Parent Workshops: Fall 2009

Workshop Information for Parents and After School Care Providers
Grades Pre-K to 8

Participate in Science and Math workshops that are inquiry and research based and designed to promote student success! Activities are correlated to State and National Science Standards and explore curriculum connections across the disciplines. Come and explore strategies to help children succeed! Expand your knowledge of what children must know and be able to do!

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New Program! The California Science Center is proud to host the Parent Learning Academy. Click here for more information!

Focus on Learning: A Series of One-Day Workshops for Teachers, Parents and Community Educators, Grades K-8

Join us this Fall for a series of Science and Mathematics workshops that are inquiry and research based, and correlated with the California Science Standards and the National Science Standards. Participants will hear keynote speakers who are experts in their field, engage in hands-on, minds-on experiences; and receive educational materials to use in the classroom, at home, or after school care facility.

Course # PT 35:
Science! Starting the School Year Off With a Bang!
October 3, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $45.00

Explore, experience and engage in fun-filled, hands-on science that can be done at home and at school. Enhance your understanding of science learning with inquiry based activities and projects that develop conceptual understanding and creates interest in science for all students.

Keynote Speaker: Al Guenther,outstanding science and science teacher, Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching and the National Science Teaching Award recipient.

Course # PT 36:
The Brain and How Children Learn
November 14, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $45.00

Come and learn how the Brain works as children develop skills and understanding in Science and Mathematics. Expand your knowledge of how we remember and why we forget. Discover how emotions affect learning and experience and learn strategies that will help children succeed.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Wesson, Neuro Scientist and International Speaker on the Brain and Learning

Course # PT 37:
Adventures in Mathematics
November 21, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $45.00

Unlock the keys to understanding and enjoying mathematics with hands-on experiences. Learn how to do meaningful inquiry and discover learning activities that will help children develop problem solving, questioning and communication skills. Experience and play math games that will teach mathematical skills in a fun way.

Keynote Speaker: Olympia LePoint, former Boeing and NASA Rocket Scientist and Math Consultant

Course # PT 38:
Toys That Teach
December 19, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $45.00

Discover how learning takes place through play using common toys and games. Participate in a series of activities that highlight ways to use and make toys that teach Science and Math concepts. Experience the connection between fun and learning.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maisha Hazzard, Expert on Heart, Mind and Brain Connections in Learning and Creativity

Kresa Educator Resource Hall Open House
Throughout the year the Kresa Educator Resource Hall will host open houses where visitors can try out a variety of engaging hands-on science and mathematic activities relating to different themes. Join us to meet and network with other educators and parents in the Southern Californian community.

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THESE WORKSHOPS ARE FOR ADULTS ONLY. TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILBLE.
CHILDCARE CAN NOT BE PROVIDED.

Registration fees include parking and limited materials!

If you have any questions or need additional information please call Lori Lewis, Education Events Coordinator at (213) 744-7516 or e-mail agaiter@cscmail.org.