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| Name: | Modeling Physics - Electricity & Magnetism |
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| School/Institution: | NC State University |
| Department/Unit: | The Science House |
| City: | Raleigh |
| State: | NC |
| Opportunity Type: | Modeling Workshop |
| Teacher Status: | Inservice |
| Teacher Level: | High School |
| Description: | This Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is funded by the NC Department of Public Instruction with funds from the US Department of Education. The Modeling Physics Institute will be focused on the topics of Electricity and Magnetism. Institutes for Biology and Chemistry are also available. The Modeling Institutes are open to public, charter, or private high school teachers from North Carolina who will teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science during the 2013-14 school year. You must anticipate teaching the appropriate content during the upcoming academic year to participate. The Modeling Physics course (Electricity & Magnetism) is considered an advanced course. As such teachers who apply for Physics are recommended to have taken a previous Modeling course and be familiar with the pedagogy. The Institutes are designed for high school science teachers. Out of state teachers are not eligible for this grant funded project. Note: concurrent Modeling Workshops in chemistry and in biology are offered. Only North Carolina teachers are eligible. Click here to learn more about the Modeling Instruction Program and the American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) or visit http://modelinginstruction.org/teachers/workshops/ to find information on Modeling Workshops nationwide and strategies to seek funding (if needed) to participate. |
| Start Date: | 07/08/2013 |
| End Date: | 07/25/2013 |
| Duration: | 3 week summer program with 6 days of followup during 2013-14 academic year. |
| Application Deadline: | 02/28/2013 |
| Opportunity Website: | http://science-house.org/index.php/modeling-institutes |
| Sponsor Link: | http://modelinginstruction.org |
Benefits and Requirements | |
| Cost: | free |
| Benefits: | Stipend Housing Meals Professional Development/CEU |
| Benefit Explanation: | This workshop is only for North Carolina teachers. Everyone receives a stipend and CEU credit. Participants living more than 35 miles from campus are eligible for campus housing and meals. |
| Other Prerequisites: | North Carolina Teachers Only - Public, Charter, or Private Schools. |
Professional Development Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Contact: |
Scott Ragan NCSU Campus Box 8211 Raleigh, NC 27695 Phone: 919-515-5610 |
