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Physics of Baseball with QUEST and the Exploratorium Teacher Institute

Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PT)

San Francisco, CA

Physics of Baseball with QUEST and the Exploratorium Teacher...

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Type End     Quantity
Drop-in Attendee: Educator Ended Free  
Workshop Wait List   more info Ended Free  
Exploratorium TI teacher   more info Ended Free  

Event Details

QUEST Education and the Exploratorium Teacher Institute present 

Physics of Baseball 

baseball with smoke trails in wind tunnel 

a professional development workshop for middle and high school educators

Please scroll down for more information about KQED's QUEST and additional educator trainings for the '07-'08 school year. 

Training Highlights

  • Explore using baseball as a hook for increasing student enthusiasm about learning physics. 
  • Practice hands-on, critical thinking exercises developed by Exploratorium staff.

  • Gather tips for how to interactively integrate QUEST media stories into your teaching and learning environment.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided; attendees will receive an Educator DVD of the first season of QUEST including select television and radio stories for classroom use.

Space is limited.  

NOTE:  A $25 deposit is required to hold your space for this workshop. After registering online, you will receive instructions for submitting your deposit to KQED. All deposits will be returned to attendees on the day of the workshop. If you are unable to attend the workshop for any reason, you will forfeit your deposit. This allows KQED to recoup the costs for catering and material associated with registrants who do not attend the workshop.

What is QUEST? QUEST is KQED's largest multi-media science, environment, and nature series to date. It includes a weekly half-hour television program, weekly radio stories, an innovative Web site, and unique resources for educators.  QUEST has partnered with renowned Bay Area organizations to bring audiences closer to our world-class science research centers, museums, and the natural beauty of our open spaces. For additional information on QUEST and our partners visit www.kqed.org/quest.  

The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco. Interactive exhibits at the museum explore the complexity of the natural world by challenging visitors to engage in discovery.  The Exploratorium Teacher Institute offers professional development opportunities to middle and high school math and science teachers.  Participating teachers engage in a rich mix of learning experiences designed to help them infuse their teaching with hands-on activities, inquiry, and strong science and math content.  The teachers also share their expertise with one another, discussing strategies that work well in their classes.  The Teacher Institute designs and publishes their own hands-on activities, many of which can be found on their website at www.exploratorium.edu/ti. These activities use easy-to acquire, inexpensive, and reusable materials.

 

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EDUCATION If you haven’t already signed up to receive QUEST Education updates, visit http://www.kqedreg.eventbrite.com/.   

TELEVISION/RADIO SERIES Sign up on the QUEST Web site, kqed.org/quest, for the weekly QUEST Newsletter listing upcoming television and radio stories, new Web features and educator guides.    

QUEST KQED's Bay Area Science, Environment and Nature Series 

Watch Tuesdays at 7:30 pm on KQED 9 & KQED HD on Comcast 709 

Listen Mondays 6:30 am and 8:30 am on KQED Radio 88.5 FM San Francisco & 89.3 FM Sacramento 

On the Web discover it all at kqed.org/quest

EDUCATOR TRAINING PARTNERS  

The Bay Institute  

California Academy of Science

Chabot Space and Science Center

Oakland Zoo  

Exploratorium Teacher Institute

 

 

When & Where



Exploratorium
The Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon St.
San Francisco, CA 94123

Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PT)


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KQED Education Network



KQED Education Network uses the power of KQED media to inspire learning throughout Northern California. The resources of KQED are brought directly into the community through workshops, online content, unique programs and special events. Education Network serves educators, families with young children, child-care professionals, K-12 and adult learners, and the general community, with a particular emphasis on reaching underserved communities. Every year Education Network reaches more than 75,000 people- from toddlers to seniors- through workshops, events and other community services.