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Space Science XVI: Space Explorations, June 20-24, 2001
Integrate the excitement of the latest NASA missions and the
exploration of space into your curriculum with standards-based
classroom-ready materials, activities, investigations and performance
tasks. Stardust, Deep Impact, Galileo, Cassini, Mars 2001, Hubble
Space Telescope, and Chandra X-Ray Observatory will be presented
for their contributions to our knowledge of the origin and evolution
of the Universe. Co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Astrophysical
Observatory. Held at Tufts University.
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online application)
Contact: Donna Young
Email: donna.young@tufts.edu
Phone: 617-627-5387
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Humankind Emerging II: Bigger Brains, Sensory Systems, and the
Evolution of Behavior, June 24-27, 2001
Using evolution as a central theme, participants will examine
humankind’s relationship to near and distant animal cousins
and the evolution and diversity of animal behavior. Emphasis will
be on animal communication, the connection between cognition and
symbolic language, and the emergence of reason and modern science.
Student-centered lab activities, discussions with leading scientists,
and computer and video instructional media can be woven into a
variety of existing 7-12 science curricula to increase coverage
of evolution and the nature of science. Co-sponsored by the Foundation
For the Future. Held at Tufts University.
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workshop details from previous Humankind Emerging I, 1999)
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workshop details for upcoming Humankind Emerging II, 2001--coming
soon)
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online application)
Contact: John Banister-Marx
Email: john.banister-marx@tufts.edu
Phone: 617-627-5395
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Human Biology: The Case Study Method of Learning about the
Human Body, June 27-30, 2001
The case study method of learning capitalizes on the interest
and motivation of students to learn content specific material.
Using this inquiry-based method, students will solve medical problems
related to the human body. Workshop participants, interested in
applying this innovative approach to teaching, will participate
in seminar and related activities associated with such case studies.
Held at Tufts University with field trips to Harvard Medical School.
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online application--notification of acceptance will be made
the week of May 14th.)
Contact: Suzanne Panico
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Environmental Science: Aquaculture and Watershed Education in
the Classroom and in the Field, July 8-11, 2001
Water and the organisms which live in it have a special charisma.
Culturing aquatic organisms in the classroom and visiting their
natural habitats provide opportunities for teaching integrated
science and connecting with other academic disciplines. A variety
of presentations, field trips, and labs will give participants
the knowledge and skills needed to use aquaculture and watershed
education for teaching current curriculum in a motivating and
unified way. Held at Tufts University. Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts
Space Grant Consortium.
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online application)
Contact: Bruce Fessenden
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Earth Science III: Studying Climate Change, July 11-14, 2001
Teachers will
explore earth science education and scientific data on Earth’s
paleoclimates. Topics include geology, glaciology, meteorology,
climatology and dendrochronology. The agenda includes classroom
presentations, hands-on activities, discussions with leading scientists,
and field work. Co-sponsored by the Institute for Quaternary &
Climate Studies at the University of Maine. Held at the University
of Maine, Orono, ME.
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workshop details)
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online application)
Contact: Zach Smith
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