NWO Mathematics & Science Inquiry Series 2009-10

Description

The NWO Inquiry Series is a highly popular professional development opportunity in the region, with K-12 pre-service and in-service teachers, graduate students, school administrators, and higher education faculty learning and collaborating together in a variety of monthly forums.

CEUs (Contact Hours) are available for this event.

Click here to download the 2009-10 Inquiry Series Flyer (pdf)

2009-10 NWO Inquiry Series
December 3, 2009 Inquiry Meeting
Online registration for the December 3, 2009 Inquiry Series is now OPEN.
Click here to register

December 3 agenda (pdf)
Map of rooms at Rossford (pdf)


Click here to download the Inquiry Series scholarship application
Click here to see BGSU's fee schedule

Professor Ray's Science Outreach
presented by Herm Dunwald "Mind over Matter" handouts (pdf)

NWO Inquiry Series Course Registration Information

If you are a current BGSU student with an active BGSU ID#
Complete the Credit Registration Form (pdf)
Bring completed course registration form to September 26, 2009 event

If you are NOT a current BGSU student
Complete the Graduate Non-Degree Application (pdf)
Complete the Credit Registration Form (pdf)
Bring BOTH completed forms and any supporting documentation required on forms to the September 26, 2009 event

NWO Inquiry Series Course Registration Information
Fall 2009

The NWO Inquiry Series can be taken for credit by enrolling in one of the following three courses:

  • BIOL 6820 – Biology Topics, Inquiry in Biology (1 Credit Hour)
    Instructor: Dr. Eileen Underwood (eunderw@bgsu.edu)
    Session at Inquiry Series that qualifies for this course: Exploring Inquiry in High School Biology [Facilitator: Dr. Eileen Underwood]
  • EDTL 6800 – Inquiry Series (1 Credit Hour)
    Instructor: Dr. John Laird (laird@bgsu.edu)
    Session at Inquiry Series that qualifies for this course: Physical Sciences Modeling [Facilitators: Nate Ash; Mary Kate Hafemann]
  • EDTL 6800 – Inquiry Series (1 Credit Hour)
    Instructor: Dr. Emilio Duran (eduran@bgsu.edu)
    Session at Inquiry Series that qualifies for this course: Using Community Resources [Facilitators: Varied by Month

 

Calendar 2009-10

Blast-Off

Date: September 26, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: BGSU Student Union (Lenhart Grand Ballroom)

 

Monthly Evening Sessions

Dates:
Thursday -October 22, 2009 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday - December 3, 2009 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday - January 21, 2010 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday - February 18, 2010 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday - March 25, 2010 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Rossford High School, 701 Superior St
Rossford, OH

 

NWO Symposium

Date: November 7, 2009
Time: 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Penta Career Center, 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg, OH

 

Summit

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 4:30-8:30 PM
Location:Rossford High School, 701 Superior St
Rossford, OH

 

Event Information

2009-10 NWO Inquiry Series Sessions

Blast-Off Keynote Speaker

  • 21st Century Learning...It’sMore Than Just Technology!
    Betsy Hood, Director of the Educational Resource Center at WGTE
    Public Media
    How do these much talked about 21st century skills apply to your classroom? This informal presentation will explore current trends in tech integration as well as student outcomes and support systems that produce a framework for classroom learning in the 21st century.

Monthly Mathematics Opportunities

  • Exploring ElementaryMath Topics (Grades K-6)
    Facilitator: Amy Boros, Frank Elementary School, Perrysburg
    Join us for lively discussions, hands-on, ready-to-use activities,
    and new ideas that can quickly and easily be incorporated into your
    elementary classroom. The sessions will focus on early elementary
    mathematics, but will include topics and discussions for all levels of
    elementary math teachers.
  • What Is a Number? (Grades 9-12)
    Facilitator: Dr. David Meel, Mathematics & Statistics Dept., BGSU
    These sessions will look at numbers and number sense from the natural to the complex and beyond. Be prepared to consider the infinite and to work through ideas that have perplexed mathematicians for years. Bring a graphing calculator and an open mind tothese sessions.


Monthly Science Opportunities

  • Physical SciencesModeling (Grades 9-12)
    Facilitators: Nate Ash, Perrysburg High School, and Mary Kate Hafemann, Ottawa Hills High School
    Physics, chemistry, and physical science teachers will learn how the modeling method gives students the opportunity to confront their misconceptions about physical science head on, analyze their data in an in-depth, consistent way in order to construct appropriate models, and develop the skills and confidence needed to interpret results in a scientifically critical way. (This section can be taken for credit.)
  • Exploring Inquiry in High School Biology (Grades 9-12)
    Facilitator: Dr. Eileen Underwood, Biological Sciences Dept., BGSU
    Expand your professional network and join area biology teachers as they explore topics of interest and investigate current knowledge about the best ways to instruct students in the life sciences. (This section can be taken for credit.)


Monthly Technology Opportunities

  • USE-IT (Uniting Science Education, Inquiry and Technology) (Grades 3-8)
    Facilitators: Betsy Hood and Charlene Patten,WGTE PublicMedia
    Gain strategies and classroom-ready resources that model effective
    applications of 21st century skills. Interact with new technology and/or
    sharpen your skills with the technology you already have. Walk away with learning tools (and technology!) designed for immediate adoption in the classroom and engage in best practice discussions to identify 21st century methodologies that promote active, process-oriented student learning.

    USE-IT is funded by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. This program is limited to 24 participants; please contact NWO at nwo@bgsu.edu to register.
  • Technology Integration in STEMEducation (Grades K-12)
    Facilitator: Carrie Rathsack, Integrations Specialist, Rossford Public Schools
    These sessions will focus on a number of topics in 21st century technology education. STEM integration and the latest tools and resources will be discussed to help teachers effectively meet the needs of all students.
    October/December – Internet Tools for Teaching STEM
    January/February – SMART Board for Elementary Math
    March – Integrating 21st Century Skills and Tools into the Secondary
    Science Classroom


Monthly Engineering Opportunities

  • Experiencing Engineering is Elementary (EiE) (Grades K-6)
    Facilitators: Cherie Pilatowski and Julie Campbell, Toledo Public Schools Science Support Specialists
    Learn more by doing with the research-based, standards-driven, and classroom-tested curriculum from Engineering is Elementary (EiE). These investigations will help elementary school educators enhance their understanding of engineering concepts and pedagogy while fostering engineering and technological literacy among children.


Monthly Interdisciplinary Opportunities

  • Using Community Resources (Grades K-12)
    Facilitators: October - Toledo Zoo; December - ToledoMuseum of Art; January - Lucas County Soil andWater Conservation; February - Lourdes CollegeTheater Vision & Life Lab;March - The Blade Newspapers in Education
    Discover new resources, meet education specialists, and experience new ideas to energize your classroom science, mathematics, and technology lessons. Because each monthly session is unique, this course is an excellent choice for teachers and pre-service teachers who cannot regularly attend.

 

NWO Inquiry Series 09-10 Course
Credit Scholarship Award Winners

Kristen Miller
Susan Hirsch
Jolene Kreh
Robb Cupp
Theresa Reino

The Inquiry Series is free to all educators and school administrators. Meals are provided free of charge.

Partial scholarships available for graduate credit. For more information contact nwo@bgsu.edu.