GTCC Summer Institute 2009

Workshop 0911
TITLE:	Science: Inquiry, Measurement, and Discovery
DESCRIPTION:	In this workshop participants will engage in numerous hands-on activities which model the first demand of the Montana Standards for Science, that is: “Through the inquiry process, demonstrate the ability to design, conduct, evaluate, and communicate the results and form reasonable conclusions of scientific investigations.” Teachers will learn first-hand how to immerse their students in object based inquiry, and thereby encourage them to become more inquisitive, observant, and reflective.  Activities in this dynamic class will be drawn from physical science, chemistry, and life sciences.  Come learn how to adapt this energizing philosophy to diverse subjects and grade levels.
PRESENTER(S):	Lee Silliman
TARGET AUDIENCE:	K-6 Educators
DATE:	Tuesday-Wednesday  July 14-15, 2009
TIME:	8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. daily
LOCATION:	Great Falls, MT
SITE:	Hampton Inn,  2301 14 St SW
ENROLLMENT:	Limit of 20
CREDIT:	15 OPI renewal units OR 1 graduate credit through Montana State University-Northern. MSU-N will charge $130.00 for this credit which is paid at the workshop.
EXPENSES:	Participants will be responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.
FEE POLICY:	$40.00 per participant if GTCC member or MNCESR region including; Havre Public Schools & Great Falls Public Schools /  $100.00 per participant for any other schools Please submit registration fees by June 1, 2009.  If we have not received your payment by June 1^st, and the workshop is full, you will be bumped should we receive registration with payment from another registrant.  If you are bumped from a workshop you will be notified.  After June1^st registration fees must be sent at the time of registration.  NO refunds after June 1, 2009.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:	Bring your curiosity!