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Sweet Briar College

Fall 2007 Workshops

September 29, Measurement and Fractions
Instructor: Beth Williams
Participants will use measurement devices to compare U.S. customary and metric measurement standards. We will use these measurements to investigate and understand the big ideas of fractions, decimals, and percents. We will also explore addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals.
SOL Mathematics: 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.14, 3.15, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.9, 4.11, 5.2, 5.7, 5.11, 6.1, 6.4

October 27, From Bacteria to Dinosaurs: How Evolution Shapes Our World
Instructor: Janet Steven
Looking for engaging ways to teach biological evolution in the classroom? In this workshop, we will explore active learning activities for teaching natural selection and classification systems. We will cover adaptations of organisms to their environment and interpretation of the fossil record. In addition, we will discuss how evolution is relevant to our lives today.
SOL Science: 3.4, 4.7, 5.1, 5.7, LS.1, LS.2, LS.7, LS.8, LS.9

November 3, We're All Downstream rescheduled from September 29
Instructor: Judy Strang
Hands-on, field-tested, SOL-correlated lessons will help make "watershed" a more concrete and comprehensible concept. Using indoor and outdoor settings, this workshop will showcase activities that help students become more accurate observors of watershed phenomena, better understand visible signs and probable consequences of human impact on watersheds, and recognize the importance of natural resource conservation.
SOL Science: 3.1, 3.10, 4.1, 4.8, 5.1, 5.7, 6.1, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9

November 10, Geometry: The Bridge Between Math and Art
Instructor: Steve Wassell
We will investigate a wide range of geometric concepts in two dimensions, touching wherever possible on the geometric ties between art and math from classical Greek times through the 20th century. We will engage in hands-on activities with manipulatives and paper folding.
SOL Mathematics : 3.19, 3.20, 4.16, 4.17, 5.14, 5.15, 6.14, 6.16, 7.10, 7.13, 8.8, 8.10

December 1, Maps are Cool! Integrating Math, Science, and Social Studies
Instructor: Rebecca Ambers
Maps aren't just for geography class! Students can use maps to develop important math skills, such as making measurements, plotting coordinates, doing unit conversions, and using ratios and angles. They can also use maps to learn about historical events and patterns and to investigate scientific phenomena like earthquakes, volcanoes, and hurricanes. This workshop will focus on fun and synergistic ways to integrate map-related skills into different parts of the curriculum.
SOL Science: 4.6, 5.6, 6.1, 6.5, 6.7, ES.3
SOL Mathematics : 3.14, 3.19, 4.11, 4.15, 5.13, 6.2, 6.9, 6.13, 7.13, 8.3, 8.6, 8.8

December 1, Hands-on Optics: Lenses and Refraction
Instructor: Hank Yochum
We will use hands-on activities to gain a deeper understanding of reflection and refraction. Participants will construct optical devices such as telescopes, cameras, and projectors. This workshop will provide experience in designing scientific investigations, interpreting results, and communicating results to others.
SOL Science: 5.3, PS.9
SOL Mathematics : 3.21, 3.22, 4.20