Join us at the Fullerton Arboretum for this 3-class series of professional development classes designed to help teachers meet the California Science Content Standards requirements.

For each class, participants will meet for an 8-hour hands-on field workshop at the Fullerton Arboretum, with the rest of the coursework completed online (7 hours). Online activities will include the development of a lesson plan, activities for the classroom as well as the use of interactive, grade-appropriate Web-based resources. Upon successful class completion, 1 unit of credit will be awarded.

Participants will:

• Develop knowledge in plant biology
• Learn the concepts of inquiry-based teaching for science instruction in Plant Biology and Life Science, specific to each grade level
• Be engaged with hands-on science activities that emphasize higher-order thinking and 21st century skill development
• Explore connections to literature, mathematics, and social studies

The Fullerton Arboretum is a 26-acre botanical garden located on the Cal State Fullerton campus, serving the community as a resource for ecological, horticultural and historical education. It’s the perfect setting for this series of science courses.

Information on summer course offerings will be available in March 2010.

For more information contact:
Judy Strong , 657.278.2796, jstrong@fullerton.edu
Amanda Matthews, 657.278.5836, amatthews@fullerton.edu