Modeling+Workshops+for+Physics


 * This information is complements of Kristin Hokanson:**

[|Modeling Workshops] in high school physics, chemistry, and/or physical science will be held in summer 2007 in Arizona, Fresno CA, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia PA, and Dallas Texas. Pending funding, they will be held in Chicago, IL.

PENNSYLVANIA - near Philadelphia

Priority will be given to the Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia member schools, but open to all. Contact Doug Vallette (lead presentor) or Dr. Ling Liang, (project leader) for details or visit the Modeling Workshop website link identified above. Cost: $500 (3 graduate credits)
 * //July 9 - 27, 2007//**
 * Location:** Ridley High School in Folsom (next to Philly Airport)
 * Content:** Mechanics.
 * Leaders:** Doug Vallette, Jess Dykes

Click on [|"Modeling Workshops Nationwide in Summer 2007"]. Modeling Workshops are peer-led. Modeling Instruction is the only high school science program recognized by the U.S. Dept.of Education as EXEMPLARY.

At most sites, stipends and/or free tuition are available for teachers in that state.

Jane Jackson, Co-Director, Modeling Instruction Program Box 871504, Dept. of Physics, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287480-965-8438/fax:965-7565

For 16 years, the Modeling Instruction Program has been helping teachers attain knowledge and skills needed to benefit their students. Modeling Instruction is the only high school science program recognized as Exemplary by the U.S. Department of Education.