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If you are interested in having MdBioLab visit your school please read the following carefully.

Who Is Eligible?

All Maryland public and private high schools are eligible for visits from the MdBioLab. Applications for the 2008/2009 school year will be accepted beginning August 1 from schools in the following counties:

Anne Arundel    Montgomery
Caroline             Queen Anne’s
Dorchester        Somerset
Howard             Talbot
Kent                   Wicomico
                          Worcester

After September 6, 2008, applications will be accepted from ALL Maryland public and private high schools on a first come, first served basis.

Check Availability

MdBioLab 2007-2008 Calendar

The 2007-2008 school year schedule is currently full. Please check back April 1 for information for the 2008-2009 school year visit schedule and information about professional development opportunities for educators.

What to Expect

Prior to MdBioLab Visit

  • Application: A representative teacher from the school who would like to schedule a visit from the MdBioLab must complete and submit an application. Dates are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. MdBioLab staff will work with each school individually to customize an experience that best fits its need, including scheduling, activity selection and professional development.
  • Professional Development for Educators: Educators can arrange an after school training session prior to or during the week of the MdBioLab visit. Trainings include the Maryland Loaner Lab training and content or activity specific modules.
  • Evaluations: As a commitment to our continued program and the impact it has on students, MdBioLab asks schools and educators to help us with a program evaluation. Teachers administer pre and post-lab surveys to students with questions about the MdBioLab experience, science careers and activity content.
  • Classroom Activity:Classroom teachers are asked to introduce students to theories and concepts behind the laboratory activity through a pre-laboratory classroom activity. Suggestions are provided to the teacher with each laboratory activity, although teachers may use whatever they feel is appropriate for their individual classroom. MdBioLab staff is available to help teachers with the implementation or presentation of these activities.
  • Student Handouts: Schools are responsible to print student worksheets and ensure each student has a copy to bring to the MdBioLab for their class.

MdBioLab Visit

  • Time: The MdBioLab visits each school for one week. Mondays are reserved for setting-up the truck, meeting with classroom teachers and professional development. Classes with students are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and until noon on Friday. Please email us (with “professional development request” as the subject) if you would like to schedule professional development for your school.
  • Instructors: MdBioLab provides experienced science educators to lead students through inquiry-based laboratory activities that reinforce the concepts introduced in the pre-laboratory classroom activity. MdBioLab also provides all necessary equipment, reagents and supplies for the activity; schools must provide their own handouts for students and goggles if required by the school.
  • Class size: The MdBioLab can accommodate up to 32 students (working in pairs) unless otherwise noted for specific activities. Please see descriptions of the laboratory activities to confirm maximum number of student participants.

After the MdBioLab Visit:

  • Extension Activities: Suggestions for extension activities to broaden student experiences are provided for each laboratory activity. In addition, schools are also provided an interactive DVD and movie for students to explore bioscience careers.
  • Evaluations: Many opportunities exist for high school students who would like to further their science experiences, perform an internship at a local organization, or find educational opportunities. The MdBioLab is committed to helping students identify their own unique career pathway. We provide information to schools and students about these experiences and are available to help teachers develop or implement new programs and/or events.

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Applications accepted on a first come, first served basis. To view which dates are still open click on the calendar . Please note we update the calendar on a periodic basis so always give three options for the MdBioLab visit to increase your chances of a visit.

In order to be eligible ALL of the following forms must be completed:
MdBioLab Application (Full Application)
The MdBioLab Application includes:
Contact information
School Schedule
Parking Map

Please read each of these forms CAREFULLY. If any information is missing your application will not be considered.

Submit completed forms to:
MdBioLab
9713 Key West Avenue, Suite 100
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Or
Fax to 240.243.4060
Or email to Jennifer Colvin

Questions
If you have any questions contact Jennifer Colvin or call 240.243.4053.

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