Summer+Astronomy+Institute+for+Teachers


 * The following was provided by MCIU:**


 * __Summer Astronomy Institute for Teachers Summer 2007__**

Arcadia University, in coordination with the Upper Dublin School District, will be hosting a 2007 Summer Astronomy Workshop. Increase your knowledge, confidence and curriculum resources for teaching astronomy topics at any grade level. A comprehensive overview of basic astronomy topics and teaching methodologies will be presented. Common astronomy misconceptions will be addressed. Workshop topics will specifically focus on astronomy-related Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Science and Technology. Participants will have the opportunity to use what they have learned by teaching children at a summer camp and spend time reflecting on their teaching.

Current and Pre-service primary and secondary teachers are encouraged to attend this workshop. Participants will be separated by grade level for some topic presentations.
 * Who Can Participate?**

This course has both a 2 credit and 3 credit options. Participants that chose the 2 credit option will only attend the first week. Participants choosing the 3 credit option will attend an additional 3 days the following week, completing additional assignments. June 18-22, 2007 M-F: 9AM-3PM (At Sandy Run Middle school) June 25-28, 2007 M-W: 8:30-12PM (At Arcadia; only for students registered for 3 credits)
 * Dates, Times, Locations:**

Register through [|Arcadia University] for Summer Session 1 For the 2-credit option select course number ED 561A.1 Cost ($1100) For the 3-credit option select course number ED 561B.1 Cost ($1650) Registration begins April 16th. Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 31st, 2007 (For registration assistance call 215-572-2100)
 * Application Process**

Course Texts, “Universe at Your Fingetips” and “Bad Astronomy” can be purchased at the Arcadia University bookstore.
 * Course Materials**

Dr. Julia Plummer, Arcadia University (267) 620-4113 plummerj@arcadia.edu Kim Small, Upper Dublin Planetarium (215) 576-3280 ext. 7241 KSmall@udsd.org
 * Course Instructors**

//Partial funding for this workshop will be provided through a NASA IDEAS grant, which was awarded to Upper Dublin School District. All participating teachers can request ACT 48 hours upon completion of the class through Arcadia University//