High School Physics Teachers' Days

APS Teachers' Days

Teachers' Days Produced by the APS Department Of Education and Diversity

 By Ed Lee/APS A high school physics teacher at the April 2008 APS Teachers Day investigates diffraction with a variable slit system constructed of pencils and rubber bands.

At both the March and April meetings, the APS Education & Diversity Department produces a High School Physics Teachers' Day, which offers professional development to local physics teachers at no cost. Teachers' Days offer presentations on physics and education research, hands-on workshops on teaching, and lunch with physicists. For more information, please see the links just below or contact Ed Lee.

March Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Westin Convention Center Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA

April Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Sheraton Denver Hotel
Denver, CO

Teachers' Days Produced by APS Units

Plasma Physics Teachers’ Day
November 18, 2008
Dallas, TX  

Resources

• Why organize a Teachers’ Day?: Some motivational considerations and program objectives.
• Arranging a Teachers’ Day program: A collection of resources for the organization of Teachers' Day activities.
• Teachers' Day links: Web sites for previous events, both APS as well as non-APS, and related resources involving high school and university connections.