Hosted by the Southern California Earthquake Center and The Joint Educational Project at USC

WHEN:    Saturday, May 3, 2008

WHERE:  University of Southern California
                Southern California Earthquake Center
                Zumberge Hall (ZHS) Room 265
                Los Angeles, CA 90089

                Directions will be sent to registered participants

                (213) 821-6340 (office) / 626-826-1157 (cell)

TIME:      9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.

COST:      Workshop is FREE for all participants.

Register by phone (213) 740-1834 or via e-mail to jungmatt@usc.edu

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, May 1, 2008.

This workshop will explore the science of earthquakes and apply these concepts to a wide range of activities (both hands-on and technology driven). Topics will be aligned with the California Science Content Standards for grade 6, however, all science educators from grades K – 12 are welcome to attend. A continental breakfast will be provided and every teacher participant will receive a set classroom materials valued at over $100.

The workshop will feature the earthquake education video Earthquake Country – Los Angeles. Each registered participant will receive a video kit containing an Earthquake Country Los Angeles DVD, maps provided by the Automobile Club of Southern California, a SCEC earthquake visualizations CD, and other resources. Each participant will receive a classroom set of the SCEC publication Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country. Posters and other materials from the United States Geological Survey and the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology will also be distributed at the workshop.

Workshop participants and discussion leaders will examine how the activities can be best implemented with K - 12 students. Collectively the group will consider content standards, what is known about learning, and the day-to-day challenges of teaching science. The group will share model practices and have ample opportunity to network. Registration Deadline is Thursday, May 1, 2008. Register early, attendance is limited to 25 spaces.