Chemistry Modifications and Organizers

Sponsored by

The Salem State Collaborative

Presenter: Scott Gordon

Science Department Chair, Lynnfield High School

Secondary Science Coordinator, CPMSIE

Location: Peabody Veterans Memorial High School

Audience: Grades 9-12 Chemistry and SPED Teachers

Time: 8:15-2:15 PM (lunch included)

Date: 9 March 2010 (Tuesday)

PDP’s: 5 for the session

Fee: $35 for Member Districts $105 for non-Member Districts

Description:

This interactive workshop for chemistry, physical science, and SPED teachers has been designed to provide lesson modifications, graphic organizers, and other activities meant to help students understand the abstract concepts in chemistry. In the first part of the workshop, teachers will be introduced to a series of these activities. Handouts for all materials will be provided and electronic copies will be given for those bringing media storage devices so that you can further modify them to fit your needs.

The second part of the workshop will consist of teacher sharing and development of new lesson modifications. Each teacher is asked to bring at least one lesson (in electronic format) that he or she feels has been particularly effective at reaching students. You will be asked to briefly share your idea with everyone. We will then break out into groups based on particular interests and develop modifications for our own classes based on the variety of materials introduced in the workshop.

Please bring your sample lesson/modification on an electronic storage device to share with everyone and to make electronic copies of lessons presented in the workshop. It is also recommended that you bring your class text book and a list of SPED modifications that you are asked to provide. During the break out sessions you will have the opportunity to develop modifications to meet the needs of your particular students. Please keep in mind that these lessons and activities will be appropriate for all students, not only those with learning disabilities.

Registration Information:

Please register at our website www.salemcollaborative.org, or email the following information to

Jim Kearns at registration@salemcollaborative.org. If you have registration questions, please

either email (preferred) or call Jim at 781-771-4860.

Make checks or Purchase Orders payable to CPMSIE and Bring to the First Session

DEADLINE to sign up is 5 March 2010