July 11-13, 2008
July 18-20, 2008

Two weekends: Friday through Sunday

Join us as we explore the Sierra Nevada landscape while learning to incorporate scientific field journaling, stimulating inquiry-based activities, and multimedia curricula in your intermediate science classroom.

This summer, our in-depth Sierra Nevada Classroom Teacher Institute will settle at the Jack L. Boyd Outdoor School and from there explore the varied habitats of the Sierra Nevada focusing on biodiversity and climate change. As a participating teacher, you will explore the Yosemite region with experienced guides and learn about the geology and ecology of the landscape.

The California Institute for Biodiversity is excited to partner with naturalist and illustrator John Muir (Jack) Laws, the Yosemite Institute, and the California Academy of Sciences for this professional development institute. Under the guidance of Jack Laws as lead instructor, teachers will learn the difference between drawing a pretty picture and using sketching as a scientific tool to help record observations. The journaling activities, which include a matrix for grading, will serve as an excellent route to scientifically investigate these incredible ecosystems.

This intensive course will integrate California science content standards for 4th through 8th grade. Teachers will conduct local field investigations, receive the Habitats Alive! teacher manual, an interactive CD-ROM, and The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also available.

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