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WSTA 2009 Conference (March 19-21)
Shifting Science InstructionScientific Understanding, Instructional Pedagogy, and Assessment
WSTA SPRING CONFERENCE
March 19-21, 2009
Moses Lake High School and Big Bend Community College
REGISTER AT: WSTA.net NOW!
Early Bird Registration Closes JAN 31st. From: WSTA
Washington State Science Teacher of the Year (Apply!)
Washington Science Teachers Association is an organization dedicated to advocating and promoting quality advancement of science education. Members of the Washington State Science Community are encouraged to nominate a deserving teacher of science. To this end, we offer recognition through the State Science Teacher of the Year Awards. Awards are made at the following levels: elementary, middle, secondary & higher education.
Minimum Requirements
-Three years of science teaching experience.
-Current assignment as a teacher of science: elementary, middle, secondary & higher education
Demonstrated Qualities -Excitement and enthusiasm for teaching science
-Effective delivery of scientific content and processes
-Promotion of science education beyond the classroom
Award
-Local and state recognition
-Certificate of achievement
-Honorarium of $500 * to be spent at the discretion of the awardee
-WSTA Conference in Moses Lake - March 19-21, 2009 (registration fee waived)
-Fee for Friday evening's banquet for presentation of awards for awardee and one guest is waived
Nomination Procedure
The nomination process for selection as Science Teacher of the Year consists of three (3) sections:
1. Biographical Information: a current resume that contains contact information, confirms eligibility, and work experience; completed by nominee
2. Administrative Recommendation: a letter from an administrative supervisor supporting the demonstrated qualities in the nominees classroom and/or beyond
3. Supporting Letters of Recommendation (2 or 3): additional letters from either a colleague, another administrator, parent, or student stating the who can attest of the nominees. These recommendations should be completed by persons who have an intimate knowledge of the nominee's efforts toward the advancement of science education and should be limited to 500 words or less.
Deadline:
All three items listed above must be submitted by February 13, 2009.
Completed Documents
Completed documents (biographical information and letters of support) may be submitted either electronically or by mail to either of the individuals below. If submitting by mail, please indicate on the envelope, "WSTA Teacher of the Year Award".
Midge Yergen, yergenm@wvsd208.org; 704 Ghormley Road Yakima, WA 98908
Chris Stark, Chriss@ncesd.org; P.O. Box 3441 Wenatchee, WA 98807
* This honorarium is provided through an endowment fund originally established by Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Washington Science Teachers Association and the Pacific Science Center. From: WSTA
Grant Opportunity from NOAA
The 2009 B-WET competitions in New England, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest are now open! The Federal Funding Opportunity is available here. Annual project funding ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 and applications are due January 26, 2009. For more information, please visit here or Grants.gov (Funding Opportunity Number SEC-OED-2009-2001648). Please contact Bronwen Rice if you have any questions!Bronwen RiceKnauss Sea Grant Fellow; B-WET National CoordinatorNOAA Office of EducationPhone: (202) 482-6797http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/From: NOAA
Climate Change Teacher Workshop
Climate Change: Global Connections and Sustainable Solutions
Saturday, February 7th, 2009, 9:30-3 (FREE lunch and clock-hours provided!)
Everett Transit Center, Room 212
Late Registration after January 1st: Cost $45
This 5 clock-hour workshop is designed for 6-10th grade educators (but others are welcome) who are interested in building science, social studies, math, and governance lessons about climate change into their classrooms.
All workshop participants will receive a CD that includes middle and high school units on climate change. Clock hours are available at no extra cost for those attending the workshop. Facing the Future offers OSPI "Continuing Education Clock Hour Credit/In-service Registration" forms the day of the workshop for free. For more information, visit here.
Marine Education Workshop for Teachers
NOAA Fisheries and WA Sea Grant invite you to a Marine Education Workshop
Who: K-12 Teachers
When: Friday, February 13, 2009 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: NOAA Facilities in Seattle, WA
What: Free one-day workshop to learn about NOAA and Sea Grant educational opportunities
Join NOAA staff from the Seattle area to learn about what NOAA Fisheries and WA Sea Grant offer you as a teacher. Come hear about the ocean literacy principals and conduct activities directly related to NOAA science and policy that can be used with your students. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Morning coffee, lunch and take-home materials will be provided. Clock hours will be available. Registration deadline is February 1, 2009. Contact Casey Ralston to participate. More info here.From: NOAA
2009 Brower Youth Awards
Deadline: May 15, 2009 The Brower Youth Awards just launched the 2009 prize search for outstanding grassroots environmental leaders, ages 13-22. Six honorees will receive a $3,000 cash prize, an all-expenses paid trip to San Francisco to speak at an inspirational award ceremony, media coverage, and ongoing leadership support. Join them! Visit here. From: Earth Island Institute
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