Blueprints for Science: Inquiry-based course for middle and high school science teachers

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Blueprints for Science

An institute presenting a process skill approach to inquiry

Opportunity for Middle and High School Teachers

Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27, 2008 Monday-Wednesday, June 30-July 2, 2008 9:00AM – 3:00PM 

This institute is designed to provide strategies for organizing and implementing science and engineering inquiry/projects in middle and high school classrooms.  Participants will learn how to help students: 

In addition, teachers will receive the following information:

v      Strategies for guiding students through the science fair process

v      How to organize a school science fair/exhibit 

Who:    Teams of 2 or more teachers from schools/districts are strongly encouraged.

Where:  Sarah Gibbons Middle School, Westborough, MA

When:  June 26, 27 and June 30, July 1-2 , 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Cost:     $50.00 (per individual)         $75.00 (per team)

Registration Deadline: May 20, 2008    Registration fees are non-refundable if cancellations are not received by June 10, 2008.

Please contact Sandy Mayrand at for more information.

Graduated Credit: 3 credits will be available from Worcester State College.  PDP’s will be awarded.

Food:   Coffee, pastries and lunch will be provided

Organizers: 

Nancy Degon, Auburn H.S (retired)                                     

 Sandra Mayrand, UMASS Medical  

Lisa Greenwald, Gibbons M.S.                             

Fredericka Solomon, Worcester East M.S.             

Valerie Lechtanski, Hopkinton H.S.                            

William Rigney, Marlborough H.S  
Registration form:

(to be filled out by each member of a team)

Name:____________________________________________________

Team Member:__________________________________________

Team Member:___________________________________________

Home Phone Number:_______________________________________

Home Address: ___________________________________________

City: ___________________ State: _____    

Zip Code: ________

E-mail: ________________________________________________

School Name: ___________________________________________

School City: _________ School State: ___

School Zip Code:__________

School Phone Number: ________________

School Fax: ___________

For any questions or concerns please e-mail or call (508) 856-5097  

Mail registration and payment to:   

Sandy Mayrand                                        

UMASS Medical SchoolRegional Science Resource Center

222 Maple Avenue.,Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Fax to (508) 856-5360

Registration and payment are due by May 20, 2008.  Make check payable to WRSEF. Thank you!