Integrating Inquiry and Water Issues Teacher Workshop

Summary:

This two-week summer workshop for middle and high school teachers has been offered since 2001 in both Arizona and New Mexico. Participants have learned about regional hydrology, water and environmental issues as well as developed their skills in inquiry teaching at the exciting Explora Science Center. Workshop content included learning to use water quality testing kits and groundwater models, visiting a field site on the Rio Grande, and participating in a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) exercise. All participants have received professional development credit. A graduate credit option is also available.

Who : In-service and pre-service grade 6-12 teachers (all content areas welcome)

Workshop:   

•  Summer & Fall 2007 workshops to be determined.
•  June 19-30 2006 took place in Albuquerque
•  June 13-24 2005 took place in Phoenix

Registration: To register for a workshop, or for more information, please contact Jim Washburne at 520-626-4107 or jwash@sahra.arizona.edu

Seeking graduate credit?

Graduate credit (up to 2 units) for this workshop is available through the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources. Unless you are already enrolled in a degree program at the University of Arizona, you must enroll at UA as a non-degree seeking student. Information about earning credit through the University of New Mexico is coming soon.

Past Workshops

Images from the 2004 workshop:

Images from the 2003 workshop:

Last updated 12-27-07