Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading
Professional Development
Professional development for users of Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading, or for those simply wanting to learn more about the program, is available directly from us. We offer both custom, on-site PD sessions geared to your specific needs, and workshops periodically scheduled at Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Costs for on-site sessions vary based on location, duration, number of participants, etc. For details on the next workshop in Berkeley see below, or e-mail Terry Cort or call 510 643-0672 with questions. We'll do our best to offer the training options that work for you.
If you are a customer of Delta Education and have purchased Seeds/Roots units from them, they typically will offer you professional development options. This training is provided by Delta consultants who are trained by us, or by LHS staff. For details, please contact your Delta sales rep.
| Join us in Berkeley for a Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading Professional Development Workshop July 27—29, 2009. Attendees receive a free teacher guide and a free set of student books. |
This three day workshop is designed for those who are interested in using the new Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading curriculum for Grades 2–5, and are looking for a better understanding of the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading philosophy and the benefits of integrating science and literacy. Register
online or print a registration form. |
Topics and activities to be covered:
- Presentation of the Seeds/Roots approach to integrating science and literacy.
- How Seeds/Roots addresses standards in both science and literacy.
- Firsthand experience with activities from multiple Seeds/Roots units.
- Review of the student books and the role they serve in supporting inquiry science.
- The benefits of the "Teaching Support and Considerations" features in the Seeds/Roots teacher guides and how to implement them.
- Information about the Seeds/Roots effectiveness studies.
- Review of the Seeds/Roots assessment system.
- A sneak peek at units in development.
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The scope and sequence of units is as indicated in the following chart:
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8 Weeks
(40 sessions) |
8 Weeks
(40 sessions) |
4 Weeks
(20 sessions) |
4 Weeks
(20 sessions) |
Grades 2-3 |
Soil Habitats
(Life Science)
Available Now |
Shoreline
Science
(Earth Science)
Available Now |
Designing Mixtures
(Physical Science)
Available Now |
Gravity and Magnetism
(Physical Science)
Available Winter 2009 |
Grades 3-4 |
Light Energy
(Physical Science)
Available Fall 2009
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Weather and Water
(Earth Science)
Available Winter 2009/2010
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Digestion and Body Systems
(Life Science)
Available Spring 2009 |
Variation and Adaptation
(Life Science)
Available Spring 2009 |
Grades 4-5 |
Aquatic Ecosystems
(Life Science)
Available Summer 2010 |
Planets and Moons
(Earth Science)
Available Spring 2010 |
Chemical Changes
(Physical Science)
Available Winter 2009/2010 |
Models of Matter
(Physical Science)
Available Fall 2009 |
General Information
- Cost for this three day session is $430, $395 per person for groups of two or more.
- Participants are responsible for lodging and
travel.
- Through the generous support of Delta Education each attendee will receive a teacher guide and a set of student books from the unit of their choice. This offer is limited to units that are published as of the time of the workshop.
- Sessions are held at Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California
at Berkeley.
- Sessions will remain open until filled. As we near the session
dates, please call to verify there is space available.
- Cancellations: We are unable to refund fees for cancellations made
less than two weeks in advance.
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Register
online
Printable registration form
For more information, contact Workshop Administrator
Terry Cort at (510) 643-0672 or reach her by e-mail: tcort@berkeley.edu.
Custom Professional Development can also be arranged for your school
on Seeds/Roots units; call for details. |
