ASE Teacher’s Group “Tackling the Tough Stuff” A science workshop series for GED Teachers (SE) S2

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Overview

Michele Bahr will take you out of this world and bring you back in this course of two dynamic science sessions. You will explore the elements of science through simple, hands on activities designed to increase your understanding of key scientific concepts and your ability to convey what you learned to your students.

Details

The second session – Earth Science and Biochemistry The second session of this series brings us back down to our planet Earth. During the first half of the session, we will map locations using a coordinate plane, describe plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic activity and other geological processes and use internet resources to access real-time data. The second half will focus on chemistry basics, microbial metabolism and the dynamic biogeochemical nature of Earth.

When

May 8, 2008 from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Where

• Bristol Community College Fall River
• Bristol Community College Room L108
• 777 Elsbree Street
• Fall River, MA 02720

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Registration Deadline

Mar 27, 2008 at 3:30 PM

Topics

ABE, GED

Multi-session attendance required

yes

Contact info

Janet Dutra
janet.dutra@bristolcc.edu
508-678-2811, ext 2278

Indicators of Program Quality

IPQ6 - Professional development opportunities

Learning objectives

As a result of session two, participants will be able to:

1.      Map locations using a coordinate plane.

2.      Describe plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic activity and other geological processes.

3.      Demonstrate basic chemical redox reactions.

4.      Describe how life interacts with geology to shape and change planet Earth over time.

Presenters

Michele Bahr

Presenters Bio

Michele Bahr has participated in and co-facilitated Teachers Investigating Adult Numeracy (TIAN) and Teacher to Teacher Exploring Math, in addition to teaching at the ACCCESS program. Her science background includes an M.S. in Oceanography from the University of Hawaii and microbial ecology research at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. Currently she is the Education Coordinator for the NASA Astrobiology Institute team at MBL and a substitute teacher at the Barnstable House of Correction.

Host RSC

Southeast Massachusetts Region

PDPs

yes