Incorporate Societal Issues, Cutting-Edge Research

and Technological Design in Biology and Chemistry

High school biology and chemistry teachers in both public and non-public schools in New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, New York City and surrounding area are invited to participate in piloting a curriculum module that will incorporate societal issues, cutting-edge research and technological design in existing curricula. This module will expose teachers and students to significant STEM content by exploring a current issue in science and society with a focus on possible technological approaches to addressing the issue. Several modules have been developed; teachers will be matched with a module that most closely matches topics taught in their existing curriculum.

This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and led by Stevens Institute of Technology. The 3-day workshop will be conducted by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens, with participation of faculty and/or staff associated with the program. A maximum of 16 teachers can be accommodated.

Teacher Benefits and Commitments

·  Three-day professional development institute to be held at Stevens in August 2010

·  Teacher stipend of $300 for the 3-day workshop; additional $75 upon completion of all project requirements

·  Lab materials and lesson plans for one class of students will be provided

·  One classroom visit per teacher

·  Implement the module in your classroom during the 2010-2011 school year

·  Provide feedback on the module and classroom implementation

·  Welcome Stevens observers into your classroom

Teams of science teachers from individual schools/districts are encouraged, but not required, to apply. Teams should indicate the names of other district teachers on their applications but each individual must complete an application.

Complete the attached application, which must be received by April 30, 2010. The PDF version of the application has fields you can type into for convenience. Submit application by email, fax, or mail to:

Pat Slater

Stevens Institute of Technology

Castle Point on Hudson

Hoboken, NJ 07030

Fax: 201-216-8069 Phone: 201-216-5375

Email:

Societal Issues, Cutting-Edge Research

and Technological Design in Biology and Chemistry

– Teacher Application –

Application Deadline: April 30, 2010

Contact Information

Name: ______

School: ______

School Address/City/State/Zip:______

School Phone:______School Fax: ______

Home Address/City/State/Zip:______

Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______

Preferred Email Address(es):______

(Please keep in mind that we will need to contact you during the summer.)

Professional Information

Grade(s) you teach ______Subject(s) you teach:______

Years of teaching experience:______Undergraduate major: ______


Graduate specialization (if applicable):______

Please Answer the Following Questions

Check the boxes below that indicate the topics taught in the science course for which you would like to participate. Also check if students usually complete a lab for that topic.

Biology Topics / Taught / Lab Included / Chemistry Topics / Taught / Lab Included
Cell structure and function / Properties of and changes in matter
Photosynthesis and respiration / Atomic structure and periodicity
Mitosis and meiosis / Bonding
Genetics / Types of chemical reactions
Evolution / Stoichiometry
Biodiversity / Thermochemistry
Ecology / Kinetics and Equilibrium
Bacteria and viruses / Behavior of gases
Plants / Organic chemistry
Human body systems / Nuclear chemistry
Applications of biology / Applications of chemistry

What are your professional goals for participation in this program?

If you are applying with a partner teacher from your school/district, please provide his or her name. Note: all participants must complete an application.

Check the box to indicate which of the following dates you are available to attend a professional development session at Stevens.

August 17-19 / August 23-25 / Either date

Please mail, fax, or email completed application to: Pat Slater

Stevens Institute of Technology

Castle Point on Hudson

Hoboken, NJ 07030

Fax: 201-216-8069 Phone: 201-216-5375

Email: