Professional Development for Teachers
Approaches to Inquiry
Shifting Classrooms Toward Inquiry Learning
For: Teachers, Grades 5-10
Where: Port Townsend Marine Science Center at fort Worden State Park
When: August 18-22, 2009 plus follow-up meeting, date to be announced
Cost: $200. Meals and lodging provided. Credit/clock hour options available (Additional costs will be met by workshop sponsors.)
Based on methods developed at the Exploratorium's Institute for Inquiry & Programs at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center
- Students experience the challenge, creativity, & personal reward of finding answers to their own questions
- Students develop deeper understanding of science content
- Science process skills strengthened
- Students motivated to "own" their own learning
For more information about his or other PTMSC programs, please call 360-385-5582, 800-566-3932.
Inquiry Flyer as pdf
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