The award honors an educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students and for encouraging them to subsequent achievement. The awards consists of a cash prize of $2,000, a commemorative piece, and travel to the ASM General Meeting, where the laureate delivers the Carski Award Lecture.

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The program gives monetary grants ranging from $100 to $500 to schools, nature centers, or other nonprofit educational organizations to establish outdoor learning centers. The grant recipient learning centers are those which most successfully reflect the Wild Ones mission to educate and share information about the benefits of using native plants in our landscape and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound practices. Funds will be provided only for the purchase of native plants and seed.
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Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Education Grants support programs/partnerships that promote educational opportunities for diverse populations in the United States. Maximum Award: $25,000. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations. Deadlines: April 1 and October 1.
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The award recognizes and supports youth gardening programs focused on teaching about our environment, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. To be eligible, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and education related to environmental, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States.

The award includes a $500 gift certificate to the Gardening with Kids catalog and online store, for basic youth gardening supplies and supporting educational materials; NGA's Eat a Rainbow Kit; and a literature package from NGA.
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Through this program, the company seeks to address critical issues and needs by providing financial assistance to accredited schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The company focuses a substantial portion of its contributions on programs addressing education, the environment, health and human services, as well as services for veterans and the military.

Grant requests are reviewed twice per year. Grant requests submitted by April 30 will be reviewed by May 30. Grant requests submitted by September 30 will be reviewed by October 30.

In partnership with the College Board, the Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement. The Siemens Competition is open to high school students who are citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.
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This challenge, sponsored by the American Academy of  Environmental Engineers, encourages participants to design a residential home that a family of four could comfortably live in that takes advantage of sustainable design concepts such as energy efficiency, reusable natural resources, the sun and much more. The project is open to middle and high school students. The top winner in each category will get a chance to present their submittal in Washington, D.C., during the USA Science and Engineering Festival – Expo on the National Mall, October 23 and 24, 2010.

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This award, offered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), honors outstanding contributions toward fostering the research training of underrepresented minorities in microbiology. It is given in memory of William A. Hinton, a physician-research scientist and one of the first African-Americans to join the ASM. The awardee will receive a cash prize of $2,000, a commemorative piece, and travel to the ASM General Meeting.
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The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) seeks proposals to develop health education activities in K-12 science education and undergraduate/graduate education, health professions education, and public health education. Projects should enhance knowledge of educators or students. Funding consists of up to $250,000 a year each for two years; the number of awards is contingent upon availability of funds.

Domestic and for-profit and nonprofit public and private institutions and organizations and state and local agencies may apply. Applicants should include teachers and related educators as consultants, or as members of the development team. Deadlines are May 25, September 25, and January 25.

The foundation funds programs serving youth in grades K-12 in communities in which Pentair operates. The foundation focuses on programs and organizations that

• Support and enhance science and math education, with a focus on applied skills including math and science for career development.
• Provide school-to-work initiatives, including business concepts and their applications; work readiness; career development; and guidance on post-secondary education options.
• Offer alternative education that provides opportunities for students to excel and advance. A special emphasis is placed on environments that support individual needs and skill levels.
• Support arts education by introducing students to art concepts, processes, and applications. Areas of focus include literature, music, and dramatic arts, especially those that highlight local cultural influences.

Deadlines are March 1, June 1, and October 1 each year.

The foundation provides grants to increase the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area. The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.

Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Practicing U.S. public school teachers, public school education support professionals, and faculty and staff members at public institutions of higher education may apply. The maximum grant amount is $5,000. Deadlines are February 1, June 1, and October 15 each year.
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Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes. Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research. Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment.

Maximum award is $5,000. Public school teachers of grades K–12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions may apply. Deadlines are February 1, June 1, and October 15.
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With $150,000 in new grant funding designated for projects that integrate green-related topics and experiences into the classroom, the NEA Foundation is growing its Learning & Leadership and Student Achievement grants program for individuals and teams of educators. Public school educators are eligible to apply for individual grants worth up to $5,000 for the development and implementation of ideas, techniques, and approaches for teaching “green” concepts.
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The sweepstakes offers teachers throughout the United States the chance to win over $10,000 in Carson-Dellosa and Scotch Brand Products. Twenty-five teachers will each be awarded a prize pack that includes $200 in Scotch Brand Products along with a $300 gift certificate, redeemable at participating teacher supply stores, for the purchase of any of Carson-Dellosa’s innovative and colorful products for back-to-school 2010.
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As part of this event, students ages 10-17 are invited to express their ideas about the future of human space exploration through visual, literary, musical or digital art. Artwork submissions will be judged on creativity, skill, and demonstration of meaning relevant to expressing “What is the future of human space exploration, and why is it important?” Bonus points will be awarded for artwork that does not break obvious scientific principles. Winning art will be displayed in an online gallery, and winners will be invited to attend the symposium in person in April 2011.
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As part of their commitment to educators, ING honors excellence in education through a series of programs and sponsorships. K-12 education is one of their focus areas, especially for children in underserved areas or facing economic disadvantages. Program areas: Science/Environment, Math, Reading, Arts, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, General Education, Health/PE, Social Studies, Vocational.

Submission Deadline Dates
Cycle1: Submission Deadline: March 17, 2010
Cycle 2: Submission Deadline: June 16, 2010
Cycle 3: Submission Deadline: Sept. 15, 2010
Cycle 4: Submission Deadline: Dec. 15, 2010
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The Captain Planet Foundation funds and supports hands-on environmental projects for children and youths ages 6-18. Its objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Grant amounts range from $250 to $2,500. Deadlines for submitting grant applications are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.  
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Adobe Systems awards one-time grants for one-year general operating and program support ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Focus areas include Creativity in Education and Commitment to Community.

Eligible nonprofit organizations and schools must be located in one of the following areas: San Jose/Silicon Valley and San Francisco, California; Seattle/King County, Washington; and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Quarterly application deadlines are March 31; June 30; September 30; and December 31.

Engineering.com is looking for short (2-7 minutes) videos that explain specific science concepts. Entries will be judged on how well they convey the concept, communication style including visual aids, and how well students are inspired to learn more. Interested participants must shoot a video of their lesson and submit it to the USA Science & Engineering Festival. Winners will receive cash and prizes.
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The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students in grades 5-12 to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three target images taken by the Cassini spacecraft and choose the one they think will yield the best results. This choice must be supported in a 500-word essay. Teaming up is encouraged. Winners will participate in a teleconference with Cassini scientists.
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KidsReadScience is a summer science-reading contest that challenges young people to discover science for themselves and encourage their peers to do the same. Contest rules are simple: Kids ages 8 through 12 must 1) read a nonfiction book on a topic in science, technology, engineering, or math; 2) make a video about the book that's less than 5 minutes long; 3) upload the video and submit the entry form by the deadline. This contest is a joint project of Joanne Loves Science and Scienticity.net. Several noted science-book authors and corporate sponsors have generously donated an array of prizes to be awarded in a number of categories for each age group.
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TeensReadScience is a summer science-reading contest that challenges young people to discover science for themselves and encourage their peers to do the same. Contest rules are simple: Young adults ages 13 through 18 must 1) read a nonfiction book on a topic in science, technology, engineering, or math; 2) make a video about the book that's less than 5 minutes long; 3) upload the video and submit the entry form by the deadline. This contest is a joint project of Joanne Loves Science and Scienticity.net. Several noted science-book authors and corporate sponsors have generously donated an array of prizes to be awarded in a number of categories for each age group.
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These grants are primarily directed to educational programs for youth in grades K–12. Funding is provided to local, state, provincial, and regional educational institutions; libraries; and programs that provide ongoing support, such as Junior Achievement. The foundation also supports youth programs provided by local arts organizations, symphony orchestras, museums, and others. Initial approach is to contact the foundation for application form, which is required. The deadlines are the 10th of every other month beginning in January.
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This program funds school improvement projects initiated by parents in recognition of the importance of parent involvement in education. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: K-12 schools (including charter, parochial, private, etc.) or parent groups (associated with a nonprofit K-12 school).

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This contest, sponsored by Polar Bears International, challenges teens (ages 14-18) to create community projects that reduce carbon emissions. Grand Prize teens win a trip to canada to see wild polar bears. Teams must have an adult advisor.
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The National Endowment for the Humanities will award Teaching Development Fellowships to support college and university teachers pursuing research aimed specifically at improving an existing undergraduate course that has been taught in at least THREE different terms prior to the application deadline. The research undertaken as a part of the project may involve engaging with fundamental texts or sources, exploring related subjects or academic disciplines, or cultivating neglected areas of learning. Research in any area of the humanities is welcome. Teaching Development Fellowships cover periods lasting from three to five months and carry stipends of $4,200 per month.
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The National Endowment for the Humanities will award Enduring Questions course grants, which support up to four college faculty members from any discipline with up to $25,000 to develop a new humanities course at the undergraduate level on a question of enduring significance, to be taught at the sponsoring institution at least twice during the grant period. Courses can explore such topics as the relationships between humans and the natural world and the origins of the universe.
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Many public schools in rural areas lack the resources to obtain new technologies. The Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) in cooperation with the Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative (RTFC) created the Technology Grants for Rural Schools program to help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. This grant program provides funding for projects that advance technology and foster cooperation among the telco, school, and community. Any public K-12 school located in the service area of an OPASTCO telephone
company may apply.
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The Lego Children's Fund provides grants to organizations for collaborative programs involving early childhood education and development, technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities, or athletic programs that concentrate on underserved youth. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations. 

To ensure a request is considered for a particular trustee meeting, proposals must be received by the following dates:

Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) awards grants for activities and programs that improve classroom teaching and learning in science and mathematics for students in grades K-12. U.S. public and nonprofit private schools, as well as universities collaborating with K-12 classroom teachers, may apply. Projects should provide direct benefits to students and are usually designed by individual teachers or small teams of teachers for their own students.

• Grants for grades 6-12 of up to $5,000 are awarded each month. Applications are accepted year round.
• Grants for grades 6-12 of more than $5,000 are awarded twice each year. Applications for these larger grants are due February 1 and August 2. Requests should not exceed $25,000.
• Elementary school teachers may apply for $1,000 mini-grants from TAF in the fall semester. The two-page application forms are due on October 1 every year.

Teachers are encouraged to call TAF at 212-596-0620 or e-mail foundation@tai.toshiba.com to discuss their project ideas and the eligibility requirements before applying. Click here for application forms and guidelines.
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NASA is offering undergraduate students an opportunity to test an experiment in weightless science as part of the agency's Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program. The program, managed by the Johnson Space Flight Center in Houston, provides aspiring explorers a chance to propose, design, and fabricate a reduced gravity experiment. Selected teams will get to test and evaluate their experiment aboard a microgravity aircraft. The specially modified jet aircraft flies approximately 30 roller-coaster-like climbs and dips to produce periods of micro and hyper-gravity, ranging from weightlessness to three times the force of Earth's gravity.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Education has issued a request for applications for formal K-12 education projects that advance inquiry-based Earth system science learning and stewardship directly related to the school curriculum, with a particular emphasis on increasing climate literacy. Grants will be awarded to service-learning and professional-development projects related to NOAA's mission in the areas of ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather and climate sciences, and stewardship. Please note that projects related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are encouraged.
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Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc.’s Teacher Grant program strives to fund classroom projects that teach Florida school children about the importance of agriculture and introduce them to agricultural producers and representatives in their areas.
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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) honors teachers who excite and engage students through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content and experiences. Each award recipient, along with a guest, receives an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to be honored at the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala.
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FirstEnergy supports classroom projects and teacher professional-development initiatives focusing on mathematics, science, and technology. FirstEnergy offers grants of up to $500 to educators at schools and youth groups in communities served by their electric operating companies and other areas where they have facilities.
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This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching. Award: $10,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to attend NSTA’s National Conference in San Francisco; two finalists will also receive all-expense-paid trips to the conference.
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Are you looking for a challenging leadership position that impacts local, state, and national science education? Would you like to serve the association that serves you? We are currently accepting applications for the 2011 NSTA election.
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NASA is inviting potential partners to participate in the agency's Summer of Innovation project to engage middle school students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning activities. The Summer of Innovation's goal is to provide experiences that will have a positive impact on students' academic performance, choice of STEM coursework, degree programs and eventual career path. The project is focused on broadening participation in STEM disciplines by underrepresented, underperforming, and underserved students.
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The editors of "Cases on Inquiry Through Instructional Technology in Math and Science: Systemic Approaches" are looking for chapter proposals. Full chapters would be due by December 15, 2010. The book will provide a teacher friendly text from which to implement inquiry based STEM curricula. Accessible and practical, the book will
support instructional case studies with current research. The book will include case studies that explore instructors' practical experiences. All the case studies should be based on original action
research conducted by the P-16 classroom teacher.
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The Deutsches Museum in Munich is soliciting applications to its Scholar-in-Residence program, for periods of either six or 12 months. The program is international and interdisciplinary, and welcomes applications from scholars at all stages of their careers, from pre-doctoral to senior scholars.
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SEMAA, the Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy, is a national project designed to increase participation and retention of underrepresented youth (grades K-12) in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM. Two- and four-year colleges and universities, especially Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Hispanic Serving Institutions; Tribal Colleges and Universities; and Other Minority Universities, are encouraged to partner with local school systems to introduce students and their families to the SEMAA Project.
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The NASA Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project awards one-year fellowships each year to over 40 current and prospective teachers.. Forty NASA Endeavor Fellows will be selected in December 2010. NASA Fellows receive live, online training to improve their practice for teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) content.  Endeavor Fellows receive a Certificate in STEM Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and 15 graduate credits from regionally accredited partners over the 12-18 month program.
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The TASH Breakthroughs in Inclusive Education Awards honor important contributions of individuals and school districts in advancing inclusive education and equitable opportunities for students grades K-12, particularly those with the most significant disabilities and support needs. All awardees will be recognized at the TASH 2010 Conference in Denver, Co., December 8-10, 2010, in the conference program, on the TASH website, and at the general session. Attendees will receive a commemorative plaque, and TASH will promote awardees' accomplishments to the trade media and local press. Eligibility: school districts and education professionals that work inclusively with students K-12 with disabilities

EdSteps, currently under development by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), will be a resource for teaching and assessment. Its centerpiece will be a large, public library of student work samples in five key skill areas that are typically difficult and costly to assess. For each skill area, student work will be presented in a continuum—a gradual progression—from emerging to accomplished work. The EdSteps continuums will allow teachers, parents, and students themselves to measure individual students’ progress over time and answer questions about whether students are on track to success.

EdSteps is currently collecting work in Writing and Global Competence and will be collecting other types of work in the months to come. EdSteps is explicitly seeking student work from science classrooms—from preschool to 12th grade—to ensure that the student work continuums reflect the work taking place in science courses. Teachers who upload work samples are eligible to win $150 gift cards.
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The Rubik's Cube Tournament will place K-12 teams in competition for the fastest time to collectively solve 25 Rubik's Cubes. The top six finalists will compete for the championship at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo on the National Mall on October 23. Prizes range from $100 to $1,000 and will be awarded by Dr. Erno Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's Cube. Cash prizes are to be used by winning organizations to enhance science and math education efforts. Winning team members will receive trophies, and all competitors will receive a free T-shirt.
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Morgan’s Wonderland, PCI Education, and WeAreTeachers are launching a back to school contest asking teachers, “Which of your students' family would you nominate for a free trip to Morgan’s Wonderland?” The five teachers with the most votes for their nomination will receive free educational products from PCI Education. A panel will select the family finalist to receive the free trip to the San Antonio, Texas park, which was designed specifically for children and adults with special needs, their families, caregivers, friends, and the entire community.
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This school grant program is sponsored by the Clorox Company to help fund vital school programs. Parents and teachers across the United States can nominate school programs for a chance to receive a $50,000 grand-prize grant or one of three $20,000 grants from the Clorox Company to help provide critically needed resources to diminishing school programs.
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This awards program recognizes individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to American horticulture. Each year, 12 separate awards are given, specific to various horticultural fields.
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For this contest, offered by TeachHub.com, the winner will be able to choose any 40 of more than 100 individual English, Science, or Math paper posters (a $300 value). Teachers submit an entry form to qualify (entry forms can be filled out daily to win).
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Arnold®, Brownberry® and Oroweat® Breads are now seeking submissions for the Get Ingrained™ Grants Program, an initiative that will award two $15,000 grants to people or organizations committed to bettering the health of their communities. This submission-based program asks entrants to outline the positive, nutrition-based work they perform--and the benefits that an extra infusion of cash and support could bring to their project.
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The Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program provides opportunities for teachers to participate in direct exchanges of positions with colleagues from other countries for a semester or academic year. By living and working in the cultures of their host countries, Fulbright teachers gain an understanding and appreciation of the similarities and differences in national cultures and education systems.
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The University of Scranton, in partnership with Bisk Education and University Alliance Online, is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for new Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships to be awarded this fall. Teachers enrolling for the first time in one of The University of Scranton's two online master of science in education degree programs are eligible to apply for these awards, which are designed to help teachers expand their expertise and advance their careers.
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The Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF) has increased the size of the matching grants available to $20,000.00 per school. A school can now order $40,000.00 worth of books and pay only $20,000.00. (Any amount purchased from $100.00 to $20,000.00 will be matched.) The Matching Book Grant Program offers Guided Reading and Independent Reading Collections. Guided Reading Collections consist of 6 copies each of 24 titles (144 books total). Independent Reading Collections consist of one copy each of 144 titles. With each set of Guided Reading and/or Independent Reading Collections purchased at the regular price, an additional set will be included free of charge.
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Each year since 1978, the John Muir Association has honored those who continue Muir’s legacy of environmental preservation. The association will present the 33rd John Muir Conservation Award in each of the following four categories: Conservationist of the Year; Environmnetal Education Conservation Award, Nonprofit or Public Agency Conservation Award; or Business Conservation Award. The awards will be presented at Spotlight Muir!, a celebration to be held on November 13, 2010  at the Campbell Theatre in Martinez, California.
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Themed "Providing a Reliable and Effective Health Care System That Improves a Sick, Injured or Disabled Patient’s Quality of Life and Comfort," this year’s Future City Competition will attract thousands of students from across the United States and encourage their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Participating students in grades 6-8 will be asked to write a research essay describing their concept and a second narrative outlining their city's key features. They will design a virtual model of their city using SimCity 4 Deluxe software, then build a physical model using recycled materials. 

Regional competitions will take place in January, 2011. One winning team from each region qualifies for a trip to the national finals in Washington, D.C., which take place during Engineer’s Week, February 18-22, 2011. The second- and third-prize winners receive $5,000 and $2,000 scholarships for their schools’ technology programs.
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NSTA is bringing back the series What Research Says to the Science Teacher. The original series, published in the 1980s, was popular among science teachers because it synthesized research and offered practical suggestions for how to apply research in the classroom. The publications will be relatively short (15–20 pages), will offer research-based suggestions, and will be reviewed by teachers before they are published to ensure relevancy and readability. More importantly, the contents and themes of the books will be selected by the NSTA community.

To identify pertinent What Research Says book topics,we're asking members of the NSTA community to spend 10–15 minutes selecting and ranking your 10 most important topics from a list of 25. We’ll conduct a Rasch analysis of the survey returns and will report on the results and the top 10 selected topics in a future article in NSTA Reports. Please participate in our survey by following this link.
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Design Squad, a series on PBS KIDS GO!, invites kids across the United States ages 5–19 to recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday materials into new inventions. Three young innovators will win a trip to Boston to see their designs built and have the process chronicled for an upcoming episode of the engineering TV series.
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During September, DonorsChoose.org will be giving away one prize a day to teachers who are fans of the DonorsChoose.org "We Teach" Facebook page. The Facebook page is a place to share information with other teachers, swap tips, and get the scoop on DonorsChoose.org updates. If you have a Facebook account, just click "Like" on the We Teach Facebook page and you'll be eligible to win prizes, including a gift card from DonorsChoose.org or Lakeshore Learning, a TIME magazine subscription, an iPod, or a Flip video camera. Both current and new fans will be eligible for the drawing.
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Science teacher leaders, department chairs, administrators, and teams of science teachers should consider an NSTA Institute on developing professional learning communities. Held in Bloomington, Minnesota, the event will feature a combination of plenary and breakout sessions to learn about PLCs: what are the different models, what are the key features, how do I implement, what tools and strategies will support science learning, how do I manage assessment in a PLC environment, and more.

PLC experts Susan Mundry, Kathy Stiles, and Kathryn DiRanna will provide leadership and facilitate. For more information, e-mail plcinstitute@nsta.org.
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Anyone can go online every day to LimeadesForLearning.com and vote for their favorite public school teacher's classroom project by entering a valid e-mail address. SONIC will fund at least $100,000 toward projects with the most votes each Friday for five weeks during the campaign, which ends on September 30. 

Another new addition is once 1 million votes or more are cast for SONIC Teacher projects by Sept. 30, SONIC will unlock an additional $100,000 donation. That means an extra week of voting Oct. 1 – 7. Teacher projects range from books and listening centers to microscopes and museum field trips. The projects with the most votes each week are awarded grants throughout the month of September.
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The institute offers natural history and regional history field classes for K–12 educators. Participants can earn academic credit. One- and two-day workshops and seminars in Seattle, Olympia, Vancouver, Portland, Spokane, and other northwestern cities expose teachers to outstanding presenters and help create vibrant learning communities.
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Modeled after the Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, this new series on PBS Kids leads preschool explorers on adventures in natural science. In a whimsical style typical of the famous Seuss stories, the Cat offers a fresh perspective on science, to generate excitement. A team of science and early childhood experts developed the curriculum for the series.
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The NEA Foundation has established a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education. This initiative, called C2i, for Challenge to Innovate, is a call to action to all public school educators to identify and solve education’s most pressing classroom problems. C2i is a web-based, open invitation to all public school educators that will be housed on the Department of Education’s Open Innovation Portal. The best ideas will receive awards from the NEA Foundation and may be selected for further development.
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In the Garden Classroom on the University of California Santa Cruz campus, or at a school or garden site, Life Lab Science Program's professional trainers bring inspiration to educators interested in science, nutrition, and garden-based learning. One semester unit of graduate education credit is available for an additional $60.
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STAGE stands for Short courses to Transform and Advance Great Educators. Science educators can choose from live, one-hour sessions (interactive) with specific live dates and times or self-paced interactive archived sessions with rolling start dates to fit your schedule. If course credit interests you, choose from one of STAGE's new paths:
    
   Graduate Credit Path
   Certificate Path
   Master's Degree Path
   Continuing Education Hours Path

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The mission of the Minority Innovation Challenges Institute, or MICI, is to create a virtual training ground where minority undergraduate students learn how to compete in NASA technical challenges for both prestige and significant cash prizes. For the kickoff event, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will deliver a welcome message for the program that includes an inspirational explanation of how he started as an undergraduate student majoring in electrical engineering and built an impressive career path that led to his becoming the 12th administrator in NASA's history. Administrator Bolden's message will be followed by a live presentation from MICI organizers.

Immediately following the kickoff event will be a live presentation starting at 3 p.m. EDT from Julie Clift at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Clift will explain how students and faculty can get involved in the NASA University Student Launch Initiative. The entire month of September within MICI will be focused on this particular challenge and will feature weekly presentations on the subject.

MICI provides a yea-round virtual conference platform where students from across the country can participate in free interactive educational sessions of their choosing. Many of the sessions will focus on competitions found within NASA's Centennial Challenges program, which provides cash prizes ranging from $50,000 to $2 million. 
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This webinar, sponsored by Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, an NSF-funded project, will explore the many faces of inquiry-based instruction and how a learning cycle framework can help integrate inquiry and reading, writing, and discussion. The webinar is free and no registration is required.
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This camp now has a waiting list. Summer camp participants will take an active part in helping to restore Maine seabirds by joining researcher Stephen Kress and other Project Puffin biologists with National Audubon Society's renowned Seabird Restoration Program. Camp attendees will work alongside Audubon biologists in a variety of conservation projects while enjoying the rare opportunity to land on seabird islands that are otherwise off-limits to all but researchers. The camp will take place at the National Audubon Society’s Hog Island, located in Maine’s Muscongus Bay.
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the University of Toledo will be holding a one-day workshop that will provide an overview of the NSF, its mission, priorities, and budget. The workshop will cover the NSF proposal and merit review process and NSF programs that cut across disciplines. Additionally, representatives from the seven NSF directorates and the Office of International Science and Engineering will make presentations on their programs and will also be available informally and in breakout sessions for discussions of potential research proposals. The workshop will be held at the Dana Conference Center (adjacent to the Hilton Hotel) on the University of Toledo Health Science Campus.
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NASA’s Offices of Education, Human Capital and Management, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, and Communications invite the higher education community to attend the NASA Education Stakeholders’ Summit in Chantilly, Virginia. NASA’s One Stop Shopping Initiative's (OSSI) online application tool, SOLAR, will be released during the summit, which provides access to college and university students to a portfolio of internship, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities offered by NASA mission directorates and centers. The OSSI enables eligible students to access all opportunities through a single portal and single application.
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In support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the Challenge asks student teams (grades 9-12) to develop solutions to address a leading industry problem. This year, the 2010–2011 Challenge focuses on fuel efficiency in aviation. Registration is now open.
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The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards program is back for its 19th year, and the application to participate will be available online on September 1. The ExploraVision program is open to K–12 students who could win up to $10,000 in savings bonds and other valuable prizes. To start the year off, NSTA will host the first in a series of free web seminars designed to answer questions and assist teachers in using the ExploraVision program in their classrooms. “What is ExploraVision and How Can I Use It?” is scheduled at 6:30 pm ET. Coaches of prior winning teams will share their experiences, give tips, and answer questions.
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This two-day workshop, located at the Garden Classroom on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus or at a school site, is for those interested in supplementing their existing science program with garden-based learning. Using The Growing Classroom activity guide for grades 2-6, participants will experience hands-on activities, learn basic science concepts and gardening techniques, and develop management strategies for a school gardening program.
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Registration is now open for the 6th grade Fall 2010 zipTrip programs. This is a free, electronic field trip for middle science classes. zipTrips include supplementary online videos, lesson plans, and interactive 45-minute LIVE broadcasts. This program is funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and features scientists from Purdue’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Purdue Agriculture.
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This workshop, offered by the Exploratorium, uses hands-on experiences and focused reflection to give teachers a thorough grounding in the pedagogy and practice of science inquiry. Participants examine different ways of teaching hands-on science, explore the process skills of inquiry, engage in a full scientific inquiry, and consider ways to include inquiry in their own classrooms.
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This workshop, offered by the Exploratorium, Through activities with materials and reflective discussions, this three-day workshop, offered by the Exploratorium in San Francisco, provides an overview of formative assessment as an integral part of science teaching. Participants experience a variety of ways of assessing students’ science process skills and conceptual development. The workshop provides ideas and tools professional developers can use to help teachers apply elements of formative assessment in the classroom.
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The Engineering Education Service Center is offering this training of the Mother Daughter Technology Engineering Aptitude (TEA) workshop in Everett, Washington. Whether you are an educator or a professional engineer, this workshop will provide ideas on how to engage girls and their mothers. K-12 Educators, Outreach Coordinators, School District Personnel, Girl Scout Leaders, PLTW Instructors or Administrators, and two- and four-year college science and technology instructors throughout the nation are invited to register.

Two $500 need-based professional development scholarships are available for any people or organizations interested in holding Mother/Daughter TEA workshops in their communities. Each trainee will receive an instruction book for holding the Mother Daughter TEA and a toolkit that will enable them to host their own TEA workshop upon their return. The TEA Toolkit for workshop presenters was developed to help presenters teach engineering. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of professional development hours.
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These life and Earth science courses for teachers of all grade levels require preregistration at least 24 hours in advance. Many offer graduate credit or professional development credit. Topics of these onsite and online courses include ecology, paleontology, and climate change, as well as ways to integrate science with other subjects.
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Life Technologies will host an evening performance by Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, stars of the Discovery Channel's hit television show "Mythbusters" at Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
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NASA offers no-cost rocketry workshops that will show teachers and mentors how to implement projects that are exciting to students from elementary grades through high school. The workshops are full of hands-on activities that walk teachers through basic rocketry concepts and culminate in launching their own rockets. The workshops will be held in Florida and Louisiana.
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Workshops focus on learning how to create productive learner-centered teaching environments for college-level introductory astronomy classes. Participants will achieve this through reviewing research on the nature of teaching and learning; setting course goals and objectives; and using interactive lectures, peer instruction, engaging demonstrations, collaborative groups, lecture-tutorials, ranking tasks, and online homework systems. These workshops culminate with participants learning how to implement these teaching strategies into effective learning sequences for the learner-centered classroom. The workshops are held throughout the United States (see website for specific dates and locations).
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The center is hosting a series of educator workshops for astronomy educators. Advanced workshops are available for participants who have taken part in previous CAE workshops.

The Tier I (introductory) two- and three-day Teaching Excellence Workshops center on participants learning how to create productive learner-centered teaching environments for college-level introductory astronomy (Astro 101) by reviewing research on the nature of teaching and learning; setting course goals and objectives; and using interactive lectures, peer instruction, engaging demonstrations, collaborative groups, lecture-tutorials, ranking tasks, and online homework systems.

The Tier II (advanced) Teaching Excellence Workshops center on helping past workshop participants with their obstacles to implementing a learner-centered Astro 101 course. One-day Regional Teaching Exchanges are also available.
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World Water Monitoring Day™ (WWMD), an international education and outreach program, builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. WWMD is officially celebrated on September 18. An easy-to-use test kit enables everyone from children to adults to sample local water bodies for a core set of water quality parameters including temperature, acidity (pH), clarity (turbidity) and dissolved oxygen (DO). Results are shared with participating communities around the globe through the WWMD website.

The program helps schools serving any of grades 7-12 meet their technology needs. Teens (ages 13-18) who are registered members on at15.com can nominate their schools (depending on eligibility) to win a Teach@15 Award. Teen members can vote once a day for 15 days for one nomination. Every 15 days, Best Buy will award three schools with Best Buy Gift Cards based on member votes. The school with the most votes will win $1,500, second most votes wins $1,000, and third most votes wins $500.
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Project Exploration is co-hosting, with the Coalition for Science After School, this national conference in Universal City, California. The keynote address, “From Science for Some to Science for Most,” will be delivered by Pedro Noguera, professor of education at New York University. Workshop sessions will highlight key developments in the field, with a particular focus on access and equity for populations historically underrepresented in science.
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In this web seminar, participants will examine techniques to help students understand the difference between weather and climate and highlight a classroom activity that fosters student understanding of climate averages. An overview of the factors that impact climate such as Earth’s orbit, volcanic eruptions, greenhouse gases, and clouds will provide an overview of the climate system. This web seminar builds upon the online climate change education courses, NCAR Online Education: Climate Discovery, developed and offered by the University Consortium for Atmospheric Research Office of Education and Outreach.
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Lend a hand for the coast-to-coast effort to clean up public lands to help preserve America's environment.  Register online to receive free National Public Lands Day materials, including commemorative posters and promotional materials. Educators and students can host cleanups, maintain bridges and trails, improve wildlife habitats, and remove invasive species. Remember your public school grounds are also public lands! Families and students can tour national parks and many state parks for free and learn about wildlife habitats while working to benefit them.
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The Take Flight for Kids festival, which takes place at the San Jose Reid Hillview Airport, aims to open up new worlds for kids with special needs, who are physically or cognitively challenged or from at-risk groups, by giving them a chance to experience flying. The event is sponsored by the Valley Medical Center Foundation Project and the San Jose Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 62.
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This annual celebration of estuaries, the vibrant coastal areas where rivers meet the sea, takes place the last Saturday in September. National Estuaries Day offers an opportunity to learn more about these ecosystems and how you can help to protect them. Whether you live close enough to visit your local estuary or you transport yourself online to an estuary anywhere in the world, check out the website, which contains educational resources about estuaries and suggests simple things teachers and students can do to participate.

The National Science Foundation and the University of Kansas will be holding an "NSF Day" workshop, which will provide an overview of NSF, its mission, priorities, and budget. The workshop will cover the NSF proposal and merit review process and NSF programs that cut across disciplines. Additionally, representatives from the seven NSF directorates and the Office of International Science and Engineering will make presentations on their programs and will also be available informally and in breakout sessions for discussions of potential research proposals. 

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NBC News will launch its first annual “Education Nation” the week of September 27, 2010. This nationally broadcast conversation about improving education in America will begin with an interactive two-day summit on Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, Harlem Children Zone’s CEO Geoffrey Canada, President of MIT Susan Hockfield, National Superintendent of the Year Elizabeth Morgan, Civil Rights Activist Al Sharpton, and President of University of Phoenix Bill Pepicello, Ph.D., will join other leaders in education to open a national dialogue and address the gap between how we perceive education and the actual results we are producing today.
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This web seminar will explore the types of evidence used to reconstruct past climate. Participants will survey the types of records that are used to understand climate of the past. Some of these provide direct evidence of climate and global change while others offer indirect evidence. Participants will then explore two types of paleoclimate records: those preserved in sediments, and those preserved in the chemistry of ice, coral, and other places. This web seminar builds upon the online climate change education courses, NCAR Online Education: Climate Discovery, developed and offered by the University Consortium for Atmospheric Research Office of Education and Outreach.
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In an effort to bring awareness to the critical issue of the nation’s high school dropout rates in the United States, General Colin Powell, Founding Chairman of America’s Promise Alliance, and Alma Powell, Chair of America’s Promise Alliance, will jointly appear for a special presentation at NBC News’ “Education Nation” Summit. The presentation will address the systemic impact of low graduation rates, and the steps needed to drive policy change, support communities, and transform the lives of the country’s most vulnerable students. Following the presentation, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski of "Morning Joe" will have a discussion with the Powells and take questions from the audience.  The Powell’s presentation will be covered on MSNBC and streamed on msnbc.com live and for delayed viewing.
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The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) will hold its 2010 Annual Conference in Buffalo-Niagara, New York. Private sector companies will present sessions on how they are running their own internal environmental education programs. The conference will consist of 10 Wednesday workshops, hundreds of concurrent sessions, more than a dozen symposia, two keynote speakers and a plenary panel, plentiful networking opportunities, and a poster session. NAAEE Facebook page
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Learn more about native and honey bees, bats, and other lesser known pollinators, and gardening, during this webcast geared toward students. The event will be webcast live from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time from the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Take a tour of the garden, hunt for lesser-known pollinators, and join a chef in the Pollinator Kitchen and Café.
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At this event, sponsored by Excelencia in Education, three higher educational programs will be recognized as the 2010 Example of Excelencia at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels and the 2010 edition of What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education Compendium will be released. This event is Offered in cooperation with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and will be held at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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Workshop participants will learn about effective strategies at colleges and universities that are making a positive difference for Latino college students. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Westin Grand Hotel in Washington, DC.
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K-12 teachers with a strong background in science, technology, math, or engineering education are encouraged to apply. Those selected will participate in a 10-month paid fellowship in Washington, D.C., working either in a Congressional office or in a federal agency. Einstein Fellows have the unique opportunity to provide those agencies with their insights and perspectives on education programs and policies.

Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $6,000 along with a $1,000 monthly cost-of-living allowance. In addition, there is a moving/relocation allowance as well as a professional travel allowance.

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Waystohelp.org is sponsoring a national high school community service competition. Schools can compete for prizes such as cash, school supplies and equipment, celebrity visits, and more.
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In this invention competition, youth create sporting and backyard games and products. The grand- prize winner will receive $10,000, with four finalists each receiving $1,000, and their nominated teacher will receive a $500 Sports Authority gift card.
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Report your state bird sighting on the website and be automatically entered to win a pair of high-quality binoculars. This contest is sponsored by Born Free USA.
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Have you ever thought about shipping out to sea? This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association program is accepting applications for the 2011 field season. The program provides a unique environment for learning and teaching by sending kindergarten through college teachers to sea aboard NOAA research and survey ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew. Then, armed with new understanding and experience, teachers bring this knowledge back to their classrooms. 


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The workshop will be held at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont in Tennessee. This weekend is an opportunity to meet other teachers, share ideas, and learn about new Tremont programs. It is also a time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery, and make new friends. Attendance in this program allows teachers to attend free of charge when their school participates in a three or five day Tremont school program.
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GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program. Around the world, primary and secondary school students are making scientific observations and reporting their data to GLOBE for use in research. For a school to participate in GLOBE, at least one teacher must be trained in the GLOBE science measurement protocols and education activities by attending a GLOBE Teacher Workshop.
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Organized by the International Foundation for Modern Education and Scientific Research (INFOMESR) in Cairo, Egypt, this meeting will feature seminars and scientific sessions devoted to presenting the latest achievements in mathematics and statistics and their applications. The meeting will be held in Alexandria, Egypt.
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This international event commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. This celebration of space occurs October 4-10 annually. Teachers are encouraged to use space-themed activities in the classroom to promote student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Free educator guides are available online. 

To find NASA educational resources that can be used during World Space Week, visit the Educational Materials Finder.
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This leadership forum, offered by Education Week, will be held in Washington, DC. The forum is for district-level personnel charged with maximizing the effectiveness of technology in education.
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Environmental Concern offers courses designed for formal and non-formal educators who are interested in learning more about wetlands, and who would like to bring wetland education into their classroom. Courses can be custom created to meet teacher needs. Classes are offered throughout the United States. For a complete list, see the website.
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This 4-H event will engage youth from across the nation in examining one of the most important issues today--water quality, and give students the opportunity to discover and explore the powerful effects of carbon dioxide on our natural water sources through 4-H2O (4-H's National Science Experiment for 2010).
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The two-volume Atlas of Science Literacy presents nearly 100 strand maps developed by AAAS Project 2061. This three-day workshop will give participants a new perspective on standards-based reform and a new tool for the work that lies ahead. Participants will use Atlas 1 and 2 and other Project 2061 resources to enhance their understanding of science literacy and to improve curricula, instruction, and assessment.  The Atlas of Science Literacy is co-published by AAAS and NSTA.

This web seminar will take a tour of our planet with the purpose of illustrating how climate change and increasing greenhouse gases is affecting the Earth system. With an emphasis on the cycles of the Earth system, including the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle, participants will explore how our interconnected planet is affected by global change. This web seminar builds upon the online climate change education courses, NCAR Online Education: Climate Discovery, developed and offered by the University Consortium for Atmospheric Research Office of Education and Outreach.
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This web seminar will examine how magazine articles about science can be used to help students understand basic chemistry concepts and enrich their ability to apply what they have learned to everyday life. An article on the production of “green gasoline” is used to illustrate and enhance basic chemistry concepts. This webinar is underwritten in part by the American Chemical Society.
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This one-day workshop, located at the Garden Classroom on the campus of the University of California, Santa Cruz or at a school site, is designed to give participants the opportunity to see the garden through the eyes of a young child. Participants will learn to set up a garden space that will encourage children to explore, ask questions, and connect to the natural world around them. They will also learn activities to engage children’s curiosity and enthusiasm while introducing students to fundamental ideas in environmental science.
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The Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education will be hosting their annual conference at the University of Michigan's Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan. Dr. Herb Broda, author of Schoolyard Enhanced Learning:  Using the Outdoors as an Instructional Tool, K-8 will be a keynote speaker.
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This leadership forum, offered by Education Week, will be held in Boston, Massachusetts. The forum is for district-level personnel charged with maximizing the effectiveness of technology in education.
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Explore science and engineering with hundreds of free, hands-on activities and more than 40 science shows on three different stages. The two-day event is perfect for teens, children and their families, and anyone with a curious mind who is looking for a weekend of fun and discovery. This national science and engineering festival will take place throughout the greater Washington, D.C., area.

The festival culminates in two full days of science and engineering exhibits on the National Mall. Exhibitors will include professional science and engineering organizations, informal science outreach organizations, government agencies, museums, colleges and universities, high-tech and life sciences companies, and high schools. NSTA will have an exhibit, and NSTA President Alan McCormick will perform on the main stage.
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The American Geological Institute (AGI) holds this event to promote public and professional awareness of the status of Earth science in education and society. Classroom activity ideas and resources in conjunction with the theme, "Exploring Energy," are available free online. An inexpensive Earth Science Week 2010 Toolkit is also available for purchase. The deadline for entering any of the three Earth Science Week competitions is October 15.
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Hundreds of astronomy clubs, observatories, museums, colleges, and planetariums worldwide host special family-oriented Astronomy Day events and festivities. Teachers can use Astronomy Day/Week resources to promote the study of astronomy with their classes. (Astronomy Day occurs on October 16, 2010.)
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), in partnership with the College of Exploration, will offer the free online workshop Lessons from the Deep: Exploring the Gulf of Mexico's Deep-Sea Ecosystems. The course will be supported by keynote addresses from scientists and an Exploring the Gulf of Mexico's Deep-Sea Ecosystems Materials Collection. The collection includes a selection of lesson plans together with new lesson plans and additional information about the Deepwater Horizon blowout event. The workshop will be free for all participants and will be available 24/7. Registration will be open at the end of August through the website.
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Recently, NSTA unveiled its Strategic Goals 2010 document online. This comprehensive plan will help guide the association’s efforts for the next five years. A year-long, multiphase project developed to reflect the changes in science education, Strategic Goals 2010 is the successor to Strategy 2005.

At 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, members of the Strategic Goals 2010 Task Force will lead a special interactive web seminar about the document and the future direction of the association. NSTA members and those with a vested interest in NSTA are encouraged to participate. In this web seminar, members of the task force will explain the background, purpose, and development process of the new 2010 strategic goals. Discussion of each of the four goals will describe how each addresses current issues in science education and how NSTA’s current and future initiatives will achieve these goals. During a question-and-answer session, members of the task force will answer any questions you may have about the document.

To submit questions for the q & a portion of the web seminar, e-mail strategicgoals2010@nsta.org. Please include your name, where you are from, and your question in the body of the e-mail. For more information about the web seminar or to register for the event, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NSTA/webseminar1.aspx.

Deepen your knowledge of the life, Earth, and physical sciences with these online graduate science courses. Each of the 10 six-week courses immerses the learner in a collaborative investigation of topics from evolution to ocean dynamics to quantum physics. All courses are taught by museum scientists and educators and highlight current, cutting-edge research. Sign up early to receive a discount off the price of each course.

Courses may meet your local professional development needs, including degree, certification, NCLB, and salary gradation requirements. Complete information, including free sample resources—essays, videos, and interactives—from all of the courses can be found online.
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Co-sponsored by NJ Science Teachers Association and NJ Science Education Leadership Association, the 34th convention will be held at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Doubletree Hotel, and Holiday Inn in Somerset, NJ. Each day offers up to 100 sessions of interest to all grade levels and all disciplines in science, as well as more than 75 vendors of science books, supplies, and equipment. The Tuesday banquet speaker is Tim Samaras, Severe Storm Researcher and National Geographic Emerging Explorer.  He will present "The Science of Tornado Chasing."

The National Park Service and the American Geological Institute are partnering to host the first National Fossil Day. This nationwide celebration promotes public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as greater appreciation of the scientific and educational value of paleontology. A variety of high-profile events, activities, and educational resources are being planned to make the most of this unique opportunity. Check out the Junior Paleontologist Program on the website.
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The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards program is back for its 19th year, and the application to participate will be available online August 30, 2010. The ExploraVision program is open to K–12 students who could win up to $10,000 in savings bonds and other valuable prizes. NSTA is hosting the second in a series of free web seminars designed to answer questions and assist teachers in using the ExploraVision program in their classrooms. This web seminar will focus on how teachers can help their students win in ExploraVision. Past winning coaches will provide tips on the basic components of ExploraVision entries, the various ways teachers and students can submit entries, and some tips and pointers on how teachers can help their students produce higher quality entries.
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The National Park Foundation’s Electronic Field Trip series will broadcast from North Cascades National Park at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Eastern Time to teach fourth- to eighth-grade students around the country about climate change. The North Cascades program will be the first in a series of investigative EFTs by the National Park Foundation to discover the impact climate change is having on our national parks and to empower students to become leaders in fighting the crisis. With its northerly location and high elevation, North Cascades National Park is already experiencing melting glaciers and loss of species.

As part of the program, the National Park Foundation has unveiled an interactive online web resource for students and educators to get a jump start on their interactive adventure to North Cascades National Park, featuring interactive games, lesson plans, and more. Teachers and broadcasters may register for the program at no charge.
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This life science webinar, sponsored by Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, an NSF-funded project, will use scientific inquiry, literacy instruction, and a multigenre text set to examine adaptations, migration, and ecosystems. A unit framework can be directly incorporated into participants classrooms. The webinar is free and no registration is required.
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This web seminar will explore how warmer temperatures, increasing greenhouse gases, and melting snow and ice are affecting the ocean. Participants will review the science behind sea level rise, ocean acidification, and possible changes to global ocean circulation. This web seminar builds upon the online climate change education courses, NCAR Online Education: Climate Discovery, developed and offered by the University Consortium for Atmospheric Research Office of Education and Outreach.

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