• Course: Pre-AP Science
  
• Dates: June 18-21
  
• Instructor: Dr. Nita Ganguly, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN , email - nganguly@utk.edu

Nita is the Master Teacher for Science for the VolsTeach Program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Until last year she taught AP Environmental Science at Oak Ridge High School. She has served as a Reader, a Table Leader and was a member of the Test Development Committee. She was also a participant in the writing of the 1st and 2nd Editions of the Science Vertical Teams Guide. She conducts workshops and APSI both nationally and internationally. Nita has been recognized for her contribution to science education by being awarded the Presidential Award for the teaching of environmental science and the Siemens Award for the teaching of AP.


• Included:
  
• Workshop Handbook
• Textbooks
• Labs and Activities
• Lunch and Snacks
• Emphasis:
• Student Skill Sets- laboratory, mathematical, social, study skills
• Modify instruction with Pre- AP Skills in mind: skills necessary to prepare students for AP
• Vertical Teaming and how it can improve the AP Experience for all students
• Inquiry Based Labs
• Traditional and Alternate forms of Assessment