FOSS Middle School Summer Institute
FOSS Chemical Interactions Course

July 19–23, 2010, at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
University of California at Berkeley
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This weeklong workshop will include

In-depth experience with all of the investigations in the FOSS Chemical Interactions Course for grades 7–8, presented by the developers of the course and experienced middle school FOSS teachers.
A tour of the Lawrence Hall of Science where the FOSS Project is housed.
Tour of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research facilities, including the Advanced Light Source, the Molecular Foundry, and the Joint BioEnergy Institute.
Presentations by leading researchers in chemical sciences at the Lab, including chemical physics and the dynamics of chemical reactions, electron spectroscopy, surface chemistry and catalysis, electrochemistry, and chemistry of the actinide elements and their relationship to environmental issues.

Institute location
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
University of California at Berkeley
http://csee.lbl.gov/

When
July 19– 23, 2010

Who should apply?
The workshop is designed for curriculum coordinators, FOSS consultants involved in professional development of middle school teachers, and grades 7–8 teachers planning to use the Chemical Interactions Course in their classrooms. Teams from districts are encouraged to apply. We will discuss the FOSS teaching strategies, learning needs of middle-level students and teachers, and the use of science notebooks and assessment as they relate to this FOSS course. As a result of the workshop, participants will be prepared to teach the Chemical Interactions Course to other educators and to support them in their teaching. Each participant will receive a set of the teacher and student print materials.

Registration deadline: June 4, 2010
There is a $150 registration fee for this 5-day workshop. Registration is limited to 22 participants. The registration deadline is Friday, June 4. Once registered, you will have the option to pay online by credit card or to mail a check to the Lawrence Hall of Science.

Lodging
A block of rooms is being held at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley. Call the Shattuck Plaza directly (866-466-9199) to reserve a room on or before June 10. You should ask for the FOSS Chemical Interactions Workshop room rate.

Food
Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided each day of the workshop. We will have a group dinner at the Lawrence Hall of Science Wednesday evening, July 21.

Transportation
Travel to and from the workshop is your responsibility. If you will be flying in, use either the Oakland Airport (closer and more convenient) or San Francisco Airport. Plan to arrive Sunday, July 18. Information about shuttles from the airport to the hotel will be included with your confirmation. We will provide transportation between the hotel and the workshop each day.

More information
For additional information, contact Jessica Penchos: jpenchos@berkeley.edu, 510-643-5145

Please fill out the form below to register for the wait list. You will be contacted by a FOSS staff member if a registration spot opens. Payment information will be requested only when you are a confirmed registrant for the workshop.

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FOSS Middle School Summer Institute
FOSS Chemical Interactions Course