1. PROM/SE Summer 2006 Science Institute Earth Science – Middle School Facilitators: Danita Brandt (brandt@msu.edu)brandt@msu.edu Steve Tuckey (tuckeys1@msu.edu)tuckeys1@msu.edu

2. Welcome & Introductions Who are we? Who are you?

3. Institute Content What are some ways in which the Earth’s surface changes? What causes these changes? How long do these changes take? How do we know this story of change? A few words about inquiry…

4. “What’s my role?” Learner vs. Teacher We all wear different hats…

5. “Classroom” Considerations Cell phones Breaks / Restroom Interactions Questions Safety Others?

6. Pre-Assessment Answer every question Put a ‘?’ next to “stumpers”

7. Notebooks and Hand-in Materials “Lab” notebooks for you Primary spot for writing Carbon-less copies for us Identify each notebook page (institute code, your initials and the date) Pre- and Post-assessments We keep completed copies You get blank copies

8. Your Participant Binder Activity Guide Numbering (ex: “3.4”) Extras and Goodies Maps

9. Field Trip Rain or shine! We’re bussing there! Bugs? Sun? Rain? Footgear?