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2022 Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair
The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF) is revving up for another great year in 2022! For 67 years the GSDSEF has provided an inspiring STEM experience for tens of thousands of 6-12 San Diego and Imperial County students, motivating many to pursue STEM careers. Inspirational…motivational…transformational… The GSDSEF fosters discovery, creativity, and innovation through inquiry, integrates NGSS seamlessly, celebrates students’ STEM achievements, and showcases how young minds can make an impact in the present and future. Students go beyond the classroom to do independent research – to ask compelling questions, to design and implement innovative solutions, and to present and defend results to professionals in their fields. The GSDSEF serves as a springboard to the California and International Science and Engineering Fairs.
Join the 100+ schools and thousands of San Diego and Imperial County students who implement NGSS every day with their innovative STEM projects. For more information about getting your students involved, contact Fair Director Steve Rodecker, stevegsdsef@gmail.com, or visit our website, gsdsef.org.
Fall Catalog of Training: K-12 Online Content Project
CA K-12 Online Content Training Fall 2020- Featuring Science Sessions
STEAM Resources for your Classroom, PK–Grade 5
Learn how state-funded Britannica, ProQuest, and TeachingBooks support your STEAM curriculum standards with media and text resources that enhance your instruction.
When: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:00 pm
Audience: PK– Grade 5 | All Administrators; Science, Technology, Art and Math Teachers; Instructional Instructional Coaches; TOSAS; and Library Staff
STEAM Resources for your Classroom, Grades 6 – 12
Learn how state-funded Britannica, ProQuest, and TeachingBooks support your STEAM curriculum standards with media and text resources that enhance your instruction.
When: Thursday, October 28, 2021 3:00 pm
Audience: Grades 6 –12 | All Administrators; Science, Technology, Art and Math Teachers; Instructional Instructional Coaches; TOSAS; and Library Staff
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Join the Elementary Science Network!
The Elementary Science Network is a professional learning opportunity for all elementary educators looking for support and networking opportunities related to science teaching and learning. This new network will focus on student curiosity and using science as a lever for literacy and language development.
Monthly sessions will meet virtually from 3:30 to 5 p.m. http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1022-206887
USA Science & Engineering Festival
No-cost, entertaining, and educational STEM program for your students
Tune in September 21-24, 2021 or watch on-demand!
X-STEM All Access is an entertaining, educational, and interactive online STEM experience for 6-12th graders. Through a series of daily livestream events, students will hear from an exclusive group of visionaries who aim to inspire kids about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
REGISTER for FREE: https://usasciencefestival.org/x-stem-all-access-fall-21/
CA NGSS Statewide Implementation Professional Learning Series
The CA NGSS Statewide Implementation Professional Learning Series: Building Student Sensemaking Through Disciplinary Literacy is now OPEN for REGISTRATION!
Building student sensemaking through disciplinary literacy in science is a critical topic for the continued growth and implementation of the California Next Generation Science Standards. Four strands have been developed to address literacy including using text, argumentation, discourse and notebooking. In each strand, participants will engage with: the specific topic and strategies for implementation; discussion and assessment of strategies; sharing and collaboration time with colleagues; and planning time. Each strand has both an elementary and secondary section.
For those wishing to implement or have been thinking about notebooking, that strand is coming up quickly!!!
Choose from one of the four online Professional Learning Strands.
- Use of Science Notebooks Dates: September 21, 23, 28, and 30, 2021 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Follow-up event on November 9, 2021 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.
- Discourse of Sensemaking in Science Dates: November 30, December 1, 7, and 8, 2021 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Follow-up event on February 1, 2022 from 4:00 pm-6:00pm.
- How to Use Science Text Dates: February 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2022 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Follow-up event on April 6, 2022 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.
- Argumentation/Moving Beyond CER Dates: March 22, 24, 29, and 31, 2022 from 4:00 pm-7:00pm. Follow-up event on April 28, 2022 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.
Register as a team of two or more, at the same time, to receive a $50 discount per attendee.
Click here to see more!
STEP Annual Student Conference on Science and Technology Education
We are excited to welcome you and your students to STEPCon, the premier student STEM conference in the Inland Empire!
You and your students will experience hands-on Science experiments, interactive technology exhibits and Roundtable discussions, an exciting Science Show, and visit one-on-one with college educators and industry professionals, and enjoy thrilling presentations and demonstrations from a variety of exhibitors. The experience is targeted for 4th grade through 12th grade students.
NEXT STUDENT CONFERENCE:
October 7, 2021
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NEXT EDUCATOR CONFERENCE:
October 5 and 6, 2021
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