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Thousands of teachers are meeting their education needs with USD’s Scheduled Classes and Independent Study Programs. PLAN YOUR SUMMER! SCIENCE SERIES! Teaching Elementary Science-Animals Hands on Activities for the Classroom This is the science class that elementary teachers have been waiting for! It manages to teach Bloom’s thinking skills while being fun, interesting, artistic and age appropriate. It can be a sole zoology unit or supplement a district mandated science program. Among student skills emphasized are brainstorming, grouping, comparing, observing, identifying and describing. Relating to these skills, assignments will be completed by presenting and evaluating direct classroom lessons accompanied by art extension activities. When teachers take this class, students will benefit. America Series Independently travel to and study sites in… Washington D.C., California and the West, The Northwest, New York, Philadelphia and Boston, The Southwest, The Midwest, The Southeast – Virginia and The South. * New courses added for National Parks and the Northwest. Read and reflect on important books. Project Inform Over 120 titles (many new bestsellers) to choose from! US Looking for scheduled classes? Sign-up online for local classes in your area at www.usd-online.org www.usd-online.org Click on Scheduled Classes link US Experiencing Using Nature to Stimulate Student Learning EDU 528AG SIX Semester Units for $550 This class is taught by example and will utilize readings, activities, discussions, and projects to help teachers bring nature into their curriculum as well as connect students to their communities. Developing and Organizing Meaningful Curriculum Focused Summer Preparation = A Winning School Year!! Our popular state-wide curriculum class will offer orientations in April, May & June 2009 Register online early to receive $10 DISCOUNT - ends 5/15 EDU 500QC 3 or 6 Semester Units for $300 or $600 This summer course will give teachers time, motivation and opportunity to design and ready their balanced, student-centered curriculum and materials for the coming year. For more info visit SD website home page! Prior district approval for salary advancement units is recommended and the responsibility of each student. P i a a di t i t pp l f l Festival 2009 EDU 549WB Enhance Student Learning Through Drama July 21-25 • Ashland, Oregon Following The Nez Perce Trail EDU 590AE & Nez Perce in Yellowstone EDU 590BY July 2009 You will explore and experience the rich history and culture of these fi rst people, while car camping along a portion of this historic and sacred trail. The Galapagos Islands Experience EDU 598BW USD, in collaboration with Galapagos National Park guides, will lead you on a tour of the Galapagos Islands! Looking for courses to complete in Spring and/or Summer? Here are some suggestions . . . “TEACHING GREEN:” Check out our fun & adventurous summer travel courses! Oregon Shakespeare NEW! Over 20 Statewide Elementary Workshops! � Art & Music � Coaching � Money Management � Math � Content Specifi cs � Reading & Writing � Social Studies & Travel � Methods and Classroom Cla Management Independent Study Programs � ESL � Science � Multi-Subject � Technology