The annual Penn State Workshops for Science Teachers cover some of the most exciting fields of science and will be taught by senior faculty known for their excellence in both teaching and research. Summer 2001 rates will be released around March 2001. Applicants should indicate additional financial need upon on applying. In addition, full and partial scholarship are available for the Astronomy workshops. The application deadline has been extended until the workshops are filled.
Teachers learn about teaching in context and teaching with design.
Teaching in context aims at strengthening the students ability to learn by relating learning to real world issues and situations through problem solving projects and research. Using the Green Design approach, teachers participate in a life cycle analysis of products and strategies that can lead students to a better understanding of the manufacturing and growing of products in environmentally sound ways. Mathematics skills, Social Science skills and webcasting skills are included in the institute sessions. Teachers design interdisciplinary teaching modules that integrate multi-media technology, are research based, are aligned with standards, are user friendly and engage students. The STS by Green Design is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium.