I usually highlight science opportunities on this blog, but I did a primary sources workshop with this organization a few years ago, and it was fantastic. I wanted to make this opportunity known in case there are elementary school teachers who want to improve their skills and knowledge of teaching with primary sources. See, Think, … Continue reading Teaching Primary Sources (in primary school!)
You've seen the cool experiments you can do with a vacuum system on Youtube. Here's your chance to get your own unit. The American Vacuum Society is holding a two-day, all-expense-paid workshop in Long Beach California (October 22-23), and at the end, you'll take home your own vacuum system. This is for high school teachers … Continue reading Vacuum Society Workshop (doesn’t) Suck
This looks like a good workshop. It's only 3-days, it's free, and it gets you access to all kinds of materials and mini-grants. It's designed to prepare you to "redeliver" the content. Captain Planet tends to offer good support and do useful work (in my limited experience). The dates are coming up quickly, but they … Continue reading Georgia Science Teachers: summer workshop
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