Summer 2009 Workshops

Art of Mathematics, Gr. 4-8

Come learn how to use art to enrich your math class. 
Projects include origami, fractal kites, and tessellations.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
4:30pm-6:30pm
Sharon Rak, CTC Staff

Excel Basics for Educators

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to try out
Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheet program to make class rosters
and do basic grade book type functions, as well as use
some of the program’s tools to make graphs and charts. 
First we format and sort cells to explore options of using Excel
to make rosters.  Then we will go over the basic
functions to sum or average grades.  Finally, we will use the
“Chart Wizard” and explore the possibilities of having
students represent their data in simple and colorful ways.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
4:30pm-6:30pm
Dan Laubacher, CTC staff

Start Off the Year Great with Helpful
Classroom Management Tips, K-3

Come learn to incorporate effective classroom management strategies
by having clear student expectations, avoiding management mistakes,
and succeeding with challenging students.

Saturday, July 18, 2009
11:00am-1:00pm
Edith Ortiz, Teacher, Henry School

The States of Matter:  Why Ice Floats
Gr. 3-8 Hands-on Exploration

We are so used to seeing ice float in our drinks that we don’t
realize how really unusual that is!  Take this opportunity
to become better acquainted with the three primary states
of matter and how they change.  This is a very simple
experiment to take back to your students.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
11:00am-12:00pm
Rita Meier, CTC Consultant

The Science of Fire
Gr. 3-8 Hands-on Exploration

What three things are needed for any fire?  What different ways
can you use to put out a fire?  With a little care,
you can do these experiments with your own class. 
Observe how matter undergoes basic physical changes
and this all important chemical change!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
12:30pm-1:30pm
Rita Meier, CTC Consultant

Making Books in the Classroom

Come in and learn to make some decorative books
that will enhance your classroom activities across
the curriculum.  We will use readily available recycled
materials to make the books.

Saturday, July 25, 2009
11:00am-1:00pm
Geraldeen Moran, Resource Center

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All the workshops take place at Chicago Teachers’ Center.

Thank you and please come to our drop-in
Teachers’ Resource Center at CTC during
the hours we are open to the public:

Monday-Wednesday
10:00am-7:30pm

Saturday 10:00am-2:30pm

The Resource Center will be CLOSED Saturday, July 4, 2009
and will be open 10am-5pm Monday, July 6, 2009
through Wednesday, July 8, 2009.

For more information contact:
Geraldeen Moran
G-Moran2@neiu.edu
CTC Resource Center
770 N. Halsted, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
312/563-7208
312/563-7210 (fax)
G-Moran2@neiu.edu