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Presented by 

Headed by Alan Gardner

Veteran AP Biology and Honors Biology Instructor,

New Rochelle HS, New Rochelle ,  New York

This four Saturday institute will provide an opportunity for high school biology " Living Environment " teachers to observe significant teaching demonstrations and to review with presenters a variety of topics covered in Biology. 

The institute will provide information and materials to participating teachers that will:

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enhance your classroom presentations in many areas of the Biology program.

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encourage teachers to use methods in their classrooms that involve new demonstration ideas

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expand the scope of your laboratory activities

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provide a forum for discussion and sharing of their materials and ideas.

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refine your skills in examination preparation.

The central theme of the four session workshop will be cells. During the sessions current information in the field of cell biology will be integrated with laboratory experiments and learning activities appropriate for living environment students. As well, experimental design and extended applications for class projects will be the focus of discussion. Participants will receive both digital and hard copies of documents used in the course.

Session 1 – Diversity and Biochemistry of Cells

Session 2 – Cell Membrane Dynamics (Including the Required NYS State Lab)

Session 3 – Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Cells

Session 4 – Cell Reproduction
(each area will include experimental work to support the concepts)

Both experienced and novice Biology teachers can benefit from this program.

Dates: Saturday, 9/29/07, 10/20/07, 12/1/07, 1/26/08

Time : 8:30 AM-4:00 PM 

Cost:  $595.00 ( includes Breakfast and Lunch)

Place: New Rochelle High School

Sponsored by: PWISTA

Credit : A 30-hour certificate toward in-service credit will be issued for use according  to your school district’s policy.

Manhattanville College - Three Graduate Science Education Credits available upon  completion of Project  at an additional cost of $ 870.00.

SUNY Purchase -Two Undergraduate Biology Credits available upon completion of project at an additional cost of $430.00 .

For college credit information contact:

Dr. Peter Corfield,  914-251-6675 or email pwrc@ns.purchase.edu

Peter W. R. Corfield, Ph. D.
Director, CSME & Visiting Professor of Chemistry Purchase College, SUNY
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Tel: 914-251-6675
Fax: 914-251-6635

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