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Rx for Science Literacy: An Ounce of Prevention

Friday, April 27, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (ET)

Chapel Hill, NC

Rx for Science Literacy: An Ounce of Prevention

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K-12 Educator Ended Free  

Event Details

This workshop is based on a curriculum developed by the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, at UNC-Chapel Hill, that is intended to facilitate prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). It features numerous interactive student activities and pertinent resources for teachers. (Previously known as "Think Before You Drink")

The Rx for Science Literacy workshop series provides K-12 educators a unique opportunity to tour research facilities, hear from scientists about their latest research advances and take a home a free curriculum and other bioscience education materials.

Incentives for attending an Rx for Science Literacy workshop include:

  • 1 unit of certification renewal credit for North Carolina-certified educators (4 hours of additional work required)
  • Free supplemental curriculum and other bioscience education materials to use in the classroom
  • Free lunch
  • Substitute teacher support (up to $70)

For details about all workshops in the Rx for Science Literacy series, visit: http://www.ncabr.org/rx.