Participants will be introduced to the S'COOL program and work cooperatively in developing new materials related to the project. In addition, participating teachers will be provided materials, field trips, and a stipend. Travel expenses and room and board will be covered. The workshop is open to teachers of grades 3-9 in all 50 states. Complete applications must be received by March 31, 2001.
Workshops are suitable for middle or high school science teachers.
Workshops are intense, highly interactive and content rich and include guest presentations, discussions, visits to laboratories, field trips, and a wide range of classroom strategies and multimedia resources to enhance student learning. Each workshop is limited to 20-24 participants. Late applications will be accepted if space is available. Teachers collect student work on topics that are taught in nations that rated highly on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study. SAW offers a hands-on assessment tool accessible to teachers across America and around the world that leads to improving student achievement.