Year 3 - 2000/2001
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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 preservice teachers (future employees!).
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Established network with administrators and teachers from other school
districts as well as with 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
the classroom.
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Copies of all SPIRAL activities (based on National Standards) for
use in your classroom.
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3 or 6 free graduate credits (per participant) of "best practice"
interdisciplinary teacher preparation (including sessions regarding curriculum
development, special needs students, learning styles, and career options).
Note: participants will need to pay minimal IUP fees.
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Equipment ($3000+ value): Graphics Calculator/Viewscreen, Calculator-Based
Laboratory/Probe Kit, 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, and numerous probes.
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