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Are
you seeking a K-12 professional development opportunity that will enhance
your qualifications, competency, and
self-confidence in integrating Earth
system science, climate, and global change your science classroom? The
National
Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), offers a suite of distance
learning courses that build upon our face-to-face
professional
development workshops.
Climate Discovery is a series of six- and seven-week courses for middle and high school educators. The course offerings include:
2008 Schedule
1/11 to 2/29
4/4 to 5/23
6/20 to 8/15
CD501
1/11 to 2/22
CD502
1/18 to 2/29
CD503
4/4 to 5/23
We are now taking registrations for Summer 2008!
CD501
6/20 to 8/8
Click on the links above for more information and to register.
What teachers are saying about Climate Discovery:
"Great instructors who were responsive and enthusiastic, participants who were intelligent and thoughtful, with up-to-date content and activities"
"Thank you for offering such a great class! I can't wait to sign up for the other courses!"
"An excellent introduction to Earth System Science and also climate change issues. Everything was very relevent and appropriate."
"This was a very good course and quite worthwhile. A lot of work has gone into this by the developers. Thanks!"
What is an NCAR Online Education course?
The online courses, instructed by science education specialists, incorporate information about state-of-the-art research and modeling efforts of nationally renowned climatologists with classroom tested science inquiry activities. The online course experience features a high level of interactivity, tools for assessment , and effective community-building interactive technologies.
Still have questions about NCAR Online Education courses?
View our Frequently Asked Questions page.