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Teacher Workshops
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Learn to teach science with confidence and passion!
CSN's professional development workshops are co-led by an enthusiastic scientist and an experienced teacher, ensuring accurate science and classroom-friendly activities. Get your students excited about science with next-day lesson ideas and hands-on, minds-on activities. Watch the video below to find out why you should participate in a Teacher Workshop! If
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Science Symposium is a great way to jump start your TPGP in the fall each year. Participants choose two 90 minute workshops and dinner is included!
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Date: Tuesday, February 28
Time: 5 pm-8 pm
Place: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Cost $35 includes a light supper
Presenters: Brian Jackson (Ralph McCall School) &
Don Hladiuk ( Royal Astronomical Society and the
CBC Calgary Eyeopener’s “Eye on the Night Sky”).
Workshop sponsor: ConocoPhillips
Brian will use the unit he calls “To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before”, which covers the complete Alberta Program of Studies. You will receive a wide variety of resources for immediate use in your classroom. Don will provide an introduction to telescopes and how they can be incorporated into this unit. You will also learn about the resources available at TELUS Spark and RAO.
A tour of the RAO research facility and, weather permitting, a brief tour of the night sky are included. Set on a hilltop in the foothills, the University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory site offers an unobstructed view of the entire night sky. Dress warmly for telescope viewing!
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February 21
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Bow River Basin Waterscape
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Teacher Workshops are effective and unique!
Hands-on activities
Direct curriculum connections
Interactive format
Peer networking opportunities
Use of science equipment
Scientist-teacher presenter teams
Extensive handouts
Science background
For information about Scientists & Engineers-in-the-Classroom, JH/SH Science & Technology, Project Explorer, Science Fair Judging and more, follow the links below. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us!
