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PROGRAMS/SERVICES OF THE STEM INSTITUTE:

Institute Services Overview

1.  UCA Professional Development Approval Application (Only for UCA)
2.  Teacher Professional Development
3.  Student-Center STEM Outreach Activities
4.  STEM Equipment Lending Services

ACTIVE GRANTS

Geocaching (Grad course)

Math Core Team year 2

STEM Core Team II

Science In Action II

  WEB LINKS

UCA Home Page

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

NABT Home Page

NSTA Home Page

CURRENT/UPCOMING EVENTS FOR TEACHERS

(1)Vertical Teams for Algebra and Geometry (grades 8-11)

The Department of Mathematics is offering NCLB grant in which middle and high school teachers can explore key mathematical ideas related to the common core.

Title of the Project: Algebra and Geometry Vertical Team 2013

Where:  The University of Central Arkansas, Department of Mathematics
When:  July 15-19; 24-26, October 5 and November 9, 2013
Who:  Instructors will be Dr. Jean McGehee (UCA) & Cheryl Winberry (Greenbrier - Algebra, Calculus and Geometry teacher)

On-line Registration

Contact:  For questions contact Dr. McGehee at 501-450-3425 or jeanm@uca.edu.

(2) STEMteach

Professional Development opportunity for math and science teachers in grades 3 - 8. Click on the link below to see details about the program. Due to limited number of seats, admission to the session

will be determined by the program director

STEMteach summer PD Information

On-line registration: http://goo.gl/S6q7A

If you have questions please contact:

(3) 2013 Summer Institute

UCA STEM Institute 2013 summer professional development sessions are designed to address Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Framework for K-12 Science (the backbone of the NGSS), and the new teacher evaluation standards (TESS).  Attendees will participant in hands-on, inquiry-based activities that addresses the content standards as well as the eight standards for mathematical and scientific practices. Participants will receive practical and topical information for all activities.

In order to assist participants with implementation of STEM related learning activities, UCA faculty will provide follow-up support to participants throughout the school year. Furthermore, all participants will have access to teaching materials from the UCA STEM Institute.

We look forward to seeing you this summer.

A. UCA STEM Mathematics PD for grades K-6 - June 2013 ($50)

1. June 11th- 12th, 2013 "Problem Situations: Addition and Subtraction and the Nature of "Equals" Grades K-3"

2. June 13th-14th, 2013 "Problem Situations: Multiplication and Division and the Nature of “Equals” Grades K-6"

3. June 25th-26th, 2013 "Fraction Concepts: Equal Sharing Grades 1-6"

Description of the Sessions

On-line Registration: http://tinyurl.com/UCAMATHJUNE2013

B. UCA STEM Science PD for grades K-6 - June 2013 ($125)

During our two day session,we will work with the following modules:

• Oobleck - What Do Scientists Do? 4-6 grade physical science
• Treasure Boxes - K-4 mathematics.
• Terrarium Habitats - K-6 life science
• Eggs Eggs Everywhere - PreK-1 life science with extensions for grades 2 and 3
• Ladybugs - PreK-1 life science or Moon Phases and Eclipses - Grades 3-5
• Bubble Festival - K-6 physical science

Description of the Session

On-line registration: http://tinyurl.com/UCASciJune2013

C. Geometry UCA STEM Mathematics PD for grades 5-12 ($80)

Date: June 11-12, 2013

The topics include:

• The structure of the different problem situations
• How the problems are alike and different
• How  children’s thinking about the problem situations is different than the way adults think about it
• Children’s  strategies and level of development
• Connections to operations and algebraic thinking
• Instructional  implications

Description of the Session

On-line registration: http://tinyurl.com/UCAGeoJune2013

D. Science Sessions Information Grades 5-12 ($125)

Date: July 16-17, 2013  from 8:30 am to 3:30pm

Concurrent Sessions:

1. Force and Motion for Grades 5-8

2. Electricity and Magnetism for Grades 3-8

3. VICTER Power Box for Grades 5-12

4. Biotech-in-a-Box (BTNB):  for Grades 9-12

5. Web 2.0 -Free Educational Tools for Grades 5-12

Description of the Sessions

On-line Registration: http://tinyurl.com/UCA-SIScience2013

E. One-Day Special Session On NGSS Grades K-12 ($75)

Date: July 18, 2013

Time: 8:30 pm - 3:30pm

Description of the Sessions

On-line Registration: http://tinyurl.com/UCANGSS2013

F. Mathematics Sessions Information Grades K-12 ($125)

Date: July 16-17, 2013 from 8:30 pm to 3:30pm

Concurrent Sessions:

1. Non-geometric Measure for Grades K-5

2. Using Challenging Classroom Activities and Rich Tasks to Support the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in 6-8 Mathematics Classrooms

3. Using Challenging Classroom Activities and Rich Tasks to Support the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in Algebra I Classroom

4. Using Challenging Classroom Activities and Rich Tasks to Support the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in Geometry Classroom

5. Using Challenging Classroom Activities and Rich Tasks to Support the Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in the Algebra II Classroom and Beyond

6. Web 2.0 -Free Educational Tools for Grades 5-12

Description of the Sessions

On-line Registration: http://tinyurl.com/UCA-SIMath2013

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CURRENT/UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS

A. UCA - College and Career Readiness Program (ACT Prep): 9th - 12th grades

Registration Extended to June 30th, 2013

ACT Brochure

   Letter to the Parent 2013

Parental Permission Form*

 (*please mail or fax to 501-450-5009)

On-line Pre-registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UCA-ACTPREP2013     

Tentative dates:

July 13 - Mandatory - Orientation and Pre-test

July 15 - August 2 - Summer classes 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (breakfast and pizza lunch provided)

August 3 - post test

August 17, 24, Sept 7 and 14 - review sessions

September 21 - ACT Test

September 28 - Awards, celebrations.....

Program will be offered only if we receive funding

B. Super Kids Summer Program at UCA-Grades 1-3

CONWAY – University of Central Arkansas’ College of Education and Department of Early Childhood and Special Education will host “Super Kids 2013,” a camp with three science-driven courses for students entering Grades 1-3.

Four One-Week Sessions

June 3-7, 2013
June 10-14, 2013
June 17-21, 2013
June 24 -28, 2013

Applications will be processed on a first-come basis. Enrollment will include all three courses.

More Information is available by calling 501.450.3171

C. UCA Challenge July 8-12, 2013

A Summer Program for Students Entering 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade, in the Fall

Who May Attend?

Students who want to be challenged and are entering fourth, fifth, and sixth grade who share an interest in science-based topics may attend UCA Challenge. This summer program is designed to offer students an exciting, hands-on curriculum. We believe all students want to be challenged.  UCA is ready to meet such an ambitious challenge with hands-on activities guaranteed to promote curiosity and fun.

For more information visit: http://uca.edu/ecse/univchallenge/

D. Math Science & Information Technology Grades 9-12

STEM program for 9th - 12th grade students.

For more information visit: http://uca.edu/math/files/2013/04/MSIT-13-Brochure.pdf