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Elementary Summer Learning Schedule

MS GVC Institute: Amplify Science

• 8/17 8:30-11:30 Critical Concepts and Proficiency Scales Professional Learning Section 31707
• 8/17 12:30-3:30 Intro to Amplify Science Professional Learning: Section 31709
• 8/18 8:30-11:30 ELD in the Science Classroom Professional Learning Section 31708
• 8/18 12:30-3:30 Continuing to Explore Amplify Science Professional Learning Section 31710

HS GVC Institute:

Biology: The Living Earth, Chemistry in the Earth System, Physics of the Universe

• 8/17 8:30-11:30 Critical Concepts and Proficiency Scales Professional Learning Section 31707
• 8/17 12:30-3:30 GVC Part 1: Structures and IS1Professional Learning Section 31711
• 8/18 8:30-11:30 ELD in the Science Classroom Professional Learning Section 31708
• 8/18 12:30-3:30 GVC Part 2: Structures and IS2 Professional Learning Section 31712

Cal Coast Cares Foundation Educational Grant is now open and accepting applications through August 16th. We will be awarding $30,000 in educational grants this year. The grant eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and application are available on our website at https://www.calcoastcu.org/cal-coast-cares-foundation.htm

Grants are provided to teachers in K-12 public, private or charter schools, community and state colleges/universities in San Diego or Riverside Counties with funds to support special classroom projects related to any of the STREAM fields (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math)

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve is hosting a blended Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) middle and high school science and math teacher training on October 27-29, 2021. The first two days are virtual and start at 3pm so you will need only one sub day. TOTE is a teacher training program that explores Authentic Data Literacy and brings coastal research into the classroom. Teachers will be able to spend time with estuary educators and scientists and get a van tour of the border, always a teacher favorite. See the link in the flyer to register or email Education Coordinator Anne Marie Tipton at annemarie.tipton@parks.ca.gov.

Link to Flyer | Link to Register

Our partners at the San Diego County Office of Education have a lending library of materials that were designed to deliver a variety of our project-based sustainability curriculum. Materials included in the library align with the following SEI curriculum:

• Intro to Climate Change
• Watersheds and Public Water Systems
• Biomimicry: Engineering Inspired by Nature
• Energy Auditing
• Solar USB Charger

You are more than welcome to explore and request the curriculum at no-cost here. If you would like to request materials from the lending library to support curriculum instruction, please contact Jewyl Clarke at jewyl.clarke@sdcoe.net.

https://www.exploratorium.edu/education/professional-development-programs/free-educator-workshops

This introductory session will explore student-driven inquiry across content areas using examples from The Curious Classroom by Harvey “Smokey” Daniels. Educators will build their skills integrating science and literacy to leverage student curiosity.

August 19, 2021

9 a.m. - 12 noon (virtual)

Register here: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1022-202270

This virtual professional learning will focus on topics such as environmental justice, climate change, connecting Next Generation Science Standards and Career Technical Education to the Environmental Principles and Concepts, and getting students outdoors. Learn from experts in the field and collaborate to develop instructional resources for your classroom.

4 days of workshops during the 21-22 year with activities between meetings.

$400 stipend. Subs will be covered.

9-12 Science and CTE Teachers

Register here: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/893-204403

From the structure of a molecule to the design of a vehicle, your students can create a model using Google Sheets and Google Drawings with this new applied digital skills lesson, Develop a Model in Google Drawings, from Google for Education. Explore the growing Science collection and see how you can use Google tools to support and plan for instruction.

usasciencefestival.org

X-STEM All Access: Virtual conference series for students featuring diverse and inspiring STEM role models. September 21-24

XSTEM All Access:https://usasciencefestival.org/about-x-stem-all-access/

SciFest All Access: Virtual Expo featuring interactive STEM activities, exhibit booths and stage shows. October 18-24

See intro video from SciFest 2020 https://usasciencefestival.org/scifest/

Inspire Educators Workshops: Virtual workshops for teachers showcasing innovative STEM learning tools. November 9-10

In-person Events Coming Back Soon!

Resources from our last SciFest All Access event: https://usasciencefestival.org/scifest-resources/

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