Math and Science Resource: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY<br>CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

This series of workshops addresses basic concepts in astronomy suitable to the K-8 science curriculum and based on Michigan's K-12 science objectives. These workshops were created by the SPICA Project (Support Processes to Increase Competency in Astronomy) of the Harvard/Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. SPICA materials were developed by a team which included elementary school teachers. The project emphasizes experienced-based lessons where fundamental concepts and science processes play a central role. Teachers can expect to learn how to teach these concepts effectively and will take many ideas and materials back to their classroom.
There are 4 workshops. Call for information on content.

Address:	3241 Wood Hall Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Title of Program:	ASTRONOMY FOR THE ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM (1 to 4 workshops each requiring 3 to 4 hours of instructional time)
Contact Person:	Robert H. Poel 616/387-3337 Larry Oppliger 616/387-5398
E-mail Address:	bob.poel@wmich.edu,larry.oppliger@wmich.edu
Internet Address:	http://www.wmich.edu/science/docs/center_se.html

Target Group:	Elementary and middle school teachers
Grade Level:	K-8
Number:	Negotiable
Cost:	To be determined
Dates:	All year by arrangement

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYCENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION