The Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program announces new professional development opportunities for science teachers and natural resource specialists. These include the following online and field-based courses at the UW-Madison.

• Trees of the Upper Midwest – a 2-week online and field course, Aug. 11-24: Learn how to identify our native tree species!
• Field Methods for Ecological Inquiry – a 3-week online and field course, Sept. 22 – Oct 12: Learn methods for field sampling and data collection for ecological research.
• Rainforests and Coral Reefs online course, Sept. 29 – Dec. 12: A virtual exploration of the world’s most diverse ecosystems with up-to-date science to bring to your classroom.

Cost per course = $79. Earn up to 2 UW credits for each course at additional cost.

For more information on these and other courses visit: http://www.wisc.edu/wistep/2008courses.html or contact Catherine Woodward at cwoodwar@wisc.edu

You can also download a WISTEP flier on the courses to post or pass along.
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