DOCUMENT RESUME ED 400 179 SE 059 004 AUTHOR Walenta, Brian T., Ed. TITLE TTIP Texas Teacher Internship Program: 1996 Curriculum Implementation Plans. INSTITUTION Texas Alliance for Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education, College Station. SPONS AGENCY Texas A and M Univ., College Station.; Texas State Dept. of Parks and Wildlife, Austin. PUB DATE 96 NOTE 406p. AVAILABLE FROM Texas Alliance for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Texas A&M University, EDCI, College of Education, College Station, TX 77843-4232. PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Use Teaching Guides (For Teacher) (052) EDRS PRICE MFO1 /PC17 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Curriculum Development; Elementary Secondary Education; *Internship Programs; *Mathematics Teachers; Mentors; *Partnerships in Education; *Science Teachers; *Teacher Education IDENTIFIERS Texas ABSTRACT In 1989, the Texas Alliance for Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education began placing teachers at industry sites as part of its Texas Teacher Internship Program (TTIP). TTIP is a competitive program for science, technology, and mathematics teachers who serve as summer interns at industry and university sites in order to experience real-world applications of the subjects they teach. In 1996, a total of 12 teachers interned at seven sites and were required to develop a curriculum implementation plan (CIP) which illustrated how they would translate the summer experience into the subsequent year's classroom curricula. This document is a compilation of the curriculum implementation plans developed by the teachers. Topics include measurement errors, physical science/environmental science, composite science, biology, chemistry, ecology, technology, astronomy, geology, life science, mathematics, and endocrinology. (JRH) ******************** *****, **************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. ******************i.AAA************************************************* TTIP Texas Teacher Internship Program Texas A&M University Brian T Walenta, Editor 1996 CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION PLANS PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND U.S. DEPARTEtENT OF EDUCATION DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL Office of Educational Research andimprovement HAS BE ANTE BY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproducedas received Irom the person or organization ginating it Minor changes nave been made to improve reproduction Quality TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES o Points of view or opinions stated in this docu. ment do not necessarily represent official INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) OE RI position or policy ' BEST COPY AVAILABLE Texas Alliance low Science, Technology & 1 fit.'WWI..MaliemailcsWW.W.411 W Gni EducationWa...617,- MMW. 2 About the Alliance The Texas Alliance for Science, Technology and MathematicsEducation is a statewide, nonprofit organization whose membership includes representatives from K-12 schools, colleges anduniversities, businesses and industry, professional and civic organizations, and government agencies. By fostering partnershipsbetween schools and the private sector, the Texas Alliance works to: improve student literacy and competency in science, mathematics andtechnology education; and assist teachers in developing curricula with emphasis on "real world"applications and problem-solving skills. For membership and educational program information, contact: Texas Alliance for Science, Technology & MathematicsEducation Texas A&M University EDCI, College of Education College Station, Texas 77843-4232 PH: 409/845-0825 FAX: 409/845-9663 Dr. Robert K. James, Director Maureen Stewart, Development Coordinator Brian Walenta, TTIP and Symposium Coordinator Dwight Bohlmeyer, BTEP Coordinator Jeannine Kantz, BTEP Coordinator Craig Wilson, First STEP Coordinator Debbie Jensen, TENET Project Kristin Hamm, SALISH Project Kay Labuda, SALISH Project The Texas Teacher Internship Program is a project ofthe Texas Alliance for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, under the direction of Dr.Robert K. James, EDCI, College of Educa- tion, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX77843-4232. Funding for the project is provided by the participatingindustries. Publication of the curriculum plans for 1996 was provided by Texas UtilitiesElectric located in Dallas, Texas. 3 TTIP Program Mission In 1989, the Texas Alliance for Science, Technology andMathematics Education began placing teachers at industry sites as part of its now-successful program, the Texas TeacherInternship Program CIIIP formerly Teacher-In-Industry).In the seven years of the program, the numbers of bothteacher participants and internship sponsors have increased steadily.Since its inception, over 150 teachers have interned at 45 company, university andgovernment agency sites. With each teacher affecting anaverage of 150 students per year,over 72,000 Texas students have been directly impacted by TTIPto date. TTIP is a competitive program for science, technology andmathematics teachers who serveas summer interns at industry and university sites in orderto experience "real world" applications of the subjects they teach. Teacher interns are mentored bya scientist or engineer, and work on a project(s) for an 8 week internship period. The objectives of the programare to: Provide teachers with relevant, timely information aboutscience, technology and mathematics applications so they can betterprepare students for the future. Establish interactive partnerships between industry andteacherssharing resources and curriculum improvements, and strengtheningstate and community networks throughout the educational system. Increase teachers' awareness of industry expectations andcareer opportunities to better inform and motivate students regardingcareers in science, technology, and mathematics. In 1996, a total of 12 teachers internedat seven sites. Each teacher was required to develop a curriculum implementation plan (CIP) whichwas to illustrate how they would translate the summer experience into the subsequent year's classroom curricula. TheAlliance staff provided teachers with suggestions for developing the CIPs during site visits. We are pleased with the success of the 1996program and hope that you find the CIPs helpful in planning new activities for your students. For more information on the Texas Teacher InternshipProgram, please write or call: Brian T. Walenta, IMP Coordinator or Robert K. James, Director ao Texas Alliance EDCI, College of Education Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-4232 PH: 409/845-0825 FAX: 409/845-9663 I' Acknowledgements The Texas Alliance for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education would liketo thank the program's supporters for providing the opportunity for teachers to experience "real-world" applications of their teaching fields. Many thanks to the industry coordinators and mentors involved with the 1996 Texas Teacher Internship Program. Exxon Chemical, Baytown Texas Utilities Electric, Dallas Doug Deason Orlan Ihms Dr. Brigitte Laki University of Texas Medical Fina Research & Development Branch, Galveston Technical Center, Deer Park Dr. Peter Bowman Dr. Jose Sosa Dr. Todd Miller Lu Ann Kelly Dr. William Buford Dr. Chandra Yallampalli Texas A & M University, College Station University of Texas Southwest Biochemistry Department Medical Center, Dallas Dr. Bruce McDonald Dr. Skip Gamer Dr. Ed Funkhouser Center for Chemical Characterization and Analysis Dr. E.A. Schweikert Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin Bob Murphy Nancy Herron Steven Hall Kathryn Hampton Scotty Oliver 1.112001141.11.1111....Norrid I wommilsdm*, r *Aar ttarr--- I I FIN:. OIL l'iND i.N.HEMIC,711. COMPANY I RECH J1]TECHNOLOGY CENTER I 4sk 5 I . /ptk.41v S '131 l`r1-)Y TABLE OF CONTENTS CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Ann T. Kelley Exxon Chemical, Baytown 1 Linda Rhoden Fina Research & Development 31 Technical Center, Deer Park Norene Rose Flaherty- Texas Utilities Electric, Dallas 77 Nancy McGreger Texas A&M University 111 Biochemical Department, College Station Jennifer Willis Texas A&M University 131 Center for Chemical Characterization and Analysis, College Station Dorothy Chavez Texas Parks & Wildlife, Austin 183 Alan Cherepon Texas Parks & Wildlife, Austin 217 Vickie Smith Texas PArks & Wildlife, Austin 267 Dina Armstrong University of Texas Medical 303 Branch Public Health, Galveston Kenneth Baratko University of Texas Medical 353 Branch, Galveston Frances Beeson University of Texas Medical 355 Branch, Galveston Heather Lentz University of Texas Southwest 395 Medical Center STARS Program, Dallas APPENDICES 1996 Evaluation Information Intern Information Ann T. Kelley Composite Science, Chemistry Stephen F. Austin High School, HoustonISD Exxon Chemical, Baytown Dr. Brigitte Laki, Mentor BEST COPY AVAILABLE 8 KELLEY 1 CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MEASUREMENT ERRORS NAME: Ann T. Kelley INTERNSHIP: Exxon Chemical Americas, Baytown, Texas SCHOOL: Stephen F. Austin Senior H.S., Houston, TX PRIMARY SUBJECT: ESL Physical Science, Grades 9 through 12 ACTIVITIES: (1) "THE LENGTH OF A PESTLE: A Class Exercise in Measurement and StatisticalAnalysis" (2) "A SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE DEMONSTRATIONFOR ILLUSTRATING SIGNIFICANT FIGURE RULES WHEN MAKING MEASUREMENTS AND DOING CALCULATIONS" (3) "MORE ON THE QUESTION OF SIGNIFICANT FIGURES" (4) "MEASURING WITH A PURPOSE: Involving Students in the Learning Process" (5) "A SIMPLE LABORATORY EXPERIMENT USING POPCORN TO ILLUSTRATE MEASUREMENTERRORS" (6) "INTRODUCTORY LABORATORY EXERCISES" (7) "A PAPER VERNIER SCALE