Workshop participants: Here is a (growing) list of useful information and web sites:
Click here for pictures from the workshop.
Getting to the Institute at Keuka College
- Google Maps location (Use this link to determine your directions)
- Labeled picture of parking areas and building from Google map (above)
Zebra Mussel Biology/Ecology
- Zebra Mussel FAQ
- Zebra Mussel Fact Sheet
- Zebra mussel information from Canada
- Zebra Mussel Distribution Map Maker
- Zebra mussel information from US Army Corps of Engineers
Lake and River Ecology and Data
Lab and Field Equipment
- Vernier Software and Technology (LabQuest and measuring temp, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH, etc.)
- Turner Fluorometers (Chlorophyll a measurements)
- Wildlife Supply Company (Plankton nets, field equipment)
Experimental Design
- Basic Experimental Design by Sid Sytsma
- Teaching Experimental Design, Reference and Checksheets by Marcia’s Science Teaching Ideas
Models and Data Analysis
- Using models to help understand systems by Starting Point at Carleton College
- Download MYSTAT v 12 (a free statistics package for students)
- Download OpenOffice, a great (and FREE) alternative to Microsoft Office
Workshop Leaders
Dr. Tim Sellers
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Dr. Michael Keck
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The Center for Aquatic Research will host a week-long summer teacher’s institute sponsored, in part, by the Rochester Area Colleges Center for Excellence in Math and Science (RAC-CEMS). You can find out more information about all seven of the 2009 RAC-CEMS Summer Institute programs here.
The Center for Aquatic Research will present the program, “Using Zebra Mussels for Good, Not Evil: Hands-on Experiments and Modeling Activities” July 27-31, 2009 on the campus of Keuka College. Dr. Tim Sellers and Dr. Mike Keck will run the five day workshop for high school science teachers. There is no cost for this workshop, and participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend to attend.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in attending this workshop, please contact the RAC-CEMS group for more information, or fill out an application.
This Institute will provide teachers with a tool to transform a real world, local problem into an opportunity to engage in active, on-going, hands-on research with their students while increasing their understanding and use of science (environmental, biology, and chemistry), mathematics and technology.
Institute Description:
While the invasion of zebra mussels has caused numerous problems in our water ways, these organisms actually can be an excellent tool to teach a variety of science and mathematics skills. High school science teachers will learn how to easily collect, maintain and use these abundant aquatic organisms in a plethora of hands-on scientific experiments and quantitative modeling exercises. The activities are designed to promote inquiry-based learning, teach and strengthen students’ scientific research and mathematical analysis skills, and demonstrate to the students their relationship with their environment.
This page will host a blog to serve as a forum for all participating teachers (and their students) can use to communicate and share ideas, successes and challenges.
Check back often for more updates!