Past Activities sponsored by NRES

Summer 2007

Tri-State History Consortium

A Teaching American History Title II, Part C grant
July 17-20, 2007
Moscow, ID

During this exciting workshop teachers will learn how to develop scenarios to drive instruction using problem based learning!

There will be concurrent breakout sessions, group and individual work time.

This is a great professional development opportunity...lodging at the Best Western University Inn, travel expenses and meals all provided through the grant—plus you get paid for participating!!!

Complete and return application for participation by March 27, 2007

Click to download PDF brochure/application

Questions? Contact:
Michelle Harrell
Montana Project Coordinator
(406) 873-2122
mharrell@nr-es.org

Summer 2006

2006 U.S. History Workshop
TRI-STATE HISTORY CONSORTIUM
American History Content & Methodology; Teacher Action Research
Eras 4, 5, & 6 of the U.S. History Standards
Deadline for application: March 31, 2006 WORKSHOP FILLED

Red Lion At the Park
Spokane, Washington
July 18, 19, 20, & 21, 2006

During this exciting workshop teachers will learn to develop scenarios to drive instruction using problem based learning!
There will be concurrent breakout sessions, group and individual work time, and a trip to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

This is a great professional development opportunity...lodging at the Red Lion at the Park, travel expenses and meals all provided through the grant—plus you get paid for participating.

*$350 Stipend
*College credit (Details pending) or OPI Renewal Units

Participation Criteria
*Teaching assignment includes U.S. History content—Grades 5-12.
*Participate in a 4 day U.S. History Workshop.
*Integrate resources and materials in the classroom.

Research and Write Your Schools USDA Wellness Policy!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 2, 2006 (mail, email or fax)

This workshop will allow the participant to research various resources and use the self-assessment School Health Index to write the federally mandated USDA Wellness Plan that needs to be in place no later than the first day of the 2006-2007 school year.

15 OPI renewal units OR 1 graduate credit through Montana State University-Northern. MSU-N will charge $120.00 for this credit which is paid at the workshop.

Wednesday-Thursday, June 21 and 22 2006
Missoula, MT (click for MISSOULA application PDF)
OR
Wednesday-Thursday, June 28 and 29, 2006
Bozeman, MT (click for BOZEMAN application PDF)

Participants of the workshop will be eligible to apply for two mini-grants of approximately $750.00 each. Grants will be on a competitive basis. Details of the application process and criteria will be covered at the workshop.

Summer 2005

Inquiry-Based Science using NASA Materials and MediaCAST

This workshop will provide hands-on activities related to NASA produced Life Science and Biology teaching materials. A major content focus of the workshop will be an introduction to cells and Extremophiles, organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. Teachers will be provided time to develop a module that is specifically aligned to Montana Science Standards and their local district curriculum. Teachers will be introduced to MediaCAST, a digital media delivery system that will allow for the cataloging and organizing of their module. When ready to teach the module, the teacher can access the lesson and support materials through the MediaCAST System. Facilitated by staff from NASA, NRES and T.E.S.T.

Science teachers grades 5-8; High school teachers of basic biology; Science teachers who have students engaged in research projects of any science discipline are encouraged to attend.

$25 registration fee. 15 OPI renewal units OR 1 graduate credit through Montana State University-Northern. MSU-N will charge $100.00 for this credit which is paid at the workshop.

Tuesday-Wednesday, June 21-22, 2005
8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. daily
Laurel Public Schools 410 Colorado Avenue Laurel, MT

Download full registration information (PDF)

What Can the School Health Index Do For My School?

This workshop will allow the participant to look at the School Health Index as a self-assessment for their school. It will allow you to identify strengths and weaknesses in a focused manner and help you to improve your health promotion efforts in the district. Modules of the School Health Index that will receive extended discussion include physical activity, nutrition, safety, and cross-cutting of the coordinated school health program on the Classroom Performance System (CPS). Follow-up activities will include a plan of action for making your school site healthier and school year technical assistance is available to interested participants. Facilitated by Michelle Harrell.

K-12 Health Enhancement Teachers; Other district personnel with school health responsibilities will want to attend.

There is no registration fee to attend this workshop. 15 OPI renewal units OR 1 graduate credit through Montana State University-Northern. MSU-N will charge $100.00 for this credit which is paid at the workshop.

Wednesday-Thursday, June 8-9 2005
8:30 a.m.-Noon and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. daily
Quality Inn Homestead Park 2036 Overland Avenue Billings, MT

Download full registration information (PDF)

NRES is currently sponsoring in conjunction with the TRI-STATE HISTORY CONSORTIUM

Teaching American History
Title II, Part C
A US Department of Education Grant

American History Content & Methodology:
Teacher Action Research

Registration open until day of workshop or until workshop fills
Click for application (PDF)

For each of three years, thirty Montana teachers of American History will have the opportunity to participate in activities and training that enhance the teaching of U.S. History in schools. A three-year grant was awarded to the Southeast Education Service Center, Price, Utah by the U.S. Department of Education.

Districts in the States of Montana and Washington are also involved in the project. Focusing on increasing teacher content knowledge of U.S. History, the project will be implemented in partnership with University History Departments from across the United States.

Featured are the most knowledgeable professors of American History in the Country. Their expertise and content presentations will come from the unifying themes and narrative of human experience from the National Council for History Education.

Methods to develop historical habits of mind will be emphasized. In addition, teachers will be able to adapt the curriculum to meet their state standards and promote student interest in American History.

Participation criteria:

2005 U.S. History Workshop Great Falls, Montana

June 15, 16, 17, 2005

Complete and return application for participation by March 31, 2005
Click for application (PDF)

Summer 2004

Inquiry-Based Science using NASA Materials and MediaCAST this summer!

Click here for a flyer (PDF)

Click for registration information

Glasgow June 17-18, 2004 (PDF)
Glasgow June 17-18, 2004 (online registration)

Great Falls June 24-25, 2004 (PDF)
Great Falls June 24-25, 2004 (online registration)

Bozeman - June 29 & 30, 2004 (PDF)
Bozeman - June 29 & 30, 2004 (online registration)

Miles City - August 10 & 11, 2004 (PDF)
Miles City - August 10 & 11, 2004 (online registration)

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