Help your students step back in time and explore the history of science through the Library of Congress’ collection of primary sources. In the STEPS workshop, participants will learn how to find, evaluate, and use historical primary sources from the Library of Congress in their science instruction. Participants will develop and revise a science lesson plan or course module using the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources materials. A teacher stipend will be provided for participating in and completing the course.
Benefits: Each teacher participating in STEPS will receive:
High-quality, research-based professional development
- Instructional resources
- Up to a $150 stipend*
- Hotel accommodations for those who have to travel more than 60 miles.
- 2 CEUs (processed by North MS Educational Consortium within 3-4 weeks following the event)
*Participants must attend the entire workshop and complete all requested tasks and surveys to be eligible to receive the stipend.
Date: Oct. 30-31, 2023 – Oxford, MS
Date: Nov. 2-3, 2023 – Laurel, MS
Payment: $30
Registration Link: https://cmse.olemiss.edu/steps/
For more information, please contact The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu or call 662-915-6621.