Framingham State University’s Christa McAuliffe Center (100 State St., Framingham) will host a professional-development workshop (4:30-6PM on April 1) for elementary-school teachers to learn about “STOP for Science,” a program of materials and exhibits to increase students’ interest in science. Themes include: When stars go BOOM; Somewhere over the Rainbow; How Tall is Tall?; Choke Up on that Bat!; That’s Fast! Cost is $10. Registration is required.