Students as Scientists: How and Why doing “Real Science”

Can Improve Test Scores

A  Professional Development Event For Teachers of Grades K-8

April 14, 2011, 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Hofstra University’s  IDEAS Institute

Would you like to learn how you can ...

• Use common everyday materials to engage your students in authentic science inquiry of fundamental concepts within NYS curriculum guidelines?
• Use the outdoors as a laboratory for your students?
• Examine and try out FOSS kits appropriate for your grade level and curriculum?
• Talk, via Skype, with Lawrence Lowery, the creator of science and math programs used worldwide in schools for learners of all ages?

Then, this six hour PD workshop is perfect for you! 

Sixty dollars, with dinner included, is all it costs for this very hands-on workshop that will help all K-8 teachers improve their science teaching pedagogy and skills. 

Call for registration form for six hours of professional development and detailed agenda. 

Questions, contact:

Eloise Gmur

IDEAS Project Coordinator

516-463-5792

Eloise.K.Gmur@hofstra.edu

109 Hagedorn Hall

119 Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549-1190