Exploring the Microcosmos: Micro-life as a Dynamic LearningTool in Middle and Secondary Classrooms

这个微生物学项目是一个为期三年的项目，包括1)在波士顿大学举办的暑期研究所，2)由带头教师举办的一系列当地研讨会，以及3)所有研究所参与者的外展演讲。该计划建立在一个非常成功的试点计划的基础上，使用了该计划开发的出版材料。重点是实践活动，包括所有参与者和学生活动。目标受众是中学生物教师。暑期学院每年为20名潜在的带头教师提供为期两周的研讨会。此外，每年，从以前的参与者中挑选出的20名带头教师参加一个为期一周的学院，为他们举办为期一周的当地讲习班做准备。这些讲习班随后由两名带队教师组成的小组在下一年举办。带队教师还担任当地的资源教师。这些努力的后勤支持是通过发展中的通信网络和发展当地支助中心来提供的。将提供大量当地费用分摊，以支持当地讲习班。一到两周的讲习班将为1000多名参加者提供服务，另有600名参加者将参加为期较短的地方外联工作。将提供相当于NSF成本的32.1%的金额作为成本份额。

This project, in microbiology, is a three year program that includes 1) Summer Institutes, held at Boston University, 2) a series of local workshops conducted by lead teachers, and 3) outreach presentations given by all institute participants. The program is built upon a highly successful pilot program, using published materials developed by the program. Emphasis is on hands-on activities, including all participant and student activities. The target audience is secondary biology teachers. The Summer Institute offers two-week workshops for 20 potential lead teachers each year. In addition, each year, 20 lead teachers, selected from a pool of previous participants attend a one-week institute to prepare them to conduct one-week, local workshops. These workshops are then presented by teams of two lead teachers during the following year. Lead teachers also serve as local resource teachers. Logistical support for these efforts is provided by a developing communications network and by development of local support centers. Significant local cost sharing will be provided in support of the local workshops. Over 1000 participants will be served by the one or two week workshops and another 600 participants will participate in local outreach efforts of shorter duration. An amount equal to 32.1% of NSF cost will be provided as cost share.