Earth science writer: If a student asks "why should I care about the Coriolis effect," would you have an answer that would engage the student? When you're driving and you pass a road cut in a hillside, do you look over to see the rock strata, and can you help students be interested as well? Are you a skilled writer who knows about oceanography, geology, and meteorology? Apex Learning is looking for creative and dynamic teachers who can write engaging inquiry-based earth science activities for grades 9-12. The activities will use existing resources such as the USGS website and online weather reports. Qualifications: • High school teaching and/or curriculum design experience • familiar with NSES and AAAS science education standards: http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/nses/html/ http://www.project2061.org/tools/benchol/bolintro.htm • expertise in earth science concepts taught in high school in the topic areas of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and space science • strong writing skills, able to write within deadlines • able to see the possibilities of multimedia, and to write content that uses its capabilities and also works within its limits • available for at least 20 hours per week • an up-to-date computer (PC or Macintosh) that can run the latest version of Internet Explorer or Firefox, and a broadband internet connection If this sounds like a job you'd love, e-mail your resume to Tom Baer, tomb@apexlearning.com.
(Posted 12/16/04)
