2010 SUMMER TEACHER WORKSHOPS
in partnership with
KIDS Regional Office of Education

These exciting and affordable workshops give you the know how and materials you need! New this year: science endorsement possibility! See descriptions below.

Call Corinne at 815-972-2842 to register during normal business hours or fill out and send in this registration form.

Rocket Science

Design, construct, and launch solid fuel model rockets and take your science teaching to new heights – literally! Build 3 different rockets, two constructed entirely from scratch! Go home with a complete launch system and the know-how you need to bring this exciting activity to your students. Topics include: safety, physics, construction techniques, material selection, guidance and recovery systems, data collection and presentation, and resources.

Monday-Thursday, June 14-17, 2010
Sign-in: 7:45 am to 8:00 am; Training: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Grade Level: 3-12
Cost: $35
CPDU Hours: 26
Graduate Credit: 2 hours; available through Aurora University (additional $210 due first day of class, payable to KIDS)
Science Endorsment: This course may count toward a science endorsement, subject to transcript review by ISBE.
Location: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL
Presenters: Christopher Bernd & Discovery Center Museum Staff

Astronomy One-Oh-Fun

Build and use astronomy tools to study stars. Use daytime techniques to learn about the night sky. Topics include stellar evolution, constellations, planets, sun, moon, star maps, telescopes, tools of the trade, space exploration and resources. Plus, we supply enough materials for you to repeat these activities with your class.

Monday - Thursday; June 21-24, 2010
Sign-in: 7:45 am to 8:00 am; Training: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Grade Level: 3-12
Cost: $35
CPDU Hours: 26
Graduate Credit: 2 hours; available through Aurora University (additional $210 due first day of class, payable to KIDS)
Science Endorsment: not eligible.
Location: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL
Presenters: Corinne Sosso, Christopher Bernd & Discovery Center Staff

Introduction to Nanotechnology

Examine science at the nanoscale: even smaller than microscopic. Use models as well as actual nano-scale applications to illustrate changes in properties and interactions as things get smaller. Explore nature-based nano-scale marvels and their engineered technological counterparts, from stain-resistant clothing to medicine. Go home with the materials and knowledge you need to bring nano to your students!

Monday-Tuesday, June 28-29, 2010
Sign-in: 7:45 am to 8:00 am; Training: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Grade Level: 3-12
Cost: $15
CPDU Hours: 13
Graduate Credit: 1 hour; available through Aurora University (additional $110, paid first day of class)
Science Endorsment: This course may count toward a science endorsement, subject to transcript review by ISBE.
Location: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL
Presenters: Christopher Bernd, Michael Rathbun, & Dr. Andrew Greenberg of the Univeristy of Wisconsin.

StarLab Basics: Mechanics

StarLab is an inflatable portable planetarium system. This training will cover the set-up and take-down of the planetarium dome, mechanics of the projection system, equipment maintenance, StarLab resources, planet positions, moon phases, and overview of the night sky. This training is required before renting the StarLab from KIDS.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Sign-in: 8:15 am to 8:30 am; Training: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Grade Level: K-12
Cost: $5
CPDU Hours: 3
Location: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL
Presenters: Corinne Sosso & Discovery Center Museum Staff

Registration:
Click here to download the registration form
or call Corinne at 815-972-2842.
Payment must accompany registration.
Confirmation will be sent by mail or email

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