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Building Understanding - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

SCIE556

A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Physical Science
Learn to match pedagogical strategies to specific topics such as motions and forces to increase the effectiveness of your teaching of science content. Practice modifying your teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each learner.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching High School Physical Science (SCIE550). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE556 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
SCIE556   PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any   

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Designing Effective Lessons - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

SCIE528

A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Biology Master the principle of "backward design" to plan and revise lessons that will improve your teaching of cell biology, ecology, and other biology topics. You'll explore the role that classroom environment plays in learning and identify strategies for developing a supportive learning environment.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching High School Biology (SCIE520). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE528 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
SCIE528.4   PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any   

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Earth in Time and Space - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

SCIE566

A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science
Explore how the geological record helps us understand the long history of the Earth system and how the Sun-Earth-Moon system affects our world. Learn effective ways to illustrate the vast scales associated with the solar system and the universe.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Earth and Space Science (SCIE560). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 5-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE566 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
SCIE566   PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Fostering Collaboration, Inquiry, And Critical Thinking In Middle School Science (Grades 5-8) - 30hr

 SCIE130

Science can engage and encourage students to think critically and logically. In this course, you will learn to integrate technology into the classroom to encourage students to ask questions, collaborate with others, and explore and evaluate data. Discover software and Web activities designed to help your students organize and consolidate their thinking, communicate their ideas clearly, and analyze and evaluate the ideas of others.

Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 5-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE130 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
SCIE130.60   PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any

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Fostering Collaboration, Inquiry, And Critical Thinking In Middle School Science (Grades 1-4) - 30hr

 SCIE125

Learn to meet national science standards by helping students develop the skills necessary to analyze ideas, think critically, and communicate clearly. Create lessons and activities that support collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking.

Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 1-4
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE125 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
SCIE125  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Heredity and Adaptation - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, Produced By WGBH Boston - Grades K-5 - 30hr 


SCIE506 

A topic immersion course on Teaching Elementary Life Science.
Go beyond the topics typically taught in elementary life science to provide your students with a foundation for the larger K-12 science scope and sequence. As you review the difference between inherited and environmental traits and examine the processes of heredity and natural selection, you will focus on ways to prepare your students for future study in genetics and evolution.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Elementary Life Science (SCIE500). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience:   Teachers, Grades K-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE506 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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Inquiry in Science Education - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE522

A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Biology
Examine how using inquiry-based teaching and learning strategies can improve students' understanding of science. This course introduces the essential elements of classroom inquiry and ways to apply the scientific process as a teaching and learning tool.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching High School Biology (SCIE520). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE522 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE522  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Integrating Technology Into The Middle Science Curriculum - 30hr

AKSCIE360

The teaching of Science over the past decade has evolved with an emphasis on inquiry skills throughout the curriculum. Through active learning students are engaged in not only mastering important facts, skills and concepts, but in internalizing them so that they can be applied in various contexts. Whereas the Science lab is the center for this kind of hands-on learning, technology offers new and exciting ways to bring Science alive for students. More importantly, technology can accommodate students' different orientations to learning and understanding. Technology and Science are a dynamic combination, and through this course you will explore the strategies, resources and possibilities for middle school teachers to integrate them across the curriculum.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points 
Audience: Middle School Science Teachers
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:$350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price:$350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - $199

C.I.I. Anytime Anywhere Online Syllabus  
AKSCIE360.113 Virginia's Community of Anytime Knowledge Course
Facilitator:   Debbie Rollins                   
Date/Time:   Mon, 10/27/08 to Sun, 12/07/08 / Any
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Introduction To The Earth System - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, Produced By WGBH Boston - 30hr

SCIE562    

A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science.
Explore the key areas of content and methodology for teaching earth and space science effectively. Look at Earth as a system and examine how this system functions to create the physical world around us. Review Earth system science in the context of research about how people learn and inquiry-based instructional models.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Earth and Space Science (SCIE560). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience:    Science Teachers, Grades 3-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE562 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
JMU credit available!

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K-12 STEM Using NASA Resources (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) - 45hr

AKSTEM400

This course seeks to provide a way to teach mathematics and science in an integrated format that blends technology, engineering, and problem-solving into activities that are engaging but are also aligned with Virginia math, science, and technology standards. Because NASA has already been instrumental in creating STEM lessons, we will focus on their resources. The effective use of instructional technologies that appeal to 21st Century Learners will also be a significant strand for this course. Four STEM lesson plans, each focusing on one of NASA’s Mission Directorates and utilizing different instructional technologies, will be major projects. These include Aeronautics, Science, Exploration, and Space Operations.
Points/Credit Hours:  45 recertification points 
Audience: K-12 Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering Teachers
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Science, Technology Integration, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:$430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price:$430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - $249

C.I.I. Anytime Anywhere Online Syllabus (coming soon)
AKSTEM400.101  Virginia's Community of Anytime Knowledge course
Facilitator:  Sharon Hurwitz                   
Date/Time:Mon, 7/14/08 to Sun, 8/24/08 / Any 

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Motion and Forces in Your World - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE532

A topic immersion course on Teaching Elementary Physical Science.
Look at examples of motion in the world to understand how and why things move. Explore concepts of motion, force, speed and acceleration, and investigate ways for your students to identify and build upon prior knowledge.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Elementary Physical Science (SCIE530). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-4
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE532 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE532.13  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any

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Plants and Animals - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE504

A topic immersion course on Teaching Elementary Life Science.
Lead your students' examination of how the structures and functions of plants and animals help them meet their needs as living things. Explore strategies for the use of concept maps and effective uses of live plants and animals in the classroom to present plants as producers and animals as consumers.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Elementary Life Science (SCIE500). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-4
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE504 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE504  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Regulation and Behavior - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE514

A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Life Science.
Your students share a fundamental trait with all living things: the desire to survive and to thrive. Help them understand the state of homeostasis --its importance to survival and how it is achieved through the combination of physical traits and behaviors. Learn about the use of prediction as a learning tool and ways to use the classroom environment to enhance student learning of these truly vital topics.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Middle School Life Science (SCIE510). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 5-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE514 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE514  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Reproduction and Genetics - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, Produced By WGBH Boston - 30hr 

  
SCIE516

A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Life Science.
It's in their genes: middle school students can decode the mysteries of DNA and chromosomes. Learn techniques to make the abstract concepts of genetics and heredity concrete as you explore the mechanisms of cell division and specialization, DNA replication and protein synthesis, and the variability within species.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Middle School Life Science (SCIE510). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Science Teachers, Grades 5-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE516 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.


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Science and the Living World - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE502

A topic immersion course on Teaching Elementary Life Science.
Explore the essential question of how to use processes of scientific inquiry to learn and teach about the living world. Examine the characteristics common to all organisms and learn techniques to surface your students' prior knowledge and understanding.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Elementary Life Science (SCIE500). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-4
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE502 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE502.12  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any

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Scientific Inquiry and Field Work: Discovering with Technology for Grades 6-8 - 30hr

 SCIE120

Inquiring young minds can tackle problem solving successfully. Keep your students engaged by incorporating current technology into your science curriculum. Visit Web sites that enable students to collect and analyze data using online equipment and learn high-tech strategies that allow them to record and analyze information, investigate the results, and share their findings. Then, design a unit plan for an ecosystem field trip that incorporates what you've learned.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE120 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE120  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Structure and Function - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE512

A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Life Science.
Provide your middle schoolers with a meaningful understanding of the ways that an organism's characteristics enable it to survive and reproduce in its particular environment by learning to incorporate elements of the scientific process into your teaching. Discover impactful ways to use models in the teaching of middle school life science.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Middle School Life Science (SCIE510). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 5-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE512 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE512.4  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any

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Structure of the Earth System - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE564

A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science
Develop content knowledge about landform processes, data sets, and mapping tools while you learn effective teaching methodologies, strategies, and tools for use in teaching earth and space science concepts. Uncover the processes that account for the Earth's ever-changing appearance, and investigate how the rock cycle connects to these processes.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching Earth and Space Science (SCIE560). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 5-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE564 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                          
SCIE564.4  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any

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Teaching About Evolution - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - 30hr

 SCIE526

A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Biology
You can prepare your students to form their own, deep understanding of evolution by employing the effective questioning, assessment, and inquiry strategies illustrated in this course. You'll examine the use of evidence in both scientific inquiry and classroom practice and explore ways to deepen student comprehension of the evidence for and processes of evolution.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching High School Biology (SCIE520). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Teachers, Grades 9-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE526 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Mon, 10/27/08 to Sun, 12/07/08 / Any

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Teaching About Genetics - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, Produced By WGBH Boston - 30hr

SCIE524

A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Biology
Provide your students with a deep and meaningful understanding of genetics by learning to employ content knowledge, sound teaching strategies, and real-life case studies. You'll explore methods to identify the challenging topics and "big ideas" in genetics and discover new resources and strategies to approach them.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching High School Biology (SCIE520). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience:  Science Teachers, Grades 9-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant--List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE524 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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Teaching Effective Lessons - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, Produced By WGBH Boston - 30hr

SCIE558

A topic immersion course on Teaching High School Physical Science.
Learn to apply the principles of effective curriculum design to your own lesson planning. You'll examine models of environments that foster inquiry based learning and apply what you learn to improve lessons on waves or motions and forces.

Note: The content of this topic immersion course is drawn from our full survey course Teaching High School Physical Science (SCIE550). When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses.
Points/Credit Hours:  30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience: Science Teachers, Grades 9-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE558 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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Teaching Elementary Life Science - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, Produced By WGBH Boston - 45hr

SCIE500

Enhance your understanding and teaching of life science. In addition to developing content knowledge, you will be introduced to the constructivist learning model, learn a range of effective teaching methodologies and experience a media-rich learning environment which you can use with your students.

Note: Four shorter courses (SCIE502, SCIE504, SCIE506, SCIE508) offering an immersion-focus into specific topics covered within this course are also available from PBS TeacherLine. When planning their professional development, learners should select either the full survey course or choose one or more of the topic immersion component courses
Points/Credit Hours:  45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)      
Audience:   Teachers, Grades K-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $249.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
SCIE500 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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