at Fay School
at Fay School Strengthening mathematics and science teaching, K-8
34th Annual Science Workshop for K-8 Educators Sunday, June 26 - Thursday, June 30, 2016 • Fay School, Southborough, MA About the Program The Science Workshop is an intensive, invigorating, interactive fiveday experience where you will be a learner and teacher-researcher as you extend your own understanding of science concepts and teaching strategies. Enjoy the lovely Fay School campus in Southborough, Massachusetts, and spend mealtimes talking with colleagues about new ideas and extensions of old ones. This five-day workshop will focus on: • Working with hands-on materials and science activities and the thinking processes to make sense of them. • Launching an all day field trip to a local park to study pond ecology and related classroom activities that might be used in a thematic study of water or pond ecosystems. • Plumbing the depths of the “tried and true,” such as batteries and bulbs, acid/base chemistry, and studying living creatures. • Exploring the engineering process using recycled materials as well as commercial kits such as LEGOs, LINX, and Little Bits. • Using technology tools and Internet resources to promote science understanding. • Keeping current with what research has to say about practices that promote access to science for all and curriculum that is aligned with national standards. • Extending one’s own understanding of science education by providing a forum for discussion and reflection about teaching, assessing, finding materials, refining curriculum, and holding our work up to the light of standards.
Workshop fee: $1,175.00 Includes all classes, trips, refreshments, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) served in the Fay School Dining Room. Accommodations at Doubletree Hotel in Westborough, MA We have reserved a limited number of rooms at a reduced rate.
Register online at mathscienceworkshops.fayschool.org
About the Faculty Sally Crissman • Workshop Co-Director for 34 years • Former science teacher and Middle School Head at Shady Hill School • Currently Senior Scientist at TERC • Author of books and articles on science education • Science consultant and workshop leader for public and independent schools • Founder and former director of Kieve Science Camp for Girls
Tracy Polte • Workshop Co-Director, faculty member for 17 years • Science Department Chair and STEAM Coordinator at Shady Hill School • Science teacher in independent schools in Tennessee and Massachusetts • Workshop leader and science curriculum developer
Science Workshop Daily Schedule Sunday, June 26, 2016 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30
Arrival, registration Refreshments Dinner General session and class session
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:00 - 5:00
Monday, June 27 and Wednesday, June 29, 2016 8:00 9:00 10:30 11:00 12:30 1:30 3:00 3:30 5:15 6:00
Breakfast Class session Coffee and juice break Class session Luncheon Class session Break Activity or Discussion Refreshments Dinner
Full day field trip to a local park to study pond ecology and related classroom activities that might be used in a thematic study of water or pond ecosystems. Please bring a hat and sunscreen, as well as layers in case of cool weather and footwear for exploring.
Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:00 9:00 10:30 11:00 12:30
Breakfast Class session Coffee and juice break Class session/Graduation Lunch and departure
Please note: On Wednesday, classes will end at 3:00 p.m. Participants are free to visit Boston, see nearby sights, or relax at the hotel. No dinner will be served at Fay.
Register online at mathscienceworkshops.fayschool.org Questions? Call Bob Lawler at 413-625-6619 or e-mail [email protected].
34th Annual Science Workshop for K-8 Educators Sunday, June 26 - Thursday, June 30, 2016 • Fay School, Southborough, MA About the Program The Science Workshop is an intensive, invigorating, interactive fiveday experience where you will be a learner and teacher-researcher as you extend your own understanding of science concepts and teaching strategies. Enjoy the lovely Fay School campus in Southborough, Massachusetts, and spend mealtimes talking with colleagues about new ideas and extensions of old ones. This five-day workshop will focus on: • Working with hands-on materials and science activities and the thinking processes to make sense of them. • Launching an all day field trip to a local park to study pond ecology and related classroom activities that might be used in a thematic study of water or pond ecosystems. • Plumbing the depths of the “tried and true,” such as batteries and bulbs, acid/base chemistry, and studying living creatures. • Exploring the engineering process using recycled materials as well as commercial kits such as LEGOs, LINX, and Little Bits. • Using technology tools and Internet resources to promote science understanding. • Keeping current with what research has to say about practices that promote access to science for all and curriculum that is aligned with national standards. • Extending one’s own understanding of science education by providing a forum for discussion and reflection about teaching, assessing, finding materials, refining curriculum, and holding our work up to the light of standards.
Workshop fee: $1,175.00 Includes all classes, trips, refreshments, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) served in the Fay School Dining Room. Accommodations at Doubletree Hotel in Westborough, MA We have reserved a limited number of rooms at a reduced rate.
Register online at mathscienceworkshops.fayschool.org
About the Faculty Sally Crissman • Workshop Co-Director for 34 years • Former science teacher and Middle School Head at Shady Hill School • Currently Senior Scientist at TERC • Author of books and articles on science education • Science consultant and workshop leader for public and independent schools • Founder and former director of Kieve Science Camp for Girls
Tracy Polte • Workshop Co-Director, faculty member for 17 years • Science Department Chair and STEAM Coordinator at Shady Hill School • Science teacher in independent schools in Tennessee and Massachusetts • Workshop leader and science curriculum developer
Science Workshop Daily Schedule Sunday, June 26, 2016 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30
Arrival, registration Refreshments Dinner General session and class session
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:00 - 5:00
Monday, June 27 and Wednesday, June 29, 2016 8:00 9:00 10:30 11:00 12:30 1:30 3:00 3:30 5:15 6:00
Breakfast Class session Coffee and juice break Class session Luncheon Class session Break Activity or Discussion Refreshments Dinner
Full day field trip to a local park to study pond ecology and related classroom activities that might be used in a thematic study of water or pond ecosystems. Please bring a hat and sunscreen, as well as layers in case of cool weather and footwear for exploring.
Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:00 9:00 10:30 11:00 12:30
Breakfast Class session Coffee and juice break Class session/Graduation Lunch and departure
Please note: On Wednesday, classes will end at 3:00 p.m. Participants are free to visit Boston, see nearby sights, or relax at the hotel. No dinner will be served at Fay.
Register online at mathscienceworkshops.fayschool.org Questions? Call Bob Lawler at 413-625-6619 or e-mail [email protected].
