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View the June Calendar

June 1 Registration deadline

Project WILD, Learning Tree, WET and Food, Land & People,
June 18-21 , Bluff Lake , Rocky Mt. Arsenal, Plains Conservation Center
Cost: $30 per day or $110 for all four days
Credit: 2 semester hours available from the Colorado School of Mines for an additional fee. Contact: Kristin Libberton at 303/468-3243 for registration information

See the Forest for the Trees: Basic Project Learning Tree, June 27 . See www.plt.org for details. Location: Castlewood Canyon State Park
Cost: $15; covers workshop supplies and park fee
Audience: K through 8th grade educators
Credit: 1/2 semester hour available. Contact: Pat Millsap at 303/660-9625
Note: Bring a sack lunch and water bottle, and dress for outdoor comfort.

Forests to Faucets: Aurora 's Water Resources, June 26-27. Explore watersheds, conduct water quality, tour a Xeriscape garden, and a water treatment plant, Aurora Municipal Center . Cost: $50 reservation fee ( refunded at the end of the workshop )
Audience: K-12th grade educators
Credit: 1.5 semester hours available with paid tuition fee.
Contact: Natalie Brower-Kirton at 720/427-6029

June 5 - July 28

MET 595, Meteorology for Educators, on line, Instructor: Gary Huffines, 3 credits. This course is designed for those who have a background in some form of science and uses many exercises that can be adapted in the middle-school or high-school science programs. The goal is an understanding of the atmosphere and to be able to make basic forecasts of the weather using information available through the internet. Math is limited to algebra, more time is spent with hands-on exercises than in developing theories and equations. This is part of 2007-08 COURSES OFFERING FOR UNC'S MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP AND THE M.A. IN NATURAL SCIENCES. If you have questions, please contact Lori Reinsvold at the MAST Institute at UNC, 970-351-1280, or lori.reinsvold@unco.edu. Also go to mast.unco.edu/ma to learn more about the degree and course offerings. 

Funding is available from the Mathematics and Science Partnership for tuition to eligible teachers. Limited funds are available

June 1 Registration Deadline

Dates: June 18-21.Project WILD, Learning Tree, WET and Food, Land & People materials. Each day attend interesting field trips to sites such as Bluff Lake and Sand Creek. Discover ways to use the local environment in combination with great environmental activities to address standards, meet benchmarks and supplement classroom curriculum.Location: Bluff Lake , Rocky Mt. Arsenal, Plains Conservation Center Cost: $30 per day or $110 for all four days Credit: 2 semester hours available from the Colorado School of Mines for an additional fee Contact: Kristin Libberton at 303/468-3243 for registration information

Dates: June 26-27 Forests to Faucets: Aurora 's Water Resources
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn where your drinking water comes from. You'll explore watersheds, conduct water quality studies, tour a Xeriscape garden, and more. You'll walk away with the Project Learning Tree and Project WET guides and access to Aurora Water's educational opportunities. Location: Aurora Municipal Center Cost: $50 reservation fee ( refunded at the end of the workshop ) Audience: K-12th grade educators Credit: 1.5 semester hours available with paid tuition fee.
Contact: Natalie Brower-Kirton at 720/427-6029

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June 24-29

A.P. BIO Institute, UNC, Greeley, CO. $595 - earn 2 graduate level credits. Classes are 9-5 each day and some evenings. With $100 more, earn additional graduate credit. Master teacher Cyndy Miller-Hughs and Director Kathleen Jones is college-board certified- H.S. & University. Contact http://ap.unco.edu

June 25

The Frontiers of Science Institute and the MAST Institute, University of Northern Colorado , Greeley, invite you to , Research at the Freezing Edge - Research in the Antarctic, a presentation by Dr. Steve Kottmeier, Director - Performance Assurance/Quality Assurance Raytheon Technical Services Company Monday, June 25 th ,6:30-8pm Ross Hall 1010. Contact Lori Reinsvold lori.reinsvold@unco.edu

June 25-June 29 and July 2,3,5, and 6

Geometry in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching (MFT 514, 3 Sem hrs) 8:30-4:30
Brief Description: This course focuses on geometry concepts from the middle grades curriculum. We'll explore measurement (perimeter, area, volume, and the use of non-standard units), transformational geometry with applications to symmetry, 3-dimensional geometry, the role of definitions and proofs, analysis of 2- and 3-dimensional geometric shapes, and the interplay between geometry and both algebra and arithmetic, and more.
These courses are part of a Master's program in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching and are supported by Northern Colorado High Plains Mathematics and Science Partnership for Teachers and Students which provides tuition support for eligible teachers. For more information, contact Jodie.Novak@unco.edu or phone 970-351-2463.

June 25-29

Simply Science Early Childhood Education Teacher Institute ( PreK-1) at Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 8:00-4:30 pm. $25 non-credit, $115 credit. Reduced Price due to generous funding from the Dick & Peggy Notebaert Foundation. Visit Reservations page. You may also call us at 303.322.7009 or toll free at 1.800.925.2250. Questions? Isobel Fernandez 303.370.6303 idehn@dmns.org

June 26-29

Renewable Energy for Educators - How to Implement Renewable Energy Curriculum into Your Classroom . In Carbondale, CO. 2 Credits Extended Studies (through Mesa State College)
From Solar Energy International
Educators attending this summer seminar will learn about the impacts our energy use has on the planet and how to best teach youth about solutions:  energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy technologies.  Each day will include a hands-on element that can be employed in the classroom. This workshop has been designed to meet the 5th -9th grade Colorado Science Standards.

For more information, see the attached flyer and go to our website! solarenergy.org/workshops/workshop.php?id=44

June 28 and 29

Around The World in Two Days -Teacher Professional Development Summer Workshops at the Denver Zoo,Grades K-12.1 semester credit hour,8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Tuition: $120

Visit www.denverzoo.org/teacher for detailed descriptions of workshops.All workshop participants receive Colorado School of Mines recertification credit. Workshop and standards-based curriculum materials are provided. All registration for teacher workshops is processed through the Denver Zoo. For more information, or to register, please contact 303-376-4888 X3.

June 28-30

BIO 508 Microbial Explorations for Elementary Teachers, Instructor: Teresa Higgins.3 credits, cost $540. June 28-30 (UNC campus) and July 1-14 (on line)
This course is designed to build the participants content knowledge in microbiology as well as identify appropriate microbiology topics and activities that can be used in K-6 classrooms. This course will imbed the American Society of Microbiology core themes and concepts. Specifically appropriate aspects of Microbial cell biology, Microbial genetics, Interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, and Interactions and impact of microorganisms in the environment will be covered.  These core themes and concepts will be arranged within the course themes - Ecology, Health, and Food.  This is part of 2007-08 COURSES OFFERING FOR UNC'S MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP AND THE M.A. IN NATURAL SCIENCES. If you have questions, please contact Lori Reinsvold at the MAST Institute at UNC, 970-351-1280, or lori.reinsvold@unco.edu . Also go to mast.unco.edu/ma to learn more about the degree and course offerings. Funding is available from the Mathematics and Science Partnership for tuition to eligible teachers. Limited funds are available

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July 2-August 10 (Mondays - Thursdays)

University of Northern Colorado School of Mathematical Sciences- Courses for Middle & High School Mathematics Teachers who have an undergraduate major or minor in mathematics. All courses can be applied to our MA degree*
Special Topics in Geometry Math 695, 3 Sem hrs) 8:00 am - 9:40 am
Anton.Dzhamay@unco.edu
Discrete Mathematics (Math 528, 3 sem hrs) 9:55 - 11:35 am
richard.grassl@unco.edu
Modern Geometry (Math 543, 3 Sem hrs) 11:50 am - 1:30 pm
Jodie.Novak@unco.edu
Abstract Algebra (Math 523, 3 Sem hrs) 1:45pm - 3: 32 pm
steven.leth@unco.edu
*For information regarding the MA degree program contact Dean.Allison@unco.edu or Jeff.Farmer@unco.edu Or call 970-351-2820 for a program brochure.

July 9 and 10

Tropical Rainforests Teacher Professional Development Summer Workshops at the Denver Zoo, Grades K-12, 1 semester credit hour,8:00 am - 4:00 pm.Tuition: $120
Visit www.denverzoo.org/teacher for detailed descriptions of workshops
All workshop participants receive Colorado School of Mines recertification credit. Workshop and standards-based curriculum materials are provided. All registration for teacher workshops is processed through the Denver Zoo. For more information, or to register, please contact 303-376-4888 X3.

July 9-11 & July 23-25

SCED 575 Inquiry for Science Educators, Instructors: Teresa Higgins and Ray Tschillard, 3 credits, cost $540. July 9- 11: 10 -3 pm., (UNC campus); July 12-22, on line; July 23-25:10-3 pm., (UNC campus)
This course will explore and define the elements of inquiry in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary sciences from the context of pedagogical strategies for teaching with inquiry, the ability to do inquiry and the content of inquiry. Current research literature, science education standards and science reform documents will be used to inform discussions and class/on line engagements. This is part of 2007-08 COURSES OFFERING FOR UNC'S MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP AND THE M.A. IN NATURAL SCIENCES. If you have questions, please contact Lori Reinsvold at the MAST Institute at UNC, 970-351-1280, or lori.reinsvold@unco.edu . Also go to mast.unco.edu/ma to learn more about the degree and course offerings. Funding is available from the Mathematics and Science Partnership for tuition to eligible teachers. Limited funds are available

July 9-13 and July 16-20 

Algebra in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching (MFT 516, 3 Sem hrs) 8:30-4:30
This course focuses on algebra concepts from the middle grades curriculum. We'll explore multiple representations of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, geometric patterns and their connections to algebra, and more. These courses are part of a Master's program in Middle Level Mathematics Teaching and are supported by Northern Colorado High Plains Mathematics and Science Partnership for Teachers and Students which provides tuition support for eligible teachers. For more information, contact Jodie.Novak@unco.edu or phone 970-351-2463.

July 10-12

Nature Journaling with a Literacy Connection (5-12) at Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 8:00- 4:30 pm. $165 member noncredit, $180 nonmember noncredit, $240 member credit, $255 nonmember credit. Visit Reservations page. You may also call us at 303.322.7009 or toll free at 1.800.925.2250. Questions? Isobel Fernandez 303.370.6303 idehn@dmns.org

July 10-13

Stem Cells, Cloning & Regeneration, CDE Credit: 2.0 (free), Grad. Credit: 2.0 ($90), Workshop Cost: $30 (includes parking). Designed for High school teachers. Register at www.colorado.edu/Outreach?BSI/k12/reserve.cgi or phone (303) 492-8230

July 19 and 20

Amazing Australia Teacher Professional Development Summer Workshops at the Denver Zoo, Grades K-12, 1 semester credit hour, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm , Tuition: $120.00. Visit www.denverzoo.org/teacher for detailed descriptions of workshops

All workshop participants receive Colorado School of Mines recertification credit. Workshop and standards-based curriculum materials are provided. All registration for teacher workshops is processed through the Denver Zoo. For more information, or to register, please contact 303-376-4888 X3.

July 23

Polar Regions Teacher Professional Development Summer Workshops at the Denver Zoo, Grades K-12. 1/2 semester credit hour, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. ,Tuition: $80

Visit www.denverzoo.org/teacher for detailed descriptions of workshops

All workshop participants receive Colorado School of Mines recertification credit. Workshop and standards-based curriculum materials are provided. All registration for teacher workshops is processed through the Denver Zoo. For more information, or to register, please contact 303-376-4888 X3.

July 26

Comparative Anatomy Teacher Professional Development Summer Workshops at the Denver Zoo

Grades 6-12, ½ semester credit hour,Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $80
Visit www.denverzoo.org/teacher for detailed descriptions of workshops

All workshop participants receive Colorado School of Mines recertification credit. Workshop and standards-based curriculum materials are provided. All registration for teacher workshops is processed through the Denver Zoo. For more information, or to register, please contact 303-376-4888 X3.

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View the August Calendar

Auguest 7-9

GLOBE Watershed Dynamics Project Summer Workshop
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW WAY TO TEACH EARTH SCIENCE THROUGH INVESTIGATIONS OF YOUR WATERSHED? IF SO, PLEASE JOIN US FOR this 3-DAY WORKSHOP. GLOBE and The Geographic Data in Education (GEODE) Initiative at Northwestern University are looking for middle school and high school science teachers to participate in an exciting earth system science education project that connects students with real scientific data sets. Notification of selection sent by May 21. Required Teacher Commitment: Implement the in-class curriculum in Fall Semester 2007. Administer content-specific assessments at project beginning and completion of the curriculum. Provide your feedback and suggestions to the development team. Materials, a 1-year, 30-seat license for My World GIST software, and more are provided. With required commitment, a $300 stipend provided at end of project. For more information or to apply please contact:  watershedworkshop@globe.gov
sign up by May 14th for first priority.

August 11 - 18 (Dates subject to change)

ESCI 584 Volcanism of the Pacific Northwest Summer Course Offering, with Instructor: Dr. Libby Prueher. Credits: 2, through UNC Extended Studies. An 8 day field trip to the Pacific Northwest to study volcanism and tectonics along an active plate margin. Students will research the stops before we leave.
Planned stops include: Yellowstone NP, Mt Hood Mt Mazama ( Crater Lake ), Diamond Craters, and Steens Mountain,OR.
Tuition: graduate tuition $180/credit hour Transportation: (depends on number of students) Cost (approx): $600.00 plus food and camping fees. Summer Master's Tuition Scholarships may be available for summer students. Contact Dr. Prueher for the application, Libby.Prueher@unco.edu

August 24-26

The Colorado Chapter, Friends of Mineralogy, is sponsoring a Leadville Field Symposium, August 24-26, which will include lectures, field trips, banquet, and a tour of Leadville and of the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum.  Attendance will be limited to the first 75 people who register ($20; banquet and lodging extra). contact  richard.parsons@att.net or pmodreski@usgs.gov

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October 4 - 5

The 2007 CCTM Annual Conference will be held in Denver, CO.
Speaker applications for the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CCTM) Conference, are available online at www.cctmath.org and are due May 15.

October 25-26

NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Regional Conference and Exposition, Kansas City , MO. Apply for Exhibit Space. Cost is $1230/ 100 sq. ft. NCTM is offering Exhibitor Workshops at regional conferences and expositions. Showcase your products away from the exhibit hall in Kansas City . Cost is $350. www.nctm.org
pmarkusson@nctm.org Exhibits Manager.

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November 8-10

NSTA Area Conference on Science Education - Denver PeaK Experiences in Science, Denver, CO. Go to www.nsta.org, look for NSTA Conferences link.

November 29-30

NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Regional Conference and Exposition, Houston , TX . Apply for Exhibit Space. Cost is $1230/ 100 sq. ft. NCTM is offering Exhibitor Workshops at regional conferences and expositions. Showcase your products away from the exhibit hall in Houston. Cost is $350. www.nctm.org
pmarkusson@nctm.org Exhibits Manager.

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