The following Teacher Workshops are offered through The Health Adventure’s partnership with The Science House of NC State University.  These are available either at your school or at The Health Adventure.

For prices and availability, contact:
Michelle Benigno, NBCT
Mountain Outreach Coordinator
The Science House
NC State University
800 Brevard Road, Suite 620
Asheville, NC 28806
828.665.2217 Ext. 318
F: 828.665.9436
mtbenign[at]ncsu[dot]edu

Counter-Top Chemistry

This hands-on workshop emphasizes simple activities, inquiry, and familiar materials. It is applicable for any teachers who enjoy doing fun demonstrations and activities in their classroom. Teachers are made cognizant of safety issues, use of household chemicals instead of special chemicals, and disposal of wastes. It covers activities from our book “Physics From the Junk Drawer/Counter Top Chemistry.” Teachers receive hands-on experience and activities to use in the classroom. For all teachers.

Physics From the Junk Drawer

The title describes it! This hands-on workshop emphasizes simple activities, inquiry, and using familiar materials. It is applicable for any teachers who enjoy doing fun demonstrations and activities in their science classroom. It covers activities from our book “Physics From the Junk Drawer/Counter Top Chemistry.” Teachers receive hands-on experience and activities to use in the classroom. For all teachers.

Inquiry in the Science Classroom

This workshop was developed to increase teacher awareness of standards-based instruction with a focus on inquiry-based pedagogy. Teachers will work on their own definition of inquiry while being exposed to the different levels of inquiry-based instruction. While being engaged, teachers will learn techniques of questioning that support inquiry activities. Participants will take part in lessons that model teacher and student roles suggested by the National Science Education Standards. They will also learn how to shift science lessons toward inquiry. Separate versions of this workshop are available at the elementary, middle, secondary, and AP levels.

Using LabQuest Equipment to Teach Math and Science

Vernier LabQuests are great tools for teaching integrated math and science. They promote inquiry learning and are relatively inexpensive. This introductory workshop covers the basics of using this equipment. Participants learn to use LabQuests to explore a variety of science topics. Labs and activities are designed for students of all abilities and complement the NRC’s National Science Standards. Equipment also available for loan for some area schools. For elementary, middle and high school teachers.

Using Computer-Based Laboratory Equipment in the Science and Math Classroom

This workshop is an overview of computer-based laboratory equipment and a good way to introduce teachers to the capabilities of computer interfaces. Participants will learn how to use computer-based laboratory equipment to explore a variety of science topics. Labs and activities are designed for students of all abilities and complement the NRC’s National Science Standards. Equipment is also available for loan for some area schools. For middle and high school teachers.

Using GPS Technology to Bring the Science Classroom Outside

Global Positioning Systems can be used as an innovative tool for teaching a variety of science topics.  The GPS units are a fun way to get students outside and exploring their environment.  Participants will learn how to use these tools, engage in sample lessons, and develop their own discovery learning lessons that meet the National and State Science Standards. Equipment also available for loan for some area schools. This workshop is available for all teachers.