Cal Poly Modeling Series

CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO COVID-19, SEE UPDATES BELOW

Chemistry II Online Modeling Course - Summer 2020

The Distance Learning Modeling Chemistry II course is intended for teachers who wish to investigate a model-based approach to concepts not addressed in the Modeling Chemistry I workshop. These include an evidence-based treatment of the internal structure of the atom, periodicity and covalent bonding, intermolecular forces, equilibrium and acids & bases. This should appeal to teachers of an honors or AP course whose students can move through the basic concepts more rapidly.

Location: VIRTUAL

Dates: June 22 – July 10, 2020

Leaders: Brenda Royce and Larry Dukerich

Cost: $750 (Free for Noyce and Cal Poly affiliated teachers, see information below*)

REGISTER HERE. (Noyce and Cal Poly affiliated teachers should see information below* for discount code)

CEUs available through Cal Poly and graduate-level credits available through University of the Pacific.

Proposed weekly schedule:

Week 1: Mon-Thurs 8:30-12:30, Fri 9:00-11:00 (optional office hours)

Week 2: Mon-Thurs 8:30-12:30, Fri 9:00-11:00 (optional office hours)

Week 3: Mon-Thurs 8:30-12:30

*The workshop is free for Cal Poly affiliated teachers and Western Regional Noyce participants and alumni, and they are also eligible for a $250 stipend. Please contact cesame@calpoly.edu for discount code and to provide payment information.

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

Unfortunately, due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Cal Poly has canceled all in-person classes, including our modeling workshops, for the summer of 2020. Thank you for your understanding.

We will offer an online Chemistry II Course (see details below).

We plan to offer the modeling workshops in the summer of 2021. We hope to see you then.

MODELING WORKSHOPS 2020 CANCELED: July 6 - July 17, 2020
Cal Poly University’s Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education (CESAME) and the NOYCE Western Regional are pleased to offer three concurrent 2-week professional development courses this summer in:

Physics Modeling II - Waves
Chemistry Modeling II
Biology Modeling I

These workshops are structured inquiry approaches to high school chemistry, physics and physical science teaching that incorporate computer technology and insights from current content & education research. Teachers will develop skills in fostering scientific discourse and presentation and in assessment of student learning. By designing and carrying out a series of investigations that use the Modeling Method teachers will practice Socratic questioning techniques that will enable them to teach physics and/or chemistry using the Modeling Method.

Please view the Summer Modeling 2020 details below

Dates and Times: July 6th - July 17th.

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30p.m.

CANCELED 2020 DATES

Location: Cal Poly University, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Courses:

Physics II is open to High School and secondary physics and physical science teachers or other science teachers interested in Modeling.
Facilitator:Jon Anderson, Centennial HS, Minneapolis, MN; Physics Education Consultant, AMTA certified Physics Modeling instructor.

Chemistry II is open to High School and secondary chemistry teachers or other science teachers interested in Modeling.
Facilitator:Brenda Royce, University HS, Fresno, CA; AMTA certified Modeling Chemistry instructor.

Biology I is open to High School and secondary chemistry teachers or other science teachers interested in Modeling.

Facilitator:Frank Novakowski, Wheaton Warrenville South HS, Wheaton, IL; AMTA certified Modeling Biology instructor.

For more information visit: Workshop Description

Cost

Early Bird Registration - $475 (Last day for Early Bird pricing is May 31st, 2020)

Regular Registration - $500 (Regular Registration pricing is June 1st to June 15th, 2020)

Modeling materials, parking and lunch provided daily.
Housing will be available on campus for an additional fee of ($117.25/person/night). Will include a shared kitchen, own bedroom, shared bathroom, access to pool, and shared living room.

REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 15th, 2020

Registration Fee is waived for:

Selected Noyce Scholars or Noyce Alumni
San Luis Obispo County, Northern Santa Barbara County and Southern Monterey County secondary teachers

AMTA Modeling

These workshops are structured inquiry approaches to high school chemistry and physics teaching that incorporate computer technology and insights from the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standard & current education research. Modeling Instruction

Approved by Cal Poly Extended Education for one, three or six CEUs (fees not included in registration). Registration for CEU Course will be available at the workshop.

Register here

CANCELED: Modeling 2020 Registration

Housing option of campus is available:

$117.25/person/night

More Information about the local area:

Visit SLO Travel Guide

Campus Map

San Luis Obispo Weather

Poly Canyon Village (PCV) Connections Optional Housing

Will include a shared kitchen, own bedroom, shared bathroom, access to pool, and shared living room.

Contact Information:

General Questions: cesame@calpoly.edu or 805-756-2859

Sponsors

This Modeling series is funded by two grants:

•CESAME Cotchett Educational Grant
•Western Regional Noyce Initiative (WRNI)

CESAME and WRNI are providing funding that allows us to waive the registration cost and provide a stipend for local teachers and selected Noyce scholars and alumni.In addition, WRNI has provided funding to support traveling for a limited number of Noyce participants. Noyce scholars will be notified if they are selected, and will be given instructions regarding the funds available to assist them with their travel.

$250 stipend will be included for:
•Selected Noyce Scholars/Alumni (can also qualify for travel expenses)

$500 stipend will be included for Local Teachers

CESAME

Center for Engineering, Science and Mathematics Education

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