Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Teacher Workshops in STEM
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Workshops in June and July for middle and high school teachers will be offered by the Pott College of Science and Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. The workshops will center on STEM disciplines. STEM is a recognizable identifier for courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Chemistry workshop participants will share current teaching practices and those practices will be evaluated and refined to generate lesson plans. Lab safety, chemical use and storage, and waste disposal will also be discussed. The workshop will be held June 9 to June 13. Middle and high school teachers will learn about incorporating science fair projects into the curriculum. Participating teachers will be given a new Lego Mindstroms NXT kit with software and a Vernier GoTemp® sensor. The sensor and data acquisition software will be used to teach physical concepts. Mathematics and geometry will be covered through drawing, constructing, and testing using AutoCAD, solid modeling, and Lego Mindstorms software. Participants can earn Continuing Educations units (CEUs). The workshop will be offered starting July 21. Other workshops to be offered are Manipulations an Analysis, starting June 9; Genetics at the Forefront, starting June 23, and Earth History Rocks, starting July 21. A mathematics course to begin June 9 is already filled. Details about the courses can be found online at www.usi.edu/science/STEM.asp. A registration form is included on the site. Kathy W. Funke News & Information Services kfunke@usi.edu 812/465-7050 |
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