South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC), in partnership with Gustavus Adolphus College and Hamline Universit, was awarded a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education, Division of School Improvement to provide quality professional development to assist teachers in improving content and knowledge and pedagogical techniques to more effectively implement the Minnesota Mathematics and Science Academic Standards with the goal of improving student learning. Trainings will be
Below are some opportunities for summer institutes offered by our MSTP science partner, Hamline University.
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Professional Development for Minnesota Teachers of Science
FREE programs through Hamline University
Summer 2012
Biotechnology/Microbiology for Teachers In the Classroom (BioTIC)
July 30-August 3 & August 6-10, 2012, at Hamline University, St. Paul
The BioTIC Institute brings middle and high school biology teachers up-to-speed on the rapid advancements in biotech research, careers, applications and issues while providing inquiry modeling/practice and curriculum enrichment that support standards related to cell structure, disease, genetics and biotechnology. Four graduate credits, meals, stipend, and housing (for those outside the Metro area) provided.
Application and information at: http://www.hamline.edu/education/cgee/biotic
WaterWorks!: A Drinking Water Institute for Educators
August 6-8, 2012, St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud, MN
Enrich your water curriculum, investigate drinking water quality and chemistry, learn about inquiry-based models for your classroom and find resources within your community. This three-day, hands-on workshop allows grade 4-9 science teachers to come away with new teaching ideas and information from expert presenters about how safe, reliable drinking water is delivered to your community as well as drinking water issues facing Minnesota. Meals and resource binder provided. Choose between two graduate credits or stipend – both will require your attendance at a follow-up Saturday in fall 2012 (date to be determined by the group). Housing is not provided. Join the list of 250 teachers that have participated in WaterWorks! over the last 11 years.
Applications and information at: http://www.hamline.edu/education/environmental/cgee/waterworks
With questions on these programs, contact Lee Schmitt, lschmitt@hamline.edu or (651-523-2562).
Chem4All and Physics4All Summer Institutes for Teachers
Join your colleagues at Hamline University this summer and get ready to teach chemistry or physics! No cost for teachers. Programs are funded by the 3M Foundation and include free room and board for non-metro teachers, free parking, lunch provided each day, an interactive visit with scientists at the 3M Innovation Center, resources, and 30 hours of CE credit. (Optional 2-credit course available, but not supported by the grant.) Two regional Saturday follow-up sessions during the 2012-13 school year will be available. Chem4All includes the option of co-teaching in your classroom with a master chemistry teacher.
Chem4All Summer Institutes (choose one): July 9-13 OR July 23-27, 2012
Physics4All Summer Institute: August 6-10, 2012
Complete the Chem4All or Physics4All application online at: http://www.hamline.edu/cgee/chemphy4all
With questions, contact Lee Schmitt lschmitt@hamline.edu (651) 523-2562