Cornell Center for Materials Research
Cornell Science Sampler Series

Cornell Science Sampler Series

Next Program:

For Elementary and Middle School Science Teachers

Saturday, October 17, 2009


Sorry, program full. We are no longer accepting applications. Questions can be directed to Nev Singhota [tel: (607)-592-8991]

The Cornell Science Sampler Series (CSSS) is a collaboration between several of the outreach offices of Cornell's research centers and departments to provide teacher professional development in the areas of science, engineering, technology and math.

Location:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Room M107
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10021

Schedule:
9:30am - 10:15am Registration and Breakfast
10:15am - 10:30am

Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:30am - 11:15am

Keynote Address
Prof. Uli Wiesner (Cornell Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering)
11:15am - 12:30pm

Morning Workshop (choose one):

Adaptations (Life Science)
Birds are amazingly diverse! First, you'll learn some basics about birds, then we'll move into activities that will get you thinking about the connection between beak form and function. These activities can easily be complimented by outdoor observations when you return to your classroom.

Genetics (Biology)
Genetics drives all of life. This workshop will focus on great classroom activities that will introduce your students to basic concepts in genetics. Then, you will solve a real life paternity case using DNA technology.

Wild Solutions (Chemistry)
Introduce basic chemistry concepts through a series of short activities using basic household supplies.

Making Waves: Exploring Visible Light (Physics)
Learn about the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum by investigating the wave-like properties of light while experimenting with diffraction gratings and color filters.
12:30pm - 1:15pm Lunch
1:15pm - 2:30pm

Afternoon Workshop (choose one):

Adaptations (Life Science)
Birds are amazingly diverse! First, you'll learn some basics about birds, then we'll move into activities that will get you thinking about the connection between beak form and function. These activities can easily be complimented by outdoor observations when you return to your classroom.

Genetics (Biology)
Genetics drives all of life. This workshop will focus on great classroom activities that will introduce your students to basic concepts in genetics. Then, you will solve a real life paternity case using DNA technology.

Wild Solutions (Chemistry)
Introduce basic chemistry concepts through a series of short activities using basic household supplies.

Making Waves: Exploring Visible Light (Physics)
Learn about the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum by investigating the wave-like properties of light while experimenting with diffraction gratings and color filters.
2:30pm Evaluations

 

Collaborating Outreach Offices:

 

 
Edited on: 15 October 2009 11:34 am