[neact] Fwd: STEM Ed Announcement: Physics for the Middle Grades course

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From: Morton Sternheim <mort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: STEM Ed Announcement: Physics for the Middle Grades course
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This is a UMass Amherst course for teachers in grades 3-5
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Physics for the Middle Grades (June 2 - July 28 @UMass)

This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers in the middle grades
with a focus on the Physical Sciences content of the grades 3-5 section of
the Massachusetts Frameworks for Science and Technology/ Engineering. Topics
include: electricity, magnetism, light and sound, and forms of energy.
During class meetings, students will engage in lab work that provides both
instruction in content and models learning activities that are appropriate
for the elementary classroom. Course assignments are designed to support
participants' development of curriculum material, incorporating the
connections between content and pedagogy, which will be relevant and useful
in their school setting.

Funding is provided by the Massachusetts Math and Science Partnership. There
is no charge for teachers desiring PDP's. Three graduate credits are
available for inservice teachers at a reduced cost of $300 plus a $45
registration fee. Preservice teachers can earn general education
undergraduate credits at the same cost. There is no stipend, but course
materials will be provided.

Eligibility requirement: teachers or teacher aides in Massachusetts
schools; priority given to those in high needs school districts.

Registration: http://k12s.phast.umass.edu/pvnet/mathscience.htm. (You cannot
register directly through Continuing Education.)

Questions: Contact Mort Sternheim, mort@xxxxxxxxxxxx, 413-545-1908.

Instructors: Mort Sternheim and Chris Emery, UMass Amherst

Dates: Mondays June 2 through July 28 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm.

Location: UMass Amherst, Lederle Graduate Research Tower room 1033.
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