SD Unified Science
September 2024
Unified Science sparks curiosity and creativity, empowering the next generation to enact change in our local and global communities.
- Science: bit.ly/sdusdscience
- STEAM: bit.ly/sdusdsteam
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MCAS Miramar Air Show - Free Field Trip (Just pay for the bus!) Friday 9/27
The School Liaison Program offers the education community the chance to personally experience the Marine Corps. All student groups K-12, of 20 or more, are cordially invited to visit the MCAS Miramar Air Show for an opportunity to learn about the military and the world of aviation in a unique, hands-on approach. This experience includes the chance to view and tour static display aircraft and the opportunity to meet and greet military and civilian aviators. It also includes the fortune to watch spectacular performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), and the F-22 Raptor Demo Team to name a few!
Registration for Student Day 2024 is now open! Complete the form to reserve your tickets. You will receive a response between 3-5 business days. If you do not receive a response, please reach out to smbmiramarmccs.4kids@usmc.mil.
MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK FIELD TRIPS
* Since 2009, the MTRP Foundation has provided enriching outdoor experiences to more than 30,000 local students, and we hope your classes will participate this school year!
* The Foundation can reimburse up to $250 for bus transportation per field trip for groups of 25 or more students.
* Each program meets Core Curriculum requirements and Next Generation Science Standards.
* Experiences include a guided nature walk with MTRP Foundation staff and educational activities at the park’s Visitor Center.
* Click here for more information and to book your field trip, click here to access the booking page.
Questions: Alissa Lustergarten (Lead Educator MTRP) or Julie Garcia
Teacher Researcher Collaborative
You're invited to join the first San Diego Science Project (SDSP) Teacher Researcher Collaborative (TRC) of the new school year on Wednesday, 9/4/24 from 4:00-5:30 pm.
What is the TRC?
TRCs are held monthly as hybrid events to connect with researchers at UC San Diego to learn about the latest research in science, engineering, and education.
Presenter: Alexander Weyant, SoCal Heat Hub, Scripps Oceanography
Description: Learn how data from a network of weather stations can directly teach us about local microclimates and weather phenomena. See how data from weather stations at local schools and in neighborhoods can engage your students with meteorological and climate phenomena from Grades 3 through 12. Connect with other teachers and share learning with Understanding Global Change.
Register here: https://www.sdscienceproject.org/teacher-researcher-collaborative
Where: Hybrid
In-Person at Birch Aquarium South Classroom - Click here for directions
OR
Virtual via this Zoom Link
Teacher Appreciation Night @ Birch 9/25
Be our guest as we introduce you to the world beneath the waves and the resources available to you and your students through Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
- Explore the ins and outs of Birch Aquarium, envisioning what a field trip to the aquarium could look like for your students.
- Learn about new experiences available during the 24-25 school year.
- Discover our on-site and off-site school programs, financial aid options, and resources through interactive information booths.
- Meet our education team as they answer all of your registration, logistics, and content questions.
- Enjoy light bites, refreshments, a raffle, Gift Shop discounts, and more!
- New this year! Enjoy early check-in starting at 4 p.m. to explore the aquarium before the event kicks off at 5 p.m.!
Pre-registration is required. This event is exclusive for educators (sorry, no children, partners, or guests) to allow us to keep this event complimentary and host as many educators as possible. School identification is required for entry. Register HERE
ATTN 6-8th Grade Teachers: Amplify Back to School Teacher Resources
As you start a new school year with Amplify Science, there are a few places you can go for support and resources.
- Bookmark the San Diego Amplify Science Website for district-specific resources
- Visit Teacher Central for timely resources and advice on ways to level up your implementation this year.
- Go to the PD Library (must be logged in) for helpful documentation on topics including navigation, pacing, planning, and more. - Check out the collection of articles on the Amplify Help Center for extra support.
We want to hear your recommendations and share them with other science teachers!
If you have a favorite curriculum, reading, activity, or PLC plan that you want to recommend to other teachers we want to capture a short (1-3 minutes) video of you describing it and share it with other unified science teachers!
Email tlerner@sandi.net and one of us will come to visit you and record a short clip !
