Year 2 - 1999/2000
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Increased content knowledge and interest in the sciences and mathematics.
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Stipend (per participant), meals, and lodging for the Summer Institute.
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Stipend (per participant) and meals for the follow-up workshop days.
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Direct contact with IUP pre-service teachers (future employees!!).
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Established network with administrators and teachers from other school
districts as well as faculty from the IUP Teacher Education Center for
Science, Mathematics, and Technology.
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Hands-on training and experience with a variety of technology useful in
your classroom.
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Copies of all SPIRAL activities (based on National Standards) for
use in your classroom.
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Equipment ($3000+ value): Graphics Calculator/Viewscreen, Calculator-Based
Laboratory/Probe Kit, numerous probes, CD-ROM Resource Materials, Software
(Office Professional, Mineral ID, GraphLink, Lake Study, Topographic Maps),
Digital Camera, Lorax Video, Thin Layer Chromatography Plates, HACH Color
Wheel and Cube Kits, geological materials.
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3 free graduate credits (per participant) of "best practice" interdisciplinary
teacher preparation (including sessions regarding students with special
needs, career options, and the history of science and mathematics).
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