Connections & Adaptations
An interdisciplinary approach to classroom & field trip experiences
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An in-person workshop for grades 3-6 teachers
Brought to you with financial support from the Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Connections & Adaptations
An interdisciplinary approach to classroom & field trip experiences
WHEN: Tuesday, December 7th 8am – 3pm
WHERE: Camp Cooper, 5403 W. Trails End Road,
Tucson, AZ 85745
COST: Workshop is free
The wonders of our Sonoran Desert provide the perfect context for teaching many key ecological understandings.
In this workshop, we will focus on two of these concepts:
interrelationships between living and nonliving things
plant and animal adaptations for survival
These understandings are a critical part of upper elementary science.
We will discuss how these topics can be effectively taught in the classroom and how field trip experiences can be used to increase understanding and retention. We will also explore how these concepts can be taught using your school/district curriculum and external resources, as well as how an interdisciplinary approach can enhance the learning experience.
Funding for substitute teachers available as needed.
Please contact us if your school needs funding for your sub.
Registration
ONLINE: https://bit.ly/teacher-workshop-2021
EMAIL: coe-coopercenter@arizona.edu
BY PHONE: 520-626-1825
Deadline to register: November 30th
The Instructors
Caryl Crowell is a retired classroom teacher with over 40 years of experience as an educator. Caryl also serves as a Docent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and is a founding member of Partners for Equitable Science Instruction.
Esther Witt is a retired teacher. She worked for TUSD as a classroom educator for 27 years. She is also an active PESI member. Throughout her career as an educator, she has always been interested in learning and teaching science.