Introduction to Fossils is an interactive online course designed specifically for K - 12 teachers who have limited background in paleontology and historical geology and would like to learn both the basic concepts of these subjects and inquiry based approaches to teaching them. Participants will also learn about the wide array of online resources and hands-on activities that are available to support instruction about fossils, Earth history and evolution.

See course organization below for more details on this course.

Prerequisites: None

Who should attend: Teachers K - 12.

Schedule:

Course Organization:
There will be 12 online sessions that can be done by students asynchronously. Two sessions will be posted weekly.

Each "session" will guide the student through various resources (including course texts, Websites and other materials) which will help them build kowledge of the subject matter content, nature of science and instructional considerations related to the course topic. Participants may choose to interact with others or the instructor at assigned times.

There will be ongoing interaction with the instructor and other participating teachers throughout the course via online discussions. some of these posting will be about specific topics that the group is considering together (which can, therefore, be considered assignments) while others will be more open-ended responses and sharing of ideas. Participation will be one of the criteria for grading, with the expectation of several postings across several days each week.

NOTE: Final project completion will take place from June 13- June 27.

Grading Policy:

Registration:

Online - Visit www.cpd.iit.edu/shortcourse/register, complete the online form and submit.

Fax or Mail - Printable PDF - Complete the registration form and payment information.
When finished, fax or mail, along with payment to:
Nilda Cinco at 630.682.6029 or 201 East Loop Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Call or email - 630.682.6035 or reif@iit.edu