This August, we will offer a free workshop as part of
the Microscopy Society's Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon
NOTE: you do not have to pay a conference registration fee to attend this.
FREE to all educators who register for the Symposia!
To register, please contact:
Elizabeth Lipes (elipes@pdx.edu)
Or just show up!!! ROOM A-105
BONUS:
Free Private Eye teacher guide to the first 20 teacher attendees!!!
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Here's the session description:
X89 LEARN TO SEE WITH THE PRIVATE EYE
Caroline Schooley, MSA <schooley@mcn.org>, www.microscopy.org/ProjectMICRO &
Kerry Ruef, Founder, The Private Eye Project, www.the-private-eye.com
Tuesday, August 3, 1:30-3:30
Dandelions! Crickets! Eyeballs! Rediscover the drama and wonder of looking closely at the world! "The Private Eye" is an outstanding educational program (headquartered just east of Portland) that can be used by any teacher or volunteer leader to introduce the microworld at any grade level, in any classroom: K-12 through life. It works well in schools where "science" has been limited by the time demands of achievement tests. Private Eye uses inexpensive jeweler's loupes; observation and pattern recognition are followed by critical thinking and the development of theory. Connections to art and literature are developed. Microscopists can't present their nano-specialty in a classroom without first introducing magnification! This workshop will teach you how to do it. Free loupes and materials.
Download the flyer:
And if you're interested in attending more sessions for free the same day, here a few more of related interest:
X90 Microscopy in the Classroom: How to Use It and Teach It
Donovan Leonard, Oak Ridge National Lab <donovan.leonard@gmail.com> &
Elaine Schumacher, McCrone Associates <eschumacher@mccrone.com>
Tuesday, August 3, 8:00-12:00
Microscopy is an exciting, hands-on, active learning resource for students that can inspire a lifelong interest in science. Those who seek careers in microscopy find that it encompasses many interrelated techniques relevant to work in both physical and life sciences. In this session, presentations and instrument demonstrations will illustrate how microscopy can be incorporated into classroom curricula and outreach programs to engage students in cutting-edge science learning. Microscopy teachers will present best practices for training students of all ages and backgrounds to work in the field. Local educators, school administrators, and registered conference attendees are invited to participate.
X91 Family Affair: CSI Portland
Elaine Humphrey, University of Victoria, Canada <ech@uvic.ca>
Jaret Frafjord, Y-12 National Security Complex <frafjordjj@y12.doe.gov>
Wednesday, August 4, 1:30-3:30
This exciting session is designed to pique the scientific interest of children of all ages. It is intended for attendees, families and friends to have a fun, hands-on experience with microscopic explorations. Using clues left at the scene of the crime, solve the mystery and help capture the criminal! Prepare samples and compare the evidence with known samples using light microscopes and scanning electron microscopes. While examining the clues, learn more about microscopes and the extremely fine details of items such as sand, plants, bugs, and metals. This session includes a tour of the exhibition hall to see and use a variety of microscopes.
For more information about the conference:
http://www.microscopy.org/MandM/2010/index.cfm
