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Nominations now open for eighth annual Citadel Heart of Learning Award
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Science & Mathematics
The following programs are operated by the CCIU to provide resources to school districts in the areas of science and mathematics.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): CCIU is a Priority NASA site for Pennsylvania. Working with NASA the CCIU provides training to educators on how to utilize NASA resources in the classroom. NASA support includes curriculum support materials; workshops and fellowships; television, video, and multimedia resources; and electronic field trips.
Contact: Dr. Rina Vassallo at
484-237-5054
- Evaluating Local Science or Mathematics Curriculum
for Alignment to the Anchors/Standards: The process of evaluating local curriculum for alignment to national standards and the Pennsylvania standards for science, technology, environment, and ecology or mathematics can be completed with district teams to enhance local programs.
Contact: Dr. Rina Vassallo (Science) at
484-237-5054 or Marjorie Graeff (Mathematics) at
484-237-5334
- FIMS Grant: The Fellowship in Mathematics and Science Project (FIMS) is a multi-year project designed to increase teacher knowledge. Participants are studying current research in teams that include college professors, educators and the scientists/engineers that work with NASA. The project explores the Earth through the eyes of a mathematician, physicist, chemist and a biologist. Teachers from the Coatesville and the Chester County Non-Public Schools are eligible to participate in the FIMS Project.
Contact: Dr. Rina Vassallo at
484-237-5054
- Science Chairs Committee: The Science Chairs Committee meets four times a year to address the needs of county schools. This committee plans countywide training sessions, reviews district’s curriculum and discusses the various issues that arise in the teaching of science.
Contact: Dr. Rina Vassallo at
484-237-5054
- Mathematics Chairs Committee: The Mathematics Chairs Committee meets four times a year to address the needs of county schools. This committee plans countywide training sessions, reviews district’s curriculum and discusses the various issues that arise in the teaching of mathematics.
Contact: Marjorie Graeff at
484-237-5334
- Developing Integrated Units of Instruction: Using the 5-E Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation) teachers are guided through the process of developing units of study that address various content standards.
Contact: Dr. Rina Vassallo at
484-237-5054
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