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Are you interested in learning more about the science behind school gardens, or in need of garden-based activities for your students? Check out MITS’ newest publication, Science in the Garden! The guide includes 23 inquiry-based investigations for K-8 students. Print the form at the top of the page to order a copy today!
Check out KidWind Project, our newest supporting organization! KidWind engages students with hands-on experimentation using their Renewable Energy Kits. KidWind has effective interdisciplinary teaching tools that empower students to effectively communicate renewable energy concepts. In addition to KidWind’s diverse selection of educational kits, they provides access to free curriculum, offer teacher trainings, and host national renewable energy challenges for students. KidWind helped MITS provide resources for our High School Institute participants’ classrooms this year!
Take a look at our Regions page for a peek at photos from the 2011 Summer Institutes!
The next SeaPerch workshop will take place on Monday, December 12th, and Tuesday, December 13th. Updated: All spaces are filled at this time.

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“It was great to learn about how other teachers do things and find success.” – Fitchburg Public Schools Teacher

“Thank you so much. This has been an EXCELLENT course and I hope to take many more in the future.”
– Winchester Public Schools Teacher

“I am thinking a lot about how to make my lessons more engaging and more authentic as a result of today’s activities. I am also thinking of how to integrate phenomena learning into my classroom. I see how cool it is and how good it could be for engagement and learning.” – Easton Public Schools Teacher

“I loved this workshop! I was excited to go back for a second day when usually I can’t wait to leave from the first day in most workshops I attend. I hope to get more comfortable with using the Arduino and coding so that I can get some of my students interested too!” – Engaging Students in the Engineering Design Process Using Sensors Participant