California Mineral Education Foundation

2003 TEACHER CONFERENCE

General Information



 
Each year, the California Mineral Education Foundations organizes two conferences that offer information about California’s rocks and minerals in a concentrated format that is usually not available.  These conferences are designed to provide lesson plans, hands-on workshops, classroom materials, and tours for K-12 teachers.  Workshops are divided into: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 levels. 

 

Who Should Attend:

All K-12 teachers who need help meeting the State Standards in Earth Science.  Subject matter is applicable and informative for all levels, from the novice to the science “expert.”  All classroom activities, lesson plans, classroom materials, videos and mine tour experiences have been geared for specific Standards.

Continuing Education Credit:

A letter certifying up to 16 hours of continuing education will be available upon request.  Check with your district office to be sure this meets your local requirements.
 

Purpose:

To provide California teachers with information and practical applications that will be of assistance in the teaching of earth science, and in particular, the important role minerals play in our daily lives.

University Credit:

One unit of credit is available through California State University, Sacramento.  Contact the Foundation office for further information about cost and procedure for applying for credit.
 

Instructors and Lecturers:

University professors, accredited California Earth Science teachers, state geologists from the Department of Conservation, California Geologic Survey Division, the US Geologic Survey and mineral industry representatives.

Cost: 

Since many components of the Conference are donated, your total cost is very affordable.  Don’t miss the FUN optional dinner on Thursday evening. This dinner includes a “free” raffle and the opportunity to meet your fellow attendees in a relaxed social atmosphere.  Dinner will be held at the hotel.

 

THESE PROGRAMS ARE VERY POPULAR, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED.

  REGISTER EARLY TO ASSURE PLACEMENT.

 

 

 

Dates, Location and Housing


(Check Back for 2003 Schedule)

 

Foothill Community College

Geology Department

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

(Check Back for 2003 Schedule)

 

San Diego State University

Department of Geological Sciences

5500 Campanile Street

San Diego, CA 92182

Cupertino Inn

10889 North DeAnza Blvd.

Cupertino, CA 95014

Call:  800-222-4828 or 408-996-7700

Rate:  $139.00* (Single) 

Refer to Block #100530

*Includes full buffet breakfast

and evening cocktails

The Handlery Hotel & Resort

950 Hotel Circle North

San Diego, CA 92108

Call:  619-298-0511*

 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Rate:  $99.00 (Single/Double)

Refer to CMEF

CONFERENCE PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM