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PS3 Summer Science Institute
Partnership for Student Success in Science presents summer science institutes for elementary teachers…
- Explore the FOSS kits listed below.
- Deepen your science background by learning from experts in the field.
- Experience models of good teaching with hands-on investigations and understand the over-arching principles behind your science curriculum.
- All sessions are based on the California Science Standards.
- For attending the entire program, teachers receive one or more of the
following, based on district guidelines:
- 30 hours of district professional development credit
- PS3 $750 stipend for attending 5–day program
- University academic professional development credit (available for a fee)
- (Some districts allow combinations of these. Please check with your science resource teacher for your district’s compensation.)
Newark and San Mateo–Foster City teachers have priority registration from February 25th–March 21st. BASEE teachers may register beginning March 21st. Student teachers and those outside of PS3 and BASEE II districts may register after May 1st on a space available basis.
| Do you have a question? Change of plans or need to
cancel? If so, please email Judith Lawrence-Gates, or phone 650-584-4308. |
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Science Unit Topics and Grade Levels
Grade |
Topic |
Course Description | Instructors’ Bios |
|---|---|---|---|
Kinder
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Animals Two by Two Full: Wait List Open |
This course will explore the fundamental biology principles that underpin the kindergarten state science standards. The course will guide teachers through the state adopted FOSS curriculum module, Animals Two by Two, where they will engage in the hands-on investigations that explore four common land and water animals. Participants will learn the adult-level science content associated with the structures, behaviors, environmental conditions, basic needs, and diversity of the vertebrates and invertebrates they will be using with their students. | |
1st |
Solids & Liquids Full: Wait List Open |
This course will explore the fundamental physical science principles that underpin the first grade state science standards. The course will guide teachers through the state adopted FOSS curriculum module, Solids and Liquids, where they will engage in the hands-on investigations that explore the states of matter – solids, liquids, and gases. Participants will learn the adult-level science content associated with the properties of solids and liquids including: why substances can change state when mixed, heated or cooled: the physical change associated with dissolving and evaporation: and density as a characteristic property of substances. | |
2nd |
Balance & Motion
Full: Wait List Open |
This course will explore fundamental physical science principles that underpin the second grade state science standards. The course will guide teachers through the state adopted FOSS curriculum module, Balance and Motion, where they will engage in hands-on investigations that explore the basic principles of physics. Participants will learn adult-level science content associated with position, balance, forces, motion, gravity, and sound. | |
3rd |
Matter & Energy Full: Wait List Closed |
This course will explore the fundamental physical science principles that underpin the third grade state science standards. The course will guide teachers through the state adopted FOSS curriculum module, Matter and Energy, where they will engage in the hands-on investigations that explore the basic principles of chemistry and physics. Participants will learn the adult-level science content associated with sources of energy, energy transfer and transformations, characteristic properties of light, changes of state, chemical reactions, atomic structure, and the periodic table of the elements. | |
4th |
Solid Earth
Full: Wait List Open |
This course will explore the fundamental earth science principles that underpin the fourth grade state science standards. The course will guide teachers through the state adopted FOSS curriculum module, Solid Earth, where they will engage in the hands-on investigations that explore the basic principles of physical geology. Participants will learn the adult-level science content associated with minerals, rocks and rock formation, and landforms. | |
5th |
Water Planet
Full: Wait List Open |
This course will explore the fundamental earth science principles that underpin the fifth grade state science standards. The course will guide teachers through the state adopted FOSS curriculum module, Water Planet, where they will engage in the hands-on investigations that explore the basic principles of astronomy, the water cycle, and how the ocean influences weather patterns. Participants will learn the adult-level science content associated with the solar system and earth systems, particularly atmospheric science. They will leave this session with an understanding of the activities and classroom management techniques required to teach this module. |
