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| Name: | Mechanics & Chemistry Modeling Workshops in central PA |
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| School/Institution: | Lebanon Valley College |
| City: | Annville |
| State: | PA |
| Opportunity Type: | Modeling Workshop |
| Teacher Status: | Preservice Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | High School |
| Description: | Two workshops on modeling physics (mechanics) and modeling first semester chemistry will be held at Lebanon College in central Pennsylvania. The two workshops will meet in parallel Monday-Friday. Mechanics workshop peer leader: Mr. Jess Dykes, Ridley High School. Chemistry workshop peer leader: Ray Howanski, Ridley High School. Both workshops are open to science teachers nationwide, however application priority is given to local teachers. Long-distance teachers can apply after March 31 if space is available. Apply by emailing Amanda Paveglio: Amanda_Paveglio@iu13.org Location: Lebanon Valley College (20 miles east of Harrisburg, PN, the capital). Harrisburg has a jet airport. The area is beautiful! -- Amish country. Click here to learn more about the Modeling Instruction Program. Visit http://modeling.asu.edu/MW_nation.html to find information on Modeling Workshops nationwide and to view possible strategies on how to gain funding (if needed) to attend. |
| Start Date: | 08/13/2012 |
| End Date: | 08/17/2012 |
| Duration: | 1 week (MTWThF) and several Saturdays in fall |
| Application Deadline: | 07/01/2012 Tentative deadline |
| Opportunity Website: | http://modeling.asu.edu/MW_nation.html |
| Sponsor Link: | http://modeling.asu.edu |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Cost: | to be determined |
| Benefits: | Professional Development/CEU College Transcript Credit |
| Benefit Explanation: | Graduate credit at Lebanon Valley College is optional. Dorm housing might be available. Several motels are in the region. Full-service airport at Harrisburg, the state capitol, 20 miles away. Beautiful rural location: Amish country |
| Other Prerequisites: | One semester of college course in the respective content. |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Amanda Paveglio, Asst to Curriculum & Instruction Specialist Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, Instructional Services 1020 New Holland Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601 Phone: (717) 606-1674 Fax: (717) 606-1991 |
