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Grades 6-12 - Intro to NGSS @ Fleet - 12/17, 1/30

TK-5

- TK-8 Capacity Builders 12/10, 2/25, 4/28

6-8

- 8th Grade Capacity Builders 11/14, 2/20

- TK-8 Capacity Builders 12/10, 2/25, 4/28

9-12

- Chemistry Capacity Builders 11/20 (@ Fleet), 3/24, 4/21

Did you know we have CAST practice questions in Illuminate? We do! Follow these instructions to access the pre-made formative assessments for grades 3-12. Please contact Tressa Renne, Mimi Luong, Audrey Mason if you have questions about how to use Illuminate.

This is an incredible opportunity for middle school teachers of physical science, technology, and engineering! The program is designed to help elevate STEM education in middle school grades (5-8) within school districts located in Northrop Grumman communities. The Academy program focuses on increasing student interest in engineering by providing high-quality, in-depth professional learning experiences to the teachers and engaging them in authentic engineering experiences through externships at Northrop Grumman facilities.

All expenses for participation provided by the Northrop Grumman Foundation.

This link will take you to the website with links to the application, press release, and communities invited to have middle school teachers apply from. Application deadline is November 18.

https://www.nsta.org/northropgrumman/

Project SWELL (Stewardship: Water Education for Lifelong Leadership) is an innovative education program that provides students with locally-oriented water science, and empowers them to take an active role in protecting their environment. The interactive lessons and hands-on activities included in Project SWELL are designed to put students at the center of inquiry and exploration.

Born out of a partnership between San Diego Coastkeeper, the City of San Diego, and San Diego Unified School District, Project SWELL has brought hands-on environmental science to thousands of K-6 students in San Diego since its inception in 2003. The curriculum is available at no cost to all K-6 teachers within San Diego Unified School District.

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering kicks off with a fall “back to school” event: Sips and STEM, presented by San Diego County Credit Union and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

We’ll be showcasing some wonderful teacher resources, alongside delicious hors d'oeuvres and adult libations!

Registration is required. Please RSVP at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sips-stem-tickets-76721683621

Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, 3215 Merryfield Row, San Diego, CA 92121

The program will begin promptly at 4:15 p.m. following check-in at 4:00 p.m. Teachers will get a chance to rotate through our three selected programs. The event continues with open networking and teacher resource tables.

Looking to take your science instruction to the next level? Check out Ambitious Science Teaching. Elevate planning, teaching and alignment to NGSS. We will be working with some of these ideas in future professional development. Read the book or check out the website to learn more.

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