Participants will explore a broad array of Earth Science content from the New York State Physical Setting Core Curriculum with emphasis on examples from New York State. Topics in geology, meteorology and astronomy will be examined through inquiry-based field and laboratory experiences. Course is intended for those that desire a deeper foundation in Earth Science content and pedagogical content knowledge. Topics will include physical geology, structural geology, Earth history, geomorphology, modern mapping and remote sensing resources, meteorology and astronomy. Emphasis will be placed on first hand observation and data collection in the field and the use of real-time data to explore and understand core ideas and content. New York State teaching certification or equivalent is prerequisite. This course is offered in conjunction with the Summer Institute of the same name sponsored by the Catskill Regional Teachers Center. Students enrolling in this course for graduate credit must also register for the Summer Institute. Participants that own GPS units should bring them to the course. GPS units will be available for the use of other participants.

The cost for the seminar is $450 per participant ($400 for participants in the area served by the Catskill Regional Teacher Center). The fee includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch daily. Oneonta has numerous hotels available, and dormitory-style housing is available at reasonable cost at the college's Morris Conference Center. Participants wishing to earn graduate credit must pay additional tuition fees.

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Contact Dr. Ebert for more information.