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Crayfish experts Matt Scott, Bill Reid, and Karen Wilson are awaiting results from a crayfish site comparison study by Kennebunk Middle School students slated for 9.12.08 at the Merriland River, Mousam River, Branch Brook, and the Kennebunk River.

As a baby step towards the Open Resources Exchange Forum, we've posted all model Vital Signs learning activities to a wikispace.

Lucky for the Vital Signs Program, that is!

Thirteen energized middle school teachers from around Maine spent three days this summer sharing their professional experiences and classroom expertise with the Vital Signs development team.

Their input has launched Vital Signs many giant steps forward, and has truly motivated and inspired the Vital Signs team.

Teacher Institute planning screams on....

* Do it.

o We're taking our own inquiry pill. Walking our own inquiry talk. We'll give teachers the opportunity to experience the Vital Signs learning environment as we envision students experiencing it. The assumption is that if we model it, they'll get it and do it like we did it. No retching PowerPoints on how to teach inquiry!
o As with all inquiry, a rich and seamless experience for participants requires serious preparation. Good luck to us PD rookies.

* Are you with us?

Dr Steve Shane cut and assembled meters of PVC pipe to create 78 sampling quadrats for the teachers attending our Vital Signs Teacher Institute (August 18-20).