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Tennessee Earth Science TeachersThe Tennessee Earth Science Teachers (TEST) is for "all" K-12 teachers who have an interest in the Earth. This association provides opportunities for teachers to network with other teachers across the state, especially through the integration of Earth Science with other sciences and disciplines. TEST members aim to build understanding by sharing activities and learning through workshops, presentations, and field trips. Every year, TEST plays a key role in presenting workshops and providing free materials for the classroom teacher at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association (TSTA) Conference. This past November, the TEST "Rock Box" Workshops were among the best-attended workshop at the conference. Almost 200 boxes, along with a handbook of activities, were handed out to elementary, middle school, and high school teachers. The Middle Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society provided the plastic boxes to hold 24 specimens of rocks found in Tennessee. To learn more about TEST, visit the TEST web site: http://www.utm.edu/departments/ggp/testnet.htm The membership application may be found on-line. The dues, which are $10 per year, offer networking, field trips, and opportunities for continued education. The combination of classroom teachers, university professors, and current research, both in the classroom and in the field, gives a clearer picture and understanding of science education in today's world. The Tennessee Earth Science Teachers (TEST) will be hosting a field trip for members to the Coon Creek Science Center and the Vulcan Materials Quarry in West Tennessee March 7-9, 2003. The cost for the field trip is $45 (Friday-Saturday lodging- $30; Coon Creek Quarry Fee- $15). Contact Dr. Michael Gibson, Dept. of Geology, Geography, & Physics, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238 (731) 587-7435; mgibson@utm.edu no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3. 2003. FYI: The GSA Southeastern Sectional Meeting will be held in Memphis, TN, March 12-14, 2003. Low registration fees are available for teachers, as well as sessions devoted to K-12 teachers: earthquakes, fossils, field trips, and more. For additional information on meetings, registration, and accommodations visit the SE GSA website: |
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