Teacher Courses for Classroom Teachers of Grades K-12

Making Sense of SCIENCE Teacher Courses provide all the necessary ingredients for building a scientific way of thinking in teachers and students. Teacher Courses are divided into 5 sessions, each with a different focus on a related science concept. Teacher courses are typically run as summer institutes and are available in different regions across the country each year. 
Each course has four main components that support teacher learning — science investigations (SI), teaching investigations (TI), literacy investigations (LI), and classroom connections (CC). Each is specifically designed to provide a rich and thought-provoking experience with the science content in a different way. 
SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS
Science Investigations are hands-on activities that support collaborative learning. Teachers participate in guided inquiries and experiments designed to help adult learners explore core science concepts and classic misconceptions. Science investigations are designed to strengthen teachers content knowledge, inquiry skills, and ability to identify and correct common misconceptions.
TEACHING INVESTIGATIONS
Teaching Investigations are a chance to explore the art of teaching. Teachers read and reflect on a teaching case that describes a classic classroom dilemma, and examine what is revealed by the instructional moves and student thinking contained within the case. Teaching investigations are designed to help teachers explore the impact of instructional choices on student understanding, consider the implications for their own teaching practice, and explore alternative strategies. 
LITERACY INVESTIGATIONS
Literacy Investigations are explorations of literacy learning in science. Teachers reflect on reading, writing and talking in science-specific ways and explore the strategies and tools needed to effectively navigate complex science content. Literacy Investigations are designed to promote teachers abilities to read, write, and talk in science-specific ways and understand how to support students' science literacy needs.
CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS
Classroom Connections are an opportunity to bring it all together. They prompt teachers to reflect on their learning from the hands-on activities, discussions, and readings and consider the implications for their own classroom and students. Classroom Connections are designed as a way for teachers to put their learning in context. 
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TEACHER COURSE MATERIALS & TOPICS
Courses are available that cover the core topics K–12 of earth, life, and physical science. Learn more about the content and the comprehensive materials that support teacher learning during these courses. 
UPCOMING TEACHER COURSES
Teacher courses are offered in a variety of locations. Find one near you and register today!