Earth Systems Science
Rolling admissions:
Submit course application
by March 1, 2016
Funding is provided by federal funds
distributed by the Ohio Dept. of Higher
Education under its Improving Teacher
Quality Program.
(rolling admissions)
https://goo.gl/0gZi8W
If accepted into course, you will need to
apply to Kent State Univ. (If not current
student accepted into a program) Information
to follow acceptance into course. $15 fee.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE into
Earth Systems Science will be sent via
email by APRIL 1, 2016.
*If admissions decisions extend beyond
March 1, there may be a necessary delay in
notifications.
Application to KSU and to the course gives you
the chance to be selected to participate in
the free professional development program.
There are commonly more applicants than
spots in the program, and therefore submitting
an application does not guarantee
admittance into the free program.
Past ESS teacher participant, Richard
Dudley, of Coventry Local Schools,
continues to team up with ESS instructors
Mulvey and Curtis.
Dudley was awarded a $20,000 grant
from Samsung as the Ohio state winner
for their Solve for Tomorrow contest.
Dudley and students are studying
human impact on the Portage Lakes as
well as designing and implementing
water management practices.
Earth Systems
Science
FREE 5 grad credits & materials
Learn How to Teach
Inquiry-based &
technology-enhanced
Earth & Envir. Science
Emphasis on Gr. 6 and 8,
High School Physical Geology &
Environmental Science
July 11-18
Aug. 20, Sept. 10, Oct. 15,
Feb. 25, Mar. 18
Application:
https://goo.gl/0gZi8W
KENT STATE
UNIVERSITY
Earth Systems Science:
A highly motivational, teacher-friendly
graduate course for teachers of grades
6, 8, 11-12.
Tuition-free, 5 graduate-credit course.
Combines Earth science concepts with
hands-on, minds-on activities. Lots of
free materials! Outdoor Investigations!
Location: Kent State Univ.—Kent, Ohio
Summer 2016, July 11-18, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
School Year Saturdays, 8:30 am-5 pm
Aug. 20, Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Feb. 25, Mar. 18
Class facebook page:
Earth Systems Science PD:
Kent State University
Application:
Earth Systems Science Concepts
Properties of the Earth: Examine evidence
supporting the model of Earth’s Interior.
Plate Tectonics: Use Google Earth to teach
boundary characteristics, including volcanoes,
earthquakes, mountains, etc.
Geological Processes (constructive &
destructive): Use Google Earth & images to
teach about rivers, glaciers, and their impact
on Earth’s surface (weathering, erosion,
deposition).
Earth’s History & the Geologic Record: Learn
about fossils, rocks, relative/absolute age
dating & Earth’s history.
Rocks & Minerals: Connect minerals to their
chemistry (chemical formulas and molecular
arrangements), origins and associated rock
formation.
Cycles & Patterns of Earth: Use simulations,
maps to engage students in pattern
identification and explanation (oceans,
atmosphere, etc.). Use maps & images to
teach natural disasters (tornadoes, hurricanes).
Natural & Human Impact: Learn about recent
natural and social science earth science
research on how nature and humans impact
each other.
Teaching by Inquiry: Learn effective
questioning techniques, cooperative learning,
alternative assessments.
Instructors
Dr. Bridget Mulvey
Science Education, Assistant Professor
Master’s degree in Geology
Earth/Environmental Science K–12 &
undergrad science teaching experience
Dr. Jacqueline (Mills) Curtis
Geography, Assistant Professor
Focus on interaction between human and
natural systems, including natural disasters,
and technology-enhanced science and
science instruction
Teaching with Technology: Learn how to
incorporate Google Earth, GPS units,
simulations, digital images/video, weather
station data, and maps into your classes.
Doing Authentic Science: Learn how to
engage your students in authentic science
investigations using appropriate tools and
methods, supporting students thinking about
becoming scientists and/or promoting
scientifically literate citizens.
Would you like to teach Earth science
and/or environmental science
concepts in more engaging and
student-centered ways?
Want to increase the “hands-on” and
“minds-on” nature of science inquiry in
your classes?
Want to effectively integrate more
technology such as Google Earth, GPS
and simulations into your classes?
Do you want to feel more prepared to
address the Revised Ohio Science
Standards?
Want a solid graduate course in which to
explore selected topics in physical
geology, environmental science,
instructional methods and strategies?
Want to practice developing and using
alternative assessments?
Would you like to engage your students in
doing meaningful science with authentic
data?
Would you like to learn more about recent
and ongoing science investigations?
Want to work with other teachers to
brainstorm and co-plan to increase
student engagement and learning
outcomes?
If you answered YES to any of the
above questions, consider taking
Earth Systems Science
(free 5-credit KSU graduate
course).