Methods of Teaching Earth Science (Astronomy)

Putnam-Westchester Industry & Science Teacher Alliance

Presented by

Heather McArdle, Earth Science Instructor , Mahopac High School, Mahopac, NY

Heather is also an author of three different laboratory journals published through Flinn Scientific.

While Earth Science encompasses Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy, the topics of Astronomy will be the focus of this week long workshop. New York State Curriculum requirements will be addressed.

Topics will include stellar evolution (the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram), stellar radiation output rates, the Universal Expansion Theory, parallax, creating and interpreting impact basins, as well as the Moon’s orbit, phases and eclipses.

Each topic will be presented through a variety of laboratory experiences and Interactive internet lessons. Teachers will have the opportunity to create and modify lessons for their own classrooms.

Throughout the week teaching methods and strategies will be shared through worksheets and laboratory activities. The identification of necessary equipment, materials, and internet websites / animations will be shared.

Target Audience : NYS Earth Science Instructors, Middle School Science Instructors

Place: Mahopac HS, Science Wing, 242 Baldwin Place Rd., Mahopac, NY

Date : July 5^th- July 9^th , 2004

Time: 8:30am-3:30pm

Credit: 30 in-service credit hours certified upon completion

Cost : $ 395.00 ( includes Refreshments , Literature, Handouts and Lab Manual )

Three Marist College Graduate Education Credit Available for an Additional cost of $900 ( Based on completion of Additional Project Work)

Local Housing Accommodations ( approximately 20 to 30 minutes from HS)

Peekskill Inn

Hilton Garden Inn, Danbury, Conn.

Hilton Garden Inn, Fishkill, NY

Hampton Inn, Fishkill, NY