Teacher Academy in Physical Science - Jefferson Lab

The Teacher Academy in Physical Science (TAPS) program is a four-week summer program for teachers of grades 5 through 8 designed to build teachers' skills in the physical sciences. The 2006 program (July 5th - August 2nd) will include the following components: a course in basic geophysics (50 hours), lectures on current research (20 hours), exploration and creation of physical science classroom activities (40 hours), and completion of a team-based research project under the guidance of Lab staff (50 hours). TAPS takes place at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in Newport News, Virginia. Teachers receive a stipend of $800.00 per week.