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Presenters Brad Street, Kim Zemel, Louise Prescott Description Did you know idling cars during school pickup impacts air quality and the environment? Have you ever wondered about the role of trees in relation to air quality? Learn how to use an engineering design focused action project to motivate and empower your stud , ...

Collaboration for Ambitious Science Teaching and Learning Join other Ambitious Science teachers, OpenSciEd teachers, Amplify teachers, and others who are engaging in NGSS-aligned instructional practices that help place student engagement and student evidence at the center of their planning! Reflective Planning Days are , ...

Are you teaching or supporting OpenSciEd Middle School or High School units this year? Have you been identifying local “related phenomena” with your students but wondering what else you could be doing to connect the unit to our region and your student’s communities? Would you like some help in thinking about how to mak , ...

Join PEI for a virtual book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 26th, each monthly book study session will include an asynchro , ...

Description The Washington Climate Educator Book Club’s book study is designed to flexibly support teams of interdisciplinary K–12 educators from schools and districts across Washington in exploring ways to integrate climate learning into all classrooms. Details Who is a Washington Climate Educator? All Washington educ , ...

Presenters Cari Haug, Andy Boyd Description Data is everywhere around us. The ability to work with, understand, and use data has become an essential life skill and requirement for an ever-expanding range of jobs and careers. Join us to learn about the new Washington data science standards and how you can incorporate th , ...

Presenters Brad Street, Kim Zemel, Louise Prescott Description Did you know idling cars during school pickup impacts air quality and the environment? Have you ever wondered about the role of trees in relation to air quality? Learn how to use an engineering design focused action project to motivate and empower your stud , ...

Are you teaching or supporting science units this year using a national curriculum? Have you been identifying local “related phenomena” with your students but wondering what else you could be doing to connect the unit to our region and your student’s communities? Would you like some help in thinking about how to make t , ...

Join this online book study to explore Mark Windschitl’s book Teaching Climate Change. Participants will receive a copy of the book, connect with colleagues from across the state and region, and learn about teaching climate change in their classrooms. This course will meet over four early evening sessions with prompts , ...

Presenters Jennifer Eklund, Claudia Ludwig, Caroline Kiehle, Barbara Steffens, Sarah Clemente Description Teachers of Science, grades 6-12, join the ISB team to explore 3D teaching! Our goals for our work together in this workshop: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have been a cornerstone of science educatio , ...

Join the ISB team to learn, at your own pace, about all climate-themed Systems Education Experiences (SEE) modules. ISB will provide guidance as you prepare to implement one or more modules. Weaving authentic, hands-on STEM and climate science into your science course will help you teach 3D NGSS and prepare your studen , ...

Description Get ready for an exciting adventure with Front and Centered, ClimeTime, and our dynamic community partners! At Community Education In Action, we promote collective action through co-design and co-learning. Unleash your creativity as we craft together inspiring learning resources to address climate change th , ...

Come learn with EarthGen in this virtual professional development opportunity designed for teachers in ESD 171, ESD 105, ESD 123, and ESD 101. Through asynchronous and synchronous learning, participants will have a chance to authentically engage with activities and experts as they grow their understanding of how climat , ...

Join our educators to tour and learn about the Illahee Elementary School Outdoor Learning Gardens! We will cover a variety of ways that this school uses their entire campus for outdoor learning across curriculum areas. The tour and discussion will include a native plant garden, outdoor learning garden, outdoor classroo , ...

Join this online book study to explore Mark Windschitl’s book Teaching Climate Change. Participants will receive a copy of the book, connect with colleagues from across the state and region, and learn about teaching climate change in their classrooms. This course will meet over four early evening sessions with prompts , ...

Presenters Jeff Ryan, Brad Street, Brian MacNevin, Kim Zemel Description Are you looking for an opportunity to map out specific ideas for connecting your science unit to your region, community, and students? Would you want to gather in-person with your peers to brainstorm ideas together? Do you need STEM and Equity Clo , ...

Join Padilla Bay National Estuarine Reserve and Pacific Education Institute for a hands-on, engaging workshop for K-12 teachers designed to deepen your understanding of local wetlands, coastal hazards and the impacts of climate change. Come explore diverse perspectives and think critically about local wetland managemen , ...

Join us for this class to learn how to use the Forward Climate Action Kit to teach students about coding and climate at the same time! This one-day class will demystify coding and basic electronics, help you empower students to build their own technical tools, and take you through several lessons compatible with the ki , ...

Come learn with EarthGen in this virtual professional development opportunity designed for teachers in ESD 189, ESD 121, ESD 113, ESD 114 and ESD 112. While most STEM Seminars look at a local climate impact and support teachers in increasing their content knowledge and prepare them with strategies to bring this work in , ...

Come learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. Through asynchronous learning via Canvas, participants will have a chance to authentically engage with activities and experts as they grow their unde , ...

In this 2-part online workshop, participants will engage with multiple resources and use collaborative breakout rooms to dig into several tools and strategies for supporting all learners in talking, thinking about, and writing about their science and STEM learning. Participants will analyze and consider readings, video , ...

Join this online book study to explore Mark Windschitl’s book Teaching Climate Change. Participants will receive a copy of the book, connect with colleagues from across the state and region, and learn about teaching climate change in their classrooms. This course will meet over four early evening sessions with prompts , ...

Come learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. It is expected that teachers begin this course with a base knowledge of climate change or have taken the Foundations of Climate Change asynchronous c , ...

As we researched the enormous impact of climate change, we found so many voices of hope in how people around the world are addressing it. Come to this BRAND-NEW 3-day class offering and leave with the following: An NTC Project GLAD® unit with technology connections Science investigations supporting NTC GLAD® input cha , ...

Join PEI for a virtual book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 26th, each monthly book study session will include an asynchro , ...

Description Have your students felt a disconnect between the science units you are teaching and their own experiences? Have you wished for ways to make science more meaningful and engaging for your students? Would you be interested in a variety of quick tweaks and longer adaptations you can use to make your science cla , ...

As we researched the enormous impact of climate change, we found so many voices of hope in how people around the world are addressing it. Come to this BRAND-NEW 3-day class offering and leave with the following: An NTC Project GLAD® unit with technology connections Science investigations supporting NTC GLAD® input cha , ...

Presenters Cari Haug, Andy Boyd Description Data is everywhere around us. The ability to work with, understand, and use data has become an essential life skill and requirement for an ever-expanding range of jobs and careers. Join us to learn about the new Washington data science standards and how you can incorporate th , ...

As we researched the enormous impact of climate change, we found so many voices of hope in how people around the world are addressing it. Come to this BRAND-NEW 3-day class offering and leave with the following: An NTC Project GLAD® unit with technology connections Science investigations supporting NTC GLAD® input cha , ...

Do you have a school garden that you are interested in using with students, but aren’t sure how to get started? Are you looking for ways to build a connection with nature for your students through outdoor learning experiences? Do you want to connect and collaborate with other educators to foster outdoor learning , ...

Description Have your students felt a disconnect between the science units you are teaching and their own experiences? Have you wished for ways to make science more meaningful and engaging for your students? Would you be interested in a variety of quick tweaks and longer adaptations you can use to make your science cla , ...

Join this online book study to explore Mark Windschitl’s book Teaching Climate Change. Participants will receive a copy of the book, connect with colleagues from across the state and region, and learn about teaching climate change in their classrooms. This course will meet over four early evening sessions with prompts , ...

Description Get ready for an exciting adventure with Front and Centered, ClimeTime, and our dynamic community partners! At Community Education In Action, we promote collective action through co-design and co-learning. Unleash your creativity as we craft together inspiring learning resources to address climate change th , ...

Come learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. It is expected that teachers begin this course with a base knowledge of climate change or have taken the Foundations of Climate Change asynchronous c , ...

Come learn with EarthGen in this virtual professional development opportunity designed for teachers in ESD 171, ESD 105, ESD 123, and ESD 101. Through asynchronous and synchronous learning, participants will have a chance to authentically engage with activities and experts as they grow their understanding of how climat , ...

Collaboration for Ambitious Science Teaching and Learning Join other Ambitious Science teachers, OpenSciEd teachers, Amplify teachers, and others who are engaging in NGSS-aligned instructional practices that help place student engagement and student evidence at the center of their planning! Reflective Planning Days are , ...

Presenters Jennifer Eklund, Claudia Ludwig, Caroline Kiehle, Barbara Steffens, Sarah Clemente Description Teachers of Science, grades 6-12, join the ISB team to explore 3D teaching! Our goals for our work together in this workshop: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have been a cornerstone of science educatio , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...

Come learn with EarthGen in this virtual professional development opportunity designed for teachers in ESD 189, ESD 121, ESD 113, ESD 114 and ESD 112. While most STEM Seminars look at a local climate impact and support teachers in increasing their content knowledge and prepare them with strategies to bring this work in , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...

Discover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...