NWESD Science Announcements and Opportunities

From: WGBH Education <education@wgbh.org>  Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 5:17 AM To: Ellen Ebert <Ellen.Ebert@k12.wa.us> Subject: Changing Climate: Classroom Resources Australia is Burning: Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change Teaching Climate Science in Your Classroom Australia has always experienced bushfires during its "fire season." The hot, dry weather makes it easy for blazes to start and spread. This year, however, the combination of extreme heat, prolonged drought, and strong winds have been the most destructive yet, and scientists suggest that climate change may be the catalyst. WGBH has produced a wide range of resources on climate for K-12, available on PBS LearningMedia . Scroll below to find interactives, lesson plans, and media to integrate into your curriculum.

From: Gwendolyn Hehemann <gheheman@asu.edu>  Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 2:50 PM To: wendy@modelinginstruction.org Subject: Modeling Workshops & Courses for 2020 Good day, Please share the information with your community members: Now that you are on your winter break, you may have time to look at professional development, either online or face to face for the summer! The American Modeling Teachers Association will offer distance learning Modeling courses for the 2020 spring. The distance learning courses are synchronous sessions, 3 hours each, using the Zoom platform with video and break-out sessions. The leaders will dive deep into the Modeling pedagogy and use simulations and videos if labs cannot be conducted in participants' own time. Intro to Modeling, a 15 week course hosted on Tuesday evenings 7-10 pm EST, starting January 14, 2020: For details and registration Advanced Topics for Middle School Modeling, a 5-

Apply to be a Green Ribbon School or District The U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Green Ribbon Schools Program is a comprehensive program that recognizes schools and districts that have made significant achievements towards: Reducing the school/district's environmental footprint Creating a healthy community for students and staff Increasing environmental and sustainability literacy Schools and districts will be evaluated based on their progress towards these concepts and a wide variety of green benchmarks including energy conservation and efficiency, food that is locally sourced and sustainable, and curriculum that ensures all students are environmentally and sustainability literate. Eligibility, Application, and Nomination Schools and districts that wish to be considered must complete the Washington State Green Ribbon Schools or District application .  All public and private schools and public school districts are eligible to apply.

Know a great candidate for the CDC Science Ambassador training? Please share this announcement with your network. CDC Science Ambassador Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road MS E92 | Atlanta, GA 30333 scienceambassador@cdc.gov If you would no longer like to receive professional development opportunities from CDC Science Ambassador, please reply "STOP" to scienceambassador@cdc.gov to opt out.