Sign Up for HISD’s Sally Ride Science Academy by Oct. 17

All 3rd- through 5th-grade teachers are invited to attend this free presentation

October 15, 2012

Are you an elementary school teacher looking for a new way to get your kids excited about science?

If so, then come to the all-day Sally Ride Science Academy planned for Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 W. 18th St., 77092).

This innovative program provides teachers with training and resources to increase student enthusiasm about science and its related career fields. It was developed for grades 3, 4, and 5, and is based on research that shows introducing young people to diverse examples of science careers and scientists can ignite their interest in the subject and make the study of science more meaningful to them.

To sign up, please visit eTRAIN on the employee portal (login required) and select course number CU2238. The session will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.