Featured Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Leon Lederman

Nobel Laureate, Physicist, &
Advocate for Excellence in Science Education “Definition of and Rationale for Teaching Physics First”

Other speakers include:

Richard Kissel - Content Specialist,
Evolving Planet at the Field Museum
Chicago, IL
“Using the Field Museum as a Resource For Science Education.”

Corrine Williams - Science Supervisor, District 228
"Developing a Successful Physics First Curriculum"

Tom Knutson - Former Science Dept Chair, Glenbard North H.S.
"Fermilab ARISE Project: An Integrated Approach"

Leslie Nyckel and John Chamberlain - Science Teachers, Glenbard North H.S.
"ISciS: A Three-Year Integrated Science Curriculum"

Sudarsan Kowligy — Physics Teacher, Carver Military Academy, Chicago, IL
“Lessons That Integrate the Various Disciplines in Science.”

Kathy Stoch - Argo Community High School, Doctoral Candidate U.I.C.
"Reading Like A Scientist: Developing Expertise in Science Readers"

Jill Alexander - Science Department Chair, Argo Community High School
"Argo's Physics First Model"

Brendan Noon – Science Teacher, Argo Community High School
"Creating an Online Curriculum Aligned With State Standards"



Saturday March 18th
9:00AM- 1:00PM


Argo Community High School
7329 W. 63rd St.
Summit, IL 60501
708-728-3200



Whether or not your school offers a “Physics First” curriculum, science teachers are always seeking ways to connect the various disciplines in science. (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science & Math) We would like to invite you to join us for a free half-day seminar to address these relevant issues.

Objectives:

To begin developing a meaningful 3-year science curriculum that integrates physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and math

To create an online curriculum resource for schools wishing to implement a “physics first” model

To connect with other professionals in the educational and scientific community

To share quality classroom activities, materials, and lessons with our peers

If you are interested in attending, please contact Jill Alexander

and print a Registration Form

This symposium will be sponsored by Argo Community High School in conjunction with: