Summer Institute for Grade 4-12 Teachers
Date: July 24 – 28, 2017
Application deadline June 15, 2017
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Program
Investigate product life cycle, building design, renewable energy sources, low impact site design, water reuse, smart transportation and food systems with cutting edge research scientists and engineers at Michigan Technological University and community/teacher experts.
Teachers will engage in hands-on engineering lessons, gather resources for teaching about sustainability while addressing the new Michigan Science Standards. As well as learn how to share STEM sustainability career options with their students, all while spending an exciting week in the Keweenaw Peninsula enjoying the Great Outdoors!
Course
Earn 30 SCECHs and Course Preparation
Participants will earn 30 SCECHs (pending) from Michigan Technological University for the 5‐day course.
Participants are asked to:
- Complete pre‐course readings and reflections.
- Participate fully in all parts of the Institute.
- Teachers who develop an approved lesson plan after the institute can earn $100. Due Sept. 5, 2017.
Instructors include Michigan Tech faculty, community and teacher experts.
Cost
$300 off campus includes 5 lunches, field trips, and classroom supplies, or $650 on campus which includes five nights lodging and meals.
Teachers can choose to enroll in the course (ED5640) for 2 graduate credits. (There is an additional cost of $561 Official Applied Science Education Graduate Resident and Non‐Resident $561 per credit). Additional coursework required.
Payment due June 15, 2017. Pay by credit card by calling MTU Cashier at 906.487.2247. Payments are non‐refundable.
Financial Aid May Be Available
Teachers may apply for Michigan Space Grant Consortium K‐12 Educator Incentive Program funds for up to $400 to attend workshops on math and science.
Campus
The class meets in the Great Lakes Research Center, a state‐of‐the art facility with many sustainability features.
Accommodations
Participants staying on campus will receive 5 nights lodging in single rooms with private baths in Michigan Tech’s new Hillside Place and all meals from Monday breakfast through Friday lunch. Easy walking distance to downtown Houghton and Michigan Tech hiking and biking trails. Nearby camping and Super 8 Hotel options are available.
Getting to Michigan Tech
Michigan Technological University is in Houghton, MI (pop. 7,000). United Airlines is the sole airline serving Houghton (800‐241‐6522 or www.united.com) with two flights daily from Chicago. Taxi service is available by calling Copper Country Limo & Taxi at 906‐370‐4761.
Why Come to Michigan Tech?
It’s summer, right!? What better place to earn credit/SCECHs? After class, you can choose from hiking, biking, kayaking, Lake Superior beaches, beautiful sunsets at Mclains St. Park (10 miles away) or visit the more than 25 nature sanctuaries and preserves in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Contact
Joan Chadde, Course Coordinator
Tel: 906.487.3341
Email: jchadde@mtu.edu
Supported by the Sustainable Futures Institute, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, Great Lakes Research Center, and the Western UP Center for Science, Math and Environmental Education. Coordinated by the Michigan Tech Center for Science and Environmental Outreach.