Free, web-based, "anytime, anywhere," workshops and short courses are offered on BioEd Online and K8 Science for teacher professional development and other life-long learners. Content is presented by teachers, scientists and science educators. A certificate for "contact hours" is available upon completion of each workshop or short course. How do you begin?
Just follow these easy steps: click here.
- Click on one of the workshops or short courses listed below. Once you have registered and logged in, you will be able to work on several at the same time.
- Work through the workshop or course at your own convenience and pace.
- Take the posttest found at the end of the workshop or course.
- Fill out information for a certificate documenting "contact hours."
- Print certificate.
- Re-visit the workshop or short course anytime you wish to review the material.
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Environmental Health: Indoor Air Pollution
Do you think average air quality is worse outdoors or indoors? Have you ever thought about biological containments that might be part of your indoor air? Do you know the difference between "good and bad" ozone?
The respiratory system is exposed to all of the substances present in air. These substances consist of inhaled gases and many different kinds of particles. Even though some materials are removed from air in the nose and upper airways, many substances find their way into the lungs and body. (Six contact hours of professional development)
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An Introduction to Genes and Inherited Traits
How is hereditary information passed from one generation to the next? How are the physical characteristics of offspring determined by combination of genes inherited from parents?
This online workshop focuses on background information elementary and middle school educators will find especially helpful when introducing students to genes and inherited traits. Engaging content, animations, resources, an interactive glossary and self-assessment questions help the participant to gain content knowledge.
(One contact hour of professional development)
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Food and Fitness
Focus on how to teach students about the role of nutrients in our bodies.
This online workshop focuses on background information elementary and middle school educators will find especially helpful when introducing students to genes and inherited traits. Engaging content, animations, resources, an interactive glossary and self-assessment questions help the participant to gain content knowledge.
(One contact hour of professional development)
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Physical Science of Water
What is the chemical structure of water? How does the chemical structure of water relate to its special physical properties and behaviors? What types of activities help students understand the properties of water?
Water's unique physical properties make it the most important compound on Earth from several perspectives. Water covers 70% of the surface of our planet and is essential for all known forms of life. The weather we experience and the land on which we live are shaped and influenced by water. The foods we eat, and even our own bodies, rely on this essential resource. Learn more about water in this interactive, self-paced online workshop.
(Three contact hours of professional development)
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