Physics: Franklin and Electrostatics III, March 18
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In this tercentenary year of Franklin’s birth, workshop participants will read Franklin’s classic letters on electricity and recreate some of Franklin’s original experiments with inexpensive modern materials. Classroom materials and a workshop manual are included. Lunch provided. Suitable for middle school and high school. Applications accepted until one week prior to the workshop.
Workshop conducted by Robert Morse. For more information contact Robert Morse at: robert_morse@cathedral.org

Relatively Physics, April 29 & May 13 at Tufts University; April 5 & June 23 at IMSA
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Spice up your physics class with interactive materials in relativity, cosmology, and quantum mechanics. Participants are required to attend two sessions. Workshop conducted by Laura Nickerson at Tufts University, Medford, MA and Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, Aurora, IL. For more information contact Laura Nickerson at: laura.nickerson@tufts.edu

Science in Elementary Education II, May (dates to be announced)
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For elementary school teachers to help facilitate their understanding of essential physical science concepts and common misconceptions. Resource toolkits will be provided to each participant. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the week before each workshop. Meals will be provided. Workshops conducted by Gary Glick in Portland, ME. For more information contact Gary Glick at: science-misconceptions@tufts.edu

Teach Everything Under the Sun I, May 20
Teach Everything Under the Sun II, June 19-20
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Teaching reading, writing and thinking is fundamental to teaching science. Learn to design a unit plan that addresses tested state standards in all of these areas. Find out how to apply reading, writing and science skill objectives to teaching activities in a well-planned, balanced unit. Earth-sun connection will be the content focus of the sample unit, and the template provided will be applicable to planning any unit. Experiences will include lessons that teach reading skills applied to reading science articles, developing and using good simulation activities, using computer applications, and providing structure to writing assignments. Experience the ease with which plans fall into place with the right framework, and the flow of a well planned unit. Share and Compare! Workshop conducted by Sheryl Barr and co-sponsored by NASA’s Living With A Star program. Condensed versions (no technology component) offered May 20 from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Tufts University, Medford MA. Extended workshop will be held June 19 th, 11:30am – 4:00pm, June 20, 9:00am – 4:30pm in Baltimore, MD. For more information contact Sheryl Barr at srjbarr@comcast.net.

Science in Elementary Education: Bridging the Gap Between Theoretical
and Practical, June 22-25, Tufts University, Medford, MA
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This workshop will analyze research based approaches to the goal of science education, the curriculum, the learning pardigms, teaching models, and what current research can tell us about cognitive development and achievements within an international perspective. Recommended for senior science teacher and science education policy makers. Workshop conducted by David Chen at Tufts University, Medford, MA. For more information contact David Chen at: chenda@gse.harvard.edu

Physics and Music III, June 20-23, Sonoma State University,
Rohnert Park, CA
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Music is a powerful medium - so universally appreciated that no one ever asks, "Do you like music?" Rather, the question is "What kind of music do you like?" This workshop is appropriate for all teachers of physical science or physics. This curriculum-rich workshop will explore the physics of sound, standing waves, the development of the musical scale, and the design of musical instruments. Participants will be exposed to numerous demonstrations and activities related to the physics of music. They will also build at least two fully-functioning musical instruments. No knowledge of music or physics is necessary. To be hosted by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA. Workshop conducted by Dave Lapp. For more infrormation contact Dave Lapp at: drlapp1@sbcglobal.net

Earth Science VI: Environmental Change - The Hydrosphere, July 1-5, Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Bermuda
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K-12 teachers will explore how change in sea level and ocean temperature are used to interpret climate change. Participation in data collection and interpretation during daily field trips. Learn how to incorporate environmental science into science and non-science classrooms, develop materials custom made for classrooms, and disseminate those materials to other educators. Teams consisting of two - four teachers are highly recommended and given top priority. Space is limited.
Workshop conducted by Zach Smith and Scott Battaion. For more information contact Zach Smith at: zach.smith@tufts.edu

Space Science XXVIII: Viewing Earth and Space through Art & Science,
July 10-14, Herrett Center for the Arts & Science, Twin Falls, ID
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Whether we are looking at objects millions of light years into the distant universe or climate changes here on Earth, we use technologically advanced detectors to "measure" invisible sources, record the "measurements", and transform the results into increasingly greater detailed "false color" images. This workshop will focus on the artists, animators, and software imaging analysis tools used - from NASA's Chandra Observatory which images the x-ray universe to the satellites that image the Earth in the infrared - to understand the relationships between Earth and space. Complete classroom sets of activities, content investigations, assessments, and images will be provided. The materials are appropriate for middle school/high school/college classes. The location for this workshop is the Herrett Center for the Arts & Science, Twin Falls , Idaho . Co-Sponsored by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Workshop conducted by Donna L Young. For more infrormation contact Donna Young at: donna.young@tufts.edu

Space Science XXVIV: Chandra and the X-Ray Universe, July 27-31,
McDonald Observatory, Ft. Davis, TX
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Integrate interdisciplinary standards-based educational materials developed by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory into existing science classroom curricula. Emphasis on stellar evolution – including supernovae, white dwarfs, pulsars, and black holes, the electromagnetic spectrum, x-ray technology, stellar spectroscopy and software imaging analysis activities and tools. Complete classroom sets of activities, content investigations, assessments, and images will be provided. The materials are appropriate for middle/high school classes. The location for this workshop is the McDonald Observatory in Ft. Davis , Texas . Tours of the telescopes, discussions with the research astrophysicists in residence, and nighttime observations are an integral part of this workshop experience. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Workshop conducted by Donna L Young. For more infrormation contact Donna Young at: donna.young@tufts.edu