Professional Development Opportunity

 

Developing an Iowa Energy Curriculum for Secondary Classrooms

Summer 2021

 

The University of Northern Iowa received funding from the Iowa Energy Center to develop and disseminate an energy curriculum for Iowa secondary students.  We are seeking applications from Iowa secondary teachers to be members of the curriculum development team.  This multi-year project will begin with a curriculum development workshop (either on-campus or remotely if necessary) in summer 2021 (June 21-25), followed by curriculum editing performed remotely in July 2021.  The ideal candidates will be able to participate in an additional workshop in summer 2022, field test the materials, and assist with dissemination of the final curriculum.  Those selected to participate will be eligible for:

 

       $600 stipend plus on-campus housing and meals for the June 2021 workshop,

       $400 stipend for curriculum editing in July 2021,

       $600 stipend plus on-campus housing and meals for the June 2022 workshop,

       $400 stipend for curriculum editing in July 2022,

       $250 stipend for field testing in fall 2022 and spring 2023, and

       graduate credit available at a reduced cost

 

Iowa secondary teachers who cover energy topics in their classrooms are eligible to apply using this application form.

 

Applications will be accepted until the 15-member team is selected; apply by February 1, 2021 to receive first consideration.

 

Questions and requests for additional information can be directed to:

 

Prof. Alan Czarnetzki

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA  50614-0335

 

Alan.Czarnetzki@uni.edu      Phone:  319-273-2152