INFINITY offers a wide range of professional workshops for teachers on STEM related topics. The workshops emphasize a hands-on approach to STEM that can be integrated into any curriculum. Please see below for more information about upcoming workshops.
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Workshops will carry .6 CEUs through Gulf Coast Education Initiative Consortium (GCEIC). CEUs are an additional $20. All paperwork and payment will be collected on day of workshop.
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Workshops align with NEW Mississippi and Louisiana State Science Standards as well as Next Generation Science Standards.
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Schedule of 2020 Teacher Workshops
The Environmental Effects of World Population
Saturday, January 25, 2020
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Target Grades: K-8
Foster environmental awareness among your students. Present classroom activities that promote global citizenship and spark students’ interest in environmental issues while also building skill sets in scientific inquiry, data analysis, and critical thinking. This professional development will target K-8. Teachers will leave with access to all of the hands-on and demonstration activities needed to use in the classroom. This professional development is provided free by grant funding and carries .5 CEU’s. Teachers are responsible for the CEU fee of $20 made payable to GCEIC. Lunch is on your own. You may bring a lunch or purchase a lunch from INFINITY’s Café. (Minimum number of attendees 10)
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Science Buffet
February 21, 2020
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Target Grades: K-12
Fill your plate with a little of this and a little of that! This training will offer a smorgasbord of science activities to tease the palates of your learners no matter what grade level. We will show you engaging demonstrations and hands on activities that you can use in your classroom. You will leave with plenty of resources and your favorite meal from the buffet for you classroom. This professional development is provided free by grant funding and carries .5 CEU’s. Teachers are responsible for the CEU fee of $20 made payable to GCEIC. Lunch is on your own. You may bring a lunch or purchase a lunch from INFINITY’s Café. (Opened to the first 15 attendees) No waiting list.
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Aviation - Wright Brothers to Wernher von Braun
Friday, March 27, 2020
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Target Grades: K-10
Through this workshop, teachers will gain the knowledge and resources in aviation to help students understand the science, technology, and applications of flight. Teachers will leave with access to resources gathered from multiple experts including the Civil Air Patrol. You will have what it takes to guide your students to a deeper appreciation of physics, weather, and engineering concepts. This professional development is provided free by grant funding and carries .5 CEU’s. Teachers are responsible for the CEU’s fee of $20 made payable to GCEIC. Lunch is on your own. You may bring a lunch or purchase a lunch from INFINITY’s Café. (Open to the first 15 attendees) No waiting list.
Other Educational Services Provided by INFINITY
EXPERIENCE TRUNK RENTAL
Five to six activities
Length of rental: 10 days
Cost: $25
Theme One: Engineering
Theme Two: Space
Grades: 4-6
To rent a trunk, contact Donna Torres at dtorres@visitinfinity.com or at 228-533-9025 ext. 306
Family ENGINEERING OR SPACE Night Planning: $150
Let INFINITY organize and plan your Engineering or Space (Astro Camp Collaborative) Family Night. You give us the date; select your set up and we will make the schedule, provide the curriculum and outline the activities. Fee includes up to 2 hours consultation and we will provide a 15-minute educational power point presentation and a cost effective supply list. All you need to do is purchase the supplies and recruit the people to conduct the activities. For more information, contact Donna Torres at dtorres@visitinfinity.com or 228-533-9025 ext. 306.
Education Ambassador Training
60 hours= 6 CEUs included
Time: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Target grade: K-12
INFINITY is looking for 10 dedicated educators for a special professional development program, The Education Outreach Demonstration Ambassador Training. Participants will be trained in various science activities and areas. Some of the areas that you will be receive training in are Chemistry, Physics, States of Matter, Space/Astronomy, Ecology and Environmental Sciences. You must be able to commit to attending ten (10) Saturday’s during the 2019-20 school year. The following dates are scheduled dates for training:
2019- September 28, October 19, November 9, and December 14
2020- January 11, March 14, and April 25
Two more dates are to be determined. One Saturday will be self-selected by each participant.
There is a registration fee of $50. Space is limited.
Please contact Donna Torres dtorres@visitinfinity.com for more information.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
Are you an educator in grades 6-12 looking for new ways to expand your science knowledge and engage your students in science research that matters? INFINITY Science Center is pleased to announce the ISC Watershed Education & Environmental Impact Program for educators in the following counties and parishes:
Mississippi Counties: Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson
Louisiana Parishes: St. Bernard, Orleans, and St. Tammany
This competitive program will be accepting applications for participation October 1, 2019-December 31, 2019. We will select 15 educators from the pool of applicants. Notification of those accepted for the program will be made by February 2020.
If selected to participate in the program teachers will receive the following:
- Three day intensive summer training program – June 23, 24, 25, 2020
- Two days of INFINITY Science Center in school support
- Fieldtrip including busing and subs if needed
- $1000 stipend given in increments throughout the program.
- A chance to carry a student research team to the Southeast Regional Science Symposium.
All participants are required to submit a student research project to the NASA GLOBE Virtual Science Fair OR attend the Southeast Regional Science Symposium to receive final stipend payment.
Applicants must request an invitation to apply.
For more information, or to request an invitation to apply please contact Donna Torres at dtorres@visitinfinity.com or 228-533-9025 ext. 306.
This opportunity made available through the NOAA Gulf B-Wet grant program.
COMING 2020 INFINITY EDUPRO WEBINAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INFINITY Science Center is excited to announce that we will be conducting webinar professional development starting 2020. These five 1-hour sessions will be on effective science teaching strategies and techniques. Webinar attendees must commit to 1 hour per week for 5 weeks. Cost for the webinar training is $70 resource access and CEUs included.
Check back on our website for future information!
Thank you to our EduPro Sponsors!
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