Programs

Science Fair Professional Development Workshop

Glenn Allinger — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:26:46 +0000

July 30 - August 2 [Begins 2 p.m. Monday; Ends 4 p.m. Thursday]

Goal: Inform teachers of grades 6 - 12 about the goals of science fairs, project preparation process, mentoring students, project judging, and mentor teacher responsibilities.
Ultimate Goal: Generate excitement and commitment to work with students in developing sconce fair projects.

Springtime in the Rockies Conference

Paul Andersen — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:40:05 +0000

Implementing Common Core Standards with Embedded Technology
April 13 - 15, 2012 [6 p.m. Friday - 11 a.m. Sunday] at MLC

Learn about:

- New technologies and applications of “old” technologies
- Future of technology allowed during SAT, ACT testing
- Directions MT is taking with Common Core Standards and embedded technology
- Implementation of STEM classroom proven ideas with technology
- Great Tasks inquiry and problem solving challenges

Get hands-on experience and develop “take home” classroom ideas involving:

+ Calculator and computer technology (e.g. N-Spire calculator; ipad)
+ Podcasts that impact student learning styles
+ Great Task real world problems

Hear outstanding presentations from:

Paul Andersen – 2011 MT Teacher of the Year; Bozeman HS science & technology
Jean Howard – OPI Mathematics Curriculum Specialist; Common Core in the classroom
Kristen Crawford – OPI Science Curriculum Specialist – Glimpse of new national Science Standards
Dick Seitz – National Council of Supervisor of Math Bd.; Great Tasks Developer; Helena HS Dept. Head
Century Link Math and Science Leadership teachers – selected MS & HS from across the state

OPI Renewal Credits Available: 15

Registration deadline is Friday, April 6. The number of conference participants is limited.

Adult Service Projects "Camp" (Sept. 2 - 8, 2012)

Glenn Allinger — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:29:30 +0000

The Montana Learning Center at Canyon Ferry Lake (MLC) offers you an opportunity to have fun, learn about Montana’s natural environment and volunteer work time to improve a wonderful lakeside educational facility.

Family Camp (All Ages)

Glenn Allinger — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:41:43 +0000

What
A three-day, two-night math and science camp for families of all ages/generations
Who
All interested families including parents, grandparents, kids of all ages
When
July 27 - 29, 2012

Science Fair Projects Camp

Glenn Allinger — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:55:04 +0000

What
Explore topics for science projects, begin to develop a project, learn about opportunities and procedures for entering a science fair while assisted by scientists.
Who
Students entering grades 6 - 10 (Sept. 2012)
When
July 29 - August 2, 2012 (arrive Sunday afternoon; includes dinner Sunday night)

Qwest Math and Science Leadership Workshop

Paul Andersen — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:36:09 +0000

Funded by a Qwest Communiations grant, the Math and Science Leadership Workshop identifies future leaders in math and science education. Under the direction of Dick Seitz, these “Ambassadors” will hone skills need to promote excellence in math and science to K-12 teaches and community members.

Innovations in Math and Science

Paul Andersen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:39:16 +0000

What

Investigate properties and daily applications of sound/water/light waves, reflections and refractions, optics involving lenses and mirrors, lasers while having water and hiking fun activities along with campfires.

Who
Students entering grades 7 - 9, Fall 2012

When
July 22 - 27, 2012 (arrive Sunday afternoon, includes dinner Sunday evening)

Young Naturalist Adventures

Paul Andersen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:37:52 +0000

What

The summer of 2012 YNA Camp promises to be one of our best ones yet! In addition to canoeing and swimming in the lake, students will experiment and discover about some of the cycles that are present in nature. As we explore the ecosystems around the Montana Learning Center, we will investigate are the life cycle, of both plants and animals. Trees/forests and fire will be investigated as well as insects and birds) the rock cycle (students will learn how to identify rocks), and the water cycle (students will learn about properties of water including states of matter and weather phenomena).

Who

Students entering grades 4-6, Fall 2012

When

July 22 - 26; July 29 - August 2, 2012 (arrive Sunday afternoon; includes dinner that night)

Camp Discovery

Paul Andersen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:35:08 +0000

What
Camp Discovery scientists will spend the week dabbling in several branches of science. As biologists we will be exploring the world around us by observing and classifying the living creatures and plants that inhabit Canyon Ferry. As chemists we will discover chemical changes as we magically make pennies new again. Physics will be the focus as we design structures that will protect an egg in a fall, build the tallest towers and the strongest bridges. Join us for week of hands-on science fun.

Who
Students entering grades K-3

When
July 23 - 26 (day camp only); July 30 - August 2, 2012 (day camp only)

Camp Discovery students are shuttled to and from Helena each day.

Before It's Too Late

Paul Andersen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:16:01 +0000

Title II Improving Teacher Quality Program Grant50 Teachers of 8th grade mathematicsFive-day immersion in algebra, geometry, and data/statistics

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