Middle School Science Endorsement
Illinois Institute of Technology has created a series of six science content courses to help teachers obtain a middle school science endorsement. The program represents a joint effort between the Department of Math and Science Education and the American Geological Institute (AGI). This six-course graduate-level sequence is a combination of on-line courses and on-campus study at IIT's main campus. Courses have been designed to increase teachers' knowledge of earth science, life science, physical science and inquiry-based instruction. All IIT and AGI instructors hold PhD degrees in science or science education and are former classroom teachers.
All science endorsement courses are graduate level, three hour classes. Each course is $1,000. CPS teachers may be eligible for CMSI subsidy.
PLED 530:? Physics I? -? June 22 - July 2, 2009
Physics is the subject that attempts to explain the basic underlying concepts behind how the universe works.? Topics include mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, astrophysics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and modern physics.???????
Instructor: Stephen Farr
Dates and Time: Class begins Monday June 22, 2009; Eight(8) daily morning sessions, four hours each; Class ends July 2, 2009
Location: IIT main campus, 3424 S. State Street, Room 4007, Chicago, Illinois 60616 Department of Math & Science Education
University registration deadline is June 16, 2009
PLED 573: DYNAMIC EARTH June 29 - August 14, 2009
Understanding the Processes Affecting Earth's Crust
Among the most dramatic events on Earth are volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, which are also among the most dangerous and damaging natural occurrences in human experience. While they seem instantaneous and limited in where they happen, volcanoes and earthquakes are actually the result of processes that take place over very long time spans and very great distances. In this course we will learn about the interactions among Earth systems that result in dynamic processes within and on the surface of our planet. We will explore online resources that can be used to teach about these Earth system interactions, as well as inquiry-based approaches to helping students understand them.
On-line course delivered through Blackboard. Teachers have access to lessons 24 hours daily, 7 days a week.
University registration deadline is June 25, 2009
PLED 570: INTRODUCTION TO FOSSILS? July 15 - September? 2,? 2009
This on-line course provides participants with a basic introduction to the principles of fossil study, including the significance of fossils and their relationship to other evidence about the Earth history and the development of living things. You will learn how scientists study the past, and the changes that have taken place on Earth and among living things.?The main focus of the course will show how to teach basic concepts of fossil study (taphonomy) and past life (paleontology) in an inquiry based manner.???????
Instructors: Dr. Edward Robeck, Dr. Norman Lederman????????
Location: On-Line Course?(24 hour access 7 days a week delivered through Blackboard)
University Registration Deadline: July 8, 2009
PLED 571: Introduction to Weather and Climate – Fall 2009
Participants in this on-line course will learn how weather and climate are studied, using many online resources available from government agencies, including real-time data, maps and satellite imagery. The main focus of the course will show how to teach basic concepts of weather study (meteorology) and climate study (climatology) in an inquiry based manner.
Instructors: Dr. Edward Robeck, Dr. Norman Lederman???????
Location: On-Line Course (24 hour access 7 days a week delivered through Blackboard)