The goal of the UCLA Science Project is to design and implement programs that identify, develop and promote strategies that make good science instruction available and accessible to all students. Believing that good teaching begins with a life long commitment to learning, the UCLA Science Project offers several programs throughout the year designed to foster collaborative communities of researchers and practitioners. Through these collaborations, the UCLA Science Project aims to deepen teacher’s science content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in order to better meet the needs of their students.

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FEATURED UPCOMING PROGRAMS

• FIRST ANNUAL LAUSD PRE-K - 12 SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
  

  June 2, 2012  8am - 12pm
  Natural History Museum      
  
  

  In special partnership with the UCLA Science Project in Center X and the Los Angeles Natural History Museum, the Los Angeles Unified School District is organizing the 1st Annual Science Symposium. 

  Please join us to network with science teachers throughout the district, engage in sessions focused on the Common Core State Standards and learn about the Next Generation Science Standards.
  
  

  For more information and to register, please click here.
  
  

• THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE - FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
  

  June 9     8am-12pm
  June 16   9am-12pm

  Join Dr. Regina Wetzer, Director of the Marine Biodiversity Center, and colleagues for a unique tide pooling outing. Experience the diversity of life on the shore. See mollusks, anemones, and other marine creatures! Then come to a Museum workshop the following Saturday to discuss ways to incorporate the Common Core Standards into your science classroom.
  
  For more information and to register please click here.
  

• UCLA YOUNG SCHOLARS: YOUNG SCIENTIST

  July 23 - August 10, 2012         9:00am-12:00pm
  For students entering grades 1-3

  The UCLA Science Project will be offering a fun, hands-on science experience tailored for young minds – grades 1-3. The program will focus on fostering the curiosity students have about the world around them by engaging in developmentally appropriate science experiences, labs and activities. This experience will stimulate your child’s interest and motivation in learning.

  Download Young Scientist Registration & Payment Form.

  
  
  

• INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH SCIENCE - FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
  

  July 30-31, 2012       8:30am - 3:30pm

  The UCLA Science Project, in partnership with the Natural History Museum is excited to offer middle and high school teachers an opportunity to engage in a robust, standards-aligned Earth Science Institute. During the 2-day institute, participants will work with expert faculty from the Natural History Museum to increase Earth Science Content, engage in inquiry-based activities to support earth science content development and get to know the new Common Core standards.
  
  For more information and to register please click here.
  
  
  

• ENGAGING YOUNG MINDS IN SCIENCE -  A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
  

  July 31 - August 03, 2012         8:30am-2:30pm
  
  Calling all new and experienced elementary school teachers! Come and join us at the California Science Center for a unique professional development experience tailored to support science content in grades 3-6. (All grade-levels invited)

  For more information and to register please click here.
  
  
  

• TEACH SECONDARY SCIENCE!
  SECONDARY SCIENCE METHODS & CSET CONTENT REVIEW
  
  

  I. Secondary Science Methods – 4 units, Fee: $475.00
     July 9-20, 2012     8:00am-3:00pm
  
  II. CSET Content Review – 4 units, Fee: $475.00
       July 23-August 3, 2012    8:00am-3:00pm
  
  The UCLA Science Project will offer summer opportunities to support teachers aspiring to teach secondary science. With subject-matter authorization and passing scores on the science CSET exams, teachers will be able to apply for science positions at the secondary level.
  
  For more information and to download the application please click here.