[NMScience] UNM Teachers' Institute Workshop

[Matthew W Nyman]

Dear Colleagues:

First, my apologies for any repeat emails.

The UNM College of Arts and Sciences Teachers' Institute 
is pleased to announce the 1st Saturday workshop for 2008. 
Please see below for details. An "offical" flyer with the 
remainder of the Spring 2008 offerings will be distributed 
in late December or early January. Thanks and have a great 
holiday break.


In Support of the Plate Tectonic Theory: Datasets and 
Classroom Applications

The Theory of Plate Tectonics is the major paradigm that 
explains processes that shape the earth’s surface, 
especially earthquakes, volcanic activity and mountain 
building processes. In this workshop we will investigate 
data sets that have been used to substantiate the theory 
as well as new research on using the radiogenic chemistry 
of igneous rocks to investigate plate tectonic processes 
such as subduction zones in Central America and hot spots 
in Iceland. A significant part of this workshop will 
include introduction and use of hands-on activities that 
can be used in 6-12 classrooms.

Instructors
Dr. Matt Nyman
Natural Science Program
Dr. Tobias Fischer
Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of New Mexico


When: Saturday January 26th, 2008
What time and where: Workshop starts at 9 AM in room 114 
Northrop Hall on UNM main campus
What else: Lunch and classroom materials will be provided 
free of charge.
How to sign up: To sign up please send an email to Matt 
Nyman at mwnyman at unm.edu


Other planned workshops for Spring 2008:

February 16th
Systems Dynamics - Classroom Applications

March 8th
The UNM Sustainability Program - Background and 
Teacher/Classroom Opportunities

April 12th
A Nitrogenous Dance - The Nitrogen Cycle and Evolutionary 
Changes


Matthew W. Nyman
Natural Science Program
Earth and Planetary Science
University of New Mexico
Northrop Hall
Albuquerque, NM  87131

505-277-4355 (office)