Arizona Science Center: STaR Early Childhood Physical Science Module

July 8, 9, 10, 11 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Participants will engage in four days of hands-on, research-based learning activities and one day of asynchronous learning that challenge common student* misconceptions about physical science. Explore how light and sound waves interact with objects around us, observe forces acting on objects, identify the properties of matter, and discover the types of matter and how they can change states. Deadline to apply is June 7, 2024 *Focused on grades K -2 APPLY NOW Not from a Title I school, but still want to participate in this amazing professional development opportunity? Enroll for our limited spots for purchase here. APPLY NOW FOR ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER’S SCIENCE TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM (STAR) STaR is an innovative, hands-on program that is led by expert facilitators and content specialists focused on addressing common misconceptions about STEM subjects that are often taught in the classroom. STaR starts with four days of instruction at Arizona Science Center and one day of asynchronous learning. The program gives participants the tools to take these same lessons back to their schools and classrooms. Participating teachers also receive a year of mentoring and coaching as part of STaR. At the end of the program, they will walk away with all the materials needed to create lesson plans to effectively teach what they’ve learned. Why Apply? STaR Perks Include: $450 Participant stipend $500 worth of supplies for the classroom to implement the content Traveling? We’ll cover the hotel! Lunch included daily Ongoing mentoring and coaching