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ASM Materials Camp - Teachers
High School Teachers:
Would you like to excite young people in math and science?
At the ASM Materials Camp, you can find out how to use low cost/no cost, simple labs and experiments using everyday materials that can be integrated into your existing lesson plans to actively engage students in applied science.
As an added benefit, you can earn CEU or graduate credits!
WHERE: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
WHEN: July 12-16, 2010
ELIGIBLE TEACHERS: High school teachers (public, private, independent) in math, science, and technology.
SCHEDULE: This is a full day (8:00 to 5:00 PM) 5-day long workshop.
Cost: The camp is free, plus there is no registration fee.
MEALS: Snacks and lunches will be provided.
HOUSING: Housing at a nearby residence hall (to include breakfast/dinner) will be provided for teachers who are not within easy driving distance of Champaign-Urbana. A limited number of rooms are available. Questions about housing should be directed to the Materials Science and Engineering Department, not the ASM Foundation. For more information, contact Cindy Brya, ph: 217-333-8312.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: 4 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits or 40 CPDU contact hours for Illinois teachers.
GRADUATE CREDITS: 2 semester credits through the University of Washington-Seattle.
FACULTY: Primary faculty are two experienced high school “Master Teachers” who have taught materials science courses for many years and helped develop this innovative approach to hands-on learning of applied science principles.
past participants agree:
- This was an outstanding learning experience! It was definitely worth my time this summer. Thank you!
- I learned a lot and have exciting labs and demonstrations to take back to my students.
- Best camp I've ever attended! Fabulous teachers, terrific activities, great handouts and stuff to take away with us. I can't say enough about how great of an experience I had!
To apply: Apply online
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010.
QUESTIONS: Contact Jeane Deatherage, or for more information visit www.asminternational.org/foundation.