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Using Issues to Teach Science
This session will use existing and planned SEPUP materials to explore the uses of societal and environmental issues in middle level and high school science teaching. The session will cover the goals for teaching with issues, how to adapt curriculum to become more issue-oriented, and the evolution of SEPUP instructional design.

Assessing Student Performance in SEPUP
This session will offer an in-depth look at SEPUP’s nationally acclaimed assessment system, a system that is both practical and research-proven. Topics include an in-depth look at the elements of SEPUP assessment, including tasks, variables, rubrics, blueprints, and student work exemplars. Participants will moderate several samples of student work.

Support for Literacy in SEPUP
This session will explore SEPUP’s strategies for supporting reading comprehension, written and oral language, and media literacy.

Inquiry in SEPUP
What’s the difference between open and guided inquiry? What are the essential elements of inquiry? How does SEPUP support inquiry? What support can we find in the National Science Education Standards? These and related topics will be investigated in this hands-on session.

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Using Technology in SEPUP
Hands-on workshops will introduce technology tools used in SEPUP, including the SEPUP simulations and website.

Research in SEPUP
Participants will review research in SEPUP, with a focus on ongoing efforts to examine what students know and are able to do as a result of SEPUP use. Interested participants may also select an overview of using action research strategies in the SEPUP classroom.

Writing to Learn in SEPUP
This section will explore effective techniques for writing in the SEPUP classroom, including the use of science notebooks, pre-and post-writing strategies, and reflective writing prompts.

Taking Leadership for SEPUP
Topics include working with LAB-AIDS as a certified trainer, writing for national science teacher journals, or presenting at local or national workshops in a non commercial role.
 

Lab-Aids

Lab-Aids, Inc.
17 Colt Court
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Phone: (800) 381-8003
Local: (631) 737-1133
Web: www.LAB-AIDS.com