SC2: Scientifically Connected CommunitiesInspiring the next generation of scientists!
SC2 Summer Institutes finish with great success
The SC2 Institutes, held June 11-15 and July 16-20 at The Teaching Academy on the NMSU campus, were a great success. Middle school teachers joined with fifth-grade teachers to participate in labs designed by NMSU and regional scientists in physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to increase teachers' science content knowledge.
The labs also served as models for inquiry-based curriculum. In addition, PASCO trainers gave a workshop on the new PASCO technology that teachers will be able to use in their classrooms throughout the year. The teachers were given many resources to use in their classrooms from GK-12 lesson plans, posters, CDs, and other materials. They were very busy, productive weeks.
Thanks to all who participated!
Agenda
| AM | PM |
|---|---|
| Have fun and see you soon... | |
| Monday | Monday |
| Meet and greet Brain Research Critical thinking lab 2nd language acquisition |
Scientific method and mathematical models Look at Curriculum guides |
| Tuesday | Tuesday |
| Dr. Jim Murphy- Astronomy Stomp Rockets Spectrum Lab |
Teachers pilot Pirate Science Reading powerpoint |
| Wednesday | Wednesday |
| PASCO probeware training 5th GTeachers- labs |
PASCO probeware training 5th G Teachers- labs |
| Thursday | Thursday |
| Geology-Dr. Marilyn Huff Physics- Dr. M. Burkhardt |
Biology- Dr. Bestelmeyer Chemistry- Doctoral Candidates |
| Friday | Friday |
| Biology- Dr. O'Connell Plants |
Density Labs Water Labs |
Participants
Dr. Murphy- formation of the solar system, geology of Mars
Dr. Huff- formation of local areas, earth's energy
Dr. Burkhardt- transformation/conservation of different forms
of energy
Dr. Bestelmeyer- how energy flows through desert biome, arthropods
Chemistry- chemical reactions, chemical energy
Dr. O'Connell- photosynthesis and plants