[CPS Science]Sun Times: State wants to cut principals' power

State wants to cut principals' power October 31, 2001 BY ROSALIND ROSSI EDUCATION REPORTER State Board of Education Chairman Ronald Gidwitz suggested Tuesday that school districts be given the power to assign the best teachers to the neediest schools, an idea that would strip Chicago pr

[CPS Science]Oppenheimer Grants

The deadline for $2000 Oppenheimer grants is 11/21/01, and info should be with your principal. This is a great opportunity to obtain materials for project-based learning. -ML -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information:

[CPS Science]FW: NSTA Teacher Awards -- Cash, Computers, TripsAvailable

The following is from Lori Pinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Hello Science Educators! NSTA and our sponsors have cash, computers, trips to NSTA Conventions, professional development workshops, materials for your classroom, and so much more, just waiting for you. All you have to do is check out the li

[CPS Science]Blind Student

A colleague of mine has a blind student in their physics classroom. Does anyone have any advice, resources, tips, etc. that he could use? If so please share with the list. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to

[CPS Science]FW: mini-AIR Oct 2001 - Announcing the 2001 Ig NobelPrize Winners

-- Forwarded Message From: Marc Abrahams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 00:31:47 -0400 (EDT) To: Multiple recipients of list MINI-AIR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: mini-AIR Oct 2001 - Announcing the 2001 Ig Nobel Prize Winners PLEASE FORWARD/POST AS APP

[CPS Science]Powers Of 10

I heard this from "Paul J. Camp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Powers of 10 is now a CD ROM and web site. It hasn't lost any of its cool, and it has acquired external references to other sites at each level of magnification. -ML -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. T

[CPS Science]PTRA Physics Teacher Workshops

Below is a schedule of the workshops to be presented during the 2001-2002 school year for physics/ physical science teachers in the Chicago Urban Schools. These workshops are offered by PTRA (Physics Teaching Resource Agents), a service provided by the American Association of Physics Teachers. Sa

[CPS Science]NSF Initiates Massive Effort to Rebuild TeachingLeadership in Science and Mathematics

News - October 16, 2001 NSF PR 01-80 Media contact: William Harms (703) 292-8070 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Program contact: Janice Earle (703) 292-5097 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NSF Initiates Massive Effort to Rebuild Teaching Leade

[CPS Science]RadioShack Supports Math, Science, and TechnologyTeachers

As a past recipient, I can help any CPS teachers out who are applying for this award. Contact me off list if you're interested. -ML RADIOSHACK SUPPORTS MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS RadioShack Corporation is seeking outstanding high school educators

[CPS Science]Soil Help

I need some help from some of the earth science/soil science teachers out there, and maybe some of the gardeners. * I'm trying to like to develop a lesson where students mix various amounts of sand, silt, and clay. I can purchase sand and clay easily, but I can't find silt. Any ideas? (I need min

[CPS Science]FW: Dry Ice Company

Ray Lesniewski reminded me that the dry ice company in the south loop is called Polar Ice. Peg Bartz told me that if you are south you can dry ice in Bedford Park, which is about 1 mile west of Ford City. What's your favorite dry ice demo? -ML -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To uns

[CPS Science]http://www.nsta.org/

The NSTA has a new web page--I recommend you stop by and visit. Become a member if you're not already. -ML -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: . To search th

[CPS Science]Re: Halloween Chemistry Demos

On 10/22/01 1:00 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I know that last year someone circulated a list of several fun, easy > "Halloweeny" demos for chem classes on this listserve. Unfortunately I > misplaced mine. Does anyone still have a copy of it? I am mostly > interested

[CPS Science]Grants and Awards

I'm sending in three parts a list of grants, awards, and resources from the the Teach For America website. (Thank you, TFA.) Not all are directly related to science, so please pass along to your colleagues. -ML Grants and Awards November 15 SCIENCE The California Coastal Commission's Whale Tai

[CPS Science]Classroom Resources and Student Contests

GOVERNMENT The United States Senate Youth Program, funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, selects 104 high school juniors and senior for a trip to Washington, D.C., to study the branches of national government. Winners also receive $2,000 college scholarships. To apply, elected student

[CPS Science]Resources - For Students

For Students The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Oct. 25-Nov. 4 – Age-appropriate programming for children ages 2 –15 includes more than 270 films from more than 30 countries plus workshops. Two locations: Facets, 1517 W. Belmont & GC City North, 2600 N. Western. For more dates an

[CPS Science]FW: [Biology]anthrax information for educators

Some Anthrax info from another email list. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Mike Nolan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:33:35 -0400 Subject: anthrax information for educators Dear Colleagues, I have just put online a Web directory intended to support learning about anthrax. If

[CPS Science]FW: FYI #129 - Science Education Report Language

FWIW, here's the latest from science and math ed on Capitol Hill. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: AIP listserver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 15:46:12 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FYI #129 - Science Education Report Language FYI The American Institute of Physics

Re: [CPS Science]Re: [ISTA-talk]State may ask for proofon teacherskills

On 10/17/01 7:04 PM, "Mike Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to see something that > accurately reflects the passion someone has for the molding minds in a > classroom. I have no idea what that may be. There has to be some sort of > compromise where a person can prove their conte

[CPS Science]"Conceptual" Physics: Reflections of a First-YearTeacher

The following article appeared in the 10/2001 issue of The Physics Teacher. It was written by CPS's own Sam Dyson at Payton Prep. -ML "Conceptual" Physics: Reflections of a First-Year Teacher Samuel E. Dyson, Walter Payton College Prep High School, 1034 N. Wells, Chicago, IL 60610; [EMAIL PRO

[CPS Science]FW: NSTA Legislative Update

NSTA Legislative Alerthttp://www.nsta.org/leghandbook National Science Teachers Association Legislative Update October 16, 2001 1. House and Senate Move to Complete Education Appropriations Bills 2. ESEA Bill Will Be Finished This Fall, Says Leadership 3. Tech Talent Bill Introduced in Sena

[CPS Science]FW: PEN Weekly NewsBlast for October 12, 2001

These are some funding resources that might be of interest to CPS teachers. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: "PEN Weekly NewsBlast" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "PEN Weekly NewsBlast" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 12:35:35 -0700 To: "PEN Weekly NewsBlast" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sub

[CPS Science]Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowships

This is a great opportunity for a science or math teacher... Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowships The US Department of Energy manages the fellow program for distinguished elementary and secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Einstein Fellows usually serve for ten months

[CPS Science]TEACHERS! See an animal so big it ate dinosaurs fordinner!

The following message is from Gabrielle Lyon. You are invited to a TOP SECRET SNEAK PREVIEW of a prehistoric animal so big It Ate Dinosaurs for Dinner! At the end of October, paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno will unveil a 40-foot-long, 110-million year old reptile unearthed in the Sahara on his

[CPS Science]FW: [EdGIS] ESRI US Community Atlas

This is a pretty neat opportunity for those who are into GIS in their classroom. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Charlie Fitzpatrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:36:02 -0500 Subject: [EdGIS] ESRI US Community Atlas ESRI's US Community Atlas has opened for its third year. Cla

[CPS Science]Dallas: As schools reduce role of earth sciences,some fear risk to key fields

Some of our earth science friends might find this interesting and alarming. -ML As schools reduce role of earth sciences, some fear risk to key fields 10/02/2001 By JOSHUA BENTON / The Dallas Morning News - CHANGES ADD UP The diminished emphasis on earth science in Texas

[CPS Science][Admin]Forwarding Email Messages

each message that's sent to the list, but that's an option if things get out of hand. Thanks. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprint

[CPS Science]FW: Project 2061 Update: Professional DevelopmentWorkshops, "Atlas" and Evolution, 2061 Today, and more

The latest I've received from the Project 2061 folks. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: "Project 2061" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 17:22:39 -0400 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Project 2061 Update: Professional Development Workshops, "Atlas" and Evolution, 2061 Today, and more

FW: [CPS Science]FW: [PHYSLRNR] Physics for Ninth Graders?

Joel H. reminded me about another good "physics first" program. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 00:07:51 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [CPS Science]FW: [PHYSLRNR] Physics for Ninth Graders? Don't forget to check out the Active Physics progra

[CPS Science]FW: mini-AIR Sept 2001 - Math Value / Half-CleverRise-Fall

-- Forwarded Message From: Marc Abrahams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 03:01:31 -0400 (EDT) To: Multiple recipients of list MINI-AIR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: mini-AIR Sept 2001 - Math Value / Half-Clever Rise-Fall PLEASE FORWARD/POST AS APPROPRIAT

[CPS Science]FW: [PHYSLRNR] Physics for Ninth Graders?

Someone asked about physics first some time ago... -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Richard Hake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: PHYSLRNR - PHYSICS LEARNING RESEARCH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 11:01:29 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [PHYSLRNR] Physics for Ninth Grader

[CPS Science]NSTA Legislative Alert

National Science Teachers Association Legislative Alert September 25, 2001 Work Continues on H. R. 1, Federal Education Reform Bill It appears that education is once again on the front burner just two weeks after the tragedies in New York City, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. Immediately foll

[CPS Science]Colloquium and workshop by Lillian McDermott

Wow, lots of great things happening for science education in the Chicagoland area. For those who don't know, Lillian is _the_ authority on physics education research, and has developed several near-classic lab manuals and textbooks. I used much of her material in my physical science classes many y

[CPS Science]FW: [Modeling]education of Afghan refugees: MEPO

This is from the Jane Jackson at ASU's Physics Modeling list, about teaching science to Afghan refugees. I thought it might interest some of you, given the times. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Jane Jackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Modeling - Modeling Workshop Teachers <[EMAIL PROTECTE

[CPS Science]FW: 10/2 IMSE Colloquium by Margaret Small - PleasePost

I highly recommend CPS teachers try to visit this workshop. Margaret was a mentor to me early in my CPS days, and has some tremendous ideas about how teachers can collaborate to make teaching and learning easier and better. You're sure to leave energized! -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Mart

[CPS Science]FW: "Science & Education" Vol.10 No.6

Also FYI, in case there is interest in this. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Michael Matthews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 07:40:16 +1000 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: "Science & Education" Vol.10 No.6 Dear List Member

[CPS Science]FW: [PTRA]Space Grants Available

This is from the PTRA mailing list but might be of interest to some science teachers in other disciplines as well. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: "Warren Hein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 08:33:53 -0400 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Space Grants Available Hello everyone!

[CPS Science]Sun Times: Substandard teachers under the microscope

Substandard teachers under the microscope September 24, 2001 BY ROSALIND ROSSI AND KATE N. GROSSMAN STAFF REPORTERS In the coming weeks, a massive Chicago "teacher quality crackdown'' will determine which teachers in which Chicago public schools are not fully certified with the state's seal o

[CPS Science]Reading

I'm compiling a list of science books that are good reading for middle-school and high-school students--other than textbooks. I'd appreciate hearing ideas from members of this list. Thanks. -ML -- Michael Lach Lead Curriculum Developer * Northwestern University 2115 North Ca

[CPS Science]Dealing with Kids and Terrorism

This isn't science related but it seems worthwhile... Here's a starting site for dealing with students and terrorist attacks from FEMA. I have a somewhat longer PowerPoint presentation on this subject which I'll send to anyone who emails me and asks for it.

[CPS Science]Blood Banks

hat the above website lists. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <

[CPS Science]Re: ideas please

On 9/10/01 4:18 PM, "Barbara Sandage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am a physics teacher who would like the kids build a simple roller > coaster using a ball as the cart. Does anyone have any suggestions about > what to use as a track? It would have to be flexible and cheap. I did see > one i

[CPS Science]Physics and Football

The following is the text portion of an article in the August/September 2001 issue of the APS Newsletter. The American Physical Society encourages redistribution of such material, as indicated by their statement: Copyright 2001, The American Physical Society. The APS encourages the redistributio

[CPS Science]Group insists science books be thrown out

This article is about textbooks in Texas--a statewide adoption state. Most publishers tailor their books to the demands of California and Texas, since those are the largest markets. This is sure to reverberate in Illinois. -ML Sept. 7, 2001, 7:13AM Group insists science books be thrown out By

[CPS Science]IIT's Inside Stuff

The following is from Kevin G. Smith "Kevin G. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Public Service Announcement Message: IIT¹s Digital Media Center proudly presents ŒInside Stuff¹, a series of free workshops and seminars that are aimed at providing introductory skills to anyone who is interested in lear

[CPS Science]Food For Thought grants

"FOOD FOR THOUGHT" GRANTS FOR TEACHERS The focus of this new grant program from the Wake Education Partnership, a local education fund, is to support teacher professional development at the classroom level. Collaboration is essential to every proposed project. This implies partnerships among teac

[CPS Science]ChicagoBusiness.com

Michael Lach thought you'd be interested in this ChicagoBusiness.com news story. School starts for system's untested CEO >From the Crain's Chicago

[CPS Science]FW: ACT FAST for NSTA Institute's Fall Enrollment!

TIME'S RUNNING OUT for NSTA Institute's Fall Enrollment! REGISTER NOW FOR CONVENIENT ONLINE COURSES! Deadline: Wednesday, September 5 Get online professional development especially for

[CPS Science]Delights Of Chemistry

This seems like a pretty good site for chem demos. In addition to instructions, there are photos of the demos in progress. -ML -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information:

[CPS Science]Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Awards $12 Millionto Improve Chicago High Schools

>From Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Awards $12 Million to Improve Chicago High Schools The Seattle-based Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a five-year, $12 million grant in support of an initiative to improve several Chicago high s

Re: [CPS Science]Demonstration Training

ld a Coke can tightly in my hand for a few minutes and that was enough heat to make it float. Water was at room temperature. There are lots of internet sites with demos like (I think) Mike Davis is describing. Would they be of interest to list members? -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Sc

[CPS Science]MCGEE WON'T SEEK EXTENSION OF CONTRACT

MCGEE WON'T SEEK EXTENSION OF CONTRACT   Will remain State Superintendent until December 31   MEDIA PACKET August 29, 2001 Attached: Statement of State Board of Education Statement of Supt. McGee Highlights of McGee tenure     TO TALK WITH RON GIDWITZ:   Board Chairman Ron Gidwitz will be

[CPS Science]NETS curriculum book

ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) is publishing a NETS Curriculum Series book for grades 6–8 teachers. As part of the NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) project, the book will be designed to support middle school teachers in their quest to integrate technology

[CPS Science]Events Calendars entries about Saturday PhysicsHonors Program

Please include these popular lectures, now in their ninth year, in your calendar of the UIUC and community events. I enclose the full series(updated titles) for future posting. The entire series schedule is also in http://web.physics.uiuc.edu/outreach/honors/ The lectures are opened to everyone

[CPS Science]FW: PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Global Sun/TemperatureProject

This might be of interest to some readers. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: "Joshua Koen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 09:11:11 -0400 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Global Sun/Temperature Project CIESE - The Center for I

[CPS Science]FW: whiteboards: basic information about them

This is some good info on whiteboards from Jane at the Modeling Workshop at ASU. I used Whiteboards as an alternative to butcher paper sheets for class groups to present their findings. Cheap, easy to use, and very effective. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Jane Jackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> R

[CPS Science]Online Professional Development for Middle and HighSchool Science Teachers from the NSTA Institute and NTEN

COMING THIS FALL TO A COMPUTER NEAR YOU: Online Professional Development for Middle and High School Science Teachers from the NSTA Institute and NTEN (National Teachers Enhancement Network) For more information and to enroll: http://www.nsta.org/institute Want quality professional development i

[CPS Science]Proposal for Classroom Technology

Many of you know that I'm a big advocate of using technology in the science classroom, particularly using probes and sensors. I was able to scrounge enough materials and training for my room over the years, and it completely changed my classroom. Kids loved it, and learned much more science than b

[CPS Science]Tribune: Teacher reforms veering off track

Teacher reforms veering off track Massage classes, horse betting used for recertification By Stephanie Banchero Tribune staff reporter August 12, 2001 Illinois' year-old teacher recertification program is operating with almost no oversight, allowing te

[CPS Science]FW: FYI #102 - Science Education Bills

From: AIP listserver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:45:13 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FYI #102 - Science Education Bills FYI The American Institute of Physics Bulletin of Science Policy News Number 102: August 3, 2001 Action on Bills Affecting Science Education As C

[CPS Science]House Approves Ehlers Bill To StrengthenMath-Science Education

NEWS RELEASE  House Approves Ehlers Bill To Strengthen Math-Science Education WASHINGTON, Jul. 30‹ The House of Representatives today unanimously approved H.R. 100, the National Science Education Act. The legislation was introduced by Vernon J. Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids), Chairman of the House

[CPS Science]Sun Times: Teachers may get housing incentives

Teachers may get housing incentives July 25, 2001 BY FRAN SPIELMAN CITY HALL REPORTER The Chicago Board of Education is exploring the possibility of offering a generous array of housing incentives--ranging from dormitories for stud

[CPS Science]FW: mini-AIR July 2001 -- Math propriety, Psychological findings

-- Forwarded Message From: Marc Abrahams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 10:24:52 -0400 (EDT) To: Multiple recipients of list MINI-AIR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: mini-AIR July 2001 -- Math propriety, Psycho logical findings PLEASE FORWARD/POST AS APPR

[CPS Science]NYT: Teachers' Ongoing Training Includes DNA Lessons

Note the quote from CPS's own Marilyn Havlik in the fifth paragraph. Congrats, Marilyn! Be sure to share what you've learned with the rest of us! -ML Teachers' Ongoing Training Includes DNA Lessons By KAREN W. ARENSON OLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. ‹ The teachers were pulling out their hair. Nearly

[CPS Science]Wired News: Teachers Vie to Be Mr. Wizard

Teachers Vie to Be Mr. Wizard By Katie Dean 2:00 a.m. July 16, 2001 PDT    Give a science teacher any old household object -- a film canister, some baking soda or a bar of soap -- and she can concoct a wacky, educational experimen

[CPS Science]fwd: Assigning problems with no information

Thanks to Jane Jackson for bringing this to my attention... Quite funny. [Last week the PHYSHARE listserv had a discussion on problems with NO information. Here's a post that'll make you laugh. - Jane] Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 From: Bruce Esser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Some mistakes to share...My att

[CPS Science]EdWeek: Chicago Chief Named Amid Urban Turnover

Education Week American Education's Newspaper of Record July 11, 2001 Chicago Chief Named Amid Urban Turnover By Karla Scoon Reid Education Week As the new chief executive officer of the Chicago schools settled into his positio

[CPS Science]EdWeek: Study: NSF Initiative Reaps Payoff In Cities

This is great news for the folks in Chicago involved with the NSF grant! -ML Education Week American Education's Newspaper of Record July 11, 2001 Study: NSF Initiative Reaps Payoff In Cities By David J. Hoff Education Week Arlin

[ISTA-talk]AP: Student sues teacher over spill of chemical

Student sues teacher over spill of chemical By Associated Press, 7/5/2001 09:02 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) A curious science student who asked her teacher what would happen if liquid nitrogen spilled on someone learned

[CPS Science]Applets

This is from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. I have been surfing for physics applets this summer and thought I might share some interesting sources. So here is a list of general sources. If you are not familiar with applets, they are short simulations. Some are poor, but there are some gems out there wor

[CPS Math]Sun Times: Vallas makes emotional exit

Vallas makes emotional exit June 28, 2001 BY GARY WISBY STAFF REPORTER "The Paul and Gery Show" gave way to "The Arne and Michael Show" on Wednesday as the Chicago Public Schools' two new leaders acknowledged they have a tough act to follow. Sitting in on his last School Board meeting, CEO

[CPS Science][Admin]Bounced Messages

Please remember, the CPS science email list follows standard email list procedure and will unsubscribe your email if it's bounces for continually for three days. This usually happens only if your server goes down or your mailbox is full (or you've forgotten to pay your bills!). Remember, you're al

[CPS Science]FW: Project 2061 Update: Excerpts from Designs onDisk and Update 2001-2002

Thank you for your interest in the work of Project 2061 of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Two new materials--UPDATE 2001-2002 and an excerpt from Designs for Science Literacy--are now available on the Project 2061 web site. UPDATE 2001-2002, a new report highlighting ou

[ISTA-talk]TheAsanté Network 2 Win (N2W) Education Grant

The Asanté Network 2 Win (N2W) Education Grant Asanté is pleased to offer K-12 public and nonprofit institutions the opportunity to win $10,000 good towards the purchase of Asanté's award-winning products. In addition to the grant dollars, the winner will re

[CPS Science]Brainteasers and Camp Snowmass Energize Learning forKids at Snowmass2001

This is from our neighbors at Fermilab... It's not happening in Chicago or Illinois, but you might be interested none-the-less. -ML 01-15 MEDIA CONTACTS Elizabeth Simmons, Outreach Coordinating Committee Chair, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike Perricone, Fermilab Public Affairs, 630-840-3351, [EMAIL PROTE

[CPS Science]Re: textbooks

to the amount of homework. If you don't have books for all your students, be sure that parents know how their child is to do their science homework. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <

[ISTA-talk]FW: [Modeling]textbooks

Here's a note from Larry Dukerich, one of the leaders of the Modeling group at ASU, about purchasing textbooks. I agree with him--using this strategy enabled us at Lake View High School to really bring our science lab and department up to speed. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Larry Dukerich

[CPS Science]LA Times: Leader of Chicago Public Schools Is NowVictim of His Own Reforms

Sunday, June 10, 2001 Home Edition Section: Part A Page: A-20 THE NATION Leader of Chicago Public Schools Is Now Victim of His Own Reforms Education: Paul Vallas helped fix a failing system. Complaints on stalled progress led to his resignation. By: RICHARD LEE COLVIN TIMES EDUCATION WRITE

[ISTA-talk]Houston Chronicle: Atrocious textbooks turn kids awayfrom science

This is from . -ML June 10, 2001, 6:17PM Atrocious textbooks turn kids away from science By JOHN L. HUBISZ WHY do our eighth-graders do so poorly in math and science compared with students around the world? Why is it that 80 perce

Re: [CPS Science]Film Strip Projectors.

ve one for you. For physics teachers, they make a great light source for brightness vs. distance experiments... A dark room and a light meter will give you a very nice inverse-square curve. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools eBrigade <http://www.cps.k12.il.us/eBrigade/> -- This is

[ISTA-talk]National Academy Report on Global Warming

This came out on the WestEd mailing list, and is probably of interest to those teaching Environmental Science. -ML This Announcement is posted via the EdGateway EE Electronic Newswire. Funded through EETAP, it is presented as a service of WestEd and of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

[CPS Math]NYT: Chief Executive of Chicago Schools Resigns

Chief Executive of Chicago Schools Resigns By JODI WILGOREN Paul G. Vallas, the blunt-talking, bottom-line-driven manager who led the turnaround of Chicago's troubled school system and became a national role model for urban school reform, said yesterday that he was resigning after six years as

[ISTA-talk]Internet Learning Network News

The following is from the folks who have put the TIMSS test online for teachers and parents to use, fyi. -ML THANK YOU for passing along this along to friends, family and colleagues. ___ Friends, the www.getsmarte

[CPS Math]EdWeek: Challenger Topples Chicago Teachers UnionPresident

June 6, 2001 Challenger Topples Chicago Teachers Union President By Karla Scoon Reid Education Week Through 10 stormy teacher strikes and several education overhauls, one of the only constants in Chicago public school leadership was the

[CPS Math]EdWeek: Change Afoot for Chicago's School Team

June 6, 2001 Change Afoot for Chicago's School Team By Robert C. Johnston Education Week Even by Windy City standards, the month of May closed with a bluster of activity around the schools. Chicago school board President Gery J. Ch

[ISTA-talk]ISPP Meeting at MSI

The next ISPP meeting is Tuesday, June 5th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. For more info, call Ruth Goehmann at 773/684-9844 x2225. -ML -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: For more information:

[ISTA-talk]FW: mini-AIR June 2001 -- Telephone Hi, Big Placebos,etc.

To: Multiple recipients of list MINI-AIR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: mini-AIR June 2001 -- Telephone Hi, Big Placebos, etc. PLEASE FORWARD/POST AS APPROPRIATE mini-Annals of Improbable Research ("mini-AIR") Issue Number 2001-06 Jun

[CPS Science]FW: cleaning up

You'll probably have to act fast to get these... I highly recommend the Project Physics stuff for those who haven't seen it. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: "Pujara, Kunal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 10:53:30 -0500 Subject: cleaning up Hello, My name is Kunal Pujara an

[ISTA-talk]Internet Innovator Awards

Internet Innovator Awards National Semiconductor's Internet Innovator Awards program rewards teachers who are using the Internet in fresh, new ways in the classroom to improve student learning. The awards, offered in partnership with the 21st Century Teachers Network, are given to teachers who h

[CPS Math]Grants

These are all from . Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago Foundation The Foundation of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) has announced it¹s 2001-2002 JCCC Foundation Student Development and Achievement

Re: [CPS Science]NYTimes.com Article: When a Test Failsthe Schools, Careers and Reputations Suffer

On 5/20/01 11:56 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought the readers out there might be interested in some of the news about > testing. Thanks Keith. I'm curious to hear other reactions to this article--apparently, it's making quite a stir in DC as Bush's ed plan approac

[CPS Science]Sun Times: 1 step forward, 2 back on school skillstests

1 step forward, 2 back on school skills tests May 18, 2001 BY ROSALIND ROSSI EDUCATION REPORTER Chicago public elementary schools posted their sixth straight year of reading gains, but scores on two other key tests dropped for the first time in at least five years, test results showed Thursd

[CPS Math]Kinko's Offers Discounted Prices for Teachers of CPS

This is from -ML KINKO'S OFFERS DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR TEACHERS OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CPS is proud to be working with Kinko's to provide teachers and other school-based employees with substantial discounts on all school-related

[ISTA-talk]FW: LegINFO.org : Education - Chapter 1 Gains Momentum

fo.org> ---- Mr. Michael Lach: CPS head Paul Vallas offers small increase; Fair Funding Coalition continues outreach to Mayor Daley. After weeks of refusing to negotiate on a proposed Chapter 1 increase for Chicago local schools, CPS chief executive Paul Vallas w

[CPS Science]FW: GRANT OPPORTUNITY-->Jordan Fundamentals Grants

This is from "Mercedes McKay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Greetings, Created by basketball star Michael Jordan, the Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program provides grants to teachers who work with economically disadvantaged students. Since 1999, Jordan, a division of NIKE, Inc., has committed to funding the

[ISTA-talk]EdWeek: Chicago Catholic Schools Welcome New Chief

May 16, 2001 Chicago Catholic Schools Welcome New Chief By Catherine Gewertz Education Week A career Roman Catholic school administrator from Ohio who was named to lead the schools in the Chicago Archdiocese said last week that he is committed to battling a downsizing trend that has closed d

[ISTA-talk]American Physical Society on High Stakes Testing

The Council of the APS passed the statement at the end of this note at their last meeting. The council is not endorsing federally mandated testing, but if testing is to be mandated then science should be included because testing drives teaching time. American Physical Society

[CPS Science]FW: AT&T Teacher grants

-- Forwarded Message From: Liesl Hotaling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Organization: CIESE Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 11:23:27 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: AT&T Teacher grants "AT&T is committed to providing teachers the resources they need to use technology effectively. Through AT&T Broadband's

[CPS Science]UNL Chemistry Courses for HS Teachers

The following message is from Kent J Crippen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Please contact him with questions and comments. Kent J. Crippen, Ph.D. Department of Curriculum and Instruction [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ 46852692 http://www.getafterit.com We have been developing a series of Web-based courses for hi

[CPS Science]FW: Museum of Science and Industry eNewsletter

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Spring 2001 eNewsletter "Science discerns the laws of nature Industry applies them to the needs of man." - Inscribed on the ceiling of the Museum's rotunda To subscribe or unsubscribe, see the end of this mailing. -

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