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Great Lakes Maritime
Transportation Teacher Institute
July 30 - August 3
Explore the historical,
economical and environmental aspects of Great Lakes shipping
at the “head of the lakes.” Based in Duluth, participants
will tour the harbor, north shore, and meet with industry.
Addresses social studies and science standards. Gr. 4-12.
2 cr. ED 5680
Great Lakes Maritime
Transportation Teacher Institute Website
or as Great Lakes Maritime
Transportation Teacher Institute Breochure PDF
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Forest
Ecology and Resources
July 15-20
Bring
the forest into your K-12 classroom with an exploration of
forest ecology, management, ildlife, soils, insects, and disease.
3 cr. ED 5630
Forest
Ecology & Resources Teacher Institute
or as
Forest
Ecology & Resources Teacher InstituteBrochure PDF |
Ecology of Isle Royale
June 17-23 Full
Explore
the ecology and history of Isle Royale through wilderness
backpacking, conversations with researchers, and examination
of research data. 3 cr. ED 5560
Ecology of Isle Royale Brochure PDF |
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Geology
of Utah's National Parks
June
16-July 1
Field
course based in the Nat'l Parks and Monuments of east Utah.
Learn how climate, sea level, and mountain-building change
landscapes through time. 4 cr. GE 5130
Geology
of Utah's National Parks |
Advanced
Ecology of Isle Royale
July 1-7 Full
Explore
the terrestrial and aquatic ecology of Isle Royale indepth
through field methods, wilderness immersion, and paddling
the park's waterways. 3 cr. ED 5640
Advanced Ecology of Isle Royale Brochure PDF |
Engineering
for Educators
June 18-22
Introduces
engineering problem-solving and design process, with emphasis
on engineering applications in math and science teaching.
2 cr. ENG5102
Website |
Engineering
for Earth Science Education
July 9-13
Lab and
field work studying water quality assessment using Palm-based
labs and scanning electron microscopes to build student skills.
2 cr. ENG 5301
Website |
Engineering
Applications in the Physical
Sciences
July 16-27
How engineers
use principles from physical sciences to solve problems and
design systems. Concepts linked to national and state science
standards. 4 cr. ENG 5200
Website |
Mathematics
and Navigation for Teachers
July 16-20
Learn
theory and practice of marine navigation; solve navigation
problems with math, instrumentation, and GPS on the Michigan
Tech research vessel, Agassiz. 2 cr. ED 5661
Brochure PDF |
Developing
Algebraic Thinking
June 24-29
Video
cases of mathematics teaching and learning will be used to
analyze and understand algebraic thinking in grades 5-9. 3
cr. ED 5665
Website |
Engineering
in Earth Science
June 25-29
Problem-solving
in the earth sciences, emphasizing applications in mathematics
and science teaching.
2 cr. ENG5302
Website |
Using
Environment to Teach Science and Social Studies
June 18-20
Hands-on
introduction to Michigan's new curriculum units for grades
4-9. Ecosystems and biodiversity; land use; water quality;
air quality; energy resources. 1 cr. ED 5640
Department of Education, Michigan Tech |
Statistics
and Probability Institute for Teachers
June 18-29
Strengthen
your understanding of statistics and probability topics required
at the 9-12 level and issues associated with teaching these
topics. 4 cr. MA5910
Department of Education, Michigan Tech |
Apply These Courses Toward a
Planned Program for Professional Certification.
Judy Anderson
• Dept. of Education
juanders@mtu.edu• 906-487-2460 • www.ed.mtu.edu
Course Registration and Information
Lori Witting, Professional Development Coordinator
lori@mtu.edu• 906-487-2263
Information on Master of Science in Applied
Science Education
Brad Baltensperger, Chair, Dept. of Education
brad@mtu.edu• 906-487-2460 • www.ed.mtu.edu |
