Seattle Public Schools | Inquiry Based Science

Inquiry-Based Science Course Registration

Updated: November 6, 2009

For more information please contact;
Elaine Woo
Program Manager
ewoo@seattleschools.org
(206)252-0064

K-5 Inquiry-Based Science - If you have changes or questions about your enrollment in a K-5 course,
please call 206-252-0060 or e-mail Penny Knutzen(OUT-OF-DISTRICT TEACHERS see #2 in registration information below.)

Middle and High School Inquiry-Based Science
If you have changes or questions about a Middle School course, please call 206-252-0064
or email Elaine Woo, Science Program Manager.

Inquiry-Based Science Training Schedule
Kindergarten	First Grade
Second Grade	Third Grade
Fourth Grade	Fifth Grade
Middle School	High School

Pre-Kindergarten
Course Name			Dates	Time	Location
		Pre-K Building Structures Initial Use	December 4, 2009	8:30-12:00	JSCEE

Kindergarten
Registration for the classes in green will use the NEW Training and Event Management System
Course Name			Dates	Time	Location
	Wood Initial Use		December 10, 2009 and January 7, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Animals 2x2 Initial Use		December 15, 2009 and January 5, 2009	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Science Writing		January 14, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	K-1 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)		February 1, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	Fabric Initial Use		February 25 and March 11, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	K-2 Intro to Science Writing		March 4, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Wood Initial Use		March 9 and 23, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Science Writing		April 20, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	K-2 WA State Science Assessment		May 11, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	K-1 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)		May 18, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE

First Grade
Registration for the classes in green will use the NEW Training and Event Management System
Course Name		Dates	Time	Location
	Weather Initial Use	December 8, 2009 and January 5, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Balls & Ramps Initial Use	December 1, 2009	9:00-4:00	JSCEE
	Science Writing	January 12, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	K-1 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	February 1, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	Balls & Ramps Initial Use	March 1 and 22, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	K-2 Intro to Science Writing	March 4, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Organisms Initial Use	March 4 and 18, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Science Writing	April 13, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	K-2 WA State Science Assessment	May 11, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	K-1 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	May 18, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE

Second Grade
Registration for the classes in green will use the NEW Training and Event Management System
Course Name		Dates	Time	Location
	Liquids and Solids Initial Use	December 3, 2009 and January 7, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Science Writing	January 21, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	2-3 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	February 11, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	Soils Initial Use	March 2 and 16, 2009	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	K-2 Intro to Science Writing	March 4, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Liquids and Solids Initial Use	March 11 2010	9:00-4:00	JSCEE
	Science Writing	April 27, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	K-2 WA State Science Assessment	May 11, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	2-3 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	May 3, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE

Third Grade
Registration for the classes in green will use the NEW Training and Event Management System
Course Name		Dates	Time	Location
	Rocks & Minerals Initial Use	December 10, 2009 and January 14, 2010	4:30-7:30	Olympic View
	Sound Initial Use	December 1, 2009	9:00-4:00	JSCEE
	Science Writing	January 7, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	2-3 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	February 11, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	3-5 Intro to Science Writing	March 2, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Plant Growth Initial Use	March 4 and 18, 2010	4:30-7:30	Olympic View
	Sound Initial Use	March 9 and 23, 2010	4:30-7:30	Olympic View
	Science Writing	April 15, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	2-3 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	May 3, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	3-5 Intro to Science Writing	May 6, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	3rd Grade WA State Science Assessment	May 13, 2010	1:00-4:00	JSCEE

Fourth Grade
Registration for the classes in green will use the NEW Training and Event Management System
Course Name		Dates	Time	Location
	Circuits and Pathways Initial Use	December 7and 14, 2009 and January 11, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Ecosystems Initial Use	December 3, 4:30-7:30 and December 10, 9:00-4:00		JSCEE
	Science Writing	January 26, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	4-5 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	February 2, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	Circuits and Pathways Initial Use	March 1, 8, 22, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	3-5 Intro to Science Writing	March 2, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Food Chemistry Initial Use	March 4, 2010	9:00-4:00	JSCEE
	Science Writing	April 22, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	4-5 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	May 4, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	3-5 Intro to Science Writing	May 6, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE

Fifth Grade
Registration for the classes in green will use the NEW Training and Event Management System
Course Name		Dates	Time	Location
	5th Grade WA State Science Assessment	November 10, 2009	1:00-4:00	JSCEE
	Land & Water Initial Use	December 7, 14 and January 11	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Models and Designs Initial Use	December 9, 2009	9:00-4:00	JSCEE
	Science Writing	January 19, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	4-5 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	February 2, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	5th Grade WA State Science Assessment	February 9, 2010	1:00-4:00	JSCEE
	Models and Designs Initial Use	February 23, March 9, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Microworlds Initial Use	March 2 and16, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	3-5 Intro to Science Writing	March 2, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE
	Science Writing	March 25, 2010	4:30-6:00	JSCEE
	4- 5 Reflect and Extend (For deeper reflection on instructional challenges and possible solutions.)	May 4, 2010	4:30-6:30	JSCEE
	3-5 Intro to Science Writing	May 6, 2010	4:30-7:30	JSCEE

Middle School
Course Name		Dates	Time	Location
	MS Science Assessment Team	November 23, 2009 and December 14, 2009	4:00-6:00	JSCEE
	Video Club	November 17, 2009	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	OEL: 8th Grade Properties of Matter	November 17, 2009 and November 23, 2009	8:00-3:00	JSCEE
	OEL: 7th Grade Energy, Machines and Motion	December 1, 2009 and December 15, 2009	8:00-3:00	JSCEE
	OEL: 6th Grade Diversity of Life	December 3, 2009 and December 14, 2009	8:00-3:00	JSCEE
	Video Club	December 15, 2009	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	OEL: 8th Grade Earth in Space	December 16, 2009 and January 7, 2010	8:00-3:00	JSCEE

High School
Professional Teachers of Science Note: Teachers who did not participate in the summer institute are welcome to participate in the academic year sessions. All High School Science Teachers are welcome to attend.
Registration for the classes in green will use the NEW Training and Event Management System
Course Name		Dates	Time	Location
	Secondary Science Leadership Institute	November 14, 2009	8:00-3:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	November 17, 2009	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	December 5, 2009	8:30-12:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	December 15, 2009	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	January 12, 2010	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	February 6, 2010	8:30-12:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	March 2, 2010	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	Secondary Science Leadership Institute	March 3, 2010	1:30-4:30	TBD
	Professional Teachers of Science	March 19, 2010	8:30-3:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	April 27, 2010	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	May 25, 2010	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	Professional Teachers of Science	June 8, 2010	4:00-7:00	JSCEE
	Secondary Science Leadership Institute	June 24, 2010	8:00-3:00	JSCEE

Registration Information All red fields are required for on-line registration.
First Name:		Last Name:
Home Phone:		Home Address:
City State:		Zip Code:
MailStop: Use XXXif you do not have a MailStop		Grade or Subject:
School/Dept:		School District: Non-Seattle Schools, see #2 below
E-mail address:		Employee ID: As shown on your paystub

Did you select all of the classes you are interested in taking? If not, click the Return to Series Finder button. Be sure you have accurately completed the Registration Information section.You must consider your registration a commitment to attend. If for any reason you cannot attend a class that you have committed to, call the Office of Professional Development at 206-252-0060 or send e-mail to pdtraining@seattleschools.org. Thank you for your cooperation. Click the Submit button to notify us of your commitment to attend training.
Important note: after you click the Submit button, a summary of your Registration Request will be displayed. Please print this summary for your records (do not use the Printer-Friendly Version option, however).
Out-of-district educators pay a registration fee to participate in Seattle Public Schools Inquiry Based Science Training: Elementary Initial Use, $100; Introduction to Expository Writing & Science Notebooks, $80; Grade-Level Expository Writing & Science Notebooks, $50; Science WASL Prep, $75; Middle School Initial Use, $75 per day. Please contact Penny Knutzen at ppknutzen@seattleschools.org regarding registration fees for other classes or if you have questions.

Thank you!