Workshops for Teachers
Introduction to Modeling Biology – Raleigh Workshop
July 14-16, 2026
The Science House, 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Introduction to Modeling Biology in Raleigh, NC. Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world.
Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Raleigh
July 14-16, 2026
The Science House, 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Raleigh, NC Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world. Scientists learn by doing; they construct and deploy models of the real world and test their ability to predict new phenomena.
Explore Plant Genetics at the Central Crops Research Station
July 14, 2026
Central Crops Research Station
This one-day workshop provides teachers with visits and interactions with faculty and graduate students at the Central Crops Research Station, regarding research on different varieties of corn, soybeans, and sweet potatoes!
Introduction to Modeling Biology – Morehead City
July 21-23, 2026
CMAST - 303 College Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557
Introduction to Modeling Biology in Morehead City, NC. Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world.
Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Morehead City
July 21-23, 2026
CMAST - 303 College Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557
Introduction to Modeling Chemistry – Morehead City Modeling Instruction provides professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy. Modeling helps correct the many weaknesses of the lecture-demonstration method found in many classrooms, including the fragmentation of knowledge, student passivity, and the persistence of naive beliefs about the physical world. Scientists learn by doing; they construct and deploy models of the real world and test their ability to predict new phenomena.