Happy Spring,
If your summer plans allow for some professional
development activities and for opportunities
to meet, work with and share ideas with some
of the most gifted science teachers in the state,
then consider these two offerings for this summer.
T.O.T.S. INSTITUTES 2001
Tools of Technology and Science
invites middle school teachers
What is it?
* In-depth professional
development sessions
* Direct hands-on experiences
with current technologies
* Activity sessions led by
instrumentation experts
* Opportunities to utilize latest
scientific apparatus
* Sharing of ideas, materials
and strategies associated
with science standards
What concepts/skills/topics are offered?
* Digital camera use
* Graphing calculator use
* Electronic probes
* Software for labs and projects
* Digital library options
* Computer-based labs
* GPS and GIS applications
* Environmental probes
* Invasive species detection
* Forensic Chemistry
What will you receive?
* professional growth
* materials ($300)
* stipend ($100)
* meals (all sessions)
* housing
* graduate credit
* networking opportunities
* technological updates
* superb colleagues
Where and When?
15-20 July EIU-Charleston
22-27 July SIUE Edwardsville
APPLY EARLY!
Upon receiving the acceptance letter, you will be asked to provide a $50
deposit. The deposit will assure your space and will be returned to you
during the training session.
Registration
Name____________________________________
School___________________________________
Address__________________________________
Town__________________________Zip_______
E-mail___________________________________
Phone____________________________________
FAX_____________________________________
Teaching assignment________________________
Site preferred____________________________
Send application form to:
Dr. Marylin Lisowski
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
FAX: 217-581-2518
For more information call:
Dr. Lisowski at 217-581-7830
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dr. Williams at 618-650-3788
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ANOTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITY.......
STREAM WATCHERS WORKSHOP (June 17-20)
Outdoor field study workshop involving RiverWatch for teachers in grades
6-12 at Fox Ridge State Park near Eastern Illinois University.
Environmentally based program doing Stream monitoring and activities as
part of EcoWatch. Receive free monitoring equipment($100), stipend ($150),
free lodging and food, and CPDU units. One college creit is available.
Limited to 25 participants. Contact on of the following if you are
interested or request further information.
Nancy Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Marsha Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] (with the rr is a one)
Dr. Marylin Lisowski
Professor of Science and Environmental Education
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
217/581-7830 (phone)
217/581-2518 (fax)
Share the wonders of our Earth with many!
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