Dear Teachers:
Please consider coming to a teacher institute at Michigan Tech this summer and earning 2 graduate credits. The institutes are all hands on and include lots of field trips. You'll meet teachers from all over Michigan, the Great Lakes region, and beyond. Please forward this email to other teachers at your school. Thanks!
2016 Michigan Tech Summer Teacher Institutes
June 20-24 ED5641 Global ChangeJune 27-July 1 ED5601 Engaging Students in Authentic Science Research
July 11-15 ED 5640 Designing a Sustainable Future
Application deadline May 1, 2016. Complete teacher institute applications online.
Link to brochures and online registration http://wupcenter.mtu.edu/summer_institutes.html
To register for Michigan Tech credits: MTU Cognitive & Learning Sciences will contact you with credit registration information (Tel: 906-487-2460)
For more information: Joan Chadde, Institute Coordinator (jchadde@mtu.edu or 906-487-3341)
Institute Descriptions
ED5641 Global Change Teacher Institute (for Grades 4-12 Teachers)
Date: M-F, June 20-24
This 5-day Institute will prepare you to engage your middle and high school students in a real-world study of the effects of global change on ecosystems, including the impacts of climatic change on forests--- elevated carbon dioxide and ozone levels, nitrogen saturation, acid rain, and invasive species. Teachers will participate in the MEECS Climate Change workshop and receive the MEECS Climate Change Unit. Cost: $400 includes five lunches, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.
$700 includes 5 nights lodging & meals from Monday morning through Friday lunch, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.
Link to register: 2016 Global Change Teacher Institute Application
ED5601 Engaging Students in Authentic Science Research Teacher Institute (for Gr. 4-12 Teachers)
Date: M-F, June 27-July 1 -Teachers gain skills in designing original research, rather than merely conducting cookbook experiments. Teachers will learn research design methods and procedures, and participate in a variety of research field and lab studies. Cost: $400 includes five lunches, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials. $700 includes 5 nights lodging & meals from Monday morning through Friday lunch, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.
Link to register: 2016 Engaging Students in Science Research Application
ED 5640 Designing a Sustainable Future Teacher Institute (for Grades 4-12 Teachers)
Date: M-F, July 11-15 - The institute will introduce teachers to the concept of sustainability and how it can be integrated into our economy, society and environment through examination of product life cycles, product recycling, repurposing materials, renewable energy sources, building design, site designs, and efficient transportation systems and vehicles. The institute will address the Next Generation Science Standards and be taught by a variety of Michigan Tech University faculty and graduate students, along with community and teacher experts. Cost: $400 includes five lunches, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials. $700 includes five nights lodging & meals from Monday morning through Friday lunch, 2 MTU graduate credits and instructional materials.
Link to register: 2016 Designing a Sustainable Future Application
-- Joan Chadde Schumaker Director, Center for Science & Environmental Outreach Education Program Coordinator, Western U.P. Center for Science, Math & Environmental Education School Team Mentor & Teacher Professional Learning Coordinator, Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative 115 Great Lakes Research Center Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931 Tel: 906-487-3341 Fax: 906-487-1029
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
2016 Michigan Tech Summer Teacher Institutes
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Kalamazoo RESA looking for a full-time science consultant!
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Michigan Science Teachers Association
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Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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Monday, February 8, 2016
AIMS is looking for facilitators
AIMS is looking for facilitators. Monica Hartman, former math and science consultant at RESA, was an AIMS trainer. It would be great to have another trainer in our area. This would be a wonderful opportunity for someone that wants to gain a wealth of knowledge, and be able to earn money in the summers doing trainings around your the US. If anyone is interested in talking with Monica, let me know and I will get her contact information to you.
Facilitators Needed!
Would You Like to Facilitate Professional Learning?
Thursday, January 28, 2016
STEM Leaders: Summer Opportunity for Teachers
TEACHERS: Looking for a unique summer opportunity to add to your professional portfolio?
This summer, teams of 11th and 12th grade students and teachers from across St. Clair County will learn and work side-by-side in local businesses and non-profits to solve real challenges or problems the organizations face. And the competition will be fierce. Do you want to be a part of the action?
Key Components of Challenge4theFuture:
- Relevance - real problems, real businesses, real solutions, real skills
- Experience - new, fun ways to work and learn through involvement and action; teachers and students are problem solvers and designers
- Skills4theFuture - working in teams, students practice skills and teachers learn how to embed them in classroom projects
- Gold Standard Project Based Learning - students drive their learning; facilitated by trained teachers
- Design Thinking - processes and protocols create constraints, leading to innovation and solutions to local problems
- Business and Non-profit Partners - build relationships and learn the ins and outs of an organization by working within their facility, with a skilled liaison
Who should get involved? High school and middle school teachers who are ready to facilitate relevant project based learning in their classes.
There is no PBL prerequisite; experienced and inexperienced teachers will benefit equally. High school teachers will have priority.
What are the teacher participation dates?
Teacher training (without students):
· April 27 and 28th - 4:00-7:30 PM (May change)
· May 18 and 19th – 4:00-7:30 PM
· June 20 thru 23rd – 8:00-2:30 PM
· July 13 (reflection day) – 8:00-2:30 PM
Project facilitation (with students):
· June 27-30, July 5-8 and July 11-12
How will I be compensated? Teachers will earn $100 per day for each day of training and project facilitation.
Information Document for Teachers
The FAQ is attached.
TEACHERS CLICK HERE TO APPLY
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Click for additional information, or feel free to give us a call.
Kris Murphy
Administrative Assistant
Education Services
ST. CLAIR COUNTY RESA
(810) 455-4001 • (810) 364-7474 fax
murphy.kris@sccresa.org
www.sccresa.org
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
FW: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Let's show the Nation what our teachers are made of in Michigan!
Integrated Education Consultant, Curriculum & Instruction
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Education Improvement and Innovation
John A. Hannah Building
Phone: 517-335-3199
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Sunday, January 10, 2016
HHMI BioInteractive Workshop in Perrysburg - Saturday, February 27th
