Location:
United States

Description:
This one-week workshop provides an opportunity for teachers to investigate Earth system science, the interaction between Earth, atmosphere, oceans, life forms, and space. Participants will work with scientists and each other to develop their understanding and appreciation of the Earth. This workshop is designed for pre-service and new in-service teachers, who are interested or involved in teaching secondary science. It will be held in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado during the summer of 2000.

This workshop is guided by the philosophy that students learn through active involvement with real life experience, and that teachers should provide students with rich learning experiences that will allow them to explore Earth system science. Recognizing that teachers often teach in the same way in which they were taught, our aim is to provide a learning experience for educators that models sound educational practice.

The goals of this interactive, process-oriented workshop are to provide teachers with a self-directed learning experience in which they can develop an understanding of Earth systems and share that understanding with others; and to foster an ongoing community, including teachers and scientists, that will be maintained throughout the school year.

Cost to participants will be minimal (most expenses will be covered, including child care), however, those with high transportation expenses may need to find additional sources of funding.

Organization:
University of Colorado, Boulder
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Cost:
Free, participants selected by application

Contact:
Dr. Alex Weaver, CIRES, Campus Box 216, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309; Phone: (303) 492-5431; Fax: (303) 492-1149; Email: alex.weaver@colorado.edu

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Earth System Science

Program type:
Teacher Training (In-service)
Teacher Training (Pre-service)

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00