Six Richland One teachers selected for Science P.L.U.S. Institute 

Six Richland One teachers have been selected for the 2003 Science P.L.U.S. Institute at Roper Mountain Science Center.

They are: Erin Gutierrez, Brockman Elementary; Nadine Edney, Burton-Pack Elementary; Patricia Prescott, John P. Thomas Elementary; Margaret Choate, H.B. Rhame Elementary; Hattie Erving at Hyatt Park Elementary; Nancy Boggs, A.C. Moore Elementary; and Monica Lawton, Watkins-Nance Elementary.

The institute, funded by a South Carolina Education Improvement Act (EIA) grant, gives intensive training in science teaching methods and activities to public school science teachers.

The 11 courses include one-week sessions in life science, earth science, astronomy and space science, weather or physical science. Classes are built around specific grade levels corresponding to the S.C. Science Curriculum Standards for grades 1-5.

A major goal of the institute is to provide teachers not only with new skills and ideas, but also to give them materials they need to do hands-on science activities with their students. Each teacher returns to the classroom with science equipment and supplies worth more than $500.