In-Touch Science: Organize a Workshop: 4-hour Sample Agenda


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Organize a Workshop: Agendas

Organize a Workshop | Steps | Agendas | Modules | Handouts

4-HOUR WORKSHOP

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Microsoft Word - download this agenda

8:00AM Registration

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Sign-in - Microsoft Word Document download

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Microsoft Word - download this agenda

8:15 Welcome and Introduction

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Introduction

8:30 Model In-Touch Science: Fibers & Animals, Session 2 - Reflection, Activity 2A - Light Up the Night and Activity 2B - Night Views (Workshop leaders facilitate activities at table of 5-10 participants. Participants do not need printed instructions.)

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Fibers & Animals Evaluation Forms

9:45 Review the Session

In-Touch Science Characteristics

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Characteristics

Experiential Learning Cycle

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Learning Cycle

Evaluate Session

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"I Wonder. . ." Statements

1 Evaluation Incentive

10:00 Break

10:15 Prepare to Facilitate In-Touch Science

Tour In-Touch Science Publication (Distribute In-Touch Science:
Plants & Engineering publication and guide participants through sections)

v Tour Publication

Participants read Session 4 – Structure, Activity 4A – Strong Stems and Broad Leaves and Activity 4B – Flat or Round.

Participants volunteer to do at least one task in facilitating this activity.

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Work Sheet - Microsoft Word Document download

10:45 Practice In - Touch Science: Chemistry & Environment, Session 1 - Dispersion, Activity 1A - Swirling Colors and Activity 1B - Cleaning Up an Oil Spill
(Participants do activity together; individuals facilitate assigned parts; workshop leaders assist as needed)

1 Chemistry & Environment Activity Evaluation Forms

11:45 Review Facilitator's Role

Discuss Practice Session (Observations or concerns)

Facilitator's Role

v Facilitator's Role

Supplies

v Manage Supplies

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Cost Comparison - Microsoft Word Document download

12:15 Thanks and Have Fun with In-Touch Science

Turn in workshop evaluation

1 Workshop Evaluation Form

Pick up other publications/brochures

1 In-Touch Science Brochure - PDF document



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Microsoft Word - download this agenda

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