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Workshop Offerings for Winter 2010
Teaching Science Through Artistic Lenses
Historically, renowned scientists have often been fine artists as well - early anatomists like DaVinci and naturalists like Audubon communicated their observations and findings with drawings. As a classroom teacher, you've probably experienced how different approaches to science reach students of varied learning styles (e.g., Gardner's multiple intelligences or McCarthy's learning style philosophies). Some research also indicates that students who participate in the arts actually score better on standardized tests.
The first of a series, this workshop is designed to provide teachers with increased knowledge, tools and skills helpful to integrating art into your science lessons. It will provide a number of prepared lessons and offer instruction in scientific drawing and the teaching strategies necessary to apply art/science lessons to your specific teaching situation. Primary concentration will be on scientific drawing skills (including anatomical and microscope drawings) with emphasis on perspective, proportion and shading. Additionally, ideas for enhancing the aesthetic appearance (e.g., walls, bulletin boards, etc.) of the classroom and improving visual student presentations will be offered. This workshop is for teachers of all levels and abilities, i.e., from elementary through college, and from the "art anxious" to "budding artists".
This workshop will be taught by Shaun Armour, whose 42-year teaching career has included both science and art, spanning elementary through university. Please note: This workshop is a repeat of the one being held Dec. 5, 2009. Priority will be given to those who were on the waiting list for that date.
Date: January 23, 2010
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: University of Colorado at Boulder
CDE Credit: .5 (free)
Graduate Credit: .5 ($50)
Workshop Cost: Free
Designed for: Elementary, middle and high school teachers
Instructor: Shaun Armour, BSI Master Teacher
Exploring the New Frontiers of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Learn about the latest and greatest developments in molecular and cell biology in this workshop! First, our talented BSI scientists will spend the morning covering the current research that has led to increased understanding and modifications of the "Central Dogma" of molecular biology:
DNA -> RNA -> Protein.
Topics will include reverse transcription, ribozymes, gene regulation and alternative splicing, and will highlight research being performed at CU-Boulder. In the afternoon, we will focus on cell biology, with brief lectures and activities covering signaling pathways, cancer biology, and molecular medicine's new frontier in curing cancer. For example, we will work with scale models of cell signaling proteins and role-play a vital signaling pathway in a human cell. Our activities are designed to be inexpensive, representative of cutting-edge science, and to spark your students' interest in the newest topics of molecular biology. Participants will leave with full instructions on how to bring these hands-on activities to your advanced (AP/IB/CP) biology students. Please note that the content of this workshop is advanced and assumes basic knowledge of DNA, RNA and protein structure and function (e.g., transcription, translation).
Date: February 20, 2010
Time: 8:45 am - 5 pm
Location: University of Colorado at Boulder
CDE Credit: .5 (free)
Graduate Credit: .5 ($50)
Workshop Cost: Free
Designed for: High school teachers (AP/IB/CP teachers will be given priority)
Instructors: Katrina Eike, BSI Science Squad; Jessica Stockburger Greene, BSI Science Squad; and Kristin Swihart, BSI Outreach Scientist
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