This nationally recognized professional development opportunity for science teachers (grades 7-12) is offering four, 2-day summer workshops in June 2009. The focus is on insect life cycles, environmental science and ecology.
Goals:
1. To infuse excitement about cutting edge scientific research into the classroom
2. To increase use of hands-on, inquiry-based science activities
3. To make USDA/ARS labs accessible as an educational resource
Dates:
- Parlier, CA: June 18-19, 2009
- Riverside, CA: June 15-16, 2009
- Tombstone, AZ: June 9-10, 2009
- Tucson, AZ: June 11-12, 2009
Participating teachers:
1. Should work in schools within commuting distance of the USDA/ARS lab site
2. Are paid a stipend of $300
3. Are provided free insects during the school year for student research
- During the year, select 4 students to return with them to the USDA/ARS lab in May 2010 to present the school’s research findings at a Student Research Presentation Day
Download more information:
Teacher info letter: http://www.science.tamu.edu/files/doc/letterforminiinstitute2009.doc
Tucson Application
Riverside Application
Parlier Application
This is a collaborative project between:
- USDA/Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program (HSNINP)
- Center for Mathematics & Science Education (CMSE) within the College of Science at Texas A&M University
- USDA/ARS labs nationwide
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