New Opportunities September 2024
There are so many opportunities for you to engage with the STEM ecosystem. Please check out all the new opportunities to enlarge your network, improve your craft, and engage students in STEM to end this year with excitement!
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DUKE ENERGY SCIENCE NIGHT:AS PART OF NCSCIFEST, WHICH HAPPENS EVERY APRIL, THE DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION PROVIDES A NUMBER OF FREE KITS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE. THE KITS
INCLUDE DIRECTIONS AND MATERIALS FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR UP TO 200 PARTICIPANTS IN GRADES K-5. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR KITS IS SEPTEMBER 25TH. THE KITS ARE DELIVERED IN FEBRUARY WITH THE EXPECTATION THATTHEY ARE USED IN APRIL DURING NCSCIFEST. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE
PROGRAM, AND TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW |
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In our latest installment of the Transformation Tales series, Stephanie Craig, MLL Teacher from Elkin Elementary in Elkin City Schools, shares how blended learning supports all learners. She describes how the Station Rotation model transformed her classroom.
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CAREER AWARDS FOR STEM TEACHERS
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Sep 29, 2024 by 3:00pm ET
STATUS:
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
APPLY FOR THIS GRANT:
ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please review the Request for Proposals for detailed information on eligibility and the application process.
About The Award
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Award for STEM Teachers recognizes outstanding STEM teachers in North Carolina public primary and secondary schools.
The award provides $175,000 over five years. It is available to North Carolina teachers with an outstanding performance record in educating children and demonstrating a solid knowledge of STEM content.
This award presents opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other master science and/or mathematics teachers who will help ensure their success as teachers and their satisfaction with the teaching field. The award allows schools and school districts to develop and fully empower teachers as leaders in the field.
Teachers working in hard-to-staff, economically deprived classrooms in North Carolina will receive special consideration. Efforts to integrate environmental science and climate change into STEM-related curricula will also receive special consideration.
The Fund and the State Board of Education recognize that improving STEM education in North Carolina will require systemic revision of K-12 instruction.
Teachers who are content-area experts with pedagogical skills are critical to ensuring students’ success in understanding STEM subjects. These teachers can make a difference by serving as change agents for their students and other educators across the state.
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NORTH CAROLINA TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS MINI-GRANTS:
THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS (NCTM) OFFER MINI-GRANTS OF UP TO $750 FOR CLASSROOM PROJECTS THAT “ENHANCE TEACHING, LEARNING, AND ENJOYMENT OF MATHEMATICS.” THE PRIMARY CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE IF A PROJECT IS ELIGIBLE IS THAT STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION IS SEPTEMBER 30TH. YOU DO HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF NCTM IN ORDER TO
APPLY. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE MAP ON THEIR WEBSITE TO ENSURE THAT YOU
APPLY IN THE CORRECT REGION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK THE LINK BELOW. |
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Please visit the “Math Sightings” page of the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
website for ideas about connecting math
concepts to students’ everyday lives. The group
of activities featured in this edition includes an
activity for using flattened cans to explore
volume and a lesson that can be adapted for
different grade levels in which students practice
calculations related to determining the accuracy
of weather forecasts.
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PBS has a great WEBSITE for teachers. The
website includes videos, lesson plans, and other
resources. It is searchable by grade level and
topic and includes resources for math and
science from Pre-K through 12th grade, along with
ELA and social studies. For example, a quick
search for 3-5 lesson plans for science brings up
lesson plan ideas for soil, plant life cycles, and
force and motion. The site also includes images,
videos, and interactive experiences.
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Explore the hundreds of online artifacts, documents, and objects from Mount Vernon! These primary sources range from archaeological finds to famous letters and maps, and can be incredibly useful for classroom instruction or project work.
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NCSTA is looking for science educators who are willing to share their favorite science activity at one of the five Share-a-thons at the conference this November. Those who volunteer to share must register for the conference and bring a copy of their activity to share as teachers rotate around a large room. We expect activities to be very engaging and closely aligned to North Carolina’s Science Standards. If you are interested, please submit your Share-a-Thon information here. More information and contact information are available on our website.
NCSTA 2024 PDI
Nov. 7-8
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
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NCSTA 2024 PDI
Do you ever wish you had enough supplies to teach that “perfect lesson” Do you want to provide a terrific learning experience, but are hindered by the lack of resources? Perhaps the NCSTA “fairy godmother” will grant your wish at the 2024 PDI. Submit your wish list for the chance to receive up to $200 worth of classroom materials. All wishes meeting the mini-grant proposal requirements will be considered. Selections will be based on: Feasibility (how likely will grant materials be used), Sustainability (will materials be used more than once), Value (how does grant request align to current science standards), and the number of students affected.
As the world turns: bringing the spheres together
Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards
Meeting the needs of our diverse learners
If you have questions please contact
We look forward to seeing you in November in Winston-Salem (not UNCG as previously announced).
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Professional Learning Opportunities
NCDPI
The NCDPI K-12 Math Content & Pedagogy Series resumes in the 2024 Fall season!
Teachers, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, district staff, and administrators are offered professional learning opportunities to engage in mathematics content and effective teaching practices. Sessions are focused on elementary, middle, and high school mathematics content and pedagogy aligned to the NC mathematics standard course of study while highlighting practitioners in the field. These sessions are designed to be interactive and engaging.
Participants can earn 2 contact hours per session. Each session meets virtually for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time to provide feedback. Sessions will be recorded; however, participants will only receive contact hours when participating in real-time sessions.
The information and resources shared are both beneficial and useful. Don’t miss this opportunity and please share with teachers and leaders in your area!
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NC2ML / NCCAT Secondary Math Vision Retreat
December 2-5, 2024
Cullowhee, NC
Calling all 6-12 district math teams! Join this awesome partnership between NCCAT and NC Collaborative for Mathematics Learning (NC2ML) as we work together to co-create a vision for high-quality equitable mathematics instruction!!!
We only have room for 10 teams, so sign up today!
Session Title: Co-Creating a Vision for Equitable Math Instruction
Description: A shared vision of high-quality and equitable instruction is essential for large-scale instructional improvement in mathematics. This four-day retreat will assist district teams in developing a district-wide vision of high-quality and equitable secondary mathematics instruction. This retreat is open to district teams serving grades 6-12.
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