Teacher Workshops
Explore many facets of science through teacher professional development at the Academy! Dive into science content, explore scientific practices, engage in effective teaching pedagogy, and develop a sense of how science really works. Each workshop includes relevant science activities, thoughtful discussions, and the opportunity to connect with other educators. Please join us for some fun and meaningful professional development!
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Registration
Register for workshops by calling the Contact Center at (877) 227-3311, or by purchasing a ticket online at the link below. Ticket prices for each workshop are listed below with the workshop descriptions.
Jul 1, 2013 - Exploring the Next Generation Science Standards (grades K - 12)
Location: California Academy of Sciences
Special Note: This is a three day workshop taking place on Monday July 1, Tuesday July 2, and Wednesday July 3. In order to participate, you must be able to attend all three sessions.
NEW! How will science education be transformed by the creation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? Dive into the Framework for K-12 Education to discover the principles underlying the NGSS. Gain experience with the scientific practices, cross-cutting themes, and disciplinary core ideas that comprise the new framework. Team up with other educators to discuss and interpret these concepts, and to brainstorm ways to integrate them into your teaching practice. You will have opportunities to work closely with teachers of your own grade level, as well as to connect with other grade levels to consider the big picture of this shift in science education.
A $35 fee is required to register. Participants will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of the series.
This workshop is sold out! We will be offering the workshop a second time later in the summer to accomodate more participants. The details are being worked out, and will be posted here as soon as possible. Keep an eye on this space for more info! You may contact ssoule@calacademy.org with any questions or concerns.
Jul 8, 2013 - Outdoor Learning (grades 6 - 8)
Location: California Academy of Sciences
Special Note: This is a three day workshop taking place on Monday July 8, Tuesday July 9, and Wednesday July 10. In order to participate, you must be able to attend all three sessions.
NEW! Explore urban ecology and discover ways to engage your students in meaningful outdoor learning. Get to know some of San Francisco's native plants and animals and learn about our city's ecological history. Delve into activities that your middle school students can do on the schoolyard, in small urban green spaces near your school, or on field trips to larger spaces such as Golden Gate Park.
A $35 fee is required to register. Participants will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of the series.
Jul 11, 2013 - Outdoor Learning (grades 3 - 5)
Location: California Academy of Sciences
Special Note: This is a three day workshop taking place on Thursday July 11 and Friday July 12. In order to participate, you must be able to attend both sessions.
NEW! Explore urban ecology and discover ways to engage your students in meaningful outdoor learning. Get to know some of San Francisco's native plants and animals and learn about our city's ecological history. Delve into activities that your upper elementary students can do on the schoolyard, in small urban green spaces near your school, or on field trips to larger spaces such as Golden Gate Park.
A $35 fee is required to register. Participants will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of the series.
Jul 29, 2013 - Inquiry (grades preK - 2)--SOLD OUT!
Location: California Academy of Sciences
SOLD OUT!!
Special Note: This is a three day workshop taking place on Monday July 29, Tuesday July 30, and Wednesday July 31. In order to participate, you must be able to attend all three sessions.
What exactly is scientific inquiry, and how can you integrate it into your classroom? Engage in inquiry as a learner to experience for yourself the benefits and challenges of this approach to science learning. Then explore age-appropriate strategies for doing inquiry with your preschool and lower elementary students. Leave with the confidence to bring these fun and effective scientific practices into your classroom.
A $35 fee is required to register. Participants will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of the series.
This workshop is sold out! We apologize for any inconvenience.
Aug 5, 2013 - Inquiry (grades 3 - 5)
Location: California Academy of Sciences
Special Note: This is a three day workshop taking place on Monday August 5, Tuesday August 6, and Wednesday August 7. In order to participate, you must be able to attend all three sessions.
What exactly is scientific inquiry, and how can you integrate it into your classroom? Engage in inquiry as a learner to experience for yourself the benefits and challenges of this approach to science learning. Then explore age-appropriate strategies for doing inquiry with your upper elementary students. Leave with the confidence to bring these fun and effective scientific practices into your classroom.
A $35 fee is required to register. Participants will receive a $150 stipend upon completion of the series.
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