PD for Teachers: Science Inquiry Institute

Posted by Riverbend Environmental Education Center on July 4, 2016

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Science Inquiry Institute

Professional Development Opportunity for School District of Philadelphia K-5th Teachers

August 1-5, 2016
9:00 am-4:00 pm

First come, registrations must be received no later than July 22, 2016.

Do you want to do more science in your classroom? Do you want to teach science lessons that are hands-on and inquiry based? Come spend a week engagedd in learning how to bring hands-on, inquiry science into your classroom and out in your schoolyard!

Who should attend?

• Kindergarten-5th grade teachers in the School District of Philadelphia
• Teachers that are looking to improve their science skills
• Teachers that want to learn more about the many science resources that Philadelphia has to offer them and their students
• Teacher who want to have a fun week, learning about the world around us and how to make it relevant to their students

What will we do?

• Daily visits to science centers in our region, including Riverbend, the Frankin Institute, etc.
• Hands-on nature explorationo in streams, ponds, forests, meadows, and wetlands
• Practice science skills that you can take back to your classroom
• Network with other educators

Want to attend?

Complete the registration form and email to Erin McCool at emcool@riverbendeec.org. If you have questions, contact Erin at 610-527-5324 x. 112. A small stipend will be provided.

What is the Science Inquiry Institute?

This week-long professional development is a space for you to learn how you can bring more science inquiry to your schoolyard and classroom. Inquiry science education is a pedagogical method of using exploration, discovery, and investigative questioning to teach science related content. In the words of one past participant, “The Institute exceeded expectations. I could not have anticipated that one week would effectively model a different process of learning that can be engaging for my students.”

What will the week look like?

Each day we will focus on a BIG IDEA about inquiry science weaving in the content taught through the CORE Science Modules. Each day will also be at a different location around the city. A few weeks before the institute, you will received more detailed information about locations and directions.

Your Commitment?

To secure a space you will be required to submit via mail a deposit of $75.00. Your deposit will be returned to you on the last day of the workshop in full.

Make checks payable to:
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035

To register, contact Erin McCool for the registration form at emcool@riverbendeec.org.