PLED 597 - 2011 Fall Offering

    About this Course:

    Environmental Science: Focus on the Biological Removal of Pollution
    CTTI Teacher Leadership Course at Illinois Institute of Technology
    Tuition for this course will be paid in full for Chicago Public School teachers participating in the Chicago Teacher Transformation Institute.

    Currently Scheduled (Live Courses)

    The purpose of this 11-week environmental science course for high school science educators is to develop an understanding of biological removal systems of pollution. Three main topics will be covered in this course:

    Topic 1: Bacteria Development and use of aerobic bacteria communities that require low amounts of oxygen to decrease the cost of the wastewater treatment process.
    Topic 2: Plants Restoration efforts and developments to remove and prevent the reoccurrence of invasive plants in a local ecosystem.
    Topic 3: Animals Development and use of vermicomposting technologies to degrade organic materials.

    There will be three classes designated to each main topic and consist of a variety of learning activities. The first class will be led by practicing scientists who will lecture and facilitate small group discussions to cover relevant background information and current research studies related to the topic. Scientists and science educators will collaborate to lead hands-on, interactive experiences that can be easily adapted into a high school science curriculum. The third class will be led by science educators who will demonstrate advanced teaching strategies that course participants can use to develop creative and engaging lesson plans. Designated planning time will be provided throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    Certified 6 - 12 science teachers

    Who Should Attend:
    Secondary level science teachers.

    Expected Outcomes:
    At the end of the course, high school science educators will be equipped with the science content and pedagogical knowledge and skills to develop and deliver a 12th grade capstone environmental science course.

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    Course Outline:

    Class Date

    Description

    Thursday, September 8,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Overview of course

    Thursday, September 15,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Topic 1: Bacteria

    Thursday, September 22,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Topic 1: Bacteria

    Thursday, September 29,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Topic 1: Bacteria

    Wednesday, October 5,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Need to confirm date

    Topic 2: Plants

    Thursday, October 6,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Need to confirm date

    Topic 2: Plants

    Saturday, October 8,

    Time TBD

    Need to confirm date

    Topic 2: Plants

    Monday, October 10,

    Time TBD

    Stickney Water Reclamation

    Plant Tour

    Thursday, October 20,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Topic 3: Animals

    Thursday, November 10

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Topic 3: Animals

    Thursday, November 17,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Topic 3: Animals

    Thursday, December 1,

    5:00 - 7:30 pm

    Final Projects

    Credit:
    3.0