NWESD Science Announcements and Opportunities

Argument-Driven Inquiry for Middle and High School Teachers   Description : Teachers can use the Argument-Driven instructional approach to provide students with authentic and educative lab activities that will enable them to learn the core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and scientific practices they need to explain natural phenomena and also gives students an opportunity to learn how to read, write, and speak in the context of science. The Argument-Driven Instructional model makes labs for students by providing them opportunities to share, critique, and revise their ideas throughout the laboratory experience.   Yes, there is focus on climate science. However, the Science and Engineering Practices of Argument from Evidence and Constructing Explanations can be applied to all science disciplines.    STEM Clock Hours available = 18   Middle School Teacher's Registration   [ LINK ]   High School Teacher's Registration  

You've Spoken – We've Listened Climate Science 3.0 Asynchronous Learning   Teachers from around Washington State have expressed a need for more asynchronous professional development. Coursework that can be completed at your pace. Your nine Regional Science Coordinators have responded to your request. Please consider registering for the May Cohort Climate Science 3.0: Modeling and Student Explanations Canvas Course.    In this FREE online asynchronous Canvas Course, attendees will learn a protocol for developing and using models as a means for students to explain their thinking and understanding of scientific concepts. In this context of the course, the protocol will be applied to a climate science topic. With regard to NGSS alignment, the course focuses on the practice “Developing and Using Models”, as well as “Constructing Explanations” within the dimension “Science and Engineering Practices.”   K-2 Registration [ LINK ] FREE!   3-5 Registratio

When it comes to science education, one size doesn't fit all. That's even more true during a global pandemic, when learning environments vary widely by district, school, and classroom.   Beginning in March, IslandWood is offering th ree new professional development opportunities to   meet   elementary   teachers exactly where they are this spring. Whether you're meeting with students in person or online,   following a national curriculum , or, have some freedom with what you teach in grades   K - 2   or   3 - 5 ,   we're here to help you navigate the changing landscape of teaching science during COVID-19. Our courses and workshops provide S TEM clock hours and the courses and planning sessions include implementation stipends.  These offerings  are funded throug h a grant from OSPI, as part of the statewide ClimeTime initiative. Learn more about all your options (including repeats of some of our popular workshops)  here !

  Last call to register for Washington Global Health Alliance's Virtual STEM Global Educator Workshop   Saturday, January 30 | 8:45 am – 12:00 pm PT Virtual Zoom Event     Sig n up now to join fellow high school STEM educators for Washington Global Health Alliance's virtual STEM Global Educator Workshop and earn THREE STEM clock hours! This brand new interactive session, led by Fred Hutch, IHME, and The Gates Foundation Discovery Center, is designed to give you free COVID-19 centered activities and curriculum resources to integrate into your virtual high school STEM classrooms.    Register today!

Due to the extreme interest in the Essential Question Units and Resources Workshop, we are offering a repeat of the same session. See below Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page . OSPI's K-5 Essential Question Units and Resources Workshop: Round 3 Due to the extreme interest in the Essential Question Units and Resources Workshop, we are offering a repeat of the same session. See below for more information.  K-5 teachers, do you need free STEM clock hours? Do you need freedom from searching for remote or in-person science teaching materials? Do you need your standards bundled into fewer units? Do you need to know which freely available instructional resources align with your standards?   You can meet all these needs by attending OSPI's K-5 Essential Question Units and Resources Workshop.  Attendees will learn ho

Science Education Partnership 2021   Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is looking for teachers to join the 2021 Science Education Partnership (SEP). This year we will be hosting a virtual (or virtual-hybrid) program that focuses on cancer biology, biotechnology, and scientific mentorship.  We are particularly looking for teachers that are teaching Cell Cycle and Growth & Development in Winter or Spring Quarter this school year to participate in a paid research study.  Please reach out to  rwu@fredhutch.org  to find out more.    Science Education Partnership (SEP) -   Application and Information   The Science Education Partnership (SEP) provides Washington State secondary science teachers with mentored research experiences, professional development, access to resources, and a collaborative learning community. Teachers outside of WA state are also encouraged to apply and will be invited to participate in the live remote learning sessions. Ju

Grants for Washington State K-12 Public School Teachers!   Applications are now being accepted for the "Ellison Education Grants". Grants are intended for K-12 public school teachers in Washington State.   The Ellison foundation has awarded 52 grants and $218,000 to Washington State teachers the past four years .   The Ellison Foundation will award grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 in the spring of 2021 (for use during the 2021-2022 school year).    Applications must be submitted by March 27th, 2021.   To learn more about the "Ellison Education Grants" please go to the following link:   http://ellison-foundation.org/ellison-education                                          400 112 th Ave NE, Suite 230 Bellevue, WA 98004  

Climate Science 3.0: Modeling and Student Explanations Canvas Course.   I have good news; registration for the February OR March Cohort is now open to all teachers. Please DO NOT register for both since they contain the same content. As I am sure you are aware, the spots will fill quickly.   DESCRIPTION: In this FREE online asynchronous Canvas Course, attendees will learn a protocol for developing and using models as a means for students to explain their thinking and understanding of scientific concepts. In this context of the course, the protocol will be applied to a climate science topic. With regard to NGSS alignment, the course focuses on the practice "Developing and Using Models", as well as "Constructing Explanations" within the dimension "Science and Engineering Practices." 10 STEM Clock Hours are available upon completion. FEBRUARY COHORT'S REGISTRATION: For K – 2 Teachers [ LINK ] FULL, waitlist only For 3

  Professional Learning Opportunities     Energy Matters - https://www.pdenroller.org/newesd101/catalog/event/109440 Secondary educators (grades 6 -12) Thursdays from 4 – 5:30pm starting January 14, 21, 28 and February 25 Energy Matters is an adaptive series of modules developed for secondary students. This resource is set up in four modules, each representing a different level including: Individual, School, Global, Community.  Learn about the connection between energy consumption and climate change and what you and your students can do about it with Washington Green Schools, NEWESD101 and NCESD. Participants who attend all sessions, complete asynchronous assignments, implement with students, and share their work will be eligible to earn up to a total of 10 free STEM clock hours from Washin