Project INSTAR

10th Year Anniversary

K-12 Science Teacher Institute

Investigate Nature through Science Teacher Active Research

INSTAR is a 10-day science institute of engaging, current marine science research activities that allow teachers the opportunity to develop lesson plans for use when they return to the classroom. Project INSTAR focuses on technology training in the coastal and atmospheric environments of South Florida. The mission of the program is to bridge the gap between scientific research and K-12 education by enhancing the content knowledge, skills, and field techniques of K-12 teachers by offering laboratory, field, and technology training in various coastal science themes. Teachers actively participate in research projects with real scientists to produce activities and lessons that can be implemented in the classroom.

DATES: June 4-15, 2007

SITE: University of MiamiRosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS)

Virginia Key, FL

Benefits:Graduate credits, instructional tool kits, FCAT skills training, content knowledge, and exciting research.

Participants will receive 3 graduate credits from the University of Miami for attending the Institute and the follow-up day. They will not receive a stipend. If the participant has an outstanding financial obligation with the University of Miami, graduate credit will be withheld. Master Plan Points will not be awarded in lieu of graduate credit.

Requirements:

The ten-day summer institute will be offered for two (2) graduate credits. Participants are expected to attend the entire Institute and complete the following course requirements:

  1. Research paper or grant proposal
  2. Homework assignments
  3. Lesson Plan

The follow-up day will be offered for one (1) graduate credit in the fall 2007

For more information visit or contact

Genevieve Healy, Coordinator, at .

Project INSTAR 2007 10th Anniversary

Registration/Application

June 4 – 15, 2007

Register on-line at:

or

by filling out this application

Name: ______

School Name: ______

Mail Code: ______

School Address: ______

City: ______Zip: ______

Home Address: ______

City: ______Zip: ______

Cell Phone: ______E-mail: ______

For description and selection of the following modules check the Project INSTAR web-site

and select your first two choices:

___ Earth Systems Science___ Coral Reefs & Nearshore

___ Marine Animals___ Tropical Meteorology

Pre-Registration deadline: May 4, 2007

Final Registration deadline: May 25, 2007

Limit 50 participants

(first come first serve upon receipt of registration)

Mail registration form to:

RosenstielSchool of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Division of Marine Geology and Geophysics

4600 Rickenbacker Causeway

Miami, FL33149

or

Fax it to: 305-361-4632