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 the STEPS workshop, participants will learn how to find, evaluate, and use historical primary sources from the Library of Congress in their science instruction. Participants will develop and revise a science lesson plan or course module using the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources materials. Teacher stipends will be provided for participating in and completing the course.
February 4-April 4, 2022
Asynchronous Online Course
Canvas Course
Support for participants attending this online session of STEPS comes from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program.
There is no fee for the online course.
January 13-14, 2022
In-Person, 9:00AM – 4:00PM each day
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
Classroom Q24
1111 Jackson Avenue West
Oxford, MS 38655
September 16-17, 2021
In person, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Infinity Science Center
1 Discovery Circle
Pearlington, MS 39572
June 22-23, 2021
In person, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
Classroom Q24
1111 Jackson Avenue West
Oxford, MS 38655
The STEPS workshop is 12 hours of professional development designed for both elementary and secondary science teachers. During the Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS) workshop, teachers will:
- Learn how the History of Science and the Nature of Science support students’ acquisition of science content knowledge.
- Identify and find historical primary sources on the Library of Congress website.
- Evaluate primary sources using the Primary Source Analysis Tool.
- Engage in strategies to embed primary sources in science instruction.
- Create, share, and revise science lesson plans/modules.
The development of the STEPS workshop occurred as part of the STEPS Project, which is partially funded through a grant fro the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region Program located at Illinois State University.
Each teacher participating in STEPS will receive:
- High-quality, research-based professional development
- Instructional resources
- Up to a $100 stipend*
- 1.2 CEUs (processed by North MS Educational Consortium within 3-4 weeks following the event)
- Travel assistance to attend the workshop**
- Overnight housing for participants residing more than 60 miles from the event location**
*Participants must attend the entire workshop and complete all requested tasks and surveys to be eligible to receive the stipend.
**Applicable only to in-person sessions.
Register by clicking the the registration button below for the session you would like to attend. A confirmation email will provide detailed instructions for submitting payment.
If registration reaches capacity, applicants will be notified that they are on a waiting list. Participants on this waiting list will be informed of any openings in a timely manner.
If you determine at any time that you are unable to attend a session for which you have a confirmed registration, please contact the CMSE at cmsepd@go.olemiss.edu as soon as possible so that we can notify those on the waiting list.
Seat Deposit: $30
The STEPS Project is partially funded through a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region Program located at Illinois State University. Participant stipends, travel assistance, and reduced registration costs are made possible through this funding.
Accepted Payments:
- Personal check/money order
- School purchase order
- Debit/credit card
Debit/credit card payments can be made using the Payment button below. Payments must be received to gain access to online courses and to attend in-person events.
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
Secondary Science Education Doctoral Student
University of Mississippi
Dr. Alice Steimle
asteimle@olemiss.edu
Associate Director
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
University of Mississippi
Dr. Julie James
jjames1@olemiss.edu
Assistant Director of Professional Learning
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
University of Mississippi
This session is full.
Please join us for the online workshop.
Registration Deadline January 31, 2022
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.
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