Winter Science Workshop
How to be an Amazing Science Teacher...Without the Mess!

Sponsored by Front Range Community College, the Hach Foundation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratories, and Steve Spangler Science

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6, 2003, for a one-day, wonder-filled workshop with Steve Spangler and his team of instructors from the Hands-on Science Institute. Thanks to generous funding from Front Range Community College, the Hach Foundation, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, we are excited to offer this one-day opportunity.

Who Should Attend?
The workshop is packed with hands-on science curriculum ideas for elementary and early childhood teachers. This year’s Winter Workshop theme is the Science of Color, and each participant will take home hands-on activities and demos related to color. The highlight of the workshop is learning how to make amazing tie-dye shirts and receiving a classroom set of materials to make tie-dye shirts at school.

What is the Cost?
The cost to attend the workshop is $20. Each participant will take home over $100 worth of hands-on science materials and classroom activities thanks to the generous funding from our sponsors. The $20 participant fee reserves your place in the workshop.

How do I Register?
Reservations to attend are limited to the first 50 people who call the workshop coordinator, Lisa Brooks, at (303) 798-2778. Lisa will reserve your space by processing your $20 participation fee using either your Visa or MasterCard.

Just look at the schedule of events...

Friday, December 5th (Optional **)

6:00 p.m. Meet at Front Range Community College (room 1722) Pizza and dinner entertainment provided by Doug Hodous 6:30 p.m. Hands-on Astronomy Workshop 9:00 p.m. Wrap-up and team assignments for night golf

8:45 a.m. Registration at FRCC Continental breakfast provided 9:00 a.m. A special welcome from the HOSI team (be afraid!) 9:05 a.m. Demos from Doug and Steve 9:30 a.m. Parade of Presenters   Sharing ideas from you 10:45 a.m. Break 10:55 a.m. Sharing Ideas Part II Tour the Renewable Energy Bus with Linda Lung from NREL Energy activities and demos 12:00 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:59 p.m. The Tie-Dye Adventure: How to Create Amazing Tie-Dye Shirts Without the Mess! Meet the tie-dye pros Off to the lab - make & take 3:00 p.m. Soda Break - Shake & Aim Activity 3:15 p.m. Closing Session Evaluation NSTA Atlanta Update

** The Friday night session is optional and is intended as a bonus for those people who are staying at the Marriott.

Friday Night Special
Geri Anderson has arranged for a special guest speaker on Friday night at FRCC. He’ll be presenting his famous Edible Meteorite Lab in addition to a little star gazing. We’ll plan on having a pizza dinner together on Friday night. If you would like to stay at the Marriott on Friday night (just 3 blocks away from FRCC), call (303) 682-1166. The reservation keyword is Hands-on Science. The group rate is $79 for a double or single.

What About Guests?
You’re welcome to register a guest (another teacher who can use the take-home materials) to attend the workshop with you. Due to limited space, we will not be able to accommodate family and friends who just want to watch.

Directions to FRCC
1. From I-25 take the Hwy 52 exit and turn west. Proceed to Hwy 287, turn north to Pike Road (there is a traffic light). Turn west to Miller Drive. Turn right (north) on Miller Drive. FRCC be in the first building on your right.

2. From Boulder take Diagonal highway to Longmont. At Hover Drive (first light) turn south. Proceed to Pike Road (just over railroad tracks). Turn left (east) and go 1 block to Miller Drive. Turn left (north). We will be in the first building on your right.

A special thanks to the Front Range Community College, NREL, and the Hach Foundation for providing funding for our Winter Science Workshop.

We look forward to seeing you in December!