Outreach - Teacher Training

The Department of Earth Science offers graduate-level courses for teachers.

The current schedule is:

Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Fall 2012

Physical Geology (processes that shape the Earth)
Environmental Geology (how geologic processes affect human populations)
Earth and Planetary Geology (geology of Earth and other planets)
Historical Geology (physical and biological history of Earth)
Oceanography
Preparation for Teaching ESS (tentative)
Physical Geology

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ESCI 511: Putting Earth Science into Action
This course presents Earth Science content and classroom implementation strategy. Participants may enroll any semester with the approval of the instructor. Highly subsidized tuition is available to teachers.

sample course syllabus

 

 

ESCI 515: Geophysical Field Work for Educators
This is an intensive, 2-week course offered during the summer. Participants must apply and be selected.

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Additional information:

Earth Science Teaching Certificate:
Participants who complete all four courses will receive an Earth Science Teaching Certificate from Rice University.

Participants in ESCI 511 will receive 9 hours toward the TAGT Awareness Certificate

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Past opportunities:
2009-2011 Professional Development PDF