Time

Activity

Alignment with National Science Education Standards

Alignment with Illinois Learning Standards (Goals for Students) and Content Area Standards (for Teachers)

8:30-9:00

Check In: University-related business, pretest, distribution of texts and laboratory manual (print copy) Life Science II, Room 131

9:00-9:50

Overview of Microorganisms

Domains

Characteristics of bacteria,

viruses, fungi

Ms. Smith Life Science III, Room 1059

Life Science, Content Standard C, Biological evolution

and

The cell

State Goal 12.A4.b Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Science Standard 3A The competent science teacher understands viral, subcellular and cellular structure and function.

10:00-11:15

Microorganisms in the Environment and Why We Need Them

Agriculture: nitrogen, sulfur, carbon

Energy: photosynthesis, biofuels,

bioremediation, microbial mining

Foods: preservation, fermentation,

additives

Ms. Smith Life Science III, Room 1059

Life Science, Content Standard C, Interdependence of organisms and

Matter, energy and organization in living systems

and

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Content Standard F, Environmental Quality

State Goal 12.A4.b as above

State Goal 12.A.5a Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g. homeostasis, dormancy).

Science Standard 4A The competent science teacher understands how living and nonliving factors interact with one another and with their environment.

11:20-11:50

Lunch Life Science II, Room 131

College of Science Computer Lab open and

staffed

12:00-1:00

Field Trip to Carbondale Wastewater Treatment Plant

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Content Standard F, Personal and community health

State Goal 13.B.5c Analyze the costs, benefits and effects of scientific and technological policies at the local, state, national and global levels (e.g. genetic research, internet access).

Science Standard 18A The competent science teacher understands applications of science concepts and inquiry to the context of a community.

1:00-1:30

Group Assignments

Lesson Plans

Library and Internet Research on Two

Assigned Microorganisms

(two participants in each group, one an experienced teacher, one a new or less experienced teacher)

Ms. Smith Life Science II, Room 131

Dr. Martinko

Life Science, Content Standard C, The cell

and

Biological Evolution

Science Standard 12 parts A-C Curriculum in Science The competent science teacher understands how to develop learning outcomes for science instruction that incorporate State and national frameworks for teaching science and how to select appropriate curriculum materials to meet the standards-based outcomes.

1:30-2:20

Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetic Engineering, Products,

Bioremediation

Dr. Martinko Life Science III, Room 1059

Life Science, Content Standard C, Molecular basis of heredity

and

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Content Standard F, Science Technology in Local, National, and Global Challenges and

Environmental Quality

State Goal 13.A.4c Describe how scientific knowledge, explanations and technological designs may change with new information over time (e.g. the understanding of DNA, the design of computers).

Science Standard 10A The competent science teacher understand the ways that science and technology affect people's lives, societal values, and system; the environment; new knowledge; and technologies throughout history.

2:30-5:00

Lab: Safety rules

Environmental sampling

Inoculation of microorganisms and foods

(yogurt, cheeses, other) to selective and

differential media

Biochemical tests (catalase, fermentation

tubes)

Oxygen tolerance (inoculation into deeps)

Staining

Inoculation of Physarum polycephalum

Cultures of gram-positive and gram-

negative bacteria, Physarum

polycephalum, and Saccharomyces

cerevisiae supplied.

Craig Rouskey Life Science II, Room 113

Dr. Martinko

Dr. Sundberg

Ms. Smith

Professional Development, Standard A, Involve teachers in actively investigating phenomena that can be studied scientifically, interpreting results, and making sense of findings consistent with currently accepted scientific understanding.

and

Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes.

and

History and Nature of Science, Content Standard G, Nature of Scientific Knowledge

State Goal 13.A.5a Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

Science Standard 14A. The competent science teacher understands liability and negligence, especially as applied to science teaching.

Time

Activity

Alignment with National Science Education Standards

Alignment with Illinois Learning Standards

8:30-9:00

Arrivals Life Science II, Room 131

College of Science Computer Lab open and

staffed

9:00-10:50

Normal Resistance: why aren't we always

sick?

Stimulating the Immune Response

Antibiotic Resistance

Dr. Martinko Lawson Hall, Room 101

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Content Standard F Personal and community health

Science Standard 4E The competent science teacher understands that humans are living organisms who uniquely interact with the environment..

11:00-11:50

Public Health, Emerging and Epidemic

Infectious Diseases, Bioterrorism

Dr. Martinko Lawson Hall, Room 101

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Content Standard F Personal and community health

Science Standard 4E as above

12:00-12:50

Lunch Life Science II, Room 131

Presentation of participant assignments

College of Science Computer Lab open and

staffed if time allows

Dr. Martinko

Ms. Smith

Life Science, Content Standard C, The cell

and

Biological Evolution

Science Standard 12 parts A-C Curriculum in Science The competent science teacher understands how to develop learning outcomes for science instruction that incorporate State and national frameworks for teaching science and how to select appropriate curriculum materials to meet the standards-based outcomes.

1:00-1:50

Extremophiles and Other Oddballs:

Research on Microorganisms from

Antarctica to Yellowstone

Dr. Madigan Lawson Hall, Room 101

Science as Inquiry, Content Standard A, Understanding about Scientific Inquiry

and

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Content Standard F, Natural Resources

and

History and Nature of Science, Content Standard G, Science as a Human Endeavor

and

Nature of Scientific Knowledge

State Goal 12.B.5a Analyze and explain biodiversity issues and the cause and effects of extinction.

Science Standard 14 parts A-E Organisms and Ecosystems

The competent science teacher understands and can apply concepts that describe how living thing interact with each other and with their environment.

2:00-2:50

Presentation of participant assignments (continued)

Dr. Martinko

Ms. Smith

Life Science, Content Standard C, The cell

and

Biological Evolution

Science Standard 12 parts A-C Curriculum in Science The competent science teacher understands how to develop learning outcomes for science instruction that incorporate State and national frameworks for teaching science and how to select appropriate curriculum materials to meet the standards-based outcomes.

3:00-5:00

Lab: Read and discuss results

DNA extraction from environmental

samples, digestion and gel electrophoresis

Distribution of selected cultures and

materials to participants

Posttest

Craig Rouskey Life Science II, Room 113

Dr. Martinko

Dr. Sundberg

Ms. Smith

Professional Development, Standard A, Involve teachers in actively investigating phenomena that can be studied scientifically, interpreting results, and making sense of findings consistent with currently accepted scientific understanding.

and

Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes.

and

Science and Technology, Content Standard E, Understandings about science and technology

and

History and Nature of Science, Content Standard G, Nature of Scientific Knowledge

State Goal 13.A.5a Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

Science Standard 14A. The competent science teacher understands liability and negligence, especially as applied to science teaching.

Time

Activity

Alignment with National Science Education Standards

Alignment with Illinois Learning Standards

9:00-9:30

Check In

9:30-11:30

Distribution and Discussion of Lesson Plans and Teaching Experiences

Science Teaching Standards, Teaching Standard A, Select science content and adapt and design curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities and experiences of students

and

Work together as colleagues within and across disciplines and grade levels

Science Standard 12 as above

11:30-12:30

Lunch

12:30

Field Trip to Prairie Farms Dairy

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Content Standard F, Personal and community health

State Goal 13.B.5c Analyze the costs, benefits and effects of scientific and technological policies at the local, state, national and global levels (e.g. genetic research, internet access).

Science Standard 18A The competent science teacher understands applications of science concepts and inquiry to the context of a community.