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.
| Join us in Berkeley for a Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading Professional Development Workshop July 14—16, 2010. 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.
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