This three day workshop will provide hands-on opportunities in the field as well as classroom time to develop  curriculum tools and strategies that promote student-driven field-based science inquiry projects from K - 12.  Attending teachers can also apply for a $2,000 grant ($6000 if you work collaboratively with at least two other  teachers) for classroom equipment and resources for field-based inquiry investigations from the Diack Ecology  Education Program. This training is sponsored by the Diack Ecology Education Program of the Oregon Science  Teachers Association and the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School (JGEMS), a public charter school in  Salem, Oregon, focusing on field-based environmental science.

Lodging and meals at the Silver Falls will be provided. https://www.smithcreekvillage.com 

For more information and to register, contact Mike Weddle at mkweddle@comcast.net

The Diack Ecology Education Program and the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School invite you to participate in a free teacher training focused on field-based science inquiry.

When - Feb 18-20

Where - Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

What - A three day teacher workshop to conduct science inquiry in the field. Lodging and meals are paid. Check out the flyer for more details:  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fj4kECFuDnOSr408dTlM71jdB-xD99YD/view?usp=sharing

Contact Mike Weddle at mkweddle@comcast.net to register

This webinar will introduce Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) to middle and high school science teachers across the US and Canada and share an exciting paid opportunity with teachers to bring Air Quality into their science classrooms. 

We are looking to recruit middle and high school science teachers to pilot the AQ6-12 lesson in their classroom and provide the K12 Education Committee with feedback. Selected teachers may earn a $1,000.00 stipend during the Spring 2023 semester for completing all tasks. Teachers from public, charter, and private or independent schools who teach environmental science topics in their science classrooms are eligible to apply. We anticipate about 10 hours of work.

We strongly encourage Title I middle and high school science teachers to submit an application as well as middle and high school science teachers from schools in areas chronically exposed to poor air quality. 

Register here, https://forms.gle/QjBv7LpUccA6YVHAA

Tuesday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 7

• Tuesday, December 6, 2022 5:00 to 6:00 pm ET (2:00 to 3:00 pm PT)
• Tuesday, December 6, 2022 8:00 to 9:00 pm ET (5:00 to 6:00 pm PT)
• Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:00 to 6:00 pm ET (2:00 to 3:00 pm PT)
• Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:00 to 9:00 pm ET (5:00 to 6:00 pm PT)

Thinking about rounding out your unit(s) on climate change in your classroom? Check out the free resources from authors in various professions across the nation - 

https://climategen.org/resources/ . They have videos, curriculum, and activities by grade level all at no cost to you. 

Become a member and also receive monthly tips on climate education in your inbox, as well as access to their upcoming virtual events. https://climategen.org/teach-climate-network/teach-climate-network-sign-up/ 

Sign up and start exploring today! 

NASA is now accepting entries for the second NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Open to students in sixth through 12th-grade, the challenge invites teams to design and build science and technology experiments on a suborbital flight test.  Entries are due on October 24, 2022 and NASA will announce the challenge winners in January 2023. Each of the winning teams will receive $1,500 to build their experiments and an assigned spot to test it on NASA-sponsored high altitude balloon flights.

Whether you teach Science and Engineering or are just excited about inspiring your students to get involved with STEM, register for the Educational Workshop on August 27, 2022 for more information about the challenge and to inspire experiment ideas.  

After signing up you can RSVP for the educator workshop on Aug. 27th to learn more about how to conduct this in your classroom - NASA Tech Rise Educator Workshop

Each year, StellarXplorers hosts a National Space Design Competition, which challenges teams of students across the country to solve real-world orbit determination, satellite component planning, and launch vehicle selection scenarios presented in a series of online rounds. Students have a chance to solve real-world space design challenges, and the best part is no prior experience is required for participation. We provide all the necessary training and software resources needed for success. We also have a technical mentor program that allows industry professionals to volunteer their time and help teams prepare.

Team registrations for our ninth season of competition (StellarXplorers IX) are being accepted through October 17, 2022. Competition rounds are scheduled to begin in late October, and every team is guaranteed three rounds of participation. If you’re interested in learning more (schedule, cost, team composition, registration process, etc.), please visit our website: www.stellarxplorers.org/competition.

 

https://sites.google.com/view/ruralsteam/home#h.5wi4n7bzqt79

Time-flexible, online professional development for science teachers! Check out opportunities to learn about how to "Ignite Student Interest in STEAM" and "Teach STEAM Using the 5Es".

Sally Ride Science - Online Professional DevelopmentS

The Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education (The Center) is a platform of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture dedicated to enhancing scientific and agricultural literacy by expanding access to agriculture. The Center accomplishes this by providing immersive professional learning opportunities for educators, high-quality instructional materials designed for the Next Generation Science Standards, and collaborative partnerships between educators and agricultural experts.

https://www.foodagscied.org/

High School Science for All: the Patterns Approach

The Portland Metro STEM Partnership is excited to announce that registration is open for the High School Science for All: the Patterns Approach courses for this summer! The five-day summer courses on the High School Science for All curriculum: NGSS Physics, NGSS Chemistry, and NGSS Biology will occur during the first three weeks of August. The courses provide a great foundation for teachers interested in utilizing the open source curriculum and associated instruction strategies (course fee: $475).

You can register online or learn more about these professional learning offerings. Any additional questions can be directed to Kristen Harrison, PMSP Director.