Summer Institute
for PreK-8 Teachers
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Headline Science
July 7-18, 2008
This year's MITS Summer Institute, Headline Science will take a closer look at science topics we encounter in the news. Examining current events is a great way to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exciting and engaging for students. Learn methods to teach topics like climate change, water quality and quantity, air quality, and energy in a hands-on, minds-on, inquiry-based way.
A free subscription to Volume 20 of Science Is Elementary will keep you connected with background information, resource lists, and activities related to Headline Science.
Use the links above and below to learn about our regions, PDPs, college credits, costs, and registration information.
Engage your students; Connect the frameworks; Develop inquiry-based, hands-on, minds-on activities; Integrate inquiry-based methodology across the curriculum; and Create memorable learning experiences.
Earn PDPs and Graduate Credits
The Institute is designed for PreK-8 science, math, classroom,
special education, pre-service, and substitute teachers. Aides, curriculum
specialists, home schoolers, and administrators are welcome. For information,
click on link above.
Teachers from the districts listed below participated in last year's successful 2007 Summer Institute, Measuring up to STEM. Click on the district name to see individuals who attended. Plan ahead this year to attend the Summer Institute with someone from your school! You will enjoy a break in registration cost as well as a chance to support each other at school.
| Ashland | Masconomet RSD |
| Berkshire County | Medway |
| Beverly | Melrose |
| Boston | Milford Diocese |
| Boston Archdiocese | Millis |
| Braintree | Newton |
| Burlington | North Adams |
| Chelsea | North Andover |
| Chesterfield/Goshen | North Attleboro |
| Chestnut Hill | North Brookfield |
| Cohassett | Norton |
| Fall River Diocese | Pittsfield |
| Framingham | Rockport |
| Hingham | SBRSD |
| Holliston | Swampscott |
| Hopkington | Thompson |
| Leominster | Trinton Regional |
| Lexington | Westford |
| Manchester | Williamstown |
| Manchester/Essex | Worcester Diocese |
Courses are facilitated by museum educators at museums, nature centers, aquariums, zoos, and botanical gardens utilizing their specific resources. There are nine regions in Massachusetts comprised of 4-7 sites. Click on the region for the list of sites, and the contact information for the Lead Museum Educator who will answer any questions you may have regarding the institute activities.