GeoEd Summer Workshop
for High School Educators

(Application Deadline: April 29, 2024)

The National Science Foundation has funded UNG to host a first-of-its-kind professional development workshop in Georgia designed for teachers of high school STEM and special education. Join us June 10 - 14 to experience how Project-Based Learning through the captivating lens of geoscience can awaken deeper student interest within the STEM fields.

Additional Benefits

After completion of this immersive five-day workshop
(Minimum attendance: 80% each day; about 30 hours)
Attendees will also receive:

• A $1,100 stipend
• A certificate of completion from UNG College of Education and IESA
• A year of UNG faculty assistance for implementing PBL into the classroom

Field Trip

We will take a one-day field trip to explore four distinct outcrops across Georgia that illuminate the intricate relations between three rocks types and their dynamic influence on the living environment around them.

Activities Include

• Analyzing a spectrum of mineral groups in different rock types to understand their influence on the biodiversity of an ecosystem.
• Investigating the effects of seismic activities on a variety of earth materials
• Exploring the impact of increasing temperatures on the geology of Georgia.
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