Workshops and Course Schedule
To register for one of the programs listed below, please complete the SMEC on-line registration form, unless otherwise indicated. For additional information please call the Center at (910) 962-3168 or send e-mail to smec@uncw.edu
Registration fees are due at least 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. Exceptions will be made to pay fees after the new fiscal year with written approval from a school administrator with fiscal authority. Please just let us know!
Registration fees refundable if cancellations are received 15 days prior to the first day of the workshop. A $25 processing fee will be charged. After the cancellation deadline, no refunds will be given. Participant substitutions may be made.
Introductory Biotechnology for High School Teachers
Math Science Partnership Projects' Workshops
PIMUST - Columbus County Schools project targeting K-12 mathematics content
Bridges - Onslow County and Carteret County Schools project targeting K-5 mathematics content
MAST - Brunswick County Schools project targeting 8-12 mathematics content
All "SITE" workshops require completion and submission of an Application for registration.
**Other NC Professional Development Programs**
SITE: K-2 Science institutes focus on the three science curriculum modules that run through the NC Science Standard Course of Study for Grades K-2. The Institute modules include: Earth Systems, Force & Matter, and Living Organisms.
This Institute will run 5 days in summer 2010. There will be two optional follow ups on Saturdays, one fall 2010 and one spring 2011.
Dates: June 21 - 25
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Brunswick County Elementary School
Instructors: Mr. Brian Brinkley, UNCW Watson School of Educ. and Ms. Ambie Hower,
NHCS
Registration: This workshop is currently enrolling
teachers in Brunswick County. If you teach in another school
district, please call the Center. Your name will be added to the contact
list as workshop spaces open up.
Contact the Center, 910-962-3168 for a SITE
application.
SITE: 3-5 Science
SITE: 3-5 Science institutes focus on the four major science themes that run
through the NC Science Standard Course of Study for Grades 3-5,
energy/forces/motion, ecology, weather & climate, and the rock cyle.
The content
focus of this 5 day session will be on Energy/Forces/Motion (light, heat,
magnetism & electricity, forces & motion).
This Institute will run 5 days in summer
2010.
Dates: June 21 - 25
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Brunswick County Elementary School.
Instructors: Dr. Dennis Kubasko, UNCW Watson School of Educ. and Ms. Beth
Brampton,
NHCS
Registration: This workshop is currently enrolling
teachers in Brunswick County. If you teach in another school
district, please call the Center. Your name will be added to the contact
list as workshop spaces open up.
Contact the Center, 910-962-3168 for a SITE application.
SITE Workshops require completion of an Application Form.
Introductory
Biotechnology for
High School Teachers
All registration is taken through the North Carolina Biotechnology Center's website Please check below.
http://www.ncbiotech.org/summerworkshops/
Introductory Biotechnology will blend lecture/discussions with hands-on activities (dry and web laboratory activities) to introduce teachers to specific real-world applications of biotechnology in ways that can captivate students and shape career choices.
Workshop features:
- Participants learn about
- Lesson plans are provided at all workshops.
- Participants are granted access to Biotechnology Center programs that provide lab equipment, educational videos on loan, and free lab supplies.
- Workshops address multiple objectives of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
- Teaching staff typically include one or more outstanding college or university faculty instructors and master high school teachers who are expert at implementing biotechnology in the classroom.
- Participants can receive technology or regular renewal credits (CEUs).
Dates: Monday - Friday, June 14 - June 18
Location: UNCW Dobo Hall
Instructors: Dr. Sonja Pyott, UNCW Dept. of Biology and Marine Biology, Ms. Zoe Welsh, Master Teacher, Ravenscroft School, Raleigh
Registration fee: $50 - payable to the NC Biotech Center
Stipend: $50/day
This workshop is supported through grant funding from the North Carolina
Biotechnology Center to the Center.
Registration is made through the North Carolina
Biotechnology Center. http://www.ncbiotech.org/summerworkshops/
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