SDUSD Science

I hope you, friends, and family are doing well during this unprecedented time. I want to send you my best thoughts and also remind you that I am here to support.

I know that we have all been bombarded with resources and emails full of information, in this brief newsletter I hope to surface some of the most useful and relevant links as well as a few recently offered resources.

• Distance Learning: **Look here for templates, resources, district provided curriculum** https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/sdusddistancelearning/home

• Instructional Continuity (Enrichment Materials for before 4/27): https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/sdusdinstructionalcontinuity/home

• Distance Learning Slides from Cindy Marten - Link to Slideshow

Click HERE for Schedule

Sign up in Professional Learning (formerly ERO)

Resources for Distance Learning and Science

https://www.biocom.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-teacher-resources/

The SciChats@Salk program is a great way to connect your students with San Diego scientists during periods of distance learning and beyond.

SciChats@Salk is a video-conference-based science outreach program that pairs students in a classroom (or alternative learning setting) with a volunteer scientist for an interactive conversation about what it’s like to be a scientist. SciChats gives students a clearer picture of how science progresses, encourages them to imagine a future for themselves as scientists, and illustrates the contributions that science makes to our society. Rather than strictly teaching content, SciChats embraces students’ curiosity by letting their questions dictate the discussion, and emphasizes both the process of science and the people behind it.

For more information about the SciChats program and a link to submit a SciChat Educator Request, please visit our website here.

Check out our Teacher Resource page on our website here for virtual lab tours, Salk Scientist Podcasts, links to resources from our community partners and much more! We will be adding to site regularly so check often for updates.

No-cost distance learning resources from Strategic Energy Innovations

• Green Careers Webinar Series: Green Career chats with sustainability professionals from across California every week. To register and tune in live, go to our website here or request the presentation recordings here.
• Earth Day Campaign Contest: Students will learn about climate change and sustainability, receive resources to create a campaign, and submit their work for prizes! Register here.
• Curriculum: Complete a personal assessment on waste, water, energy, transportation, or solar. Some projects can be completed without computers and internet access. Request here.
• Info/Questions Contact Emily Usaha emilyusaha@seiinc.org

• Subscribe to the SDCOE newsletter, Science News and Updates using this link

• Use this link to subscribe to the CSTA Newsletter.

• Learn what is going on with PBL in our district. Click here to check out the newsletter and "follow" to subscribe!

• The Instructional Technology Department is excited to announce Tech Tips. This is a monthly communication providing resources for integrating technology into curriculum. http://bit.ly/sdusdtechtips

Science: bit.ly/sdusdscience

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