Middle School Project-Based
Science Institute

About the Program

Are you looking for dynamic experiences to invigorate your teaching practice and your students' learning? Are you looking to enhance your curriculum with student-driven projects and inquiry-based activities? Are you interested in equipping your students with 21st Century skills to help them succeed in this ever-changing world?

If yes, then come have fun with us this summer! You’ll stay at the beautiful Stevenson School campus in Pebble Beach.

This free institute provides opportunities to:

• Collaborate with colleagues and learn about the project-based science process and how it fits into your classroom.
• Use hand-held technologies such as mobile phones and netbooks to explore local field sites and engage in standards-based classroom activities.
• Go behind the scenes to learn about our current research projects, new exhibits and the operation of a world-class aquarium.
• Engage in discussions with scientists and experts in the field.
• Participate in an online professional community and network with other middle school teachers for support and advice throughout the year!
• Stay on campus at the beautiful Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California.

You'll return to your classroom with skills and materials to:

• Employ project-based strategies to engage your students in real science.
• Introduce your students to diverse marine science and conservation topics relating to your standards.
• Implement new hands-on, inquiry-based activities that address your science standards.
• Integrate different technologies into your activities including hand-held devices and web 2.0 applications.

Eligibility: 6th through 8th grade teachers