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Colorado School of Mines - Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education
Summer 2008 Courses Stand in awe at the power and demise of the Mayan culture, then slip beneath the crystal Caribbean seas as you snorkel or dive the Mexican coral reefs. Explore the mysteries, culture, and ecology of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. To register or for more information, contact: SCOTLAND: THE HIGHLANDS OF GLADES AND LOCHS (K-12) Journey along mossy mountains, salty isles, and bottomless lochs. Then taste haggis, hear bagpipes, and feel the winds of history blowing through the glens. Go time tripping through stone castles, and savor the pristine atmosphere of the Isle of Skye. Wander with us along the back lanes of Edinburgh and scan Loch Ness for legendary monsters. To register or for more information, contact: LITERARY, NATURAL & HISTORIC LANDSCAPES OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND IRELAND (K-12) Study the scientific, literary, political and cultural history of Great Britain, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. Focus on one scientific, literary, political, philosophical or social figure whose writing impacted his/her nation. Visit sites connected with these figures, and share your expertise with the group concerning the figure you have studied. To register or for more information, contact: ITALY REVEALED: EXPLORING THE ANCIENT LAND OF THE ROMANS (K-12) Travel from Roman temples to medieval churches, and from the ruins of Pompeii to Vatican City’s treasure trove. Walk through the Roman Forum and sleep in the city of Siena. Experience Florence, the artistic capital of the world; hike along Le Cinque Terra, the sun-drenched Italian Rivera; marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa; and absorb Venice, the most romantic city in the world. To register or for more information, contact: ECOLOGICAL CATTLE RANCHING (K-12) Learn how an ecological cattle rancher works to maintain the balance between man and nature. Be an active participant in herding cattle from one area to another to prevent overgrazing. Study desert flora/fauna and wild horse management while riding through the beautiful canyonlands of southwest Colorado. To register or for more information, contact: COLORADO ECOSYSTEM FIELD STUDIES (K-12) Focus on the Colorado Front Range’s natural ecosystem in this field-camp course at Cal-Wood’s 1,200-acre outdoor classroom. Conduct a complete ecosystem survey including analysis of the geography, climatology, geology, ecology, and conservation. Instruction and learning is active and delivered through direct lecture, hands-on activities, guided exploration, guest speakers, and field trips. You must be in good physical condition. To register or for more information, contact: TEACHING RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE CLASSROOM (Gr. 5-8) Investigate wind power, solar power, geothermal power, hydrogen power, energy efficiency, and general renewable energy education. Build and take home demonstration materials. Many of the ideas and activities can be modified for lower or upper grade levels. NEW ENGINEERING AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (Gr. 7-12) Learn about robots and how to apply them in your classroom as a tool for teaching STEM-related curricula. Receive your own Lego NXT robot kit and learn how to construct, program, and apply these cool tools. Develop a curriculum unit you can use in your classroom. To register or for more information, contact: SCIENCE AND ART (K-6) Learn how a science teacher and an art teacher can integrate science and art. Explore scientific background, perform hands-on science and art activities, acquire materials for classroom use, and receive an extensive literature resource list. Work with wax crayons, chromatography, papermaking, polymers, candy, crystals, and more. To obtain an application, contact: TEACHER DINOSAUR FIELD CAMP (K-12) Receive a basic, well-rounded understanding of dinosaurs that can be achieved only through practical fieldwork under careful supervision. Learn regional geology, stratigraphy, paleo history, classroom techniques using fossils, basic dinosaur biology and anatomy, exploration and excavation techniques, fossil preparation techniques, and dig site documentation procedures. To register or for more information, contact: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE (K-12) 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: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND POWERPOINT ONLINE (K-12) Learn how to take better photographs, manipulate the images, and transfer them into PowerPoint in a PC-based class. This class is for those who have limited knowledge or experience with PowerPoint but have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet. To register or for more information, contact: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS ONLINE (K-12) Learn to edit photographs and create slide shows that you can use in the classroom. This PC-based class is for those who have a limited knowledge of Photoshop Elements but have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet. To register or for more information, contact: MATHEMATICS IN THE NEWS! (Gr. 11-12) Teach your students to interpret and model data like engineers and scientists. Problems include linear, exponential, and logistic curve-fitting applications based on data from sports, medicine, engineering, marketing, etc. Focus on concepts, and balance “paper and pencil” skills with graphing calculator and computer technology. Includes textbook and Excel workshop. YELLOWSTONE SAFARI (Gr. 3-12) Geysers and mud pots are only a small part of this adventure. Search for elusive wolves and grizzlies, and learn of their management challenges and impacts on the ecosystem. Debate bison controls, examine wildflowers, and find amazing wildlife. To register or for more information, contact: PRIMATES (Gr. 5-12) Find out how we are similar and how we differ from primates. Learn through lecture, observation, and first-hand experience about the magnificent monkeys, amazing apes, and precocious prosimians that call the Zoo home. To register or for more information, contact: TEACHING COMPASSION AND RESPECT: HUMANE EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM (K-12) Learn easy ways to integrate lessons of kindness, compassion and respect into your current curriculum. Take grade-appropriate curriculum guides and information back to your classroom. Tour behind the scenes of our animal shelter, and learn about our services for pets and people of Colorado. NEW ENGINEERING AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY II (Gr. 7-12) Expand your knowledge, skills, and experience with Lego robots, both Mindstorm and NXTs. Learn more advanced concepts and applications of these robots, and develop your own projects for your classroom. You must already be experienced with building and using Lego Robots. A limited number of lender kits available. To register or for more information, contact: FUTURES IN ENERGY* (Gr. 7-12) This course is aligned to the National Science Education Standards. The module allows your students an opportunity to apply problem-solving skills while using real data from industry in searching for a natural resource. Each teacher who successfully completes this course, and plans to teach it in their classroom, will receive the curriculum notebook with background material and activities and a resource kit of materials to teach the activities. The kit is valued at $160 and contains oil samples, core sample, maps and seismic charts, and a complete "Gushers 'n Dusters" simulation game. Teachers will also receive student workbooks to be used with their classes. *This course is the Denver Earth Science Project’s “Oil & Gas” module, slightly modified. HANDS-ON SCIENCE ACTIVITIES (Gr. 6-9) Receive hands-on, discovery-oriented activities that utilize inexpensive items and toys combined with real-world experiences that will enable your students to better understand abstract concepts. Align these activities with state science standards and assessments. Topics will include states and properties of matter, the scientific method, energy, weather, and Newton’s Laws. To obtain an application, contact: KEY ISSUES: BRINGING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO THE CLASSROOM (Gr. 5-9) Participate in an intensive week of investigating environmental issues through classroom sessions and field trips in Summit County. Learn the basics of field research and data analysis using a framework which can be applied to your local area. Practice consensus building and mediation techniques, and how to use technology to investigate issues. Most participants are funded by corporate sponsors; call Keystone Science School for more information. To apply or for additional information, contact: ROCKS AND MINERALS (K-12) Learn or review the basics of rocks and minerals in dynamic and interactive ways in order to engage your students to learn about them. Examine specimens, do activities, and tour the CSM Geology Museum. WHIZ BANG SCIENCE (Gr. 3-8) Explore electricity, magnetism, photosynthesis, water, atmosphere, combustion, light, and more through simple, striking demonstrations and activities that can be brought into your classroom. Many hands-on and make-and-take projects included. DO YOU KNOW YOUR 3 R’s? RADIATION, RADIOACTIVITY & RADON (GR. 7- 10) This module is an integrated science curriculum that addresses the physical sciences--what is radiation and radioactivity; the earth sciences--what earth materials are radioactive; and the biological sciences--what effect does radon gas have upon human health. Teacher resource kits, which contain all the necessary materials to teach the unit, will be available on a “loan” basis for use in the classroom. INCORPORATING PLANTS INTO THE CLASSROOM (K-6) Learn how you can use plants to teach not just science, but also reading, writing, math, and social studies. Get tips on ways to grow plants in your classroom successfully and cheaply. To register or for more information, contact: CYCLES - FROM THE GROUND UP (K-8) Explore the effects of earth, weather, and life cycles on the prairie. Learn to read stories that lie beneath our feet and in the sky. Act out the Front Range weather cycle, and experience activities that will help you become a better teacher in earth and life sciences. To register or for more information, contact: RECORDING THE OLD WEST (K-8) Learn about the changing perspectives of the Old West on the Front Range by experiencing various ways people chronicled the events of their lives. Make a winter count in the manner of the Cheyenne with natural paints; and understand the daily life of the pioneers using maps, family letters and stories to enhance the teaching of recorded history. To register or for more information, contact: WALKING TOUR OF BUILDING STONES IN DENVER (K-12) Learn about rocks and geology as you tour historic Denver buildings in the vicinity of the State Capitol, Denver City and County Building, and the 16th Street Mall. Receive a copy of a field guide written specifically for school groups. INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE ONLINE (Gr. 7-12) To register or for more information, contact: HIGH COUNTRY EQUESTRIAN ADVENTURE I (K-12) Take a horse pack trip through the beautiful wilderness area of the San Juan Mountains to observe flora and fauna in various altitude zones, incredible geological features, and the ecological impact of human activity in the mountains. Provide your own transportation to and from the trailhead north of Durango. You should be in good physical condition. To register or for more information, contact: EARTH SCIENCE AND ME (K-12) Learn about Colorado geology and earth science. Travel to a working mine to examine mining, economics, and reclamation. Receive more than 80 rocks and minerals, and learn how to identify them. All activities are hands-on and ready to use in your classroom. To register or for more information, contact: OIL & NATURAL GAS: HOW DO WE FIND IT AND PRODUCE IT?* (Gr. 7-12) This course is aligned to the National Science Education Standards. The module allows your students an opportunity to apply problem-solving skills while using real data from industry in searching for a natural resource. Each teacher who successfully completes this course, and plans to teach it in their classroom, will receive the curriculum notebook with background material and activities and a resource kit of materials to teach the activities. The kit is valued at $160 and contains oil samples, core sample, maps and seismic charts, and a complete "Gushers 'n Dusters" simulation game. Teachers will also receive student workbooks to be used with their classes. A stipend of $180 is being provided by Marathon Oil Company to those who successfully complete the course. *This course is the Denver Earth Science Project’s “Oil & Gas” module, slightly modified. ALL ABOUT MINING: A TOTAL CONCEPT OF THE MINING INDUSTRY (K-12) Obtain a general overview of the minerals industries, including geology, mining, ore-processing, environmental responsibility, career opportunities, etc., from industry experts via classroom lectures and nine days of field trips to surface/underground mines and processing plants. Finish the course with a set of lesson plans, developed by course participants, that you can apply in your classroom this fall. To register or for more information, contact: SPLATTE! SOUTH PLATTE LEARNING & TEACHING THE ESSENTIALS (K-12) Explore the South Platte River from its past to its future. Naturalists will lead you on hikes; historians will relive its stories; and water experts will challenge you about its future. Wade the river, examine aquatic invertebrates, test water samples, and receive a resource book with ready-to-use activities. For more information or to register: DINOSAUR RIDGE TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP (K-12) Experience an in-depth teacher orientation to the dinosaur bones and tracks found on Dinosaur Ridge near Morrison, and learn how to use them as a resource for teaching. There will be separate break-out sessions for activities keyed to primary and secondary grades, and visits to the new Trek Through Time Learning Center, the Morrison Natural History Museum, and the Triceratops Trail interpretive site near Fossil Trace in Golden. BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON: SECRET GEM OF THE WEST (K-12) Trace the importance of the Gunnison River as it carved the spectacular views and canyons of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Explore the living history of Fort Uncompahgre, followed by a breathtaking guided boat ride at Curecanti National Park on Morrow Point Dam. Class includes a 1 1/2 mile round trip hike and over 200 steps. To register or for more information, contact: THE GRAND CANYON OF THE COLORADO - THE ULTIMATE RIVER EXPEDITION (K-12) Experience the stunning geology of more than two billion years of earth history as you whitewater raft through some of the world’s most famous rapids. Includes 6.5 days on a motorized raft, helicopter airlift to the rim, flight on a twin engine plane, and all food. Conduct authentic environmental research. To register or for more information, contact: RUNNING, CLIMBING, SWIMMING: IT'S SCIENCE (K-12) Learn how physical activities can pair with science. Talk with climbing and bike experts at REI, watch swimming demonstrations at a pool, and try out playground physics. Practice many inquiry science activities and investigations that involve physical activity. To register or for more information, contact: EXPLORING THE ECOLOGY OF YOUR LOCAL LANDSCAPE (K-12) The Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners present hands-on, place-based workshops to encourage stewardship in the Cherry Creek watershed. This partnership of local land use agencies and private citizens provides a unique civics lesson while at the same time exploring varied aspects of ecology and environmental education. Guest instructors and resource specialists will provide important insight into the management of urban open spaces and our cultural landscape. To register or for more information, contact: THE GREEN RIVER - MAJESTIC JOURNEY FROM GLACIERS TO GORGES (K-12) Discover river headwaters, geysers, mud pots, and mountains while exploring Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons National Parks. Follow the Green River from its mother snowfields in the Wind River Range of Wyoming through the beautiful Flaming Gorge and into the sandstone cliffs of Dinosaur National Monument. Whitewater raft and canoe through convoluted canyons, and gaze upon dinosaur bones and Fremont rock art while conducting authentic environmental research. To register or for more information, contact: AQUARIUMS AND YOUR CLASSROOM (Gr. 1-12) Take home a starter classroom aquarium. Practice aquarium set-up, learn maintenance tips, and try out a variety of activities that you and your students can do with your classroom aquarium as well as with our million-gallon version. Receive an interdisciplinary curriculum guide, go on a behind-the-scenes tour, and meet staff to discuss aquarium careers. To register or for more information, contact: ROXBOROUGH STATE PARK TEACHERS' WORKSHOP (K-12) Experience a unique setting of 1.2 billion years of geologic history. Learn about the diversity of ecosystems that provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals while you discover our standards-based curriculum offered at this special State Park. Leave with a site-specific manual and lesson plans created by you and your peers. To register, print and mail the CSM enrollment form and tuition check made payable to: ECHOES FROM THE PAST (K-12) Listen to the echoes of past voices from the Ancestral Puebloans as you explore Mesa Verde National Park. Then listen to the train whistle of a long ago era as it echoes off the canyon walls aboard the historic Durango and Silverton narrow gauge railroad. To register or for more information, contact: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL IPS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Gr. 7-10) Cover 5 or all 10 chapters of the IPS text (8th edition) to enhance your knowledge and classroom performance in physical science. Experience (1) the use of student experiments to develop an understanding of basic concepts and laboratory skills; (2) reading, reasoning, and communicating in the context of science; (3) the utilization of computer software in student experimentation; and (4) methods of evaluating student achievement. To obtain an application, contact: NORWEGIAN PEARL ALASKA CRUISE (Gr. 7-12) Sail through Alaska’s Inner Passage to discover mystic fjords and forests. Study wildlife and marine life via lectures and tours examining Alaska’s history, topography, and natural landscapes. Tour Juneau and the Alaska State Museum; explore Mendenhall Glacier; study the Klondike Gold Rush; and cruise Glacier Bay. To register or for more information, contact: SILVER, GOLD, AND GHOSTS (K-12) Explore the history of silver and gold in the San Juan Mountains. Walk through old ghost town remains, and enjoy a guided tour through the Mayflower Mill and Old Hundred Gold Mine in Silverton. Finish with a guided jeep tour to the top of Imogene Pass to view historical mining sites along the way. To register or for more information, contact: CONSTRUCTING TESTS FOR SCIENCE COURSES (Gr. 7-12) System- and state-wide testing is on the increase. It is imperative that tests be of high quality, clearly reflecting your testing goals. Practice constructing questions in essay and multiple-choice format, and creating lab tests. To obtain an application: AUSTRALIA: REEFS AND RAINFORESTS DOWN UNDER (K-12) Tiptoe through the ancient rainforest in search of the elusive cassowary; snorkel or dive beneath the crystal waters of the Great Barrier Reef; sojourn to the Outback to glimpse the Red Kangaroos; and camp on a secluded coral and mangrove island. Come experience the world down under! To register or for more information, contact: WATER, WILDLIFE, AND WELLNESS (Gr. 3-12) Participate in new inquiry activities that show how water is closely tied to Colorado’s diverse wildlife, and the health of our land and people. Learn about our outreach classes and free teaching trunk activities that focus on the water cycle, groundwater and watershed issues, reservoirs, water pollution and conservation, succession, food webs, and water animal life cycles. To register or for more information, contact: FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY (Gr. 7-10) Cover all seven chapters of a physical science curriculum encompassing: 1) force and pressure in equilibrium, 2) motion of objects and waves, and 3) thermal, potential and kinetic energy. During this concentrated “tutorial,” you will perform 17 experiments. For each, you will discuss rationale for inclusion, teaching strategies, and the questions students pose. To obtain an application, contact: TEACHING PLANTS FROM ROOT TO SEED (K-8) Learn fun and unique ways to teach plant structure and function. Explore what each part of the plant does through hands-on activities that you can transfer easily to your classroom. Cover concepts such as photosynthesis, transpiration, and pollination. To register or for more information, contact: A JOURNEY THROUGH BRAZIL (K-12) Experience the beauty of the Amazon, explore the vast wetlands of the Pantanal, stand along the edge of the magnificent and awe-inspiring Iguassu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil, and immerse yourself in the cultures of the indigenous peoples as you visit local villages. To register or for more information, contact: ADVANCED CASTING & MOLDING FOSSILS (K-12) Learn advanced molding techniques using hydro-cal, resin and fiberglass. All required materials will be supplied. ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILD (K-12) Journey into our latest exhibit, Rocky Mountain Wild. Explore the new animals and learn how to take the natural world back to your classroom. To register or for more information, contact: HOW THINGS WORK (Gr. 8-12) Use examples from optical devices and visual effects to motivate students as they learn about waves, light, energy, reflection, refraction, polarization, interference, color, and vision. Receive a kit of materials for classroom activities. Curriculum is aligned with the Colorado Model Content Standards for Science. More information here. GEOLOGY OF THE SAN JUANS (Gr. 7-12) Study geology in the magnificent San Juan Mountains. Cover the origin of the San Juans, their volcanic and glacial history, the Slumgullion earthflow, and the impact of mining on the area. Includes strenuous hikes in elevations over 10,800 feet.. To register or for more information, contact: ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE SOUTHWEST: A COURSE FOR EDUCATORS (Gr. 4-12) Learn the methods and theory of archaeological investigations to incorporate these concepts into your classroom. Cover archaeological field and laboratory techniques and an overview of Pueblo cultural history. To register or for more information, contact: MUSEUMS OF PARIS (K-12) Visit the Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, and Picasso Museums plus tour Versailles. Climb Notre-Dame, cruise the Seine, zip up the Eiffel Tower, and saunter down the Avenue des Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe. Capture the romance and joie de vivre that Paris exudes. To register or for more information, contact: Back to Top Back to Teacher Enhancement home page
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