Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS) Project
Help your students step back in time and explore the history of science through the Library of Congress’ collection of primary sources. In this two-day, face-to-face workshop, participants will learn how to find, evaluate, and use historical primary sources from the Library of Congress in their science lesson planning. Participants will develop and revise an interdisciplinary science lesson plan or course module using the Library’s Teaching with Primary Sources materials. Teacher stipends will be provided for travel and attendance.
Date/Time:
June 22 – 23, 2021
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (central), each day with one-hour lunch break on your own
Location:
The University of Mississippi
Jackson Avenue Center
1111 Jackson Avenue W.
Oxford, MS 38655
Grade Band:
K-12 science teachers
Date/Time:
Fall 2021
Date to be determined
Location:
To be determined
Grade Band:
K-12 science teachers
The Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS) Project is a two-day face-to-face workshop.
On the first day participants will:
Learn about primary sources and their uses in classroom instruction.
Develop an understanding of how the history and nature of science play roles in developing students’ science content knowledge.
Learn how to find primary sources related to science topics on the Library of Congress website.
Evaluate primary sources using the Primary Source Analysis Tool.
On the second day, participants will:
Develop an understanding of how primary sources can be used to develop science content knowledge through the use of primary source modules, socioscientific issues, and inquiry-based activities.
Develop a lesson plan or module around their chosen science standard and identified sources.
Share, evaluate and offer feedback on modules or lesson plans.
As this is a funded project, participants will also be asked to submit surveys about their knowledge and use of primary sources in the science classroom.
The STEPS workshop is designed for both elementary and secondary science teachers. Since this is a funded project, registration is limited. We ask that no more than 2 teachers per district register for the event.
Due to the limited space, registrations will be accepted on a first come basis within the district limits stated above. Once all available seats are filled, interested participants will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a seat becomes available.
If a registered participant is unable to attend for any reason, please notify us at cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu as soon as possible.
Each teacher participating in STEPS will be eligible for:
- High-quality, research-based professional development
- Instructional resources
- Up to a $100 stipend*
- 1.2 CEUs
- Travel assistance to attend the workshop
- Overnight housing during the workshop for participants who live more than 60 miles from the event location
*Participants must attend the entire workshop and complete all requested surveys to be eligible to receive the stipend.
Dr. Julie James
jjames1@olemiss.edu
Assistant Director of Professional Learning
Center for Mathematics and Science Education, University of Mississippi
Dr. Alice Steimle
asteimle@olemiss.edu
Associate Director
Center for Mathematics and Science Education, University of Mississippi
Dr. Whitney Jackson
wjackson@olemiss.edu
Professional Development Coordinator – Science
Center for Mathematics and Science Education, University of Mississippi
Shelby Watson
sahilton@go.olemiss.edu
Doctoral Graduate Student in Secondary Science Education
1.2 CEUs
CEU PROCESSING
CEU credits are processed electronically by North Mississippi Education Consortium. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Participants will be notified via email from NMEC once credits are available for download.
The STEPS Project is funded through a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region Program, located at Illinois State University.
While funding is available, there is no fee to attend this session.
For in-person events, these protocols will be in place:
- Participants will be seated at individual tables (6 feet apart).
- Masks must be worn.
- Participants will have an individual set of materials that will be disinfected prior to and after use.
- Bottled water and individually wrapped snacks will be available.
- No coffee will be provided.
- Hand sanitizer will be available.
- Maximum room capacity is 20 people to allow for social distancing.
- A seating chart will be recorded in the event contact tracing is needed.
Registration Deadline for the North Mississippi Workshop is June 6, 2021.
Registration for the South Mississippi Workshop will open in July.
The STEPS Project is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region Program, located at Illinois State University. Content created and featured in partnership with the TPS Midwest Region does not indicate an endorsement by the Library of Congress.