Sign up for our
Peer-to-Peer
Video Conferencing
Directory




CMSCE 2008-2009 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Inquiry Based Science Instruction
Course ID #: 100708

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Karen Murray
Audience: Grade 3-6 Teachers

Description:
Take inquiry-based science to a level that empowers children to be scientists for the rest of their lives.

What is inquiry-based learning? An old adage states: "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand." The last part of this statement is the essence of inquiry-based learning,

Topics covered:
Inquiry Based Classroom
Capturing the Essence
A Classroom Model
Reading as Scientists
Writing: A Way into Thinking Science
Assessment
Resources for Teachers
Questions answered:
What does an inquiry based science class look like? How do science teachers plan for such science instruction? Where does literacy come into play? How do you track children’s learning?

Practical suggestions, strategies and activities will be covered.


Objectives:
  • Understanding of inquiry based instruction
  • Incorporating inquiry based science instruction in the classroom
  • Effective assessment of student learning

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Great resources that you can begin using immediately

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!