In addtion to rocks and minerals, bones and skins, arrowheads, plant fossils, insects, shells, and feathers, the collection also contained simple, inexpensive research tools. On these dates, participants learned to develop student portfolois and authentic assessments to document how and what students learn. As well, content specialists will be available to review the content of teachers' lessons. Mentors will visit the teachers' schools at least twice to coach participants. These meetings will involve a dialogue about teaching and learning and the impact of the inquiry-based, integrated lessons on students' learning and teachers' teaching.
Participation is limited to Indiana high school mathematics and science teachers.
Schools, participants, and the participating students must approve of our assessment techniques prior to the workshops.