Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 26, 1995                   TAG: 9507260039
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV10   EDITION: NEW RIVER 
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AROUND NEW RIVER

RADFORD - The Radford Fire Department will have its annual David "Pud" Pannell Car Show at Bisset Park Aug. 5. The event is co-sponsored by New River Pontiac-GMC Truck-Nissan.

The event will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free for spectators. There is an entry fee for cars.

For more information, call Chris Hubbard at 731-3617.

Training for teachers|

RADFORD - Several area high school science teachers are attending a training seminar at Radford University that focuses on using state-of-the-art technology-based laboratory software and equipment.

During the two-week session, teachers will have the opportunity to test software that has not yet been used in the classroom and learn how to incorporate the software in an education plan.

School systems in Wise, Smyth and Pulaski counties are converting their science labs into technology-based labs in the fall, complete with computers, probes and interface boxes. It's projected that within five years, every high school in these counties will be converted into technology-based labs. Marion and Pulaski high schools each sent two teachers to participate in the pilot program.

The seminar's focus will also include how to use the equipment and interface it with the software while using existing classroom activities. Teachers will also learn to develop new classroom activities that will correspond with the state's learning standards and national standards for science education.

The seminar project is a partnership between Appalachian Power Co., V-Quest - Virginia's National Science Foundation state systemic initiative, Pasco Scientific - the equipment manufacturer - and Radford University.