Teaching the Teachers

Science and Technology Exploration Workshops

WizKidz Science and Technology Centers is offering a series of one-day content workshops for science and technology teachers, grades K-12. The theme is hands-on, inquiry-based science and technology teaching and learning. The content of all workshops is based on the Georgia Core Curriculum Content Standards in Science and technology and will assist teachers in incorporating and designing hands-on activities to include in their everyday curriculum.

Cost:

The workshop fee is $1500 per workshop, which includes all materials. Fee is $1200 per workshop if a district registers 5 or more teachers. Payment must be received by our office 5 days prior to the workshop date.

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be made at least 5 business days prior to the workshop date in order to be eligible for a refund (minus a $25 processing fee). All workshops are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment (full refunds would be issued). No refunds for cancellations made within 5 business days of the workshop date.

Sample Schedule and Workshop Descriptions:

(Each topic is a full-day workshop. Workshop hours are 8:00 am-3:00 pm)

Day One

6th Grade

Earth Science and Geology

Teachers learn how to apply an inquiry based approach in their teaching and student learning processes! We will investigate selected content material and perform laboratory activities in Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy using NASA education based materials. Specifically, we will investigate the basic rock classes and weathering and erosion in Geology; Seismology and more. In addition, teachers will work in small groups to investigate several motivating inquiry-based activities and laboratory exercises.

Day Two

7^th Grade

Life Science

This workshop delves into the dilemma of how to keep life science hands-on and inquiry based in a climate of content-driven high stakes testing. Discover how to engage students in experiments and projects while still covering the required state and federal core science content standards. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty as we dive into compelling experiments and activities that every middle school student, no matter how "cool", will love!

Day Three

8^th Grade

Physics

This workshop explores physics concepts using hands-on activities and inquiry-based learning while simultaneously addressing the Georgia Core Curriculum Content Standards. Participants will learn how to create a student-centered physics classroom while maximizing student comprehension of the central concepts covered in College Prep and Honors Physics.