NATURALIST SKILLS (Gr. 2-8)
CT-0177-08F
1 semester credit hour
Dates & Times:
               August 20, Sept. 3, 17 (6:00-9:00pm) &
               August 23, Sept. 6, 20 (8:00am-2:00pm)
Location: Carson Nature Center, Littleton
Course Coordinator: Skot Latona, 303/730-1022
Tuition Fee: $45 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $85 SSPR residents, $105 non-residents

Gain skills and learn activities to teach wildlife tracking, bird ID, ecology, and nature interpretation that you can use in any ecosystem.

To register or for more information, contact:
South Suburban Parks & Recreation (class #674511) or phone 303/347-5999

AGGREATE MINING AND RECLAMATION TOUR OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN THE DENVER METRO AREA (Gr. 6-12)
CT-9709-08F
0.5 semester credit hour
Date: September 13
Time: 7:30am-4:00pm
Location: meet at CSM Campus, Golden
Course Coordinator: Peter Jacobson
Tuition Fee: $45 (non-refundable upon registration)

This course will consist of a CSSGA sponsored bus tour of the metropolitan area highlighting aggregate extraction processes and land reclamation. Please note: you may call CSSGA to confirm receipt of your registration; however, no confirmation letter will be sent.

To register or for more information, contact:
Colorado Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association; phone: 303/771-5290

ECOLOGY OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION (CBTA Fall Workshop) (Gr. 6-12)
CT-0875-08F
1 semester credit hour
Dates & Times: 8:30am, September 13 through 3:30pm, September 14
Location: Woodland Park & Divide area
Course Coordinator: Mike Sipes
Tuition Fee: $45 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $55 (includes lodging)

Explore the area around Woodland Park to learn about the natural history and ecology of the Pikes Peak region through hikes and other programs conducted by local naturalists and educators. Visit Manitou Lake, Catamount Institute, Aspen Valley Ranch, and the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Sponsored by the Colorado Biology Teacher’s Association.

To register or for more information, contact:
Mike Sipes
Phone: 303/237-4975 or Email: mpsipes@earthlink.net

INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE ONLINE (Gr. 6-12)
CT-0762-08F
2 semester credit hours
Dates: September 19- November 2
Instructor: Sandra Henderson
Tuition Fee: $80 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $225

This online course is designed to guide you through the basics of climate science, integrating content, classroom activities, and community-building discussions to help you understand the answers to common questions about climate variability and change. Offered by the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

To register or for more information, contact:
Sandra Henderson, UCAR
Phone: 303/497-8108 or Email: sandrah@ucar.edu

EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE: A CLIMATE CHANGE PERSPECTIVE ONLINE (Gr. 6-12)
CT-0773-08F
2 semester credit hours
Dates: September 19- November 9
Instructor: Sandra Henderson
Tuition Fee: $80 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $225

This online course is designed to guide you through the basics of understanding Earth as a system, integrating content, classroom activities, and community-building discussions to help you understand the answers to common questions about Earth system functions as related to climate change. Offered by the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

To register or for more information, contact:
Sandra Henderson, UCAR
Phone: 303/497-8108 or Email: sandrah@ucar.edu

UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE TODAY ONLINE (Gr. 6-12)
CT-0860-08F
2 semester credit hours
Dates: September 19- November 9
Instructor: Sandra Henderson
Tuition Fee: $80 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $225

This online course is designed to guide you through the basics of understanding the impacts of climate change, integrating content, classroom activities, and community-building discussions to help you understand the answers to common questions about what the implications of climate change are today. Offered by the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

To register or for more information, contact:
Sandra Henderson, UCAR
Phone: 303/497-8108 or Email: sandrah@ucar.edu

ASPEN GOLD AND GHOST TOWNS (K-12)
CT-0292-08F
1 semester credit hour
Dates: October 4-5
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm
Location: Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, Colorado Springs
Instructors: Melanie Phelps, Joyce Webb
Tuition Fee: $125

Experience Colorado history by exploring mining ghost towns. Hear the eerie squeaking of the old doorjambs beneath the rustle of golden aspen leaves. Study geology of the Colorado mineral belt, pan for gold, and hike to the famous Alpine Tunnel.

To register or for more information, contact:
Melanie Phelps
Phone: 719/440-7180 or Email: melaniephe@aol.com
Visit our website here.

CASTING AND MOLDING FOSSILS (K-12)
CT-9265-08F
1 semester credit hour
Dates: October 11-12
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Location: CSM campus, Golden
Instructors: Bob O’Donnell, Betty Merchant
Tuition Fee: $125

Cover the casting, molding and painting techniques used with fossils plus basic fossil identification. Complete ten molds, make numerous casts and paint the castings. All required materials will be supplied.

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RAIL TRAILS OF CRIPPLE CREEK BY MOUNTAIN BIKE (K-12)
CT-04122-08F
1 semester credit hour
Dates: October 11-12
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, Colorado Springs
Instructors: Melanie Phelps, Joyce Webb
Tuition Fee: $125

Explore the rail trails of yesterday by mountain bike beneath the golden rustling of autumn aspens. Relive the history that gave life to the Pikes Peak region where tons of gold ore rumbled by rail through beautiful Phantom Canyon and along Gold Camp Road.

To register or for more information, contact:
Melanie Phelps
Phone: 719/440-7180 or Email: melaniephe@aol.com
Visit our website here.

FIELD STUDIES IN PALEONTOLOGY (Gr. 6-12)
CT-0640-08F
0.5 semester credit hour
Date: October 18
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
Location: Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation
Instructors: Steve Veatch, Don Miranda
Tuition Fee: $30 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $69

Starting from Cripple Creek, explore the geological and paleontological wonders along the Shelf Road. Follow the old wagon roads used to haul dinosaur bones from Garden Park to Canon City, visit a dinosaur quarry, and explore nearby dinosaur tracks.

To register or for more information, contact:
Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation, phone: 719/689-3514

THE FOSSIL RECORD: INTRODUCTION TO PALEONTOLOGY (Gr. 6-12)
CT-0697-08F
0.5 semester credit hour
Date: November 1
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
Location: Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation
Instructor: Steve Veatch
Tuition Fee: $30 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $69

Get a basic introduction to paleontology, the study of ancient life on earth and the fossils that remain. It is a field of continuous discovery where advances in technology and procedures of inquiry allow scientists to reconstruct earlier and very different worlds. Day includes two field trips.

To register or for more information, contact:
Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation, phone: 719/689-3514

USING CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (K-12)
CT-0266-08F
1 semester credit hour
Dates & Times:
               November 1 (8:00am-4:00pm)
               December 6 (8:00am-12:00pm)
               Plus 4-6 hours of additional, independent work.
Location: CSM campus, Golden
Instructor: Susan Kowalski, 303/273-3121 or skowalsk@mines.edu
Tuition Fee: $125
Pre-requisites: A working familiarity with computers and current employment as a classroom teacher in Colorado.

Imagine each of your students with a hand-held wireless device to transmit information to you. Not only will they be more engaged and attentive during class, but you can see their responses instantly for feedback about comprehension, and individual student scores can be recorded in a spreadsheet. Learn how to use this technology, then check out the equipment to use in your own classroom (appropriate for all disciplines). Course completion qualifies you for future check-out privileges.

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE (K-12)
CT-0562-08F
1.5 semester credit hours
Dates: November 3 – December 7
Location: Online course
Instructor: John LaFerlita
Registration Fee: $190

Learn how to take better photographs and to manipulate the images using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Topics will include light, composition, nature (landscape, close-ups, and wildlife), and flash. This class is for beginners using PC’s. You will need a basic understanding of computers, the Internet, and email attachments.

To register or for more information, contact:
John LaFerlita, phone: 303/678-0312 or Email: laferlit@hotmail.com

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS ONLINE (K-12)
CT-0737-08F
1.5 semester credit hours
Dates: November 3 – December 7
Location: Online course
Instructor: John LaFerlita
Registration Fee: $190

Learn to edit photographs and create slide shows and photo albums that you can use in the classroom in this PC-based course. This class is for those who have limited knowledge of Photoshop Elements but have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet.

To register or for more information, contact:
John LaFerlita, phone: 303/678-0312 or Email: laferlit@hotmail.com

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND POWERPOINT ONLINE (K-12)
CT-05120-08F
1.5 semester credit hours
Dates: November 3 – December 7
Location: Online course
Instructor: John LaFerlita
Registration Fee: $190

Learn how to take better photographs, manipulate the images, and transfer them into PowerPoint in this PC-based class. This class is for those who have limited knowledge or experience with PowerPoint but have a basic knowledge of computers and the Internet.

To register or for more information, contact:
John LaFerlita, phone: 303/678-0312 or Email: laferlit@hotmail.com

CRITTERS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM (K-12)
CT-0876-08F
0.5 semester credit hour
Date: November 8
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs
Instructor: Katrina Kalasky
Tuition Fee: $30 (payable during workshop)
Registration Fee: $65.25

Animals are not just for science class! Connect animal activities with other subjects like math, English, geography, and art.

To register or for more information, contact:
Jacki Moore, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Phone: 719/633-9925 x127 or Email: jmoore@cmzoo.org

OPTIMIZING THE USE OF CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (K-12)
CT-0783-08F
0.5 semester credit hour
Dates: November 8 & 22
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm
Location: CSM campus, Golden
Instructor: Susan Kowalski
Tuition Fee: $75
Pre-requisite: A working familiarity with a classroom communication system and current employment as a classroom teacher.

Already competent in the mechanics of using clickers, but want to explore techniques that will optimize their use in your classroom? Designed for those who feel comfortable setting up a classroom communication system and using it in teaching, but now want to focus on how to use this technology to get the most bang for their buck. Since the underlying pedagogical foundation is the same for all brands, it doesn’t matter what particular system you are using. Some proven techniques will be demonstrated in class, and there will be time for sharing ideas with your colleagues.

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