are invited to GO GREEN by participating in the newest phase of the nationwide Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. NSTA has partnered again with the Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education to educate, empower and engage students, teachers and communities to become agents of change in improving the environment.
In keeping with the Challenge’s overall mission to build a more sustainable world, high school participants (grades 9-12) are encouraged to form teams of up to four students, research an energy related issue using scientific investigation, and create a replicable solution using web-based curriculum tools powered by Discovery Education. Student teams, with a teacher or adult advisor can register for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge at www.wecanchange.com.
Fostering learning, teamwork and problem solving around sustainability, the website offers robust resource guides of standards-based lesson plans and teacher materials to accompany each stage of the Challenge.
More information, including entry details, registration, and detailed prizing information for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, can be found at www.wecanchange.com.
Visit the NSTA online calendar for more science education opportunities.
Don't delay—the deadline for submitting a session proposal for the NSTA 2011 San Francisco National Conference on Science Education is April 15, 2010. In 2010, NSTA will hold area conferences in Kansas City, MO (October 28–30), Baltimore, MD (November 11–13), and Nashville, TN (December 2–4). For more information, visit www.nsta.org/conferences and click "Presenting at NSTA Conferences." Here you can also pick up tips on submitting a successful session proposal.
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Realize Science Technology Grant, which is open to all teachers in the United States and Canada who use handheld video microscopes in creative, innovative, and educationally valuable ways. The grant will award $20,000 worth of cutting-edge science education equipment and curriculum tools. Awardees will receive new handheld video microscopes with software to take still pictures, video, and time-lapse movies, and accompanying curriculum books with lessons designed to meet both state and national science standards. The top five applicants will receive four additional microscope sets, making a total of five for their classrooms.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31 or faxed by midnight on that date. For more details, visit the website.
2011 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge Now Open for Entries
High school students from across the country are invited to GO GREEN by participating in the newest phase of the nationwide Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. NSTA has partnered again with the Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education to educate, empower and engage students, teachers and communities to become agents of change in improving the environment.
In keeping with the Challenge’s overall mission to build a more sustainable world, high school participants (grades 9-12) are encouraged to form teams of up to four students, research an energy related issue using scientific investigation, and create a replicable solution using web-based curriculum tools powered by Discovery Education. Student teams, with a teacher or adult advisor can register for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge at www.wecanchange.com.
Fostering learning, teamwork and problem solving around sustainability, the website offers robust resource guides of standards-based lesson plans and teacher materials to accompany each stage of the Challenge.
More information, including entry details, registration, and detailed prizing information for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, can be found at www.wecanchange.com.
Visit the NSTA online calendar for more science education opportunities.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Engineering Design Ideas
"The Lemelson folks created this 20 page free pdf cartoon guide to visual
communication (drawing - all black and white) with the specific idea of
helping students learn how to communicate innovative engineering design
ideas.
http://www.howtoons.com/images/reader/HowtoonsVCGuide.pdf
Could be a fun resource for teachers to share with students..."
"The Lemelson folks created this 20 page free pdf cartoon guide to visual
communication (drawing - all black and white) with the specific idea of
helping students learn how to communicate innovative engineering design
ideas.
http://www.howtoons.com/images/reader/HowtoonsVCGuide.pdf
Could be a fun resource for teachers to share with students..."
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Paid summer internships - NASA - Middle and Secondary Teachers
On behalf of NASA, I would like to share with you an exciting professional development opportunity for the teaching staff in your community. This unique program, developed by NASA, will provide teachers with the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology, explore aerospace engineering concepts, and develop hands-on lessons that will engage and inspire their students.
NASA is committed to making a significant impact on building an educator workforce that is skilled in teaching innovative engineering design and simulation-based engineering. Toward that end, NASA Langley Research Center has developed a Simulation-Based Aerospace Engineering Teacher Professional Development Program. The program will offer 16 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics middle and high school teachers a unique opportunity to work beside NASA engineers and mentors during a paid two-week internship at a NASA facility during July 2010. The internship will focus on aeronautics modeling and simulation at the following Research Centers: Ames Research Center (near San Francisco) and Langley Research Center (Hampton, Virginia). Each of these centers extensively employs modeling and simulation tools to perform their research and technology development activities.
RTI International, the managing contractor for this project, seeks applications from outstanding middle and high school teachers who will be able to adapt and use this exciting material in their classrooms. Your school community is one of only eight across the country receiving the announcement of this exciting professional development opportunity. Please reach out to those teachers who would benefit from this internship and have the capacity and support to integrate some aerospace simulation-based engineering lessons into their curriculum. More information about the program as well as the application packages can be found by visiting https://stemaero.rti.org. We will accept applications through March 20, 2010.
Sincerely,
Olivia Rice
RTI International
919-541-7011
www.rti.org
NASA is committed to making a significant impact on building an educator workforce that is skilled in teaching innovative engineering design and simulation-based engineering. Toward that end, NASA Langley Research Center has developed a Simulation-Based Aerospace Engineering Teacher Professional Development Program. The program will offer 16 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics middle and high school teachers a unique opportunity to work beside NASA engineers and mentors during a paid two-week internship at a NASA facility during July 2010. The internship will focus on aeronautics modeling and simulation at the following Research Centers: Ames Research Center (near San Francisco) and Langley Research Center (Hampton, Virginia). Each of these centers extensively employs modeling and simulation tools to perform their research and technology development activities.
RTI International, the managing contractor for this project, seeks applications from outstanding middle and high school teachers who will be able to adapt and use this exciting material in their classrooms. Your school community is one of only eight across the country receiving the announcement of this exciting professional development opportunity. Please reach out to those teachers who would benefit from this internship and have the capacity and support to integrate some aerospace simulation-based engineering lessons into their curriculum. More information about the program as well as the application packages can be found by visiting https://stemaero.rti.org. We will accept applications through March 20, 2010.
Sincerely,
Olivia Rice
RTI International
919-541-7011
www.rti.org
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