Place-based Science for Educators: Home
Welcome to the Course!
I’m very excited to have you be a part of our course! In the coming days, we will learn a variety of place-based skills, frameworks, and content that you can adapt to your classroom.
You can navigate to the different parts of our course website using the links on the left side of this page. Modules will links will become clickable as we proceed through the course.
If questions or challenges arise, please feel free to send me an email. I look forward to getting to know you all!
Well wishes,
Mike
Course Overview
Module 1
Dates: Mon, July 8 – Tues, July 9
Theme: Starting Place-based Science Investigations
Assignments: Intro slides and Wonder Journal #1
Live Zoom Session: Tues, July 9, 3:00 – 4:30PM
Module 2
Dates: Weds, July 10 – Fri, July 12
Theme: Reading the Local Landscape
Assignments: Wonder Journal #2 and Place Plan initial ideas
Live Zoom Session: Fri, July 12, 3:00 – 4:30PM
Module 3
Dates: Mon, July 15 – Tues, July 16
Theme: Integrating Art and Science
Assignments: Wonder Journal #3 and Place Plan Outline
Live Zoom Session: Tues, July 16 , 3:00 – 4:30PM
Module 4
Dates: Weds, July 17 – Fri, July 19
Theme: Finalizing Your Place Plan
Assignments: Final Place Plan and Course Evaluations
Live Zoom Session: Thurs, July 18, 3:00 – 4:30PM