Phriendly Physics Teacher Workshops

Description: The goal of the five-day Phriendly Physics workshop is to help K–5 teachers understand and feel comfortable with concepts of the physical sciences through faciliated exploration of a series of simple, open-ended experiments, and through discussion and reflection with a master elementary school teacher and Fermilab scientists. Through this process participants gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and new approaches in teaching and learning through the scientific method and scientific journaling. Participants will also receive equipment and supplies so that they can continue to explore these concepts with their students. Topics and themes for Phriendly Physics are based on the National Science Education Standards and the Illinois Learning Standards.

Audience: Teachers
Grades: K - 5
Fee: $275
Graduate credit: 2 semester hours can be arranged.
ISBE recertification: 6 CEUs
CPDUs: 30

Program Information


Scheduled Sessions:

• August 2-6, 2010, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM , Registration Deadline: 07/16/2010 Location: Lederman Science Center
  Instructors:
  • Wayne Wittenberg, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Glen Ellyn
  • William Grosser, Oak Park and River Forest High School