LAB-AIDS/LOYOLA SEPUP CONTENT SEMINARS
Loyola University of Chicago, Lakeshore Campus, August 2-5, 2010
Looking to enhance your SEPUP content knowledge? Designed primarily for middle level science teachers, this
four day program includes workshops that will both challenge and entertain! In addition to topics from the life,
physical, and earth sciences, you will learn to use new inquiry teaching techniques, strategies for formative
assessment, and how to support literacy and technology in the science classroom.
This year's topics include:
- force and motion (velocity, acceleration, unbalanced forces, and the famous 'two trains leave from Chicago' problem)
- evolution (what can human skeletal remains tell us about the past?)
- genetics (patterns in heredity and change over time)
- earth and space (gravity and other weak forces, the real reason for the seasons, lunar objects, and more
All content will support the existing middle level program and will be taught by LUC faculty who support current middle level science teachers. We guarantee you will acquire new knowledge and skills, and will enjoy yourselves in the process!
LOCATION
The Lakeshore Campus is located about six miles north of downtown Chicago, and
is easily accessible by public transportation. CTA subway stop is the Loyola station on the red line, about 35
minutes from downtown Chicago. On-campus parking is available.
COSTS
Chicago teachers may attend free of charge due to local CPS funding sources. There is
a $595 charge for out-of-area (non Chicago) teachers. Prices include all workshop materials and lunch for the week.
FACULTY
Dr DAVID SLAVSKY, Director
of the Center for Science and Mathematics and professor of physics/astronomy at LUC. Dr Slavsky has been recognized
for teaching excellence, designed science packages for solo trans-Pacific balloon flights, and advised TV personality
Jerry Springer about extraterrestrial life.
DR ANNE GRAUER, professor of anthropology at LUC. Dr Grauer's research interests include health and disease in medieval England; she has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Physical Anthropology and is a member of the FBI Evidence Response Team.
REGISTRATION
Attendance is limited, and is on a first come, first-served basis. Register NOW to reserve a space!
Chicago teachers can ask questions or register by e-mail to Wendy Jackson (wmjackson@cps.k12.il.us).
Non-Chicago teachers can ask questions or register by e-mail to Mark Koker (mkoker@lab-aids.com).