University of California, Irvine
Science Education Programs • Center for Educational Partnerships
invites you to attend the 13th Annual
Future of Science Conference
“The Science of Learning”
Saturday, October 20, 2001
7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., breakfast and lunch included.
@
The Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: “Music Matters: Educating the Next Generation in Math and Science”
Dr. Gordon L. Shaw, Physics & Astronomy, UC Irvine
PANEL DISCUSSION: A discussion of the concerns and responsibilities of modern approaches to science and its teaching. Scientists, science educators and science teachers will reflect on their individual responsibilities.
NETWORKING & POSTERS: Meet new and old colleagues; welcome pre-service teachers; learn about other opportunities for professional development.
WORKSHOPS: Suitable for teachers of all grade levels. Tentative titles include: BATS - Not just for Halloween Anymore; Science in the English Language Learning Classroom; Private Eye Strategies; Art and Science Integrated in the Elementary School; High School Students as Docents in the Elementary Classroom; Content Connections across the Disciplines; Mars or Bust - Space Flight and Related Health Issues; Neurosciences in the Classroom; It’s a Bug Eat Bug World; National Board Certification; Resources & Grant Writing; Science Potpourri; Oil Remuneration.
Sign-up for workshops at the conference.
Attendees may register for 1 quarter unit of science credit for an additional $55 and completion of an appropriate lesson plan. Paperwork will be available at the conference.
Pre-registration is requested. You may register by phone or email and pay at the door.
There is a $40.00 cost for the conference which includes breakfast and lunch.
Deadline: October 12, 2001. Checks payable to: 'Regents UC', P.O.’s accepted.
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Payment via: Personal Check (please enclose), you may also FAX a copy of the form
Purchase Order (Please call/email or fax so that you are registered)
Information: 949-824-6390 fax 949-824-7621,
Please return to: Ann Miller, Future of Science Conference, 5171 California Ave. Suite 150