EDUC 591E - Workshop: Science in Focus: Shedding Light on Science

This workshop uses light as a theme to explore topics in physics, chemistry, biology, space science, and Earth science. Light is a common thread through many areas of science and a natural topic for interdisciplinary science study. Make connections to real world phenomena and explore the behavior of light, the transformation of energy, and the role of light in the weather, the seasons, and the production of food by plants.

This workshop for K-5 teachers consists of eight one-hour video programs, online workshop guide. Review the coursework requirements and the supporting website for more information.

Annenberg Media (formerly Annenberg/CPB) funds and distributes multimedia professional development courses and resources to advance excellent teaching in American schools. These educational video programs with coordinated Web and text materials help teachers enhance their expertise in their fields and refine their teaching methods. The School of Education at Colorado State University offers graduate credit for teachers enrolled in these professional development courses. Educational video programs with coordinated interactive web and text resources form the basis for these courses and can be accessed at the Annenberg Media website.

Instructors

Barry Carroll
(970) 491-1124
Barry.Carroll@Colostate.edu