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Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

High School (Grades 9-12)

 

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Browse the list of science professional development activities for North Carolina K–12 educators. Don’t forget to add this page to your “Favorites” list and return here often so you don’t miss any new opportunities.

 

Elementary School (Grades K-5)

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Educational Network Venture Into Science/Math Instruction, Outreach, and North Carolina Standards
When: Rolling
Where: Onslow County
Grade(s): K-8
Cost: Free

 

Current Science Forums
When: Rolling
Where: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center | Chapel Hill, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Duke Environmental Leadership Program
When: Rolling
Where: Duke University | Durham, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Environmental Speakers Bureau
When: Rolling
Where: Triangle area
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

Inquiry in the Science Classroom Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: Varies
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

NCSTA Annual Professional Development Institute
When: November 11-12, 2010
Where: Koury Convention Center | Greensboro, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Our Genes, Our Environment, Our Health Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Science Cafe Durham
When: Rolling
Where: Museum of Life + Science| Durham, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science Cafe Raleigh
When: Rolling
Where: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Raleigh, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science Cafe Winston-Salem
When: Rolling
Where: Winston-Salem, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science on Tap Lecture Series
When: Rolling (3rd Thursday of each month)
Where: M'Coul's Public House | Greensboro, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

The Skinny on the Science of Obesity Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers
When: Rolling
Where: N/A
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

UBEATS Summer Camp
When: August 2-7, 2010
Where: Browns Summit, NC
Grade(s): Grades 2-5
Cost: Free

 

 

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

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Educational Network Venture Into Science/Math Instruction, Outreach, and North Carolina Standards
When: Rolling
Where: Onslow County
Grade(s): K-8
Cost: Free

 

Current Science Forums
When: Rolling
Where: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center | Chapel Hill, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Duke Environmental Leadership Program
When: Rolling
Where: Duke University | Durham, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Environmental Speakers Bureau
When: Rolling
Where: Triangle area
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

Inquiry in the Science Classroom Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: Varies
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

NCSTA Annual Professional Development Institute
When: November 11-12, 2010
Where: Koury Convention Center | Greensboro, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Our Genes, Our Environment, Our Health Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Science Cafe Durham
When: Rolling
Where: Museum of Life + Science| Durham, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science Cafe Raleigh
When: Rolling
Where: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Raleigh, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science Cafe Winston-Salem
When: Rolling
Where: Winston-Salem, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science on Tap Lecture Series
When: Rolling (3rd Thursday of each month)
Where: M'Coul's Public House | Greensboro, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

The Skinny on the Science of Obesity Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers
When: Rolling
Where: N/A
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

Introductory Biotechnology Workshop
When: July 26-30, 2010
Where: Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC
Grade(s): 6-8
Cost: Free

 

Microbial Magic Workshop
When: July 19-22, 2010
Where: UNC-Charlotte
Grade(s): 6-8
Cost: Free

 

Science in the Summer Workshop: Critical Period
When: August 11, 2010
Where: Public Library of Johnston County | Smithfield, NC
Grade(s): Grades 6-8
Cost: $25

 

Molecular Biology Course for Teachers
Type of Opportunity: Course
Location(s): North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Start Date: July 1, 2010 (goes until July 22)
Grade Level(s): 6-12
Registration Due Date: N/A
Who to Contact: Bob Rose, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, (919) 513-4191 or bob_rose@ncsu.edu

Brief Description: This is an intensive 3 week course, 5 hours per day to provide ample time for labs.  The labs will be directed, but inquiry will be encouraged as an integral part of the class.  Teachers will have time to develop and test labs for their own classroom.  All skill levels are welcome. You can receive biology credit for the course.  Stipends will be available for teachers.

 

 

High School (Grades 9-12)

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Current Science Forums
When: Rolling
Where: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center | Chapel Hill, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Duke Environmental Leadership Program
When: Rolling
Where: Duke University | Durham, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Environmental Speakers Bureau
When: Rolling
Where: Triangle area
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

Inquiry in the Science Classroom Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: Varies
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

NCSTA Annual Professional Development Institute
When: November 11-12, 2010
Where: Koury Convention Center | Greensboro, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Our Genes, Our Environment, Our Health Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Science Cafe Durham
When: Rolling
Where: Museum of Life + Science| Durham, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science Cafe Raleigh
When: Rolling
Where: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Raleigh, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science Cafe Winston-Salem
When: Rolling
Where: Winston-Salem, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: N/A

 

Science on Tap Lecture Series
When: Rolling (3rd Thursday of each month)
Where: M'Coul's Public House | Greensboro, NC
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

The Skinny on the Science of Obesity Workshop
When: Rolling
Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grade(s): K-12
Cost:

 

Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers
When: Rolling
Where: N/A
Grade(s): K-12
Cost: Free

 

Molecular Biology Course for Teachers
Type of Opportunity: Course
Location(s): North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Start Date: July 1, 2010 (goes until July 22)
Grade Level(s): 6-12
Registration Due Date: N/A
Who to Contact: Bob Rose, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, (919) 513-4191 or bob_rose@ncsu.edu

Brief Description: This is an intensive 3 week course, 5 hours per day to provide ample time for labs.  The labs will be directed, but inquiry will be encouraged as an integral part of the class.  Teachers will have time to develop and test labs for their own classroom.  All skill levels are welcome. You can receive biology credit for the course.  Stipends will be available for teachers.

 

Forensic Science Continuing Education
When: Rolling
Where: N/A
Grade(s): 9-12
Cost: Free

 

Science in the Summer Workshop: Brand Name Genes
When: July 28, 2010
Where: Williamston High School | Williamston, NC
Grade(s): Grades 9-12
Cost: $25

 

Science in the Summer Workshop: Get a Clue
When: August 4, 2010
Where: Catawba County Schools
Grade(s): Grades 9-12
Cost: $25

 

 

 

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