The purpose of the workshop is to raise the confidence level of the elementary classroom teacher in teaching science lessons.  Participants will be taught how to use the "I.D.E.A.L." planning method – developed by the instructor – which will help to empower them to design and implement meaningful science lessons for their students.  In addition, participants will increase their science knowledge base as they experience, create, and learn about low-cost science activities for their classrooms.  It is hoped that participants will also be able to share the benefits of these experiences with their peers when they return to school in the fall.

The I.D.E.A.L. model is applicable to any science lesson at any grade level.  However, due to time limitations and instructor expertise, the areas of science which will be explored include:  properties of matter; laws of motion; light and color; astronomy; chemistry.

The participants will also be introduced to certain examples of technology that can be used in the classroom.

Highlights of the Workshop:

* This workshop offers participants hands-on, practical instruction in science concepts, science activities, classroom technology, and the I.D.E.A.L. Method of implementing meaningful science lessons into the elementary classroom.

* Participants will have the opportunity to work with other elementary teachers, to share ideas, and to practice what is learned.

* 24 STEM-Approved Clock Hours through ESD 112 will be available.

Workshop

REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRAINING IS THROUGH THE CAMAS COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICE.  Please use the external link to register.  

THE INSTRUCTOR: Dale Croswell, a science teacher in Camas for 40 years, received a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship to attend a science teaching workshop at Princeton University in July 1987. Dale was also selected as Clark County Teacher of the Year (1988), Pacific Science Center Secondary Science Teacher of the Year Finalist (1989), twice a Tandy Teacher Award Honorable Mention (1997, 1998), a Tandy Scholar Award Winner (1999), and the Pacific Science Center Secondary Science Teacher of the Year (2000). Teachers who take this course will benefit from Dale's previous workshop experiences, and from his tailored instruction

Dates, Times: June 27-June 30, 2022 – Monday - Thursday – 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, daily.

Clock Hours: 24 STEM-Approved Clock Hours through ESD 112 will be offered.

Target Group: K - 6 Elementary Teachers in SW WA. Others are welcome to apply.

Class Size: Minimum of 10, maximum of 20 participants.

Location: Camas School District: The Heights Learning Center, Room 306

4600 NE Garfield Street; Camas, WA 98607

Registration Fee: $165 Registration Fee.

Clock Hours Cost: Your actual cost, if any, for the 30 Clock Hours and the process for payment will be discussed on the first day of class.