W1 “How to Survive Your First Five Years of Teaching Physics”, presented by Carolyn Schroeder, Texas A&M University, Texas Regional Collaborative; Debbie Walker, Montgomery High School; and Holly Duncan, Region 9 Education Service Center
We have learned a lot about how to not only survive teaching Physics, but how to enjoy each day. 3 teachers with over 60 combined years of teaching experience share their personal experiences, organizational tips, best teaching strategies, and favorite hands-on activities. There really are ways to do things that make life easier – join us for workshop filled with fun, friendship, and Physics.
1st tip is to always go to a workshop that has a make-and-take. (Yes, we will do some make-and-takes.)
Limited to 20 participants – 2 hours – Cost $2.00
Engage your students! In this hands-on workshop, we will demonstrate how TI's newest graphing
technology can be integrated into the physics classroom. Come experience both the TI-NspireT CAS
Handheld and the TI- NspireT CAS Computer Software. The new TI-Nspire learning technology has
been developed to allow students to explore physics and to better understand concepts through the
manipulation of complex formulas,graphing, spreadsheets, data analysis, and simulations. During the
workshop you will receive an overview of the technology, sample activities, along with the opportunity
to experience how TI-Nspire CAS can be effectively integrated into the physics classroom.
Limited to 20 participants – 2 hours – Cost $2.00
W3 “Radiation and Health” presented by Albert E. Evans, Chairman, STW Committee, South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society
This is a shortened version of the Science Teachers’ Workshop offered free of charge to primary and secondary teachers at a location of their choice, covering fundamentals of nuclear radiation, natural and man-made sources of radiation, biological effects and risks to health, radioactive waste management, and radiation safety management and regulation. The course includes a hands-on demonstration of use of Geiger Counters, which are given without cost to participants for use in their classes. A CD and notebook of class material are issued to each student. Lunch will be provided.