Engineering is Elementary Prof. Dev. Workshop on Simple Machines etc.
Submitted by Melissa Higgins
2005-09-10 09:49:00
Engineering is Elementary (EiE) offers FREE workshops on two curricular modules about Simple Machines/Industrial Engineering and about Insects & Plants/Agricultural Engineering. These materials help educators enhance science learning while also teaching elementary-level standards-based engineering and technology. For more informatin on EiE, please visit http://www.mos.org/eie.
To reserve space at the workshop, please contact Melissa at mhiggins@mos.org or 617-589-0326.
Saturday, October 1, 2005 -- Boston Museum of Science, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Workshop OPEN TO ALL EDUCATORS
Find out all about two of our newest units! We'll explore Marvelous Machines - Making Work Easier (Simple Machines/Industrial Engineering) and The Best of Bugs -Designing Hand Pollinators (Insects & Plants/Agricultural Engineering). This workshop is open to any teachers or other educators interested in using EiE modules with their students.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Due to the popularity of these workshops, pre-registration is required, and early registration is suggested. A Wait List will be kept for those who would like to attend but for whom no space is immediately available.
Registrants please note: Although attendance is free, a $30 refundable place-holding fee is required; refunds will be issued to all those who attend or to those who cancel at least 72 hours prior to the workshop so that waitlist members may be invited.