2009-2011 SUN Project Application

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For a complete description please go to the SUN description

Please complete the online application below or print and mail or fax the application.

• Please note that the application is designed to allow us to match participants across education and teaching experience so as to create evenly matched groups.
• No particular expertise is required other than it is likely that you will teach biology in the 2009-2010 and 2010 - 2011 school years.
• If you have further questions, please see the SUN homepage for information about the SUN Project, or the Quick Facts, or contact Ann Batiza at batiza@msoe.edu or 414-277-2825.
• If you don't hear from us within one week that your application has been received, please email Ann Batiza at batiza@msoe.edu.

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It is best to fill out the application as completely as possible.  Note that fields required for transmission of the application are marked with an asterisk.

Personal Information
* Name:
* Home Address:
* City, State:	, state AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY
* Zip Code:
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* Email:
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* School Name:
* Phone number:	- -
* School Address:
* City, State:	, state AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY
* Zip Code:
* District:

School Characteristics
(Note: We want to match teachers whose schools share characteristics.)
As a best guess, what are the percentages of students by ethnicity in a typical regular biology class (not AP) that you teach?
Ethnicities in your Regular Biology Classes	Percent of Students
* White, Non-Hispanic:
* Black:
* Hispanic:
* Asian:
* Native American:
Comment:
Are any of the following courses taught at your school?
Course	Number of Classes
* AP Biology:
* IB Biology:
* AP Chemistry:
* AP Physics:

Educational Background
(Note: We want to match teachers who have a similar educational background.)
* What degrees have you completed? What did you study, where and when?
Degree	Major Focus	University	Date Completed

* Are there other educational experiences, (e.g., workshops, short courses, or other classes) that have significantly affected your understanding, curiosity, or teaching? List the two most important ones below:
Event	How long did this last?	How or why this affected your perspective

Your Teaching Experience and Professional Activity
(Note: We want to match teachers who have had similar teaching and professional experiences.)
* What courses do you now teach and what textbook are you using?
Course	Textbook	Grade Level(s)
* What educator licenses do you currently hold?
License type	Subject Area	Grade Levels
License Type Initial Professional Master Other
License Type Initial Professional Master Other
License Type Initial Professional Master Other
License Type Initial Professional Master Other

* What courses have you ever taught? (Include those you are now teaching.)
Courses	Years	Grade Level	School Setting
Regular biology		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Advanced biology		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
AP biology		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
IB biology		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Anatomy or physiology		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Chemistry		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
AP Chemistry		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
IB Chemistry		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Physics		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
AP Physics		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
IB Physics		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Earth Science		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Environmental Science		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Physical Science		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
Integrated Science		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
General Science		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural
		Grade Level Middle High College	School Setting Urban Suburban Rural

* Do you anticipate having the opportunity to teach regular high school biology (any HS grades) in the 2009-10 and 2010-2011 school years?
Yes No Comment?
* How often are you asked to assume a leadership role at your school? 1 Not at all 2 Sometimes 3 Frequently 4 Always
* Have non-teaching work experiences, (such as in a laboratory), or teaching experiences other than in a classroom significantly affected your content understanding or ability to teach?
Professional Experience	Duration	How has this affected your content knowledge or ability to teach?

Short Essay

* How important is it to you that your students understand the molecular basis for biology?.

1 Not at all 2 Somewhat 3 Very 4 Extremely

* If you want your students to understand the molecular basis for biology, please explain in what way or ways you try to teach this. (Answer in up to 1000 words.)

* Please explain why you would like to participate in this study. (Answer in up to 1000 words.)

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