Physical Science by Inquiry Summer 2008 Workshops - Physics ...

Physical Science by Inquiryfor Teachers in Grades 5-12(Courses# 15-PHYS-751, 752, 754)Dates: June 9, 2008 - July 3, 2008Class Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMLocation: University of Cincinnati, Clifton CampusFollow-ups: 3 (1 evening, 1 Saturday, 1 release day)Project Director: Dr. Robert Endorf, Professor of PhysicsUniversity of CincinnatiInstructors: Mr. Don Axe, Mr. Jeffrey RadloffDr. Piyush Swami, Dr. Helen MeyerCost:$85 (for residents of Ohio)Credit:13 graduate quarter hours in PhysicsStipends: Tuition Scholarship;$200 and $200 in equipment uponcompletion of summer program;$85 upon completion of follow-upsTopics:Properties of matter, astronomy by sight,electric circuits, and motion and forceContent:This workshop has been specifically designed for inservicescience teachers in grades 5 -12. No previous background inphysics is necessary. The participants will work together incooperative learning groups to perform hands-on science inquiryactivities. The workshop will emphasize learning science contentusing inquiry activities and be a model for inquiry-based scienceinstruction. Each teacher who participates in the workshop willwrite inquiry science lessons, which will be shared with all of theother participants. The primary goal of the workshop is toincrease student proficiency in science by initiating systemicchanges in science instruction. The program uses modulesdeveloped by the Physics Education Group at the University ofWashington, based on extensive research in physics education.This workshop was developed by Dr. Endorf as a four-weekworkshop using the same principles and materials as the ProjectDiscovery Physical Science Workshop, which has demonstratedimproved student performance in science.Physical Science by Inquiryfor Teachers in Grades K-5(Courses# 15-PHYS-751, 754)Dates: July 7, 2008 - July 18, 2008Class Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMLocation: University of Cincinnati, Clifton CampusFollow-ups: 3 (1 evening, 1 Saturday, 1 release day)Project Director: Dr. Robert Endorf, Professor of PhysicsUniversity of CincinnatiInstructors: Mr. Don Axe, Ms. Amy Girkin,Dr. Piyush Swami, Dr. Helen MeyerCost: $85 (for residents of Ohio)Credit: 7 graduate quarter hours in PhysicsStipends: Tuition Scholarship;$100 and $100 in equipment uponcompletion of summer program;$85 upon completion of follow-upsTopics:Properties of matter, astronomy by sight,electric circuits and motion or magnetismContent:This workshop has been specifically designed for inserviceteachers in grades K - 5. No previous background in physics isnecessary. The participants will work together in cooperativelearning groups to perform hands-on science inquiry activities.The workshop will emphasize learning science content usinginquiry activities and be a model for inquiry-based scienceinstruction. Each teacher who participates in the workshop willwrite inquiry science lessons, which will be shared with all ofthe other participants. The primary goal of the workshop is toincrease student proficiency in science by initiating systemicchanges in science instruction. The program uses modulesdeveloped by the Physics Education Group at the University ofWashington, based on extensive research in physics education.This two-week workshop was developed by Dr. Endorf, as adistillation of the four-week workshop, to exclusively meet theneeds of science instruction for K-5 teachers.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE BY INQUIRYAPPLICATION FORMName _______________________________________School ______________________________________School AddressCity/State/Zip _________________________________Home Address ________________________________City/State/Zip ________________________________Home Phone _________________________________Grades taught _________________________________Grade Level ______________________________________School District ____________________________________County __________________________________________School Fax _______________________________________E-Mail (work)_____________________________________E-Mail (home)_____________________________________School Phone _____________________________________Subjects taught ___________________________________Check which program desired:Physical Science by Inquiry for Teachers in Grades 5-12 (June 9, 2008 - July 3, 2008)Physical Science by Inquiry for Teachers in Grades K-5 (July 7, 2008 - July 18, 2008)Principal’s Endorsement:Our district will support the applicant’s participation in the Physical Science by Inquiry Program.Principal’s signature ____________________________________________________________Name printed/typed _____________________________________________________________Participant’s Pledge:I am willing to commit my time and talent to the Physical Science by Inquiry Program, including the follow-upsessions as described in the brochure. I understand that to receive graduate credits and stipends I must attend andsuccessfully complete the summer workshop, attend the follow-up sessions and submit a mini portfolio at the springfollow-up session.Applicant’s signature ___________________________________________________________Applications will be considered as they are received. You will be notified of acceptance or of your status by April 1, orwithin one week of receiving your application, after April 1. Your check for $85 will be due after your acceptance. Norefunds will be given after May 15, 2008. Substitutions may be made up to the date of the summer workshop.Preference will be given to applications by teachers from high-need schools and for applicants having more than oneteacher from the same school attending the program.SEND OR FAX APPLICATION TO:Dr. Robert EndorfDepartment of PhysicsUniversity of CincinnatiPO Box 210011Cincinnati, OH 45221-0011Fax# 513-556-3425(You may also register directly from our website, listed below)For additional information call 556-0530 or e-mail: Robert.Endorf@UC.eduYou may also go to web site: http://www.physics.uc.edu/~endorf/phyinq/main.html