HandsOn Activities and the Georgia Science Performance Standards
An Experiential Learning Conference
January 20th 2007
A day-long conference offering hands-on, student-centered, and inquiry-based approaches for teaching science at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The conference will provide opportunities to learn from teaching colleagues, many from Georgia, who have special expertise in science teaching using hands-on activities. In addition, you will interact with scientists and educators whose experience and knowledge will help you address the Georgia Science Performance Standards and help your students achieve.
When
January 20, 2007 7:30 am – 4 pm
Who Should Attend
- Classroom teachers (elementary, middle and high school)
- School and district-level administrators
- Science education policy makers and thought leaders
Where
Gainesville High School
830 Century Place - Gainesville, GA
Individual Hands-On Teaching Sessions
Professional Learning Units
- Contact your system level professional learning department about the availability of PLUs. Documentation of attendance will be provided.
You Will Learn
- Inquiry-based approaches to teaching science
- Practical teaching methods that help students become proficient in science
- How to inspire students to acquire an understanding of both the characteristics of science and its content
- Specific course materials that address the Georgia Science Performance Standards
Participating Organizations
- Gainesville High School
- Georgia Science Teachers Association
- Georgia Science Supervisors Association
- Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers
- HOSP Founding Members
- Carolina Biological Supply Company
- CPO Science
- Delta Education
- Frey Scientific
- It's About Time
- Ken-A-Vision
- Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
- Lab-Aids, Inc.
- Neo/SCI Corporation
- PASCO Scientific
- Vernier Software and Technology
- Ward's Natural Science
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