Physics Is Elementary

PIE: Physics Is Elementary

Physics and Mathematics Workshops for Elementary School Teachers

What is PIE?

PIE is a collaboration between high school physics teachers and elementary school teachers to find hands-on and minds-on activities for students to meet Grade 4-5 SOL objectives in science and mathematics. Teachers work together in workshops that meet once per month during the school year. Materials and stipends are provided. PIE is sponsored by the Hampton University Center for the study of the Origin and Structure of Matter.

What are the benefits for Elementary School teachers?

Actvities to help students succeed in mathematics and science
Certificate/letter to be submitted for recertification points
A math/science network with elementary and high school teachers
Connections with Jefferson Lab and Hampton University
Stipends and materials provided
Coffee and PIE socials

What next?

2008-2009 Schedule:

There are six Saturday sessions which meet from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Hampton University. Workshop dates are

November 22, 2008
December 13, 2008
January 10, 2009
February 21, 2009
March 7, 2009
April 4, 2009

Participating teachers are expected to attend at least 5 of the 6 workshop meetings. Stipends are paid based on workshop days attended.

Expressions of Interest and Queries:

Ken Cecire, Hampton University
E-mail ken.cecire@hamptonu.edu
Tel 757-728-6533

Application:

Applications for the 2008-2009 program are open and due by October 30, 2008.

Prosective participants may download an application here.

The completed application may be sent by mail or fax to the attention of Kenneth Cecire at:

Hampton University
Armstrong-Slater 211
Hampton VA 23668

fax: (757) 728-6946

Fax is preferred. If sending by mail, please allow at least one week for delivery.

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