DPS Secondary Science News
March, 2019
Youth taking the lead
I learned recently about the constitutional climate lawsuit, Juliana v. U.S., filed in US District Court in 2015. According to Our Children's Trust, a sponsor of the case, the "complaint asserts that, through the government's affirmative actions that cause climate change, it has violated the youngest generation’s constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property, as well as failed to protect essential public trust resources." The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 21 youth who allege that the US government knew about the threat of climate change as early as 1965, a point which is not challenged by the US government.
As I watched the story on 60 Minutes, I thought about the power of youth to make a difference and of how generally hopeful I am that we, as educators, are helping to prepare a citizenry capable of making significant change in our world. Go, science teachers!
What you do matters.
p.s. Spring break is coming! (if you haven't already had it, like at our college schedule high schools)
Linda Tugurian, PhD, NBCT
Email: linda.tugurian@dpsnc.net
Website: http://bit.ly/dpssecscience
Phone: 919-560-2647
Twitter: @dps612science
Upcoming Events- Details coming soon to your inbox
March 14: TLC Coach Academy
March 14: Middle School Teacher Academy, 3-5 @Brogden
March 15: High School Battle of the Books
March 21: Middle School Teacher Academy, 3-5 @Brogden
April 4: Middle School Teacher Academy, 3-5 @Brogden
April 6: Elementary Science Olympiad @Southern High School
April 6: NC Science Leadership Association Spring Meeting @SDC
April 11: Middle School Teacher Academy, 3-5 @Brogden
April 17: Microscope & Balance Repair (by request)
April 18: TLC Coach Academy
Quick News
Durham Creek Week, set for March 16-23, 2019, offers indoor and outdoor activities to help people of all ages learn more about creeks, rivers, and lakes and how to keep them healthy. Residents have a chance to join litter cleanups, attend a volunteer open house for eco-adoption opportunities, hear about creek restoration efforts at a local school, go on a canoe adventure, visit nature preserves, and more. For a complete list of events visit www.durhamcreekweek.org. Creek Week is a community effort by 20+ partners working together to provide opportunities for Durham residents to discover and explore local streams, and to do their part to protect water resources.
We make updates to the Curriculum Overviews and unit maps throughout the year. You will find these in the shared folders for each subject as we finish them. You can find yours here: 6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Science, 8th Grade Science, Earth & Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science and Physics.
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NCDPI Testing Update
Shorter Administration Times! Estimated time for 8th Grade Science and Biology is now two hours (120 minutes), with an additional hour, if needed
Science End-of-Grade (5 and 8)
Previously: 75 items
2018-19: 65 items
Biology End-of-Course
Previously 75 items
2018-19: 65 items
New test specifications for 6th and 7th Grade NCFEs in Science
- 10 of 12 DPS middle schools participating (Brogden, Carrington, DSA, Githens, Little River, Lowe’s Grove, Lucas, Neal, Shepard, and Creative Studies)
- 5 DPS high schools participating (Creative Studies, DSA, Jordan, Middle College and Riverside)
- 2nd Place overall in Division C by Jordan High School (and a team bid to the State tournament)
- 4th Place overall in Division C by DSA (and a team bid to the State tournament)
- Division C Spirit Award to DSA
- Volunteer Award recipient Eric Weiss, chemistry teacher at Riverside
- Individual State tournament bids for event winners at: Githens (Amazing Mechatronics, Density Lab, Solar System), Lucas (Thermodynamics), and Creative Studies (Write It, Do It).
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS!
CONGRATULATIONS
Biogen Foundation Spark Video Contest Stipends
Lucas Middle School
Carrington Middle School
Early College High School
Little River K-8 School
Lowe's Grove Middle School
Middle College High School
Sensory garden and outdoor learning space at Lucas Middle
$2,000 grant from the Durham Public Schools Foundation! With student collaboration the 6th grade team will create an outdoor learning space that features a sensory garden, space for instruction and a place to teachers and students to relax and enjoy a break from the traditional classroom. One Lucas 6th grader said: “This idea will help me for many reasons. Instead of just sitting inside all day, us kids will be able to get a breath of fresh air while interacting with the nature around us. It is also the perfect way to really engage with your classmates and have fun. It is a brilliant idea and one I think we will all love.”
Been recognized for something? Let me know, so we can celebrate your professional achievements!
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
NC Section of the American Water Works Association & The NC Member Association of the Water Environment Federation (NC WEA) Educator Scholarhips
Online Application for Educator Scholarships
Link to Upload Recommendation Letters: www.ncsafewater.org/ScholarshipRecLetter
Raftelis Environmental Education Grant - $1,500
Raftelis Environmental Education Grant Description
- The scholarship program focuses on funding competitive financial awards to elementary or middle school educators that have as a major objective, educating elementary or middle school students on clean water and environmental preservation.
- The amount of the scholarship will depend on the cost of the project(s) selected. The total amount available to be awarded in 2019 is $1,500.The recipient may qualify for more than one year but must reapply for each year.
- The scholarship may be applied toward expenses for educational materials (books & videos), travel for field trips, building materials specific to a project, enrollment fees for water related short courses for educators or prizes for competitions.
The Carol Bond Fund Scholarship for Middle and High School Environmental Educators - $1,500
Carol Bond Fund Scholarship for Middle and High Schools Environmental Educators Description
- The scholarship program focuses on funding competitive financial awards to middle school or high school educators that have as a major objective, educating middle school or high school students on clean water and environmental preservation.
- The amount of the scholarship will depend on the cost of the project(s) selected. The total amount available to be awarded in 2019 is $1,500.
2019 Conservation Education Teacher of the Year
The Durham Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting application for our 2019 Conservation Education Teacher of the Year award. Nominate yourself or an outstanding K-12th grade teacher you know that excels in conservation & environmental education in the classroom. All teachers in public, parochial and private schools in Durham, are eligible. Winners will be recognized in separate categories. One winner will be chosen for Elementary, Middle and High School Conservation Education Teacher of the Year (grades K-12). Winners from each category will be awarded a plaque and $100 at our Annual Conservation Awards Banquet. Winners may also advance on to the statewide Conservation Education Teacher of the Year award.
Eligibility:
- Educators must be teaching full-time in the classroom and be personally responsible for utilizing a conservation education program.
- Shown concern, scope, and originality by integrating environmental education into his/her curriculum.
- Provide a positive environmental role model
- Team teachers are eligible, but awards will be made to the designated team leader.
To apply: Please fill out our 1 page entry form and return by 5 pm on April 26, 2019. Completed entries can be returned to: Durham SWCD, 201 E Main St, floor 5, Durham, NC 27701 or lmarochak@dconc.gov
For questions, please call or email Lisa Marochak at 919-560-0558 or lmarochak@dconc.gov
RESOURCES
Science News for Your Students-- FREE
Prospecting the Periodic Table
A Nuclear View The Science News article “Prospecting the periodic table,” in the March 2 issue, explores how scientists are pushing the boundaries of the periodic table in their hunt for new elements. In an accompanying activity , students will learn how interactions among the protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus affect the properties and stability of chemical elements, and how these properties could inform the creation of future elements.
Coral Reef Ecology in a Comic Book!
California Academy of Science partners just published a free, downloadable comic book for kids: Coral Heroes. Learn what makes a coral reef and dive into that wonderful underwater world!
Science Curriculum Reviews Are Out, and Results Aren't Great
The first independent review to weigh whether new science curriculum series are truly aligned to a set of national standards was issued last week—and mostly, the materials fell well short of expectations. Read the article featured in Education Week.
NestWatch Giveaway
To celebrate the launch of the new Thinking Outside the (Nest) Box curriculum, we’ve partnered with NestWatch to give away a “nest box starter kit”. The curriculum is ideal for 5th-8th grade educators.
The starter kit includes a nest box kit (to be assembled by your class), nest and egg ID posters, two nesting bird guides, and a detailed curriculum. This curriculum will help you bring the wonder of nesting birds into your classroom, while harnessing the power of real citizen-science data! Only educators who reside in the United States (excluding territories) are eligible. Register to win!
NC Department of Environmental Quality Education Resources
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Breathe, Don't Burn!
The N.C. Division of Air Quality, in coordination with fire departments and local community groups, has designed a set of lesson plans to educate the public about the health effects of open burning (burning trash). Teachers and students can learn about the health and environmental dangers of open burning. These classroom activities are a fun way to bring new and exciting projects into the classroom while finding solutions to air pollution from open burning. Find more educator resources about this topic on the dedicated Open Burning Teachers and Student page.
Breathe, Don't Burn / (Español)
High School (Grades 9-12)
It's Our Air
Bring the science of air pollution to life in your North Carolina high school classroom. It's Our Air is a free, North Carolina specific curriculum that includes a series of activities and videos focused on air quality for the state's high school level Earth and Environmental Science teachers and educators to use with their students. It's Our Air engages students in learning the science of air quality using a variety of hands-on activities and dynamic video segments. All activities are aligned with the N.C. Essential Standards for high school Earth and Environmental Science.
Learn more at http://www.itsourair.org/
SCHOOL YEAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STEM in the Park Teacher ExternTrips on April 18 TWD
Spend a teacher workday at a local STEM organization, boosting your real world STEM knowledge to take back to your classroom! On Thursday, April 18th from 9am-noon and 1pm-4pm, STEM in the Park is organizing Educator ExternTrips in collaboration with Durham Public Schools. Participants have the opportunity to earn CEU credit. Check out a blog recap, video recap, and educator testimonials of last year’s trips for more information
Please click here to register! Registration is required for this opportunity, and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis with a final deadline of 5pm on Friday, April 5th.
STEM in the Park is a non-profit in Research Triangle Park with the goal of creating a community where every child has the chance to explore and pursue a career in STEM.
NCSLA SCIENCE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT hosted by Durham Public Schools
When: April 6, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: DPS Staff Development Center 2107 Hillandale Rd. Durham, NC
Registration includes lunch, break out sessions, networking, keynote speaker, and DPI updates.
Come hear, learn and see what PBLs are and how they are transforming K-12 science education learning and teaching! This is your opportunity to network with educators from across the state.
Whether you are at the university level, in the classroom teaching, working in administration or are an informal educator, we are all working with PBLs to engage and motivate students in STEM education.
Hear from our Keynote speaker, Dr. Brian Mandel from the Smithsonian, about PBL curriculum developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Supply, the evolving importance of PBL for successful student engagement, and research underway to evaluate the PBL effectiveness in student outcomes. Don’t miss breakout sessions led by the Science House, the CERTL Center at Wake Forest, and Smithsonian/Carolina Biological Collaborators.
Educator Treks
NCCAT: EXPLORING LITERACY THROUGH SCIENCE AND HISTORY
3:00pm Monday, March 25, 2019 - 10:00am Friday, March 29, 2019
Join educators from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Museum of History to explore the rich natural and cultural resources of the Outer Banks. Immerse yourself in coastal ecology and follow the paths of influential historical figures to spark your interest and imagination. This program will focus on the use of non-fiction texts, legends and historical fiction, and inquiry-based learning to make cross-curricular connections that enrich classroom instruction.
Registration information: This workshop is being offered in collaboration with the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Please visit NCCAT’s website for registration information.
PITCHER THIS: PLANTS THAT EAT BUGS
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 - SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Join the Museum and the NC Botanical Garden to discover and learn about our wonderful insect-eating plants and the habitats in which they thrive.
EDUCATOR TREK: SPRING IN THE MOUNTAINS
3:30pm Friday, May 03, 2019 - 6:00pm Sunday, May 05, 2019
Participate in ongoing research projects studying the impacts of air quality and climate change and bring home ideas to teach about our interdependence with the natural world.
Your Environment, Your Health: The NIEHS Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Rx for Science Literacy is partnering with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to present Your Environment, Your Health, a one-day workshop on Wednesday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, N.C. The workshop will explore findings from the NIEHS Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study (GuLF STUDY), which examined the health of workers and volunteers who responded to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The GuLF STUDY, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and led by NIEHS, was designed to find answers to the questions that matter to oil spill response and clean-up workers and affected communities. The study examined how different aspects of oil-spill response and clean-up affect current and future health. The study also examined how stress and job loss because of an oil spill can affect health, including mental health. By comparing workers doing specific clean-up jobs to others who did not do those jobs, researchers learned if health problems are occurring at a higher rate than expected among some groups of workers. The findings from this study may influence long-term public health responses in Gulf communities or responses to other oil spills in the future. This engaging and informative workshop will feature hands-on activities, toolkits and resources developed by NIEHS and NEEF, plus a tour of NIEHS. Workshop attendees also will have an opportunity to meet a NEEF representative and to receive information about the NEEF “Hands on the Land” program, which is a national network of field classrooms.
Register Now
Digital Learning Opportunities-- Get those CEUs!!
Infographics (Synthesizing Research, Writing, Mathematics, Content, Technology, and Ethics)
"Infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly." (source) This session will focus on what makes an infographic an infographic, examples, how they can be used in classrooms, how they can be created using DPS resources, and how they can be assessed.
• 3:30 to 4:30 on Thursday, March 14th at the Staff Development Center (register)
• 4:30 to 5:30 on Thursday, March 14th at the Staff Development Center (register)
Creating Charts, Graphs, and Pivot Tables with Google Sheets
Graphs and charts are a powerful tool in storytelling. In this workshop participants will learn how to create them with data in a Google Spreadsheet.
• 3:30 to 4:30 on Tuesday, March 19th at the Staff Development Center (register)
• 4:30 to 5:30 on Tuesday, March 19th at the Staff Development Center (register)
Blended Learning - Flex Training
Are you looking to increase blended learning in the high school classroom? Digital Teaching & Learning is offering Edmentum Flex training. Click here to reserve a time to have this training offered at your school. If you have any questions, you can contact Cynthia Dean at Cynthia.Dean@dpsnc.net or at x21026.NCCAT Professional Development Programs: Designed for the Needs of North Carolina Teachers
Topics include Digital Learning, Math, Literacy, STEM, Beginning Teacher Support, Teacher Leadership, and more.
14869 • Integrate Coding Skills Into Your Curriculum- Cullowhee May 6-9, 2019
Learn how to code, integrate coding into your curriculum, basics in robotics, and inspire students to learn more about computer science.
14872 • Immersive Digital Learning in English, History, and Science Classrooms- Cullowhee
Learn how to create a learning space where digital tools are seamlessly integrated.
14875 Focus Friday: Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality in Schools - Cullowhee
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) have become hot topics in schools. Come learn how to not only integrate VR and AR into your standards but also how to move your students to the next step of creating their own Mixed Reality (MR).
SUMMER PD OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS
BioNetwork Summer Teacher PD-- These fill quickly!
Are you looking for low cost, high return summer professional development? If so, sign up today for one of BioNetwork’s teacher professional development workshops! Your registration fee will cover lodging (for those who have significant travel), hands-on instruction, lesson plans, a box of take home supplies, a CEU certificate, the opportunity to engage with industry representatives, as well as lunch.
Middle School STEM: A Hands-On Approach - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middle-school-stem-a-hands-on-approach-registration-50779405569
June 18-20, 2019
Explore exciting and budget-friendly ways to integrate active learning opportunities into your curriculum! This workshop is specifically designed to help middle school teachers engage their students through hands-on activities that correlate the essential standards with real-world applications. Our relevant and fun approach will help you convert your students into more effective and efficient learners, a secret sauce that helps them retain the information they learn.
Wicked Problems: Novel Approaches to Critical Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-problems-novel-approaches-to-critical-issues-registration-50780069555
July 16-18, 2019
A wicked problem is a social and scientific problem that is difficult to resolve because of incomplete or contradictory knowledge, constantly changing variables, and interconnectedness with other problems. Join us as we dive into some of the wicked problems plaguing modern society, hear from local experts working to combat these problems, and leave with the confidence to address these issues with your students. Topics that may be discussed include: climate change, gene editing technology, crop production, and synthetic biology.
Industry Immersion: Made in NC
Industry Immersion: Made in NC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/industry-immersion-made-in-nc-registration-50780263134
July 30 - August 1, 2019
How many of your favorite products have roots here in NC? This workshop provides a behind the scenes look at the manufacturing processes of several companies and provides multiple hands-on, standards-based, and career-focused activities to take back into your classroom! Prepare to be wowed and leave excited to talk to your students about advanced manufacturing and the types of careers available to them in their own backyards!
The NC Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience
Discover the forests in our state, and learn about the wood products industry!
- Participants will receive resources and teaching materials to be used in the classroom/organization
- All meals, lodging, and transportation at the conference will be provided for
- Educators can earn continuing education credits (CEU) and EE certification (6 hours-Criteria I and 10 hours-Criteria III)
- Educators will apply online to the program. Accepted participants will have two weeks to pay a onetime registration fee of $50.
- Workshop is geared towards formal and non-formal STEM professionals with emphasis on 3rd-12th grade science educators.
- Registration for the program is first-come-first serve basis
SIGN UP FOR AN EXPERIENCE!
Piedmont: Southern Pines, North Carolina June 17-20, 2019
Coastal Plains: New Bern, North Carolina June 24-27, 2019
Mountain: Asheville, North Carolina July 22-25, 2019
For more information, and to apply online, visit www.ncforestry.org/teachers.
Forest to Classroom: STEM Education
July 22-25, 2019
Haw River State Park
Browns Summit, NC
The Forest to Classroom (F2C) professional development program housed within Extension Forestry at NC State University. The program was created to connect educators to forest resources in North Carolina and assist with implementing forestry education in the classroom. Forestry remains one of North Carolina’s top industries, with over 18.6 million acres of forestland in the state. The program format will vary depending on the topic, but may include tours of a variety of natural areas, chances to interact and learn from professionals within the natural resources and forestry community, tours of production facilities, and training in environmental education curriculum to promote classroom implementation. In F2C, teachers also lead their own professional development though participation in an implementation forum. This arrangement provides every F2C teacher an opportunity to share their expertise as well as gain knowledge to meet their individual needs.
Online Application – NOW OPEN We are now accepting applications for the 2019 program until May 31, 2019. The 2019F2C is geared towards formal and nonformal educators working with elementary and middle school students (1st – 8th grade). STEM area teachers are preferred, but any subject area will be considered. Note: Teachers from outside of North Carolina are eligible to apply. Space is limited to 30 educators, with final selection is based on application quality. Nonformal educators are encouraged to apply with the understanding that priority is given to formal classroom educators.
Read more at: https://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/f2c/
Knowles Teacher Initiative
Financial assistance is available. Contact academy@knowlesteachers.org for more information.
SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Protecting Human Health in a Changing Environment, Free Workshop for Rising 11th & 12th Graders, June 10-13/14, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Research Triangle Park, NC is offering a FREE 1-week Summer Enrichment Program to educate high school students about how the Agency protects human health and the environment. Hands-on experiences, tours of campus facilities, case studies in air quality and sustainability are emphasized. Participants will be exposed to the many EPA careers available in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as well as other careers and cutting edge research that serve to support EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment. Rising 11th and 12th graders are eligible to apply, and participation is limited to 25 students. There is no cost to attend, but participants must provide their own transportation and meals. The Program is Monday-Thursday, June 10-13, 2019, from 9 am to 4 pm with an optional leadership session on Friday, June 14. It will be held at the U.S. EPA Campus at 109 TW Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park, NC. Students must commit to attending the entire 4-day Program, and visitors must show a valid photo ID daily when entering the EPA campus. Applications accepted on a space-available basis. Email bamford.lauren@epa.gov and berg.chelsea@epa.gov to receive a copy of the application and teacher recommendation form.
2019 STEMville Science Symposium
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center would like to share an exciting science enrichment opportunity for your 4th-7th grade students: the 2019 STEMville Science Symposium! The Symposium is a half-day science conference for 4th-7th graders that is designed to be just like a professional conference for career scientists. The conference will feature a light breakfast reception, a keynote address in the GSK Fulldome Theatre, and breakout sessions facilitated by researchers from local universities. The breakout sessions cover a wide range of topics—from neuroscience to agricultural engineering—and all involve fun, hand-on science activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore different STEM careers and meet a diverse group of scientists! This event has a target focus on underserved and underrepresented groups in STEM education—specifically female, Latinx, and African-American students as well as those of lower socioeconomic status, but registration is open to all students across the state of North Carolina.
Date of event: Saturday, April 6, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $25 per student participant (non-refundable)*
Location: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s campus
*Registered participants will each receive a conference backpack, name badge, notebook, and t-shirt as well as have access to a light breakfast and snack stations during the conference. Limited scholarship assistance will be available on a first come, first served basis for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Registration: Online registration will open to the general public on February 18th, but we invite you to register now during our priority registration period. Parents/guardians can register their children by following the links below. The conference fills quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible!
Girls in Science Camp
Girls in Science is a camp for ages 12-15, held from June 24-29, 2019 at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. Partial scholarships are available for a week’s tuition of just $100. This includes lodging, meals, equipment, and transportation during the camp. Transportation to and from camp is not included.
Join us in an adventure to explore the Great Smoky Mountains, from the valleys of Cades Cove to the tallest mountains of the National Park. Build friendships with other girls as you swim in mountain streams, share stories around the campfire, and watch the fireflies emerge from the grass. Search for salamanders and catch songbirds alongside scientists conducting research in the Park. After exploring the forests and streams of the Smokies, you’ll get to design your own field investigation to take a closer look at the critters you’re most excited about!
The Girls in Science Camp application can be downloaded on the Tremont website:
NC State University's College of Natural Resources is hosting an Environmental Career Day on March 23, 2019.
This will be a fantastic, hands-on event for students to explore a wide variety of unique environmental majors at NC State and the exciting careers to which they can lead.
Who can attend?
High school students who are considering majors related to the environment are encouraged to attend. Space allowing, middle school students may also attend. All parents and chaperones are welcome, but not required. More information online or for questions about this event, contact Alex Loflin at 919-515-8659 or cnrrecruitment@ncsu.edu
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina students who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Open to students in their second or third year of high school, you live on a college campus for four weeks in the summer and conduct research around topics of your interest — while enjoying the company of like-minded peers. You will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and get hands-on experience at a university.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
PAL Spring Break Camp
The Durham Police Department's PAL program is offering a Spring Break Camp for middle schoolers at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club. They are looking for a few teacher volunteers to help facilitate STEM activities alongside their volunteer leaders. This volunteer opportunity does not require any planning, just simply engaging with students as they learn in a fun environment! The sessions would be on Monday, 3/25 and Friday, 3/29. Please contact Sergeant J.B. Butler at jessica.butler@durhamnc.gov for more information if you are interested!
Student U is hiring for mentor teacher positions in our Summer Academy program
Mentor teachers are subject specific (math, science, English & social studies) working to develop curriculum and coach novice teachers in Student U's summer classrooms. Mentors will provide professional development, provide feedback on lessons/lesson materials, observe classes and debrief with their teachers. Mentoring is a part-time paid position during the summer.
To learn more about the role and to apply, visit Student U Mentor Teacher Positions.
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
One Twin Committed the Crime — but Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit
By CARL ZIMMER
A handful of criminal prosecutions have stalled because DNA tests cannot distinguish between suspects who are twins. Then scientists decided to create one.
H.I.V. Is Reported Cured in a Second Patient, a Milestone in the Global AIDS Epidemic
By APOORVA MANDAVILLI
Scientists have long tried to duplicate the procedure that led to the first long-term remission 12 years ago. With the so-called London patient, they seem to have succeeded.
Ocean Heat Waves Are Threatening Marine Life
By KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS AND NADJA POPOVICH
Scientists say the heat waves are becoming more common and longer, and are killing off the species that underpin many marine ecosystems.
Your Environment Is Cleaner. Your Immune System Has Never Been So Unprepared.
By MATT RICHTEL A century ago, British scientists suggested a link between increased hygiene and allergic conditions — the first hint that our immune systems are becoming improperly “trained.” America’s Light Bulb Revolution By NADJA POPOVICH Light bulbs are helping to reshape America’s energy economy right now. But the Trump administration could slow the pace of the transformation.