NWESD Science Announcements and Opportunities

The Discoveries in Geosciences (DIG) Field School  is looking for applicants! The DIG is a professional development and scientific outreach program for K-12 teachers and students operated by University of Washington, Virginia Tech and the Burke Museum. Over four days each summer,  the DIG brings teachers from across the country out to active research sites in Montana or Arizona to participate in fieldwork with leading scientists in paleontology and geology. Teachers in the program have the unique opportunity to participate in authentic research, learn new ways to bring Next Generation Science Standards to their classroom, and can earn continuing education credits.   The DIG Program also provides K–12 educators and their students with free educational resources  available throughout the year. With these resources, students participate in real research as they look for

Good morning Teaching and Learning Colleagues,   Hope you are staying warm and being safe out there in this beautiful/harsh weather. Team, I am reaching out to ask for your support. Can you all please support the NWESD Migrant Education Program team by spreading our MesoAmerican Pre-Colombian Indigenous Math PD opportunity near and far to all your educator staff/district leader contacts in school districts/buildings who reside in our NWESD 189 region?     This is a rare and unique opportunity for districts and educators in our region. This workshop is also helpful for districts who have in their comprehensive plans to close/reduce math gaps and to increase equity with alternative ways of meeting the unique needs of students in Math.   It is important to note that math teachers Carlos and Sara are coming from Mexico City to bring us MesoAmerican Pre-Columbian Indigenous tools, resources and strategies to support students continue to develop and grow in math and lif

We just released new reviews of Certified Versions of OpenSciEd from Activate Learning and Kendall Hunt. Learn more and share with your colleagues! ​​​​ Title: Activate Learning Certified Version of OpenSciEd Copyright Year:  2023 Publisher: Activate Learning Grades:   6–8 Alignment:  Meets Expectations Usability:  Meets Expectations     Title:  Kendall Hunt Certified Version of OpenSciEd Copyright Year:  2022 Publisher: Kendall Hunt Grades: 6–8 Alignment:  Meets Expectations Usability:  Meets Expectations   These reports would never have been possible without the dedication and countless hours of work from our educator reviewers. Thank you #edreportsnetwork! Learn more about our review process and explore our interactive feature to find out  why materials matter .

  Battelle Climate Challenge science_4_all Jan 10 Battelle is running a climate challenge for high school students called the Battelle Climate Challenge. Students in grades 9-12 are tasked with researching and addressing climate-related hazards in their communities, such as drought, wildfire, flooding, and extreme heat. They must propose an original climate action in a 200-word explanation and present it visually […] Read more of this post    

SMATE Open House! The Science, Math and Technology Education (SMATE) Department at Western Washington University (WWU) warmly invites you to join us at the Learning Resource Center in WWU's Science Lecture building. Our objective is to cultivate connections between K-12 educators and SMATE Faculty and Staff, fostering collaborative efforts to enhance each other's work and leverage synergies within our educational community. SAVE THE DATE! February 7, 2024 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Feel free to drop anytime and stay for as much as you like! Explore our space and avail yourself of the resources. Gain insights into field trips, including interactive, differentiated science stations tailored for elementary, middle, and high school students. Connect (or re-connect) with SMATE's faculty and staff. And help think in some brainstorming sessions with us to explore ways to better support K-12 teachers. For more information, please visit: https://smate.wwu.edu/ Please RSVP: Digital Invit

Attention teachers within commuting distance to South Lake Union!!   The Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching is a two-summer program for secondary science educators seeking an in-depth biomedical research experience at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. The Fellowship provides financial support for a total of $20,000 per Fellow. The program engages teachers in two summers of biomedical research experience in a Fred Hutch lab, curriculum design and scientific communication projects, and additional school year follow-up. Teachers design innovative curriculum materials to bridge the research experience with their own classrooms. The program is designed for middle and high school life science teachers, although it is open to other STEM teachers as well. Applications are due by March 15th, 2024. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/HutchTeacherFellows . Questions? Contact Kristen Bergsman, PhD at bergsman@fredhutch.org