Math as a Tool of the Scientist

Sponsored by

The Salem State Collaborative

Presenter: James Taris, Middle School Science Consultant

Location: Lynnfield High School, Science Wing Room 103, 275 Essex Street, Lynnfield MA 01940

Audience: Grades 6-9 Science Teachers (Physical Science Content)

Times: 3:45-6:00 PM

Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, and 19 (2009)

PDP’s: 10 for the session (lesson plan required)

Fee: $50 for Member Districts $195 for non-Member Districts

Description: Using practical math skills such as simple algebra, scientific notation and metric measurement in a hands-on setting, participants will investigate volume, mass, and density. The activities will include a clear path from using volume and mass as measurements to arriving at density as a characteristic property. Scientific equipment skills will include correct use of balances, reading graduated cylinders, measuring volume by water displacement, and correct scientific safety procedures.

Session Date (Thursdays) Topic

Session 1: 26 February 2009 Volume and Mass as a Measure of Matter (Sand Lab)

Session 2: 5 March 2009 Density as a Measure of Matter (Slabs & Cubes Lab & Rock Lab)

Session 3: 12 March 2009 Density of Solids Lab

Session 4: 19 March 2009 Density of Liquids and Gases Lab

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 February 23, 2009