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51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe and the Patton College of Education, with support from National Grid Renewables, are offering a continuing education graduate credit course on energy science for middle and high school science teachers on Saturday, July 19, and Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The course will take place primarily in Bennett Hall at 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe and it will include a site visit to one of the NGR solar farms in the area on the second day of the course.

ā€œWe're designing the course to include hands-on activities that specifically demonstrate how scientific methods are applied to the study of energy systems,ā€ said Michael Koop, assistant professor of instruction at 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe. ā€œWe'll also be emphasizing how these activities can be modified for use in teachersā€™ classrooms for students of various ages. The general goal of the course is to introduce topics related to energy production with particular focus on renewable/sustainable energy technologies and current energy challenges.ā€

Enrolled participants can earn one graduate credit for professional development requirements, but this course cannot be used towards any 51ĀŅĀ× degree requirements. There are no pre-requisites but a basic understanding of algebra will be beneficial. Participants will pay a $35 application fee and can earn one graduate credit at a cost of $161 (in-state rate) or $180 (out-of-state rate). All materials required for in class activities will be provided. Access to the internet and to a smart phone device will be beneficial for outside of class work.

For more information about the course, and to register, visit 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicotheā€™s Continuing Education web page.