An NCLT nanoscience workshop for science teachers at Fisk University

CHED 1619

Weijie Lu, wlu@fisk.edu1, Debbie Thomas2, Warren E. Collins, ecollins@dubois.fisk.edu3, Emma Tevaarwerk4, Matthew Hsu4, Melinda Wong4, and R. P. H. Chang4. (1) Department of Chemistry, Fisk University, Nashville, TN 37208, (2) Teacher Certification Program, Fisk University, Nashville, TN 37208, (3) Dept. of Physics, Fisk University, Nashville, TN 37208, (4) Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
This paper will describe the results of the first workshop of the National Center for Learning and Teaching in naosciences and nanoengineering (NCLT) for science teachers from the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system. The activities of the one-week workshop consisted of the following: 1) Two nanoscience modules and curriculum development laboratories presented by staff persons from NCLT at Northwestern University; 2) Nano-laboratory tours and demonstrations at Fisk and Vanderbilt Universities' facilities; 3) Three faculty lectures on nano-research projects; and 4) Pre- and post workshop assessments. The teachers worked in collaborative groups to develop and present their nanoscience implementation plans which were designed to enable them to introduce the nano-modules in their classrooms during the 2006-2007 school year.
 

Advances in Teaching Chemistry at the Nanoscale at the K-12 Level
8:30 AM-11:35 AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2007 McCormick Place North -- Room N231, Level 2, Oral

Division of Chemical Education

The 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007