Science Workshops - Summer Professional Development
Introduction to Modeling Instruction
The Modeling Instruction Program, developed at Arizona State University, is dedicated to research-based reform of science instruction and sustained professional growth and support for science teachers. Modeling Instruction is a guided inquiry approach to teaching science where students create and apply conceptual models of natural phenomena as a central aspect of learning and doing science. During each one week introductory workshop participants will reason from data and develop, modify, and deploy scientific models. Participants will further develop skills in fostering scientific discourse and in assessment of student learning.
July 8-12 - Introduction to Modeling Biology
Participants will complete three units (a descriptive model of life, a causal model of evolution, and a predictive model for growth and reproduction) from a modeling storyline for biology.
July 15-19 - Introduction to Modeling Physics
Participants will complete three units (a descriptive model of constant velocity, a causal model of forces, and a descriptive model of wave motion) from a Physics First point of view. We will also explore the rationale behind offering physics to every student, not just the scientifically inclined.
July 22-26 - Introduction to Modeling Chemistry
Participants will complete three units (a descriptive model of physical properties of matter, and two causal models for energy and states of matter) from a storyline based on the historical development of the current atomic model.
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