SAMEC E-News: Week of 04-28-06
1) Upcoming Professional Development
for K-12 Science and Mathematics Teachers
2) Summer 2006 Science and Mathematics
Courses for Teachers
3) Available Resources for K-12
Science and Mathematics Teachers
4) Available Positions for K-12
Science and Mathematics Teachers
5) Opportunities for K-12 Science and
Mathematics Teachers
6) Opportunities for K-12 Students
7) Opportunities for Faculty, Staff and
College Students
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1) Upcoming Professional Development
for K-12 Science and Mathematics Teachers
ONE-WEEK
ALASKA WORKSHOP, JUNE 28-23, 2006, sponsored by the Center for
Instruction, Staff Development and Evaluation in Illinois. This six-day
workshop will be held at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in
Seward on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, and will familiarize participants
with issues of the Northwest and will provide them with skills that can
be used with learners to help them understand and tackle issues related
to the environment in their local communities. These issues
include environmental issues, health issues, and other science-related
issues. The workshop cost is $745.00 which includes lodging,
instruction and instructional materials, classroom and technology fees,
and class-related field trips. The workshop is limited to 25
participants. Deadline to register is May 31, 2006. For further
information, please contact Versil Withrow at teachu@wabash.net or 618-898-1277.
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SAHRA
INTEGRATING INQUIRY & WATER ISSUES (IWI) SUMMER WORKSHOP, June
19-30, 2006. Please join us this year at Explora Science
Center in Albuquerque NM, June 19th-June 30th for two hands-on weeks of
science, water, inquiry and professional development. This year we are
offering a $500 stipend to each participant. This two-week summer
workshop for middle and high school teachers has been offered since
2001 in both Arizona and New Mexico. Participants will learn about
regional hydrology, water and environmental issues as well as develop
their skills in inquiry teaching at the exciting Explora Science
Center. The content includes learning to use water quality testing kits
and groundwater models, visiting a field site on the Rio Grande, and
participating in a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) exercise. All
participants will receive professional development credit. A graduate
credit option is also available. Who: In-service and pre-service grade
6-12 teachers (all content areas welcome). Graduate credit (up to 2
units) for this workshop is available through the Department of
Hydrology and Water Resources. Unless you are already enrolled in a
degree program at the University of Arizona, you must enroll at UA as a
non-degree seeking student. Information about earning credit through
the University of New Mexico is coming soon. SAHRA (Sustainability of
semi-arid Hydrology & Riparian Areas) is a National Science
Foundation Science & Technology Center at the University of
Arizona. To register, please contact
Carla Bitter at SAHRA, 520-626-8683 or cbitter@sahra.arizona.edu. For
more information, please visit:
http://www.sahra.arizona.edu/education/main/index.html
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NATURE OF
LIGHT WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS,
July
13-14 & 17-18. Not so long ago in a galaxy not so far away. . . the
Hubble Space Telescope was born, ready to peer into the vast unknown,
offering mankind a peek at our ancient Universe. The Nature of Light
Workshop for Teachers is designed to explore planetary phenomena
through the Hubble Space Telescope. Highlights of the planetary science
observations with Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have changed our
understanding of the physics of planetary atmospheres and beyond.
Unlike ground-based telescopes, Hubble was designed to observe
near-infrared and ultraviolet light. Hubble's extremely high resolution
and sensitivity have made unique observations of objects with the Solar
System possible. Hubble's "eyes" have seen unprecedented detail in
Jupiter's auroras. Auroras can be seen at both Jupiter's poles but only
in ultraviolet light. The workshop will be held at the University of
Arizona, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Teachers will receive a
$150.00 stipend, 1 unit of
professional development credit, and 2 GEMS (Great Explorations in Math
and Science) guides and kits. For more information, contact samec@lpl.arizona.edu.
The
application is available at: http://samec.lpl.arizona.edu/profdevelopment/light.html
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SOLAR
SCIENCE WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS,
July 10-12, 2006. What causes the
seasons? Seasonal changes including temperature and length of daylight,
indicate that the sun's light received by the Earth varies both
throughout the year and at different latitudes. The Solar Science
Workshop for Teachers will provide a venue for discussion and inquiry
to help explain this phenomena. The first explanation many people give
for seasonal change is that the sun is at different distances from the
Earth at different places in its elliptical orbit. It seems to make
sense that it would be summer when the Earth is closer to the sun and
therefore receiving more of the sun's energy, and winter when it is
farther away. But how would this explain the fact that seasons are
opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and much more extreme
at higher latitudes than at the equator? The workshop will be held at
the University of Arizona, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Teachers
will receive a $150.00 stipend, 1 unit of professional development
credit, and a GEMS (Great Explorations in Math and Science) guide and
kit. For more
information contact samec@lpl.arizona.edu.
The
application is available at:
http://samec.lpl.arizona.edu/profdevelopment/solar.html
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DOLAN DNA
LEARNING CENTER WORKSHOPS FOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS.
The Dolan DNA Learning Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory will
offer great workshops for college and high school educators this
summer. Participation is free and each one comes equipped with a
stipend. Workshops center on new labs and computer/bioinformatics
exercises in molecular genetics in human, plants and nematodes.
Workshops range from one to three weeks and are offered at various
locations in CA, NY, MS, NC, and OK. For further information,
brochures, and application forms, follow the link to Educator Training
at http://www.dnalc.org. Faculty
may want to pay special attention to
the Faculty Fellowship Program. Teachers: check out the DNALC's
Leadership Symposium!
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2) Summer 2006 Science and Mathematics
Courses for Teachers
FOR H.S.
TEACHERS & H.S. STUDENTS: GENES, BIOTECHNOLOGY & THE ENVIRONMENT, an intensive summer lab course in
biotechnology. Teachers: July 17-August 3; Students: July 18-August 1.
Learn to use the latest lab techniques for studying DNA and genes and
to discover how genes affect survival and reproduction. Teachers will
have 3 extra days to discuss research-based teaching methods and for
developing classroom activities and modules. This is a 2-credit course
for teachers, and tuition can be waived. The course is FREE to high
school students entering sophomore, junior or senior year in fall 2006
with one year of high school biology (some exceptions may be made for
honors students without previous high school biology). Info: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/moran/hsbiotech06
or 520-621-5903.
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ASU
CONTENT COURSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE & MATH TEACHERS, June
12-30.
PHS 594/MTE 598: Integrated Math and Science for Middle School., JUNE
12-30 at ASU-Main in Tempe (for teachers of 6th, 7th & 8th grade
science &/or math.), 3 semester hours;
PHS 534/MTE 598: Physical Science with Math Modeling Workshop, JUNE
12-30 at ASU-Main (for teachers of grades 8 & 9). Instructors: Pat
Burr & Lee Rodgers, teachers at So. Mountain HS.
PHS 594/MTE 598, Integrated Mathematics and Science for Middle School
(3 semester hours), Instructor: Rob MacDuff, Ph.D. in mathematics
education macduff@asu.edu. Description:
Models and modeling as an integrating theme for middle school,
mathematics and science. Course objectives: (1) Develop a
modeling approach to learning arithmetic, pre-algebra and, science by
creating an understanding of the common models that coordinate, these
three areas. (2) Develop student activities that support both
math and science (an, approach to mathematics that makes it
science-friendly). (3) Explore structures inherent in the real
world and conceptual tools, used to represent them. (4) Develop an
understanding of learning and how model-based instruction, incorporates
theories of learning into student activities. (5) Create learning
environments that encourage thinking, reasoning and, understanding,
with a special focus on proportional reasoning. Course content:
Utilizing the modeling method of instruction, abstract mathematical,
concepts such as number, fraction, and ratio will be used to develop,
mathematical models of physical situations that contain either
part/part or, part/whole relationships. The development of a solid
understanding of, number is an essential step in developing the concept
of measurement, which, is a necessary prerequisite to understanding
science concepts. Math and science standards will be examined to
identify alignments among, core subject areas. Discovering the
commonalities these standards have can, point to ways that science
instruction can improve student performance on, mathematics
standard-based assessments, and vice versa. An emphasis will be placed
on the use of activities that create, environments for student to
demonstrate their thinking, reasoning and, understanding. To apply to
ASU and register for a course, visit: http://modeling.asu.edu/MNS/MNS.html
and follow the links.
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3) Available Resources for K-12
Science and Mathematics Teachers
THE AIMS
SCIENCE BLUEPRINTS for grades 4, 8, and high school are now
available on the ADE website. They can be downloaded at http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/aims/blueprints/
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4) Available Positions for K-12
Science and Mathematics Educators
CITY HIGH
SCHOOL HAS OPENINGS FOR MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS. City High
School is an innovative charter high school that opened in downtown
Tucson, AZ in 2004. As the school expands into its third year, it seeks
energetic, creative, and committed teachers who want to contribute to
the development of a growing program. Openings anticipated in all
subjects. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. For additional
information, please contact Kate Goldman at 623-7223 or kateg@cityhighschool.org
or visit
their website at: http://www.cityhighschool.org
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DIRECTOR
OF EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS POSITION AVAILABLE AT TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.
The Tucson Children’s Museum is seeking an energetic, highly organized
and creative professional to be Director of Exhibits and Programs. This
individual will be responsible for the research and planning of
exhibits, both permanent and traveling; the maintenance and management
of the permanent exhibits, and the educational programs and the
interpretation of the Museum’s exhibits to its audiences.
Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in education, science, art or
related field required. Master’s degree preferred. At least two years
of administrative and managerial experience in educational programming
and/or museum exhibits. Strong communication (written, verbal and
interpersonal), conceptual, strategic planning, creative and
coordination skills along with the ability to initiate and implement
projects. Spanish speaking preferred but not required. General
understanding of shop equipment, simple construction and fabrication
preferred. Understanding of design software. Willingness and ability to
work flexible hours and days. Starting salary is $32,000 plus
benefits. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and 3
professional references to: Director of Exhibits and Programs Search,
Tucson Children's Museum, P.O. Box 2609, Tucson, AZ 85702. Please no
phone calls but for more information about the Tucson Children's
Museum, visit us online at http://www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org
The position closes May 12, 2006.
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BIOLOGY
TUTOR NEEDED AT RIO SALADO COLLEGE. Rio Salado College is
seeking a biology tutor to work three days a week, 4pm-9pm, at Rio
Tempe Campus. Must be able to tutor for all biology classes taught at
Rio. Pay rate is $10-$15 an hour depending on education and experience.
To apply, please call the Tutoring Coordinator, at 480/ 517-8247 or
send an email to dina.geiman@riomail.maricopa.edu.
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5) Opportunities for K-12 Science and
Mathematics Teachers
SONORAN
DESERT DIGITAL LIBRARY PLANNING MEETING,
May 18, 9 am – 11 am, University of Arizona. The Tree of Life, a
web
project hosted by the UA Libraries and the UA College of Life Sciences,
invites University of Arizona faculty and students, local
educators, and science and conservation organizations to discuss a
collaborative project to assemble an interactive digital library of
information about Sonoran Desert organisms. At the meeting we will
present our ideas, and the The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) and
the Rincon Institute will present on related projects. Our vision of
the Sonoran Desert Digital Library is to build an open-access online
project that creates, consolidates and disseminates information about
Sonoran Desert organisms as an active collaboration between partner
organizations, k-12 schools and the general public. Where: University
of Arizona, Main Library, 3rd Floor Room A313-314. Free parking will be
available for off-campus meeting participants in the Second Street
Parking Garage. If you need parking, please let us know by May 15, so
we can order a parking voucher for you. Please RSVP so that we can add
you to the list of attendees. Feel free to share this information with
other people who may be interested in the project. if unable to attend,
a summary of the meeting's outcomes will be available at the website.
You can post feedback on the blog associated with that page. Please
contact us at sddl@tolweb.org with any
questions that you may have. The agenda and additional information is
available at: http://sonorandesert.tolweb.org
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PROJECT
PRIME is recruiting secondary biology teachers to help prepare
students for the upcoming AIMS test in biology. The goal of this
project is to facilitate the selection and utilization of high quality
biology teaching materials. Participating teachers will earn 24
graduate credits from Northern Arizona University and use the Analysis of Instructional Materials (AIM)
tool developed by West Ed and BSCS to select science teaching materials
that align with the Arizona Science Standard, that meet current
teaching goals such as the integration of inquiry with content, and
that enhance pedagogy and teacher content knowledge. Participants will
pilot this material for two years in their classrooms with a free
classroom set of their selected text. The program will provide content
and curriculum-based professional development in a collaborative
setting to determine how to use these materials efficiently and
effectively. Twenty-four graduate credits (tuition paid by the grant)
and a stipend are available for participating teachers over the period
of the project. Teams of biology teachers are invited to apply for this
project. For more information about Project PRIME see our
website, http://www4.nau.edu/cstl/cstl/site/prof_dev/prime/index.html
or contact Kristin Andersen at 928-523-1271 or by e-mail at Kristin.Andersen@nau.edu
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6)
Opportunities for K-12 Students
FOR H.S.
TEACHERS & H.S. STUDENTS: GENES, BIOTECHNOLOGY & THE ENVIRONMENT,
an intensive summer lab course in biotechnology. Teachers: July
17-August 3; Students: July 18-August 1. Learn to use the latest lab
techniques for studying DNA and genes and to discover how genes affect
survival and reproduction. Teachers will have 3 extra days to discuss
research-based teaching methods and for developing classroom activities
and modules. This is a 2-credit course for teachers, and tuition can be
waived. The course is FREE to high school students entering sophomore,
junior or senior year in fall 2006 with one year of high school biology
(some exceptions may be made for honors students without previous high
school biology). Info: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/moran/hsbiotech06
or 520-621-5903.
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THANK
RESEARCH 2006 DIGITAL POSTER CONTEST. States United for
Biomedical Research and the Science National Honor Society announce a
poster competition for high school juniors and seniors. Cash prizes of
$500, $250 and $100 will be awarded to winning students. In addition,
the teacher of the first-place winner will be awarded a cash prize of
$250. Topic Focus - Students are asked to focus on a topic that relates
to the value of medical research and its benefits to people and/or
areas of need. Entries should address the importance of biomedical
research and how animal models contribute to medical breakthroughs.
Deadline for entries: September 29, 2006. For the contest flyer, entry
form, and a Teacher Packet, visit http://www.statesforbiomed.org/programs.html
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7) Opportunities for Faculty, Staff and
College Students
DOLAN DNA
LEARNING CENTER WORKSHOPS FOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS.
The Dolan DNA Learning Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory will
offer great workshops for college and high school educators this
summer. Participation is free and each one comes equipped with a
stipend. Workshops center on new labs and computer/bioinformatics
exercises in molecular genetics in human, plants and nematodes.
Workshops range from one to three weeks and are offered at various
locations in CA, NY, MS, NC, and OK. For further information,
brochures, and application forms, follow the link to Educator Training
at http://www.dnalc.org. Faculty
may want to pay special attention to
the Faculty Fellowship Program.
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FIRST
ANNUAL FAIR FOR EDUCATORS, June 21, 2006. The FAIR for EDUCATORS
is for Non-Profit or For-Profit exhibitors and will be held at the
Sheraton Hotel, 5151 East Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona. The
Conference is scheduled from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. You can begin
setup as early as 8:00 AM. If you have any questions please
contact Vaughn E. Croft at 520-740-3018 (office). To register for
exhibit space please visit: http://www.schools.pima.gov/FAIR/Fair.htm
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