[Please forward to your colleagues who teach science in high school.]
Teachers of ALL sciences: want to take a 3-week summer graduate course in
"energy & the environment" especially designed for HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS?
-- Earth science & physics teachers: want to deepen your understanding of
how physics is used in astronomy?
-- Chemistry & physics teachers: want to learn the underlying unity of
chemistry and physics? or explore the structure of matter?
-- Physical science & physics teachers: does electron optics interest you?
or optics?
-- Everyone: want to take a Modeling Workshop?
If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, consider:
ASU'S SUMMER GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS of the PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Arizona State University (ASU)
offers a summer program of courses specifically designed for in-service
high school physics, physical science, and chemistry teachers nationwide.
Teachers may want to enroll in these courses to earn credit towards
re-certification, or to pursue a Master of Natural Science degree (MNS).
Take one course or many!
In summer 2001, 70 teachers (3/4 of whom don't have a degree in physics)
participated in 8 courses. On a 10 point scale, teachers gave every course
an average overall rating from 7 to 9. Written comments confirm that these
numbers mean high teacher satisfaction with every course.
Two summer terms: June 10-28, July 1 - Aug. 2, 2002.
Visit <http://modeling.asu.edu> for complete details.
Reply to Jane.Jackson@asu.edu for a 1/2 page ASU application form.
(It's not available online, and it saves you a lot of hassle!)
SUMMER 2002 SCHEDULE: (all courses are 3 semester hours)
The Modeling Workshops are:
PHS 534: Methods of Teaching Physical Science. June 3-21; 8-3:30 daily
Register for this course in the first summer term.
(For teachers of 7th, 8th, & 9th grade science & math)
PHS 530: Methods of Physics Teaching I. Modeling Workshop in mechanics.
June 24-July 12; 8-3:30 daily
Register for this course in the 8-week summer term.
PHS 531: Methods of Physics Teaching II. Modeling Workshop 2nd sem content.
July 15-Aug. 2; 8-2:25 daily
Register for this course in 2nd summer term.
Modeling Instruction is the ONLY high school science program recognized as
EXEMPLARY by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
1st SUMMER TERM:
(3 weeks: June 10-28. Classes meet daily M-F. Take 1 course)
PHS 505: Energy & Environment. (Open to hs teachers of ALL sciences. No
prereqs.)
8:45-12:15. Bill Glaunsinger, Prof. of Chemistry
PHS 540: Integrated Physics & Chemistry. 12:30-4. Prof. Otto Sankey
PHS 550: Physics and Astronomy. 12:30-4 (tentative times)
2nd SUMMER TERM:
(5 weeks: July 1-Aug 2. Take up to 7 sem hours)
PHS 542/MTE 598: Integrated Math & Physics. 2:30-4:30 MTWTh.
Prof. Marilyn Carlson, Colleen Megowan & Sharon Walker
PHS 560: Matter and Light**. 2:30-4:30 MTWTh.
Richard Clawson, in consultation with Prof. Jose Menendez
PHS 564: Light and Electron Optics* 8-11AM MWTh. David Smith, Regents Prof.
PHS 581: Structure of Matter*. 9-11AM MTWTh. Prof. Bob Culbertson
PHS 598: Leadership Workshop (1 semester hour). 8-12 F
* Prerequisite: 2 semesters of algebra-based college physics.
** Prerequisites: 2 semesters of algebra-based college physics,
and an introductory calculus course.
COSTS:
* ASU summer tuition is a bargain: $126 per semester hour.
* These courses are appropriate uses of school district Title II funds.
* A pending grant may defray costs. We'll know by March.
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