LINKING SCIENCE CONTENT TO CLASSROOM PRACTICE
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is partnering with the SE Laser Alliance and ESD 123 to offer professional development designed to enhance the science literacy of teachers who teach science in grades 2-8. Teachers will have the opportunity to deepen their own science content knowledge, skills, and habits of mind by working directly with PNNL scientists in a risk-free and fun learning environment.
FEBRUARY WORKSHOP
Earth Changes
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Location: EMSL on the PNNL Campus
3:30pm-6:45pm (3 clock hours)
The Earth's surface is in constant motion through earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides. To prepare students to understand the EALR's introduced in middle school, the Earth Changes lessons, used in conjunction with STC Land and Water unit and/or the Catastropic Events unit will acquaint students to changes to the earth's surface. Take home the lesson plan and trade books on volcanoes and earthquakes.
MARCH WORKSHOP
Get the Dirt on Soil
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Location: EMSL on the PNNL Campus
3:30pm-6:45pm (3 clock hours)
Dirt is what you find under your fingernails. Soil is what you find under your feet. Soil contains plants, animals, rocks and mineral particles of varying sizes and shapes. Why is there no soil on Mars or Venus? Without life, there is no soil. Living things haven't just made a home in the soil on our planet - life actually made the soil as we know it. Take home a nifty soil sifting set, a soils identification card, and a trade book on soils.
MAY WORKSHOP
The Shrub-Steppe Ecosystem
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Location: EMSL on the PNNL Campus
6 hours (12 clock hours)
8:30am-TBD
Full day workshop includes a morning session which focuses on understanding the predators/prey relationship and how energy moves through an ecosystem. Featured is the shrub-steppe environment with its diverse flora and fauna. This workshop is a classic for integrating science, art, and literacy. Then, an afternoon fieldtrip will introduce you to common wildflowers of the shrub-steppe. Take home a full-color landscape poster, beautiful watercolor images of animals and plants, a NW Arid Lands book, and lesson plans.
HOW TO REGISTER:
E-mail Peggy Willcuts at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up for the workshops. Please include your name, grade level, school district, and phone number. Clock hours will be available through ESD 123 at the workshops.
