Pre-AP Middle School Science:  Julia Barta

Julia Barta is a nationally endorsed College Board Consultant for the Southwest Region.  She is currently an eighth grade science teacher and department chair at West Memorial Junior High in Katy ISD, Katy, TX where she has taught for twenty-seven years.  Julia is a graduate of Texas A & M University and has a diverse range of teaching certificates from Early Childhood to Secondary Health with experiences at all encompassing levels. Presently, Julia is a member of the AP Vertical Science Teaching Team in Katy ISD , Concentrated Science Initiative Curriculum writing team and coach of WMJH’s Science Olympiad team. She is an avid reader and enjoys traveling.

Pre-AP Middle School Science; Earth/Physical

The purpose of this workshop is to equip all middle school Science teachers, especially those with limited experience, with strategies and concepts to use in their classrooms which will ensure that their students will be prepared for withstanding the rigors of future AP courses.  Participants should come willing to engage in discussions, hands-on labs, assessment formation, and opportunities incorporated throughout the week to enhance the curriculum with active learning.   Science integration of math skills, technology, vocabulary, and inquiry skills involving labs and activities providing foundations in the physical/chemical world, life sciences and geology will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on vertical teaming. 

Participants should dress comfortably, bring a 2-liter bottle to class by mid-week, and be prepared to share a favorite lab/activity on Friday.

Updated 1/7/08