VAST Center Academy 2011-2012
Elementary Science Kit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide the background needed to effectively implement the elementary science curriculum units. These units are aligned with the expectations of the Iowa Core Curriculum content, assessment and instruction. The workshops will focus on the key concepts in the unit as well as provide hands-on experience with all the unit activities. Practical teacher tips will be offered by experienced teacher facilitators to help with the management of hands-on materials. It is expected that all teachers participate in the workshop prior to the teaching the unit. See below for schedule. Notice that most classes are offered twice, once in the first semester and once in the second semester. We recommend that you register for the workshop closest to when you will teach the unit.
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 1120 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids unless otherwise noted
Audience: K-6 Teachers
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Format: Interactive, Hands-on
Fees: $40 per workshop paid in full at the time of registering.
Facilitator(s): Science Teacher Facilitators
Coordinator: Erica D. Larson
Notes: Teacher’s manual for the unit will be available for purchase. Checks or purchase orders accepted for the teacher's manuals.
Notice that most classes are offered both semesters. Please register for the workshop closest to when you will be teaching the unit.
2011-2012 Second Semester
Grade Level: Kindergarten
VAST Center Academy - Fabric
Session # 7002-11-02
Nov. 29, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Wood & Paper
Session # 7004-11-02
Nov. 30, 2011
Grade Level: Grades 1-2
VAST Center Academy - Air & Weather
Session # 7111-11-02
Nov. 29, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Balance & Motion
Session # 7100-11-02
Nov. 30, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Balls & Ramps
Session # 7106-11-02
Nov. 30, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Insects
Session #7109-11-02
Dec. 1, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Life Cycle of Butterflies
Session # 7104-11-02
Dec. 6, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Living Things
Session # 7107-11-02
Dec. 5, 2011
VAST Center Academy - New Plants
Session # 7112-11-02
Nov. 29, 2011 - CANCELLED
VAST Center Academy - Pebbles, Sand & Silt
Session #7101-11-02
Nov. 29, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Soils
Session # 7103-11-02
Dec. 1, 2011
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
VAST Center Academy - Solids & Liquids
Session # 7110-11-02 Cancelled
Nov. 30, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Weather
Session # 7102-11-02
Dec. 1, 2011
Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Grade Level: Grades 3-4
VAST Center Academy - Earth Materials
Session # 7205-11-02
Jan. 10, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Electric Circuits
Session # 7203-11-02
Jan. 11, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Human Body
Session # 7200-11-02
Jan. 13, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Ideas & Inventions
Session # 7210-11-02
Jan. 4, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Lifting Heavy Things
Session # 7211-11-02
Dec. 1, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Magnetism & Electricity
Session # 7214-11-02
Dec. 1, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Measurement
Session # 7213-11-02 CANCELLED
Jan. 5, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Motion & Design
Session # 7201-11-02
Jan. 4, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Physics of Soung
Session # 7208-11-02
Jan. 9, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Plant Growth & Development
Session # 7202-11-02
Dec. 5, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Structures of Life
Session # 7212-11-02
Dec. 6, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Water
Session # 7204-11-02
Dec. 7, 2011
Grade Level: Grades 5-6
VAST Center Academy - Environments
Session # 7314-11-02
Jan. 4, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Experiments with Plants
Session # 7303-11-02
Dec. 6, 2011
VAST Center Academy - Floating & Sinking
Session # 7301-11-02
Jan. 13, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Food & Nutrition
Session # 7316-11-02
Jan 10, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Landforms
Session # 7312-11-02
Jan. 9 2012
VAST Center Academy - Levers & Pulleys
Session # 7308-11-02 CANCELLED
Jan. 5, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Magnets & Motors
Session # 7310-11-02
Jan. 9, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Measuring Time
Session # 7304-11-02
Jan. 11, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Microworlds
Session # 7302-11-02
Jan. 13, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Mixtures & Solutions
Session # 7315-11-02
Jan. 5, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Models & Designs
Session # 7311-11-02
Jan. 4, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Mysterious Powder
Session # 7309-11-02
Jan. 10, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Structures
Session # 7300-11-02
Jan. 10, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Variables
Session # 7313-11-02
Jan. 11, 2012
Middle School Science Kit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide the background needed to effectively implement the middle school science curriculum units. These units are aligned with the expectations of the Iowa Core Curriculum content, assessment and instruction. The workshops will focus on the key concepts in the unit as well as provide hands-on experience with all the unit activities. Practical teacher tips will be offered by the facilitators to help with the management of hands-on materials. These workshops are two full days. The inservice model for the middle school units focuses on the first half of the unit in Day One. The teachers return to the classroom and implement the investigations and then return several weeks later for the orientation on the second half of the unit. It is expected that all teachers participate in the workshop prior to teaching the unit. See below for schedule. Notice that most classes are offered twice, once in the first semester and once in the second semester. We recommend that you register for the workshop closest to when you will teach the unit.
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on each day
Location: Grant Wood AEA,1120 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: Grades 6-9 Science Teachers
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Format: Interactive, Hands-on
Fees: $45 per workshop payable at the time of registering.
Facilitator(s): Science Teacher Facilitators
Coordinator: To Be Determined
Notes: Teacher’s manual for the unit will be available for purchase. Checks or purchase orders accepted for the teacher's manuals.
Notice that most classes are offered both semesters. Please register for the workshop closest to when you will be teaching the unit.
2011-2012 Second Semester
VAST Center Academy - Chemical Interactions
Session # 7407-11-02
Jan. 30 & Feb. 27, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Diversity of Life
Session # 7406-11-02
Jan. 17 & Mar. 6, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Earth History
Session # 7402-11-02
Jan. 19 & Feb. 29, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Force & Motion
Session # 7405-11-02
Jan. 19 & Feb 29, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Human Brain & Senses
Session # 7400-11-02
Jan. 17 & Feb. 22, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Planetary Science
Session # 7401-11-02
Jan. 9 & Feb. 24, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Populations & Ecosystems
Session # 7404-11-02
Jan. 20 & Feb. 21, 2012
VAST Center Academy - Weather & Water
Session # 7403-11-02
Jan. 13 & Feb. 22, 2012
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