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. Teacher stipends 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 $100 stipend*
- 2 CEUs (processed by North MS Educational Consortium within 3-4 weeks following the event)
- Travel assistance to attend the workshop**
- Overnight housing for participants residing more than 60 miles from the event location**
*Participants must attend the entire workshop and complete all requested tasks and surveys to be eligible to receive the stipend.
**Applicable only to in-person sessions.
Date: June 21-22, 2022
Time: 9 am – 4pm each day
Location:
The University of Mississippi Jackson Avenue Center
1111 Jackson Ave W.
Oxford, MS 38677
Seat Deposit: $30.00
Registration Link: https://cmse.olemiss.edu/steps/
For more information, please contact The Center for Mathematics and Science
Education cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu 662-915-6621