Physical Science by Inquiry

for Teachers in Grades 5-12 (2008 - 2009 Program)

Graduate Courses: 15-PHYS-751, 752, 754

Dates:	June 9, 2008 - July 3, 2008
Class Time:	9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location:	University of Cincinnati, Clifton Campus
Follow-ups:	3 (1 evening, 1 Saturday, 1 release day)
Project Director:	Dr. Robert Endorf, Professor of Physics University of Cincinnati
Instructors:	Mr. Don Axe, Mr. Jeffrey Radloff, Dr. Piyush Swami, Dr. Helen Meyer
Cost:	$85 (for residents of Ohio)
Credit:	13 graduate quarter hours in Physics
Stipends:	Tuition Scholarship; $200 and $200 in equipment upon completion of summer program; $85 upon completion of follow-ups
Topics:	Properties of Matter, Astronomy by Sight, Electric Circuits, and Motion and Force

Content:

This workshop has been specifically designed for inservice science teachers in grades 5 -12. No previous background in physics is necessary. The participants will work together in cooperative learning groups to perform hands-on science inquiry activities. The workshop will emphasize learning science content using inquiry activities and be a model for inquiry-based science instruction. Each teacher who participates in the workshop will write inquiry science lessons, which will be shared with all of the other participants. The primary goal of the workshop is to increase student proficiency in science by initiating systemic changes in science instruction. The program uses modules developed by the Physics Education Group at the University of Washington, based on extensive research in physics education. This workshop was developed by Dr. Endorf as a four-week workshop using the same principles and materials as the Project Discovery Physical Science Workshop, which has demonstrated improved student performance in science. The program follows the National Science Education Standards for professional development and will aid teachers in adopting the new Ohio Science Academic Content Standards.

Now accepting applications for summer 2008 workshops!