Science Community Opportunities
April 5, 2022
Greetings: We respectfully request that you do not send emails directly to the listserv. Please email your opportunities to Kira at kira.sommer@schools.utah.gov, or send them to the specialists. All announcements received before Wednesday at 12pm (noon) will be added to the following week’s email. Thank you.
General Opportunities (K-12):
Utah Learn@Home Student Science Experiences - Created by Utah teachers for at-home science engagement aligned to SEEd Standards
Utah Updated K-12 OER Science Textbooks - Aligned to new SEEd Standard
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UtSTA Fall Conference "Teaching Science in the Multiverse". October 7, 2022 in Provo. Registration is open, presenters and volunteers are needed!!!!!!! Join science teachers from across the state in a one day event. Register at https://utsta.org/event-4658825
eCYBERMISSION is an online STEM competition for students in grades 6 to 9. Students work in teams of 2 to 4 under the guidance of a Team Advisor to choose a problem in their community to explore with science or solve with engineering. Throughout the competition, students work on team building and interact with STEM professionals virtually while competing for state, regional, and national awards. eCYBERMISSION supports phenomenon-based learning, directly aligns with Next Generation Science Standards, and is administered by NSTA (National Science Teaching Association).
I have attached a few flyers about the competition that you may find helpful. I invite you to visit our website, www.ecybermission.com, to learn more about this no-cost, virtual competition and how it can be incorporated into an existing curriculum.
Three Dimensions of Authentic Science and Science Learning. This course satisfies the Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Requirement for the new Science Core (6-8) Endorsement. June 13-17 at Weber State University. Instructors are Adam Johnston and Angela Stewart. Register now to save your place. Reimbursement through your LEA, contact them!
Grant to assist rural teachers to attend the UtSTA Fall Conference. Apply now for the October 7, 2022, Teaching Science in the Multiverse. Apply at https://airtable.com/shr4N8tixgMMm9aV0
The Leonardo offers a variety of engaging activities and unique learning experiences both at the museum and on-site at schools. Each visionary, research-driven program, designed with core standards in mind, is delivered by one of our highly qualified educators. Learn more about these programs and educator resources below.
Colors of Nature 04/23/2022, 11am-2pm – REGISTER HERE
Hear the stories and language of color from Indigenous perspectives and explore the symbolism of colors and their appearance in Indigenous literature. Investigate classroom-friendly STEM techniques for making dyes from natural materials with your students.
The 3D-RST project is designed to support high-quality three-dimensional science instruction in rural Utah schools. Our mission is three-fold, with the goal of developing
- People: Greater capacity among rural Utah science teachers to teach using core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science & engineering practices while leveraging the funds of knowledge that exist within their students, schools, and communities.
- Principles: Understanding how lesson study principles can be applied across geographic distances by leveraging technology in technology-mediated lesson study. Measuring changes in the social networks of rural science teachers as they engage in the 3D-RST professional learning experience.
- Products: High-quality, NGSS and Utah SEEd aligned science lesson plans that can be shared broadly within the state and across the nation.
- Engineering Workshop for Educators with Dr. Stacy Firth
The Antelope Island visitors center is being expanded to include a place for school groups to come! The design team is looking for feedback on what teachers want to have included. If you have ever taken students or thought of taking students to Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake please take a few minutes to provide the team with ideas to support their planning.
Climate and Mental Health: Acknowledging Grief and Inspiring Hope.
During this 1-hour webinar, we will review research linking climate change and mental health. We will focus on skills for coping with and moving through personal grief and loss related to climate change. Emphasis will also be placed on supporting students in processing and transforming climate change-related grief and loss. As a component of this, we will learn how to inspire hope in yourself and your students through examples of – innovation, advocacy and community action. This webinar will include both lecture and interactive components. Presenter Courtney Welton-Mitchell, Ph.D. is trained as a social psychologist and a mental health clinician and has worked as a practitioner and researcher in global disasters and complex humanitarian crises.
Apr 19, 2022 4:00 pm MT/6:00 pm ET (1 hour)
Register here: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vLNdh0mMRyikm_t5aDbkZg
Exploring hands-on, STEM-based energy activities for the classroom.
During this webinar, educators from the NC Energy Literacy Fellows program will share ideas and resources for incorporating hands-on STEM-based energy activities into instruction. In addition to showcasing a range of activities to teach about electricity generation and renewable energy, we’ll discuss strategies for adapting and extending activities to meet instructional goals for both science and CTE classrooms. Presenters: Dana Haine, UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for the Environment and Andrea Gladden, East Burke Middle School.
Apr 26, 2022 4:00 pm MT/6:00 pm ET (1 hour)
Register here: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xrMGHMwnRmO-PNWW5RDSdg
Teaching About Climate and Energy in Communities That Might Not Want to Hear it
Climate change can be a challenging topic for some people to accept and understand. But there are many pathways to overcome potential obstacles, particularly because climate science and climate solutions span so many different perspectives. Tailoring the classroom approach to suit one’s audience is an especially important strategy. This webinar will offer teaching ideas that are collaborative, solutions-oriented, and can appeal to people from varied worldviews. Presenter: Karin Kirk, Geologist and Science Writer. Webinar: 25 min, followed by 15 min of questions and discussion. Do you have a challenge you’d like to help resolve? We welcome your questions!
May 3, 2022 4:00 pm MT/6:00 pm ET (45 minutes)
Register here: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O3s1TvqFQA-M3GIYd9StjQ
Call for Papers: The Science Teacher - NSTA
The Science Teacher (TST) is seeking manuscripts that describe new and creative ideas for the secondary science classroom.Manuscripts should provide worthwhile ideas and practical help for teachers as they relate to the themes listed below. TST also always encourages manuscripts outside of the listed themes (see "The Fine Print").. Call for Papers: Special Issue on Infectious Disease
Secondary (7-12) Opportunities:
More opportunities coming soon.
Melissa Mendenhall
Elementary Science/STEM Specialist
Utah State Board of Education
melissa.mendenhall@schools.utah.gov
Ricky Scott
Secondary Science Education Specialist
Utah State Board of Education