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Hands-On Activities for Teaching the Body Systems

Jeff Kuntz

301 Stright Hall

IUP

March 6, 2008   6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
(Grades 2-6 Science)

Two hours of engaging activities to help teachers go beyond the textbook and capture their student's attention when teaching the body systems.

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Elections, Coalitions, and Sharing: Experiences from the Classroom

John Baker

301 Stright

IUP

March 20, 2008    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(Grades 4-6 Mathematics)

Elections, coalitions, and sharing provide context to work with
probability, fractions and multiple variables while integrating
technology.  Hands-on, data-driven lessons with special spreadsheets,
used with 5th graders, will be conducted.

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Using Picture Books in the Intermediate Mathematics Classroom: Part 2
Jeff Kuntz
301 Stright Hall

IUP

April 10, 2008   6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
(Grades 2-6 Mathematics)
Two hours of activities connected to children's picture books used in the mathematics classroom.  All activities are PSSA friendly and connected to the PA Standards for Mathematics. (It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 of this workshop before taking Part 2.)

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A Look at Conservation Biology in Pennsylvania

Jeff Larkin
9 Weyandt Hall

IUP

May 16, 2008   6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
(Grades K-12 Science)

A look at several animal conservation projects occurring in our area.  Participants will also take part in activities designed to teach children about techniques used to estimate animal populations.

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The Appalachian Woodrat

Jeff Larkin

TBD

IUP
May 17, 2008   6:30 am - 9:00 am

(Grades K-12 Science)

This is a field-based workshop where participants help biologist check and prepare traps designed to capture Appalachian woodrats.  To read more about this study click here.