Science Keep Improving Content Knowledge and Skills 2
Available courses
Physics
- Teacher: Tyler Berzina
Welcome to the Summer 2013 KICKS2 Physics Institute hosted at Millard West Senior High.
Our particular KICKS2 institute will focus on traditional to modern physics topics and problem solving which support and go far beyond the Nebraska state physical science standards. A college physics text book will be used as a reference, but not a guide, for our instruction. We will explore through an inquiry-based, technology-rich, hands-on approach all typical traditional topics including vectors, forces and motion, momentum, mechanical energy, heat, nuclear, electricity, magnetism, and wave behavior (mechanical, sound, and light). The KICKS2 Physics Institute will be presented at a college-prep/AP® Physics level using an algebra/trigonometry mathematical base.
Cedar Point Middle KICKS2
- Teacher: Katie Ramsey
- Teacher: Kirsten Smith
Welcome to the Summer 2013 KICKS2 Middle Grades Institute hosted at Cedar Point Biological Station just north of Ogallala.
Our objectives:
- Increase our knowledge in the Life, Physical and Earth/Space sciences.
- Develop our use of Inquiry in 6-8 science classrooms.
- Develop our abilities to work with diverse students.
What else?
- We will share content, lessons, and ideas.
- Access local informal science opportunities.
- Learn ways to utilize both low and high tech instruments in the science classroom.
Elementary 2013
- Teacher: Joan Anthony
- Teacher: Sheree Person Pandil
- Teacher: Elissa Wolf
Welcome to the Summer 2013 KICKS2 Elementary Institutes hosted at ESU 10 in Kearney and the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha
Our objectives:
- Increase our knowledge in the Life, Physical and Earth/Space sciences.
- Develop our use of Inquiry in K-5 science classrooms.
- Develop our abilities to work with diverse students.
What else?
- We will share content, lessons, and ideas.
- Access local informal science opportunities.
- Learn ways to utilize both low and high tech instruments in the science classroom.
Nebraska City Elementary Institute
- Teacher: Lori Poppe
- Teacher: Elissa Wolf
Lincoln Middle Level KICKS2
- Teacher: Katie Ramsey
- Teacher: Kirsten Smith
Elementary Henry Doorly Zoo 2012
- Teacher: Joan Anthony
- Teacher: Lori Poppe
Elementary McCook
- Teacher: Elissa Wolf
- Teacher: Sheree Person Pandil
Welcome to KICKS2 Earth & Space Science!
Our objectives:
- Increase our knowledge in Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy.
- Develop our use of Inquiry in a 7-12 science classroom.
- Develop our abilities to work with diverse students.
What else?
- We will share content, lessons, and ideas.
- Learn ways to incorporate different learning styles into the science classroom.
- Learn ways to utilize both low and high tech instruments in the science classroom.
- Support each other in our challenges in order to grow and become better instructors.
Elementary Norfolk
- Teacher: Joan Anthony
- Teacher: Sheree Person Pandil
The responsiblity of knowing is sharing.
Elementary Fort Robinson/Crawford
- Teacher: Joan Anthony
- Teacher: Lori Poppe
Elementary North Platte ESU 16
- Teacher: Elissa Wolf
- Teacher: Sheree Person Pandil
Elementary Hastings Museum
- Teacher: Joan Anthony
- Teacher: Lori Poppe
Elementary Henry Doorly Zoo
- Teacher: Sheree Person Pandil
- Teacher: Vanita Jarmon
KICKS2 Middle Level Science (Grades 6-8)
- Teacher: Katie Ramsey
- Teacher: Kirsten Smith
Welcome to KICKS2 Middle Grades Science!
Our objectives:
- Increase our knowledge in the Life, Physical and Earth/Space sciences.
- Develop our use of Inquiry in grades 6-8 science classrooms.
- Develop our abilities to work with diverse students.
What else?
- We will share content, lessons, and ideas.
- Access local informal science opportunities.
- Learn ways to utilize both low and high tech instruments in the science classroom.
Welcome,
Nebraska Science KICKS2 is a statewide project funded under Title II, Part B of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act Mathematics and Science Partnership Program. The goal of the project is to enhance the content knowledge and instructional skills of Nebraska K-12 science teachers, thereby enhancing student achievement.