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Rocks, Minerals & Mining in Today’s Society
The IAAP Illinois Teachers Workshop
is a three-day event designed to inform Illinois educators about the importance
of rocks, minerals, and mining in everyday life. This goal is accomplished by
allowing teachers to tour active mining operations and by providing information,
tools, and activities they can take back to their classrooms.
The 2008 Workshop will be held July 21-23 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Moline,
Illinois.
Note: The 2008 workshop registration is full. No more
registrations will be taken. Check back later this year for details about
the 2009 workshop.
The main focus of the workshop is
Illinois geology, mining, land reclamation, and environmental issues.
Misconceptions about the aggregates industry are also explored. During this
workshop, teachers learn about, and actively participate in, various hands-on
educational activities suitable for teaching earth science in the classroom. The
information presented in the workshop lectures is then brought to life during
field trips to active Illinois mining operations and land reclamation sites.
Participants receive CPDU credits
and have the
opportunity to obtain two graduate credit hours from Illinois State
University (course number 393.03 - Geology of Illinois for Teachers). At the conclusion of the workshop, each teacher receives a bag full
of educational materials including a mineral kit, fossil kit, videos, posters, lesson plans,
learning activities, and other teaching aids provided by the IAAP and its
members.
The IAAP will match every teacher
with a producer member sponsor whose financial contribution to this workshop
provides for the facilities rental, educational materials and lodging
accommodations for Monday and Tuesday nights of the workshop. Participating
teachers will be responsible for the registration fee, cost for graduate level
credit if you so choose, and incidentals such as room service or telephone
calls. The costs for graduate level credit and registration to attend this
workshop are detailed on the Teacher Registration form you may download from this
page. IAAP members wishing to sponsor a teacher or contribute to this event
should download the Sponsorship/Donation Form and return it to the IAAP with
their contribution.
Don't miss this great
opportunity to learn, have fun, and make valuable contacts with other teachers
and individuals in the mining industry!
Teacher's comments about the workshop:
I came away with a wealth of information,
ideas, activities, and materials that I am very excited to incorporate within
the classroom.”
B.C., Lisbon Grade School
“I really appreciate the opportunity to mix
with "real" scientists and people in the field. All were willing to answer
questions. I like having folks I can call if I have questions.”
A.R., Old Orchard Junior High
“Wow! This workshop was amazing. All of
the presenters were very knowledgeable in their area. I didn't realize how
important the [aggregates] industry is in today's society.”
T.C., West Oak Middle School
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