Homepage
About
Biography
Portfolio
Links
Workshops
Praise
Crowtalk
Contact LCC

    

Monday, June 22, 2009

Conference on Teaching Science with Case Studies

10th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CASE STUDY TEACHING IN SCIENCE

Presented by the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science State University of New York at Buffalo. September 25 & 26, 2009 in Amherst, NY. More info here.



posted by Kristen Bergsman at 11:25 AM | 0 comments

PNW Earth Science Workshop for Teachers

Teachers on the Leading Edge (TOTLE) is offering a Short Course on Pacific Northwest Earthquakes and Tsunamis for Middle School Teachers in conjunction with the Geological Society of America meeting in Portland. Saturday 17 October 2009 from 8 am to 5 pm at the University of Portland.

Short-course description: By exploring inquiry-based lesson plans featuring Cascadia earthquakes and tsunami geology, participating teachers will gainunderstanding of: (1) Pacific Northwest plate tectonics and earthquakes; (2) earthquake seismology and tsunami science; and (3) how EarthScope science is advancing knowledge of active continental margin geology. Activities will combine science content sessions with pedagogical sessions led by middle school and high school teachers of Earth science. Participants will receive teaching resources including computer animations of plate tectonic, earthquake, and volcanic processes and virtual field experiences featuring Cascadia tsunami geology and Pacific Northwest geologic hazards. More info here. Look for Short Course No. 514.
Registration info here.

This short course is offered through the Geological Society of America and is cosponsored by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers; Incorporated Research Institutes for Seismology; UNAVCO; and the EarthScope National Office. Participating teachers will receive 0.8 Continuing Education Units from the Geological Society of America and registration costs only $10.

From: WSTA listserve


posted by Kristen Bergsman at 11:07 AM | 0 comments

WSTA Conference March 2010

Mark your calendars for the Washington Science Teachers Association annual conference, March 2010 in Mill Creek.

wsta2010_flyer1b_postits.pdf


posted by Kristen Bergsman at 11:02 AM | 0 comments

Friday, June 12, 2009

National Get Outdoors Day is June 13th


This annual event, to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun, will offer opportunities for American families to experience traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities.
For more information, click here.
How will you celebrate National Get Outdoors Day? I plan to Get Outdoors by taking a ride on the historic Snoqualmie Valley Railroad, visiting Snoqualmie Falls, and walking one of my favorite nature trails near Snoqualmie Pass.
From: NAEE Newsletter


posted by Kristen Bergsman at 10:43 AM | 0 comments

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Earth Science Contest (K-9)

Students may want to start work now on their entries for the Earth Science Week 2009 competitions in photography, visual arts and essay. The photography competitions is also open to the general public.The deadline to enter is Oct. 16. First prize for each contest is $300 and a copy of the American Geological Institute's two-disk DVD package, Faces of Earth. For more information, visit here.

From: NASA Space Consortium Newsletter


posted by Kristen Bergsman at 1:06 PM | 0 comments

NASA ENDEAVOR FELLOWSHIPS (K-12)

The NASA Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project awards one-year fellowships each year to over 40 current and prospective teachers. Fellows take five online graduate courses, learning to apply research- based pedagogical strategies and cutting-edge science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) content in their classroom and becoming a part of a special network of like-minded educators. Applications will be accepted July 1 to September 30. Selections will be announced before Thanksgiving 2009. Endeavor Fellows will be awarded a NASA Endeavor Certificate in STEM Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. In addition, 15 graduate credits are awarded from other regionally-accredited partners in higher education. For more information, visit here.

From: NASA Space Grant Newsletter


posted by Kristen Bergsman at 1:04 PM | 0 comments

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Hiking Season Has Arrived













posted by Kristen Bergsman at 12:04 PM | 0 comments