MITS
Museum Institute for Teaching Science
MITS 2010
Professional Development Seminars
Interactions in the Sciences: Observe, Investigate, Explain
February 25, March 24, & April 13
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Content and Methods to explore how cycles, processes and systems
connect
life, physical and earth science.
Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are designed for staff, volunteers and other professionals from science, environmental, natural history, technology, art, history and other cultural institutions and centers in New England. PDS are designed as professional development opportunities to provide content and teaching resources as well as networking opportunities for professionals in informal education settings. Each PDS is a full day session. The mornings are spent exploring STEM content areas with scientists and policy makers. Afternoon sessions are skill-based, focusing on turning real-life science into exciting, inquiry-based, minds-on, hands-on lessons and activities for K-8 students and teachers based on state frameworks.
Cost: The registration fee for participants is $20 (includes lunch) for each seminar.
A discounted fee of $50 is offered for attending all three sessions.
Registration by mail or phone is required.
Please click here for a PDF flyer and printable registration form.
To register using PayPal please click here.
Thursday, February 25th
Clark University, Higgins University Center, Worcester, MA (click for directions)
Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles: Local and Global Impacts
Eric Davidson, Senior Researcher, Woods Hole Research Center
The Secret Ingredients of Inquiry: Guided Inquiry & Assessment
Rudolf Kraus, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies, Rhode Island College
View PDFs of presentation slides here: Carbon & Nitrogen, Inquiry
Wednesday, March 24th
Clark University, Higgins University Center, Worcester, MA (click for directions)
Investigating Earth from Space
Dan Barstow, President, Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Building a Science Communication Toolbox
Mary Rizzuto, Director, Needham Science Center
Tuesday, April 13th
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA (click for directions)
Geologic History of New England and Massachusetts: The Great Terrane Wreck
Steve Winters, Hydrogeologist & Earth Science Educator, Quinsigamond College
Using Learning Progressions to Teach Science: The Cases of Matter and Energy
Marianne Wiser, Associate Professor, Chair, Hiatt School of Psychology, Clark University
For more information or to register please contact: 617-328-1515 or mits@mits.org.