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Northeast Front Range Math/Science Partnership
2005 Institutes:
Physics Institute: Force and Motion
Teachers in Jeffco are eligible for this institute. Teachers in Adams 12, Ft. Lupton, Platte Canyon, and St. Vrain Valley are eligible for a limited number of spaces in this institute, through a collaboration with the NSF-funded Rocky Mountain Middle School Math & Science Partnership.
July 11 -22, 2005, 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
North Arvada Middle School, 7285 Pierce St., Arvada, CO 80003 (near Arvada Center)
Instructors:
Dr. Richard Krantz, Metro State-Physics;
Jim Donlin, Math-Science Coordinator Adams 14;
Marsha Barber, Retired High School Science Teacher Jefferson County Schools
Structured follow-up sessions (4 Saturdays) are required during the school year (Structured follow-up dates: September 17, October 8, November 5, and December 3, 2005.)
Course Overview
This physical science course is designed to teach middle school teachers the basic concepts of motion and the forces that cause motion. Teachers will participate in daily hands-on activities that will give them the experiences to build their understanding of basic physical science concepts. Teachers will collaborate with team members to discuss and write about their experiences. They will collect, graph, and analyze data to identify patterns. Teachers will apply newly learned concepts to everyday phenomena (for example: how do seat belts and airbags work). All of the lessons and activities are aligned to the new Frameworks for Physical Science and Inquiry of the Colorado State Science Standards.
Content
- Speed, velocity, and acceleration
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Work
Course Benefits
Teachers participating in the two-week summer academy will have the opportunity to:
- Actively participate in physical science activities to teach concepts of motion and forces
- Work on problem-solving with colleagues
- Receive resources for teaching physical science in the middle school grades
- Discuss various strategies for teaching physical science concepts to middle school students and model those strategies throughout the academy
- Earn 4 graduate credits in science from the University of Colorado at Denver at a cost of $75 per credit (additional credits for the structured follow-up)
- Receive a stipend upon successful completion of all requirements
Questions
If you have questions about the content or requirements of this course, please contact:
Dr. Richard Krantz (krantzr@mscd.edu), 303-556-8560
Jim Donlin (jdonlin@ACSD14.K12.CO.US) 303-853-7951
Marsha Barber (marshabarber@mywdo.com) 303-989-3255
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