STEM Ed Announcement: Online Course ENTOMOL 671-USING INSECTS IN THE CLASSROOM

[mort@k12s.phast.umass.edu]

This is not a STEM Ed course.
 Contact information is below.
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 ENTOMOL 671-USING INSECTS IN THE CLASSROOM.
 INSTRUCTOR: DR. JOHN STOFFOLANO
 
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 Insects, without a doubt, are ideal organisms to teach children
 science process skills. Their universal presence, their wonderful
 colors and unusual body shapes, plus their ability to fly have always
 captivated the minds of young children and naturally stimulates them
 to ask meaningful questions. Thus, the first part of any scientific
 investigation has begun (i.e., making an observation and asking a
 question). This course will provide you with the essential background
 information about insects and their arthropod relatives to help you
 and your students find answers to questions. You will finish the
 course feeling confident in raising insects in your classroom,
 studying them in the outdoors, and directing students to the
 appropriate content resources. Insects will become an integral part of
 both your life and your students. Why not learn technology along with
 your academic course content? This course will give you this
 opportunity and will demonstrate how you can most effectively use
 these in your own classroom. You will use an online discussion session
 to interact with your fellow students, post your autobiographical
 information for others to see, post your ideas about 2 interesting
 articles, watch videos, share ideas and information about how you are
 using insects in your classroom, and learn about various
 computer-based programs. A project is required and focuses on your
 preparing a teaching unit that incorporates the science standards for
 your school using insects.
 
 
 
 To register for the course, go to
 
 http://www.umassulearn.net/classes/fall-2010?clid=7209&view=class
 
 and click on enroll now or add class. I look forward to seeing you
 online this fall.
 
 
 
 For further information contact the instructor
 
 Dr. John Stoffolano at 413-545-1046 or stoff@ent.umass.edu