2008 MITS Summer Institute

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The Museum Institute for Teaching Science

Summer Institute

Hands-on, inquiry-based methods of teaching STEM modeled by museum educators in nine regions of Massachusetts. Topics include climate change, water quality, engineering skills, forensics, and the effect of the environment on our bodies. Receive 60 or 90 PDPs for two-week sessions and 30 PDPs for 1 week sessions (Springfield and Cape Cod only), 3-4 college credits are available for an additional cost. Registration fee is $200 per teacher or $175 if two or more attend from the same school. Registration for 1 week is
$125. Spaces are currently available in all regions.

The Nine Regions: Berkshire, Springfield (July 7-11 only), Worcester, Lowell, Essex, Metro West, Boston, Southeast (New Bedford region), Cape Cod (July 7-11 only)

To Register: Check out the MITS web page for a printable form at www.mits.org or call 617-695-9771. More information about MITS programs and publications, including Science is Elementary, is available online.

Meet your colleagues, have fun doing activities together, learn from them, get new ideas, get inspired, and gain confidence in teaching STEM!

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