You're invited!
Please join us for a one-day workshop to connect educators (Grades 7-12) with evolutionary biologists in Inland Northwest to discuss evolutionary education.
Please join us for a one-day workshop to connect educators (Grades 7-12) with evolutionary biologists in Inland Northwest to discuss evolutionary education.
Where: Moscow/Pullman area; TBD
When: August 20, 2018 9am - 4pm
Cost: Free! We cover travel + food
Teachers are eligible to receive professional development credits (WA clock hours)
When: August 20, 2018 9am - 4pm
Cost: Free! We cover travel + food
Teachers are eligible to receive professional development credits (WA clock hours)
Workshop schedule
9:00-9:45 |
Welcome! |
Meet-and-greet with coffee/tea |
9:45-10:00 |
Introduction |
Scott Hotaling |
10:00-10:30 |
Teaching evolution in the Inland Northwest |
Lee Anne Eareckson, Moscow High School |
10:30-11:15 |
Discussion |
What is it like teaching evolution in Idaho and Washington? What are the major challenges? |
11:15-11:30 |
Coffee break |
|
11:30-12:30 |
Workshop |
Everyone |
12:30-1:30 |
Lunch |
|
1:30-2:00 |
Evolutionary research |
Joanna Kelley (WSU) |
2:00-2:45 |
Workshop |
Small Groups |
2:45-3:00 |
Coffee Break |
|
3:00-3:30 |
Coordinate classroom visits |
Small groups |
3:30-4:00 |
Why is it important to teach evolution? |
Jack Sullivan (UI) |