Erie 1 BOCES and The Buffalo Museum of Science
Presents Science is Elementary
A Professional Development Series for PreK-Grade 6 Teachers
Day 1: Friday December 19, 2008 9am –12 noon: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Day 2: Wednesday February 4, 2009 from 4-7 pm: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Day 3: Wednesday March 11, 2009 from 4-7 pm: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Day 4: Wednesday April 29, 2009 from 4-7 pm: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
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Erie 1 BOCES and The Buffalo Museum of Science
Presents Delving Deeper into Science
A Professional Development series for Science Teachers Grades 7-12
Day 1:Wednesday December 17, 2008 9am –12 noon: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Day 2: Wednesday January 21, 2009 from 4-7 pm: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Day 3: Wednesday March 4, 2009 from 4-7 pm: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Day 4: Wednesday March 25, 2009 from 4-7 pm: Meet at the Buffalo Museum of Science
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The Buffalo Museum of Science Presents a
Content Specific Workshop Series for Educators
For more information see below or click here.
Classes Meet Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Teachers receive thee hours of professional development credit per class.
Phases of Matter: January 28 (Grades 2-8)
Join the Buffalo Museum of Science as we present ways to make science a gas! Solids, liquids, and gases will be presented from an inquiry based perspective.
Genetics: February 25 (Grades 5-12)
Learn how you can become part of current research on the genetics of the bacteria Wolbachia and its impact on insect populations, how to do a gel electrophoresis, and how to get kids interested in genetics.
Human Body: March 18 (Grades 4-8)
Bones, lungs, blood, and your brain have never been so intriguing. There will be a design challenge on ways to protect your brain.
Energy: April 22 (Grades 2-8)
Energize yourself with new ways to teach about electricity, music, and green forms of energy.
What Tifft Can Tell Us: May 20 (All Grades)
Come to Tifft Nature Preserve and learn about how the past can tell us about the present and future. Explore ways to get your students outdoors.
Cost: $20/BMS member, $24/non-member
RSVP: Jessica Meyers Altman
Professional Development Coordinator
896-5200 x 382
jmeyersaltman@sciencebuff.org
