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Workshops Presented by OthersNOAA TEACHER AT SEA PROGRAM The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is sponsoring research for motivated K-16 teachers aboard an ocean-going research vessel. Teachers will submit a report including a mini-unit of lessons, ideas for classroom implementation, and an article for publication or oral presentation. Descriptions of the research, cruise dates, and experiences of past participants can be obtained at the Teacher at Sea website www.tas.noaa.gov. For more information, contact Judy Sohl, NOAA Teacher at Sea Program, Marine Operations Center, Pacific, 1801 Fairview Ave. East, Seattle, WA 98102; 206-533-2633; email: judith.sohl@noaa.gov. Applications must be submitted at least three months prior to the sailing date.
TETON SCIENCE SCHOOL This school, located in Grand Teton National Park, offers a one-year Professional Residency in Environmental Education and Natural Science for teachers with training or experience in science, environmental studies, or outdoor pursuits. This program features a teaching practicum in experiential education in classroom, field, and community; graduate-level courses in natural sciences and education; seminars in institutional management and professional skills; training in outdoor leadership; and instruction in field research methodology as an educational tool. Applications are due in February, 2003 for the next session which begins in August, 2003. Contact Teton Science School, Professional Residency Program, PO Box 68, Kelly, WY 83011; 307-733-4765; FAX 307-739-9388; email: info@tetonscience.org or obtain more information from www.tetonscience.org/pr/pree/index-pree.html.
AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY The American Meteorological Society is offering a summer workshop from July 21-August 1 for K-12 teachers at the National Weather Service Training Center in Kansas City, MO. Housing, food, travel, and a stipend will be provided, and three semester hours of tuition-free graduate credit may be earned. To apply or obtain more information, contact Ira W. Geer, AMS, 1120 G St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 or visit the website: www.ametsoc.org/amsedu/aera. Applications are due March 17, 2003.
NASA EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS (NEW) These workshops for science, mathematics, technology, geography, and elementary educators explore topics relating to earth science, aerospace technology, human exploration and development of space, space science, and biological and physical research. NASA curriculum and support materials are used along with a hands-on/minds-on instructional approach integrating the various subject areas. With colleagues you will model teaching, learning, assessment, and professional development strategies appropriate to these subject areas. Visit http://education.nasa.gov/NEW, FAX 703-522-5413, or write NEW, NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 to obtain an application.
A WEEK WITH AIMS - SCIENCE CONNECTIONS
These workshops show teachers how to integrate mathematics and science using real-world experiences. They approach the integration of mathematics and science using the content of science as a basis. Each week-long workshop includes about 30 hours of hands-on activities and investigations. The cost is $360, and that includes instruction, materials, selected AIMS investigations with duplication rights, and selected AIMS publications. To register, call 888-733-2467, or go to www.aimsedu.org/workshops/week/gweek1.html.
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