Join WSKG, SciGirls and the Sciencenter for a professional development workshop focused on inquiry-based STEM instruction with a commitment to gender equality.  This workshop is based on the hit PBS series, SciGirls whose goal is to encourage girls to choose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 

Educators will learn the latest research for exciting and engaging girls (and boys) in STEM; experience hands-on STEM activities; and gain access to free materials for hands-on, video-enhanced activities that put a creative twist on teaching STEM.

In this workshop educators will learn how to re-shape current lesson plans to engage a wide variety of learners. Participants will learn to use media in the classroom and explore circuits using play dough and other hands-on science activities.

Participants will be provided with a take-home curriculum developed by SciGirls content specialists. 

Lunch & Snacks will be provided.  There is no cost for this workshop.

      Who: Educators working with 5th-9th grade students

      When: March 16th 8:30 a.m-4 p.m.  Lunch will be provided.

      Where: Sciencenter, 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

       Why: Learn new skills, network with peers and receive professional 

                development credit

       Questions? Contact Michelle Kortenaar mkortenaar@sciencenter.org

              Register here: Space is limited so register early!!

SciGirls is a PBS Kids television series out to change how tweens think about science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM! In each episode, join bright, curious real girls in putting STEM to work. Then check out the website to play games, watch episodes, share projects, and connect with other SciGirls in a totally safe social networking environment!  http://pbskids.org/scigirls/