The Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Kentucky, is offering three on line physics courses offered for professional development or graduate credit to intermediate and middle grade teachers (grades 4-9). The courses emphasize content understanding of physics topics important for teachers, and promote learning through inquiry activities. Much of the instructional material is directly transferrable to participants' classrooms. The three courses are Light, Temperature and Heat, and Electricity and Magnetism. For further description and previews, visit http://www.pa.uky.edu/sciworks/intro.htm . Hands-on activities and learning through concrete experiences play a central role in these courses, even though they are delivered in a distance learning format. Each is a 1 credit-hour graduate course, and will take approximately 40 hours to complete. Individuals may take the class, but we encourage small groups (2 or 3 teachers) to enroll and work through the course together. The course is asynchronous: participant groups work at their own location, on their own schedule.

The Fulbright Memborial Fund teacher program is an opportunity for primary & secondary teachers & administrators to participate in a 3 week study visit to Japan. The program aims to increase the level of understanding between Japan & the US and to provide a significant opportunity for professional development. 600 award recipients will be selected this year for the fully funded program. To apply visit the website or call 1-888-527-2636

Save The Rainforest, Inc., a non profit teacher led conservation group is
calling for teacher and student volunteers to conduct research, plant trees
and work on reserve infrastructure in Central America, the Amazon and the
Galapagos. The minimum length of service is one month, and the time period
is arranged on an individual basis. Teachers may also bring down students as
a group for volunteer work or for a two week general ecology course. Contact
Bruce Calhoun at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Phone 888 608 9435. POB 16271, Las
Cruces, NM 88004.

One can expect a few life-altering experiences per lifetime. Here's one right now! Teach in England: VIF (Visiting International Faculty Program) places qualified teachers in England. You'll receive a competitive salary, benefits, a full orientation, and unparalleled support. Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit us online. Positions are available for science teachers at the secondary level (ages 11-16); we look forward to hearing from you. Contact the U.S. Recruitment Representative by email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or by phone (919-967-5144, x5193).

The goals of RARE CATS are to give you first hand experience in conducting science research, enhance your content knowledge in astronomy and update your computer technology skills. Our aim is for you, in turn, to integrate research experiences and technology into your classroom teaching. Project RARE CATS is a two year summer/academic year program for ALL K-12 teachers interested in science teaching and astronomy.

NASA is offering an exciting new opportunity for schools to form a unique three-year partnership for professional development and student experiences. The NASA Explorer Schools program will provide its resources in science, mathematics, and technology to bring rich learning environments to educator/administrator teams, students and their families. The program is designed to provide customized, extended professional development for educators as well as provide authentic mathematics and science experiences for students and their families. All NASA Explorer School Teams will be eligible for a $10,000 grant. The grant is designed to assist with the purchase of science and technology tools to support the teams' implementation plan to bring cutting edge technology applications to the classroom. Applications are now being accepted for the first 50 NASA Explorer School Teams. Additional information about the program and the application process can be found online.

Are your students interested in their bodies, drugs, hair dyes, or chemical warfare? Join our team of high school biology and chemistry teachers to learn pharmacology concepts to use in teaching science. The Pharmacology Education Partnership Duke University Medical Center The PEP Project, a national project to develop teaching materials for high school biology and chemistry teachers, is looking for creative minds to participate in a professional development workshop and field-test. Two options are available: Option 1: 6-hour workshop at the NSTA or NCSTA Conference in 2003 or 2004 (stipend, materials and sub pay) Option 2: 3 2-hour sessions via Distance Learning (Fisher gift certificate) For an application to join our team: Visit our website at or email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Department of Nuclear Engineering at NC State continues a proactive outreach and recruitment program. We want to make available to you resources that demonstrate to your students the importance of the sciences as they complete high school and consider university study. If you are interested in a class room visit for senior and junior classes about nuclear engineering, its relation to our everyday lives, the study of nuclear science and career opportunities or a class trips to visit our teaching and research nuclear reactor and the neutron activation lab please contact Lisa Marshall at 515-5876 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Arizona State University (ASU) offers a summer program of courses designed for in-service high school physics, physical science, chemistry, and math teachers. We provide stipends, free housing, & some free tuition.
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The Science House provides one or two-day programs to update and refresh teachers' mathematics, science, and Internet skills. These workshops have been taught many times in schools across North Carolina. Our workshop participants learn skills and activities that they can immediately use in their own classrooms. We especially emphasize programs to help meet teacher technology competencies. Each workshop can be tailored to fit local needs. Please visit the workshop web page for more information on our workshop or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at The Science House or call (919) 515-6118.

The Concord Consortium invites interested high schools to apply for participation in Modeling Across the Curriculum, a research project studying the impact of computer modeling tools on secondary-level science learning. Interested schools should have Participating teachers in 3 areas - Physics or Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry Participation by at least 50% of school science teachers Three-year school commitment to project Minimum three-year sequence of science courses for students Member schools receive a2-day, onsite workshop at the beginning of each school year to acquaint teachers with software & project goals. The project will pay for substitute teachers for the 2 days. A $300 stipend for each participating teacher, to be paid at the end of each school year, contingent on successful completion.
Reimbursement for technology liaison at each school. A package of probe hardware worth approximately $5,000.
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The American Geological Institute (AGI ) invites teachers in grades 6 through 8 to apply for the 2003-2004 National Pilot Test of Project CUES: Constructing Understandings of Earth Systems. CUES is currently under development by AGI through funding from the National Science Foundation. In the Winter of 2002-2003, the first two units of CUES were pilot tested in twelve classrooms across the nation. We are now accepting applications for the National Pilot Test of the entire curriculum through May 31st. Please visit our web site to access general information about the pilot test, the selection criteria, and the application form.

These professional development workshops offer pre- and in-service intermediate-secondary science teachers opportunities to learn more about inquiry-based science education philosophy, pedagogy and praxis and global environmental change while learning about a threatened North American ecosystem of global significance. The workshops are possible due to the generous support of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and the Environmental Learning Institute. Course fee covers all field expenses associated with the workshop from the rendezvous. For those interested in graduate (Rider University) or credential credits (Colorado School of Mines) there are additional fees. For more information on these professional development opportunities please go to workshop webpage

More Professional Development in North Carolina

NC National Board Certification

Center for Math and Science Education

ECU Distance Education

North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching

Pisgah Forest Institute

The Science House at NC State

Science and Mathematics Education Center at UNC Wilmington

Sci-Link Workshops

Technology Tools for Math and Science Learning

UNC-CH Continuing Education

North Carolina State Parks Environmental Education Learning Experiences

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