1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
United States
Phone: (503) 797-4618
Fax: (503) 797-4568
Program SeriesThis is a mandatory three part series. Each 2-hour segment focuses on a different science discipline; Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science.
Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian
Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Media Specialist/Librarian
Teachers will interact with OMSI Educators and become familiar with selected Expedition Northwest (XNW) activities through hands-on experience and will be introduced to the rest of the activities by the Educators who developed them. Registration and access to XNW on-line resources will also be accomplished.
1.Introductions of OMSI Educators including science specialty and contact information.2.Registration for on-line access followed by an overview of the on-line resources.3.An overview of all of the activities in the scheduled science discipline (Earth, Life or Physical Science).4.OMSI Educator-facilitated practice with several hands-on inquiry-based activities.
Upon completion of the three part series, teachers will be able:-to access the Expedition Northwest gated on-line community and utilize student digital labs, Science Hero Biographies, video resources and teacher-only on-line tools.-confidently use the Expedition Northwest curriculum activities with their students
Context Standards:-Organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district.Process Standards:-Uses multiple sources of information to guide improvement and demonstrate its impact.-Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. -Applies knowledge about human learning and change. -Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate.Content Standards:-Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement.-Deepens educators' content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately.
Three, two hour workshops
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Please allow 3 to 4 weeks advance notice when choosing a presentation date. We need time to ship Expedition Northwest Curriculum binders.
Cost per Participant: $200.00
