Announcing two virtual workshops debuting the newly updated
Rx for Science Literacy
curriculum manual
Dear K-12 Educators,
NCABR is excited to announce that registration is now open for the two highly anticipated Rx for Science Literacy virtualworkshops that will be held this month. The workshops will feature the newly updated Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual, which has been made possible by a grant from the Biogen Foundation. Because a limited number of seats is available, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Registration is completely free and open to North Carolina educators only.
Environmental Health Research Edition of
Exploring the Newly Updated
“Rx for Science Literacy” Curriculum Manual
Virtual Workshop
Friday, March 19, 2021
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rx for Science Literacy is partnering with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to present an environmental health research edition of the Exploring the Newly Updated “Rx for Science Literacy” Curriculum Manual one-day virtual workshop on Friday, March 19, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NOTE: This workshop is virtual and seating is limited. All participants will be mailed a copy of the “Rx for Science Literacy” curriculum manual after attending the complete workshop on March 19. This virtual workshop will be offered live and will not be available as a recording after the program is over. To receive continuing education credits for the program and to receive a copy of the curriculum manual after the workshop, all participants will be expected to participate in the entire workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and to submit an online program evaluation. Substitute reimbursement will be provided.
About the Workshop: This workshop will feature an overview of NCABR’s newly updated Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual, plus updates from biomedical scientists about the real-world applications of biomedical research. It also will explore the translation of scientific discoveries into public health and environmental health.
Register Now →
Health Disparities Edition of
Exploring the Newly Updated
“Rx for Science Literacy”
Curriculum Manual
Virtual Workshop
Friday, March 26, 2021
Duke University
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rx for Science Literacy is partnering with Duke University to present a health disparities edition of Exploring the Newly Updated “Rx for Science Literacy” Curriculum Manual, a one-day virtual workshop on Friday, March 26, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NOTE: This workshop is virtual and seating is limited. All participants will be mailed a copy of the “Rx for Science Literacy” curriculum manual after attending the complete workshop on March 26. This virtual workshop will be offered live and will not be available as a recording after the program is over. To receive continuing education credits for the program and to receive a copy of the curriculum manual after the workshop, all participants will be expected to participate in the entire workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and to submit an online program evaluation. Substitute reimbursement will be provided.
About the Workshop: This workshop will feature an overview of NCABR’s newly updated Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual, plus updates from biomedical scientists about the real-world applications of biomedical research. This workshop also will include updates on health disparities research at Duke.
Register Now →
About the Curriculum: With generous support from the Biogen Foundation, NCABR and a team of science writers, biomedical researchers and curriculum developers comprehensively updated and expanded the Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual in 2020. The newly updated Rx for Science Literacy curriculum manual includes a comprehensive update of all content, statistics and charts. The manual also includes a variety of new activities, resources, interviews with real world scientists and a new section on CRISPR and CRISPR technology. The manual includes chapters on nanobiotechnology, regenerative medicine and vaccines and is accompanied by several resources, including a curriculum crosswalk that shows connections to North Carolina science standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and a reading guide aligned to the Common Core standards.
About the Workshop Series: The Rx for Science Literacy workshop series provides K-12 educators a unique opportunity to tour research facilities, hear from scientists about their latest research advances and take home a free curriculum and other bioscience education materials.
Incentives for attending an Rx for Science Literacy workshop include:
- 10 total program hours provided for certified educators to be used towards CEU credits (4 hours of additional work are optional in addition to the 6-hour virtual workshop)
- Free supplemental curriculum and other bioscience education materials to use in the classroom
- Substitute teacher support (up to $80)
CHEMICAL SAFETY IN
SCHOOLS
Register for workshop at:
https://forms.gle/txbkUc7qVDmFrTHj7
or by calling 828.262.3185.
Please contact Samuella Sigmann for more
information at [email protected].
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
with internationally recognized expert
SAMUELLA SIGMANN
April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021
9am – 4 pm
Online
Up to 0.6
renewal credits
Limited to 25
participants
This workshop is designed to enable educators to
determine hazards and reduce risk in a teaching
environment. The workshop will be organized in three
modules, and participants can select which modules to
complete. Workshop topics will include the most recent
information on the GHS system of labeling chemicals,
chemical inventory and storage, risk assessment, the
basics of hazardous waste management, how to evaluate
the safety quality of a YouTube clip, and how to evaluate
the quality of a safety data sheet.
The PD Modules include:
9:00 – 11:00 Chemical Safety Toolbox
11:30 – 1:30 Managing Chemicals Safely
1:45 – 3:45. Hazards and Risks
Many new resources developed by the American
Chemical Society will be discussed. The workshop leader
is Ms. Samuella Sigmann, CCHO, of Appalachian State
University.
After registration, participants will receive links
to participate online. After the sessions, participants will
receive a boxed set of classroom safety materials.
Greetings from the NCSciFest Team,
You’re invited to our first-ever virtual science expo on April 16th! Sign up today to meet UNC scientists from around the world as they share what it’s like to try to answer Science’s toughest questions. We’ll meet shark researchers, ecologists, public health experts, physicists and more! Registered teachers will receive pre-event and post event support materials and resources to share with your students.
Each program will have a limited number of featured classrooms where the teacher and students can ask questions directly to the presenters — sign up here.
Programming includes events like this:
10am – Elementary School Program: Marti the Hammerhead and Shark Conservation
Shark researcher Alex Hearn of the Galapagos Science Center will read the exciting story of Marti the Hammerhead and answer your questions about shark research.
11am – All ages: Live Physics Demonstration Hour
UNC physics faculty will present phenomenal physics demonstrations that will surprise and excite curious minds. Come prepared to make predictions and ask questions about physics experiments that are seriously phun!
1pm – High school and adults — Environmental Justice at Home
Dr. Rebecca Fry will introduce this important topic and how it relates to people and places in North Carolina. Student researchers from the Department will show you how to use sophisticated online mapping tools to answer relevant questions about environmental justice in our state.
3pm – Middle grades – Hammerhead Sharks, Epic Migrations, and Island Conservation
Shark researcher Alex Hearn dives deeper into the world of shark conversation as he reads from the Galapagos Conservation Trust’s first ever educational book: Marti the Hammerhead Shark; and answers your questions about sharks, SCUBA diving, science and more!
5pm – High school and Adults: UNC and the Galapagos Science Center
Three researchers from the Center will discuss what it’s like to walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin as they work across social, terrestrial and marine subsystems to help tackle threats to island sustainability. Amanda Thompson will focus on public health and nutrition. Diego Riveros-Iregui will focus on water and land dynamics. Adrian Marchetti will talk about marine ecology and biological productivity in Galapagos.
Each program will have a limited number of featured classrooms where the teacher and students can ask questions directly to the presenters – sign up here.
SAVE THE DATES!
The North Carolina Science Fair Foundation is proud to present the first ever Virtual NC Science and Engineering Fair! Join us from the comfort of your home. This event is open to the public and will include a series of live speakers throughout the day on each competition day! You do not need to be a competitor to join us for our speaker series and to explore projects from each grade level! Detailed schedules and links will be provided as the competition dates approach!
My name is Nora and I’m a senior editor at Edutopia–
We’re looking into having an Edutopia staff member write an article summarizing some science lessons teachers have done during the pandemic using Covid-19 as a “teachable moment.” Have you or any colleagues conducted lessons for students that build on in-the-moment science of disease, vaccines, etc.? We’re looking for lessons at all grade bands–elementary, middle, and high school.
If you have, please let me know and provide a little background on what you have done. If you have colleagues or friends who might be good to connect with as well, please let me know.
Thanks!
Nora
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Nora Fleming
Senior Editor
o 415.662.7483
Edutopia | George Lucas Educational Foundation
What Works in Education
Sponsored by National Society of High School Scholars
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Nominations Invited for AGI/ExxonMobil Exploration Teacher Leadership Academy
Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and ExxonMobil Exploration are currently recruiting teachers for the 13th annual national Geoscience and STEM Teacher Leadership Academy for K-8 teachers. The 2021 academy will begin with an introductory webinar in early July, with the main academy experience taking place virtually July 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 29.
As in past years, during the Teacher Leadership Academy, K-8 teachers from around the country will be provided with activities to refresh and enhance Earth science content knowledge, access to and guides for hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities, resources to develop professional development workshops, opportunities to network with other educators, and experiences that they can use with their students in the classroom and with their colleagues in professional development settings.
We will select up to 30 participants, each of whom is recognized by their school and/or school system as having potential as a teacher leader. Funding from ExxonMobil and AGI allow each selected participant to receive a $500 stipend, plus up to $200 for equipment and supplies upon completion of the academy. While individual applicants will be considered, we encourage teams of two to four from across grade levels or science subject matter areas to apply from a state, school district, or school.
Academy participants are asked to commit to leading one or more post-academy professional development experiences, which can be a workshop, conference presentation, and/or another type of event that helps enhance the geoscience and STEM teaching knowledge and skills of other educators in their home school systems.
AGI welcomes applications from teachers from all states and school systems serving U.S. students, including those that are part of the Department of Defense (DODEA) network. The application review process will begin April 1, 2021 and will continue until all spaces are filled.
Teachers can apply for the AGI/ExxonMobil academy by completing the form at: https://bit.ly/2021-TLA-survey. Learn more about the Teacher Leadership Academy online.
About AGI
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI), a federation of scientific and professional associations representing over a quarter-million geoscientists, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the geoscience community and addressing the needs of society. AGI headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia.
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AGI Contact:
Geoff Camphire, Communications
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