McWane Science Center believes the future belongs to those who understand and use science. We are here to help all teachers succeed in building the future. McWane strives to support teachers by offering opportunities for professional development including workshops and conferences.
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FREE Teacher Workshops!
McWane Science Center has partnered with the U. S. Department of Education to offer inquiry-based teacher workshops for Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers for the 09-10 school year. Workshops can be scheduled at the museum or at your school (in-service days, faculty meetings, after-school). Sessions are 45 minutes to 2 hours in length – and can be adjusted to fit your specific needs. A great enrichment for AMSTI schools.
RESERVATIONS & QUESTIONS:
K-2 Nicole McKinney – 205-714-8355
3-12 Peggy Chowning – 205-714-8383
TOPICS:
Physical Science
This workshop is designed to help K – 2 teachers explore matter, energy, movement, and change through hands-on science exploration. Participants will actively engage in activities designed to highlight a variety of process/inquiry skills. The intention of this workshop is to encourage teachers to use science inquiry in their classroom.
Life Science
This workshop is designed to help K - 2 teachers develop curricula to teach structures and processes of living things, cells, organisms and health physiology of the human body. Through an inquiry –based approach teachers will develop science activities to use in the classroom.
Earth and Space Science
K – 2 Teachers will delve into Earth Systems, Systems in space, weather, climate, nonliving rocks, oceans and planets. Throughout this workshop teachers will investigate ways to teach the process skills of observation, making hypothesis, collecting, interpreting data, and using science tools.
Learning by Inquiry
Designed for 3–12th grade educators, this workshop will examine the effectiveness of learning by deep delving. Activities in the workshop will help teachers introduce inquiry into lessons they’re already doing.
Master the Standards
This workshop is designed for 3–8th grade educators. Teachers will participate in investigations that will help prepare students to master basic science standards through helpful tips and activities.
Science Smorgasbord
Chemistry, physics and more! Designed for 3–6th grade educators, this workshop will provide you with a wide variety of inexpensive inquiry-based science activities and demonstrations to engage your students and reinforce science content standards in the classroom — all on a minimal budget.
Exploring Alabama’s Natural History
Alabama has turned up many fossils. Learn more about Alabama’s ancient history and how to integrate it into your classroom in this workshop designed for 3–8th grade educators. Participants will gain valuable insight into how to get students excited about fossils and our rich history.
Environmental Science Education
This workshop designed for 8–12th grade educators will study water quality, surface ozone and soil as well as their relevance in our everyday lives. Teachers will also learn about resources that support environmental science education and low-cost alternatives to expensive equipment.
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