This award, offered by ASM International, the materials information society, recognizes the accomplishments of a U.S. high school science teacher who has demonstrated a significant and sustained impact on pre-college-age students. Suggested candidates include past recipients of ASM Foundation K-12 Teacher Grants and graduates of the ASM Materials Camp Teachers Camp program. ASM Trustees and ASM Foundation Trustees may nominate a teacher candidate who does not belong to these two categories. The award includes a cash grant of $2,000 plus the recipient's travel cost of up to $500 (to receive the award at the ASM Awards Dinner).
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American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Grants to Help Children aim to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of American children through innovative organizations or their programs designed to benefit youth. Grants must have the potential of helping American children in a large geographic area (more than one state).
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The Pet Care Trust has expanded its successful Pets in the Classroom program through partnerships with pet supply retailer Pet Supermarket and science and math education supplier Carolina Biological Supply. The new partnerships will provide teachers with six different grant options to aid in funding a classroom pet, allowing teachers to find the option most suitable to their needs.
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All Pets in the Classroom grants are intended to support pets or aquariums in the classroom for the purposes of teaching children to bond with and care for their pets responsibly. The grants must not be used for the purposes of research or experiments. The Carolina Biological Supply Company GloFish Aquarium Grant includes 1.5 gallon tank, LED lighting system, filtration system, air pump, gravel, water conditioner, food, 3 GloFish (restricted in CA, participants receive zebra fish), instructions, care sheets, and shipping and handling for delivery. Simply fill out the form and all expenses are covered!
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Funded by the Entomological Society of America (ESA), these awards recognize educators who have gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as educational tools. One winner will be chosen from among primary teachers (grades K-6) and one from among secondary teachers (grades 7-12). Awardees will receive a $400 donation made payable to the winner's school; a $400 award paid directly to the winner; gratis registration to attend ESA’s Annual Meeting; and an $800 award paid directly to the winner. Membership in ESA is not required. Also, a separate nominator is not required; applicants may nominate themselves.
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This award honors an educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students. The award recipient receives a cash prize of $2,000, a commemorative piece, and a trip to the American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) General Meeting, where the recipient will deliver the Carski Award Lecture.
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The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation accepts proposals from nonprofit organizations that 1) contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth and 2) contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations, to the end that such information can be more adequately used by society.
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The United States-Japan Foundation Grants awards grants to projects that to promote stronger ties between Americans and Japanese, foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding, create effective channels of communication, and address common concerns in an increasingly interdependent world. The foundation welcomes Letters of Inquiry anytime during the year, but no later than December 15 for the spring grant cycle and July 15 for the fall grant cycle.
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The award recognizes the critical collaboration between the teacher and media specialist to promote learning and increase K-12 student achievement. All U.S. and Canadian public and private schools are eligible. Three winners will receive $2,500 (U.S.) cash award; Gale products (approximate value $500); a one-year subscription to Library Media Connection; and a choice of professional publications from Linworth Books (approximate value $500).
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Grants are awarded to educational organizations that offer programs from primary through graduate levels. Of special interest are programs that focus on innovation in engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical and solid state physics) and personal computing literacy and science discovery.

Western Digital processes grant requests on a semi-annual basis. Please indicate which funding period you are requesting:

In 2013, funding periods are January 1–June 30 (grant submittal postmark deadline is January 15) and July 1–December 31 (grant submittal postmark deadline is July 15).

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is searching for up to 15 leading scientist-educators with great ideas for transforming science education. As new HHMI professors, each of the scientists will receive $1 million over five years to create activities that integrate their research with student learning in ways that enhance undergraduate students’ understanding of science. Though the application deadline is later, prospective applicants must establish their eligibility by June 4, 2013.
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The foundation provides grants for education programs with a particular focus on local and national programs and curricula for engineering, science, mathematics, and technology. All grant recipients must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt, not-for-profit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Generally, the foundation prefers to fund specific programs rather than general operating requests. Grant awards typically exceed $10,000.

Foundation board meetings usually occur in January, April, July, and October. At each meeting, the board will consider all letters of inquiry received by the first day of that month.
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TogetherGreen, a conservation alliance between the National Audubon Society and Toyota, is accepting applications for its Innovation Grants. These grants annually provide essential funding that enables Audubon groups and others to inspire, equip, and support activities that engage new and diverse audiences in conservation action and create healthier communities. A minimum of 40 projects will receive funding, totaling more than $1 million dollars of support—with grants ranging from $5,000-$80,000. Grants will be reviewed by an expert advisory panel, and the average grant awarded will be around $25,000. In addition, three to five planning grants of $5,000 or less will be offered.
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The AIAS Foundation, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' philanthropic arm, announces that submissions for its Randy Pausch Scholarship are now open. These scholarship supports aspiring game makers in undergraduate or graduate level programs who are planning on pursuing a career in development or leadership. The Randy Pausch scholarship, which awards two $2,500 scholarships, was established in 2008 to honor the memory of Computer Science Professor and Co-Founder of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Randy Pausch. This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment like art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition. To qualify, applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.3, be a full-time student, and attend an accredited college or university during the 2013-2014 school year.
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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:

The grant was established to stimulate interest in and foster the study and use of satellite remote sensing data in weather analysis and forecasting. Undergraduate students are invited to write an original paper on meteorological satellite applications. Themes of the papers may include original research, case studies, or a survey of applications.

The award recipient will get $500, free registration at the NWA Annual Meeting to present his or her paper, and a stipend of $500 to help cover associated travel and hotel expenses. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate at the time the paper is written and be in good academic standing at the college or university attended. He or she also must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status.  
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The zoo's Education Department offers school-term and summer-term fellowships that enable college students, recent graduates, and graduate students to explore conservation education in-depth. Fellows acquire the skills needed to provide a wildlife classroom that invites and fosters student-directed learning, and learn pertinent information about conservation issues with a global impact. Particular emphasis is placed on the Wildlife Conservation Society’s efforts to protect wildlife and wild lands. Candidates should possess a strong background in one or more of these areas: zoology, ecology, biology, or education. Experience in teaching is highly desirable. An interest in wildlife conservation and the ability to relate to children are essential.

School-term fellowships start mid-September and run through mid-June; fellows must be available to work four weekdays each week, 9 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. Additional weekend and overnight hours are also required. Apply by June 30. Summer-term fellowships start mid-June and run for 11 weeks; fellows must be able to work Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. for the entire term. Apply by April 30.
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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 the application form, which is required. The deadlines are the 10th of every other month beginning in January.
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By Kids for Kids and the National Football League (NFL) are launching this national contest, which challenges children to develop new ways to stay active and healthy. The contest encourages children to create fun ideas for fitness-focused games, equipment, or football-themed training gear. Three finalists will earn the opportunity to present their inventions to a panel of NFL VIPs–including league executives and players–who will select the Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 and an NFL Prize Pack, and the NFL will work with the winning child to bring his or her idea to life. The two runner-ups will each receive $500 and an NFL Prize Pack.
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The Spencer Foundation awards grants in the following areas of interest: Education and Social Opportunity; Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources; Purposes and Values of Education; and Organizational Learning. Principal Investigators applying for a research grant must be affiliated with a school district, a college or university, a research facility, or a cultural institution. Researchers must also have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field or appropriate experience in an education-related profession. Grants of up to $50,000 are available. Subsequent deadlines in 2013 will be July 23 and October 15.
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Each grant engages participating teachers and students in a service and learning program that promotes academic achievement, 21st-century student outcomes, and stronger communities. The grant requires a 14+ week Semester of Service starting in Fall 2013 and ending on Global Youth Service Day. YSA will offer a series of regional trainings in selected geographic locations. Each regional training will introduce grantees to the elements and expectations of the program, presenting the suite of tools, resources, and support that YSA will provide. Attendance at one regional training is a required element of participation in the program.

E-mail sganske@ysa.org for more information. The average award amount is $1,500.
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The Secretary of Transportation announces an award competition to recognize outstanding students who develop unique scientific and engineering innovations in aerospace and aviation: the Recognizing Aviation and Aerospace Innovation in Science and Engineering Award (RAISE). The Secretary is looking for students to develop innovative solutions to real-world aviation and aerospace issues, and to share those innovations with the broader academic and business community.
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The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education, and NanoRacks announce Mission 5 to the International Space Station (ISS). This STEM education opportunity immerses students across a community in research, with the ability to design and propose real experiments to fly in low Earth orbit on the ISS. Each participating community will have a microgravity research minilaboratory capable of supporting a single experiment, and all launch services to fly it to the ISS in Spring 2014. A 9-week experiment design competition in each community, September 9–November 11, allows student teams to design and formally propose real experiments vying for their community's reserved minilaboratory on the ISS. Content resources for teachers and students support foundational instruction on science in microgravity and experimental design. Schools and districts should inquire now and move forward with their implementation plan.
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Best Buy Children's Foundation funds organizations and programs that foster engaged, fun learning experiences for children through the use of interactive technology. Community Grant applications are accepted once a year in the summer, and grants are issued in the fall. Average award amount is $4,000–$6,000. E-mail bestbuygrants@easymatch.com for more information.
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Mechanics ReView, a new Massive Open Online Course offered by MIT on the edX platform this summer, will offer eight Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through a collaboration with the American Association of Physics Teachers. Mechanics ReView is a second look at introductory Newtonian Mechanics. It is open to any students who meet the prerequisites, but is especially designed for teachers and those who want to improve their existing understanding of mechanics. Newtonian mechanics is the study of how forces change the motion of objects. This course begins with force, and moves on to straight-line motion, momentum, mechanical energy, rotational motion, and angular momentum. Optional units include oscillations, planetary orbits, and a review of multi-concept problems.
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The Entomological Society of America's (ESA) President's Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in Primary and Secondary Education recognize educators who have gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as educational tools. Maximum award is $400 to the winner's school to purchase teaching materials required to expand the use of insects in the teaching curriculum; $400 to the winner for expenses associated with travel required to present a paper or poster on the use of insects in primary or secondary educational programs at a peer professional venue; gratis registration to attend ESA's annual meeting; and an $800 award to the winner for expenses associated with travel, hotel arrangements, and all other costs associated with attending the annual meeting.
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NASA Explorer Schools invites participants to learn how to integrate the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Middle School Engineering Design into curricula. This web seminar features three lessons focusing on a conceptual, real-world understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion. The presentation also addresses common misconceptions associated with the laws. Participants will brainstorm ways to modify lessons to teach the engineering design process while covering content on Disciplinary Core Ideas: Forces and Motion. Individuals will be given an overview of each of the activities, a description of how each activity can address the Middle School Engineering Design performance expectations in the NGSS, and information about materials required to do the lessons. This web seminar takes place 6:30–8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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NASA Explorer Schools invites individuals to learn how to incorporate the excitement of boomerangs into the classroom. During this web seminar, participants will be introduced to the engineering design challenge “The Great Boomerang Challenge.” This lesson uses knowledge about forces and motion and the engineering design process to solve a problem. The lesson provides many opportunities for incorporating national mathematics, science, and technology learning standards into curricula. During the web seminar, educators will get a refresher on forces and motion and learn how they are related to the physics of a boomerang. Learn strategies for guiding students through the engineering process for designing, building, and testing a boomerang, plus, collaborate with other participants on possible modifications for your grade level. This web seminar takes place 6:30–8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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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, 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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Every summer the Biomimicry 3.8 Institute hosts a summit for biomimicry educators. Featuring speakers, panels, workshops and more, this event offers educators from around the world a chance to meet, share their accomplishments, collaborate on new ideas, and advise the Institute on how best to support their work. The summit will be held in Boston, Massachusetts.
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If you're looking for an interesting online, summer project that you can later use with your students, join the Wildlife CSI (Compost Scene Investigation), a citizen science project from Trinity College in Connecticut. Form a team from your school for friendly competition with teachers from other schools to win prizes. This Trinity College research examines how human activities influence the ecology of scavenging wildlife. Its citizen science program is entirely internet-based, so you can participate from home or while traveling, by identifying and counting wildlife in images taken remotely at compost piles at the experiment’s field site in eastern Connecticut. A webinar will provide instruction, and via a social network, participants will learn about this research and related ecological concepts.
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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. Also offered are distance learning and online courses.
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The Green Schools Alliance in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting applications and nominations for the 2013 Sc3, the nation's premier week-long environmental leadership training program. Students and a limited number of school faculty or staff who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their schools or communities are invited to apply to become a U.S. Green School Fellow and attend this event at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
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Expand your subject-area knowledge and your teaching toolkit through field-based study at College of the Atlantic. Classes combine fieldwork, lab, or studio sessions with lecture and discussions led by knowledgeable and accessible faculty members. Daily field trips take place in Acadia National Park, on the Maine coast, and at the college's scenic ocean-side campus. Registrations will be taken on a space-available basis through June.

June 23–June 28, Biomechanics Operational Weather Forecasting; 
June 30–July 5, Climatology and Climate Change, Art Works For Science: Drawing in and out of the Classroom, Field Botany; 
July 7–July 12, Field Ecology and Natural History Exploring a Habitable Planet, The Imaginative Classroom: Creating Depth with the Arts, Engaging Learners Through Citizen Science (not eligible for graduate credit - CEUs only); 
July 14–July 19, Coastal Marine Ecology Monitoring Our Changing World, Introduction to Maritime Archeology, Animal Behavior; 
July 28–August 9 (two-week courses), Environmental Photography: Education Through the Lens, Introduction to Whales, Porpoises and Seals; 
August 4–August 9, An Anthropologist on Mars: Fieldwork Research Strategies.
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Sesame Workshop is partnering with The New School in New York to co-host the 12th annual Interaction Design and Children (IDC) Conference 2013 in New York City. Featuring a panel discussion with Google about its research contributions in the field, IDC 2013 will offer a wide-ranging program which will support and facilitate the exchange of ideas among communities committed to advancing educational interactive experiences for children. Program highlights include 

In collaboration with other museums and units of the Smithsonian, the Professional Development Center works to create and deliver week-long professional development for teachers of science. The SSEAT courses were started in 2005 to bridge the gap between formal and informal science education by combining training for science content and pedagogy with behind the scenes experiences at a wide variety of Smithsonian units, Smithsonian Affiliate partners, inquiry-based STC/ STCMS curriculum, and world-class science research facilities throughout the Washington, DC, area.
Understanding issues of the nature and evolution of biodiversity is key to the survival of life on this planet. The Biodiversity Academy consists of a series of unique experiences designed to introduce teachers to the variety of life and enhance teacher understanding of concepts related to biodiversity. Participants will engage in hands-on content sessions by interacting with scientist, curators, and museum educators.
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Each day, teachers will participate in student-centered activities designed to increase engagement and critical thinking while covering the content and skills required by an AP/IB course. Games, puzzles, lab experiments, models, simulations, debates, and other methods that place the demand of thinking on the students will be used. This workshop is for any teacher who is new to teaching without lecture or who wants to light a fire of excitement and enthusiasm in their courses. Several AP labs will be included in the activities performed, and an introduction to statistical methods for hypothesis testing will also be covered. Tips and techniques on classroom management, assessment, and engagement will be taught throughout the week, and all participants receive lesson plans for teaching cell biology plus 40 hours of Continuing Education Credits.

Time/Place: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, Wolfe/Vance Room of the Four Points Sheraton at 22 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC. Registration form: http://catalystlearningcurricula.com/workshops/five-day-workshops. Questions? Kristen.Dotti@CatalystLearningCurricula.com
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NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission is sponsoring workshops for educators. The LRO has allowed scientists to measure the coldest known place in the solar system, map the surface of the Moon in unprecedented detail and accuracy, find evidence of recent lunar geologic activity, characterize the radiation environment around the Moon and its potential effects on future lunar explorers, and more. Workshop participants will learn about these and other recent discoveries, reinforce their understanding of lunar science concepts, gain tools to help address common student misconceptions about the Moon, interact with lunar scientists and engineers, work with LRO data, and learn how to bring these data and information to their students using hands-on activities aligned with National Science Education Standards and Benchmarks. 

Hamline University's Center for Global Environmental Education presents its Rivers Institute, a three-day field-based professional development opportunity that prepares teachers of grades 3-8 to engage students in STEM disciplines through hands-on, inquiry-based investigations at local watersheds. Two institutes will be held this summer: one on the St. Croix River June 24-26, 2013, and one on the Mississippi River July 29-31, 2013. All institutes include, at no cost to teachers, three full days of experiential instruction and lunches, the Waters to the Sea multimedia tool, CEUs, a $100 mini grant, and the option to purchase two graduate credits at a reduced rate. Full scholarships for teachers admitted to the program are provided.

The focus for the institutes is on elementary and middle school classroom teachers, as well as science specialists and teams of teachers. All educators are welcome to apply. For more information and to apply online, visit www.hamline.edu/cgee/riversinstitute.
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This series of four-day summer workshops is designed for forensics teachers with five years of experience or less. Whether you are teaching a course in forensics or looking for ways to integrate forensics into your existing math or science curriculum, you will find this course useful. The course content can be expanded to challenge the needs of the AP, accelerated, or honors students, or it can be used to motivate and engage students who would otherwise avoid math and science. Three sessions will be offered (same material presented each session):

•    Session 1   June 24-27 (Monday-Thursday; call 518-384-1718 for availability);
•    Session 2   July 8-11 (Monday-Thursday); and 
•    Session 3   July 15-18 (Monday-Thursday)

Location: Scotia-Glenville High School, NY 12302 (near Albany). Contact Patti Bertino at patti@bertinoforensics.com or 518-384-1718.
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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.
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The CHS Foundation will host the conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Engaging workshops, tours, keynote speakers, and networking events will provide learning opportunities for educators to increase their comfort level in agricultural topics and also integrate agricultural content into instruction to meet academic standards in science, health, language arts, math, and social studies.



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Join NSTA and learn how preservice teachers' professors may create a truly integrated and blended learning experience for their students with a customized interactive e-textbook leveraging the NSTA Learning Center. Professors who are using the Learning Center as their e-textbook will be invited to answer questions. This program is designed for science pre-service teachers' college/university professors who use (or are considering using) the Learning Center in their classes. An archive and related PowerPoint presentation will be available at the end of the program. All participants will receive one free SciPack, (an online, interactive learning module valued at $40), certificate of participation, and 100 Learning Center activity points for attending and completing the electronic evaluation form. This web seminar takes place 6:30–8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The UConn School of Engineering is hosting daVinci Project, a week-long residential series of hands-on workshops for science and math teachers. Teachers live on campus and participate in one of five focused workshops. All teachers attend a variety of applied science and math seminars/demos plus research lab tours and educational tours of the CoGen plant and new tertiary treatment wastewater facilities. If you have questions or need further information, contact Kevin McLaughlin, Sonya Renfro, or call 860-486-5536.
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A five-day, teacher professional development training course focusing on Mars science and exploration will take place at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas. Participants discover the relationship between evolving technology and our scientific understanding of Mars by examining data from past and current missions to Mars. Participants will learn about and discuss the nature and process of science with invited Mars scientists.
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K-12 Earth science, environmental science, and biology teachers can travel with the Geological Society of America and Holbrook Travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands during August 13-23. Discover the geology and biodiversity while guided by local expert Theofilos Toulkerisdid. This 11-day program explores the volcanic landscape of the Galapagos Islands. Red and black lava formations and rolling highlands provide access to the unique wildlife populations that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution. For more information, contact Davida Buehler or visit www.geoventures.org.
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The National Charter Schools Conference in Washington, D.C., will provide in-depth professional development opportunities with experts in the field. This strand presents advanced content in classroom management, curriculum, education strategies, teacher training, and other classroom-specific topics. Teachers, curriculum specialists, special education teachers, and school leaders are all welcome.
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Montana State University's graduate courses for science teachers are held both on-site and online. Courses cover biology, Earth science, physics, and more. They offer MSU graduate credits to practicing elementary, middle, high school, and community college teachers. Teachers do not have to enroll in an MSU degree program to take the courses; however, courses can apply towards MSU's new graduate certificates in science teaching and the university's Master's of Science in Science Education (MSSE) degree. NSTA members receive a discount on many of the courses.
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Project SMART is a Summer Institute at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) that challenges, educates, and motivates talented high school students in science and mathematics while acquainting them with the environment and resources of the University as a place for higher education and research. The program is open to talented high school students who are currently enrolled in the 10th or 11th grade. They study advanced topics in science, mathematics, and computers through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on laboratory experience, and field trips, and learn the process of research with UNH faculty and graduate students. The Summer Institute provides an excellent opportunity to learn the interdisciplinary nature of the various science areas and the integration of math and computers with the scientific research.
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Taking place beginning on July 8, this course is recommended for secondary science educators who teach English language learners and ESL educators who teach science. Participants will explore the role of cultural perspectives in learning science, guiding principles of second language acquisition, and methods of instructional alignment of objectives, teaching, and assessment of scientific learning. Through guided instruction and active engagement, participants explore, plan, and apply principles from TESOL’s PreK–12 English Language Proficiency Standards (2006) and current research. To conclude the course, participants will design instruction that aligns content and language standards, teaching methods, and student assessment in secondary science classrooms.
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Monarch Teacher Network of Canada is offering a series of two-day, fully immersive workshops focused on giving educators the knowledge and skills to teach multidisciplinary lessons that will strike awe and wonder in students of all ages. While learning about the Monarch's life cycle, migration, habitat requirements, as well as ethical and political considerations, educators participate in experiential activities, including indoor simulations, outdoor games, and a variety of visual and performing arts.
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The workshop is designed to introduce educators to the EiE program and its materials. Participants will explore the introductory engineering and technology activities. They will then begin exploring specific EiE units. The workshop takes place at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts, July 10-11. 
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University professors, administrators, and PhD candidates who complete a week-long training are eligible to become Biomimicry Fellows at the workshop in Veracruz State, Mexico. The Biomimicry 3.8 Institute is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arm focused on academic and public education.
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A hands-on workshop on astronomy for teachers of grades 3-12 from the Galileo Teacher Training Program, taking place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. both days. Explore the universe through classroom-tested, standards-based, hands-on astronomy activities. Discover investigations and techniques to help teach astronomy and space science in the context of the Next Generation Science Standards. Learn how you can engage your students from diverse and underserved populations in science through their astronomical heritage. And hear the latest findings by NASA’s Kepler mission to find planets around distant stars.

Participants receive a wealth of teaching resources, including The Universe at Your Fingertips 2.0 DVD-ROM (retail value $30), a large collection of resources for teaching astronomy. For more information and registration instructions, go to http://astrosociety.org/register. Location: Clark Hall on the campus of San Jose State University, San Jose, California.
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In collaboration with other museums and units of the Smithsonian, the Professional Development Center works to create and deliver week-long professional development for teachers of science, SSEATs. These graduate courses were started in 2005 to bridge the gap between formal and informal science education by combining training for science content and pedagogy with behind the scenes experiences at a wide variety of Smithsonian units, Smithsonian Affiliate partners, inquiry-based STC/STCMS curriculum, and world-class science research facilities throughout the Washington, DC area.
As our planet’s population continues to grow and energy needs increase it will become crucial that we teach students how to prepare for energy needs of the future. This academy explores the history of energy development and use in the United States, current energy needs, and alternative energy sources for the future. Topics will include fossil fuels, solar power, wind power, nuclear energy, and alternative energy sources.
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The competition will identify the brightest high school students to represent America at the 44th Annual International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The competition aims to promote and demonstrate academic excellence through preparation for and participation in the IPhO. All high school physics students are encouraged to participate in the preliminary exam January 21–February 13.

The top 300 to 400 students based on the score on the preliminary exam will be invited to take the Semifinal Exam. The top 20 students nationally on the Semifinal Exam will become the U.S. Physics Team and be invited to the Physics Team Training Camp at the University of Maryland May 28–June 8. Finally, the top five students will advance to the IPhO.
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Each day, teachers will participate in student-centered activities designed to increase engagement and critical thinking while covering the content and skills required by an AP or IB course. Games, puzzles, lab experiments, models, simulations, debates, and other methods that place the demand of thinking on the students will be used. This workshop is for any teacher who is new to teaching without lecture or who wants to light a fire of excitement and enthusiasm in their courses. Several AP labs will be included in the activities performed, and an introduction to statistical methods for hypothesis testing will also be covered. Tips and techniques on classroom management, assessment, and engagement will be taught throughout the week, and all participants receive lesson plans for teaching anatomy and physiology plus 40 hours of Continuing Education Credits.

Time/Place: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, Wolfe/Vance Room of the Four Points Sheraton at 22 Woodfin St. Asheville, NC. Registration form: http://catalystlearningcurricula.com/workshops/five-day-workshops/ Questions: Kristen.Dotti@CatalystLearningCurricula.com
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The Space Foundation's courses provides teachers with an opportunity to develop classroom skills, while at the same time earning credit for professional development or toward a master's degree. At the Space Foundation Discovery Institute, the "Pre-K-2 Early Childhood Space Exploration" course focuses on space and science education for early learners, providing tools to inspire young minds through inquiry-based learning. The curriculum includes age-appropriate, hands-on activities that participants can immediately use with their students to instill the excitement and wonderment of space.
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science's (AAAS) workshop in Washington, D.C., Developing and Using Assessments Aligned to Science Learning Goals, will draw on more than a decade of research and development focused on science assessment. The workshop will share Project 2061's experience and resources with teachers, researchers, and assessment specialists. Teachers can apply for scholarships (deadline July 9).
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BIOC 633, "Secondary Biology Lab Curricula," addresses many questions: What are the characteristics that most great instructional activities share? How can you modify an exsisting activity to increase study involvement, interest, and understanding? How can you make use of current events to communicate with students about the fun and complexity of doing science? And how do national and state science standards drive your curricular choices? In this totally online course, participants will explore these ideas by using and discussing exemplary curricula taken from a variety of sources, all while earning 3 units of credit. The emphasis will be for teachers to adapt classroom activities to reflect the results of research on teaching and learning in science and to promote greater student understanding in biology. Textbook: "Hard-to-Teach Biology Concepts: A Framework to Deepen Student Understanding" by Susan Koba with Anne Tweed, NSTA Press; may be ordered through the UA Bookstore or through NSTA (10% discount for members).
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BIOC 572, "Advanced Genetics for Teachers," provides principles of genetics with a focus on applications and current research appropriate for secondary school biology teachers. This totally online course is designed for prospective and in-service science teachers who wish to develop a deeper understanding of central ideas in genetics and earn 3 units of credit. Core topics include the molecular basis for inheritance, basic descriptive genetics and the mathematical patterns that explain genetic patterns, gene regulation, genomics, and the use of genetic technologies to address human problems.
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Learn how to adapt your teaching for your students’ special needs using TeachersFirst resources. Participants will view and explore tools to help students needing emotional support, learning support, speech/language support, autistic support, ESL/ELL assistance, and more. Find resources that promote organization, focus, and differentiated learning. Use exploration time to discover and discuss how selected resources can be used in your classroom. This webinar takes place 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Sponsored by NASA, EarthKAM (Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle School Students) is an educational outreach program allowing middle school students to take pictures of Earth from a digital camera on board the International Space Station (ISS). During EarthKAM missions (periods the EarthKAM camera is operational), middle school students around the world request photos of specific locations on Earth.

The entire collection of ISS EarthKAM images is available in a searchable ISS EarthKAM image archive. This image collection and accompanying learning guides and activities can help teachers engage students in Earth and space science, geography, social studies, mathematics, communications, and art.
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The National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center’s Teacher Professional Development Programs offer a unique spin on engaging students in math, science, and technology. Program curricula, content knowledge, and activities include NASA and FAA materials as well as feature actual flight experiences in a world-class aviation and space training facility. In addition, the Teacher Resource Center is available on site to support all teaching needs. All programs are approved by the PA Department of Education for Act 48 continuing education credit hours. Check with your state for eligibility to receive credits.
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Middle and high school science teachers are invited to attend the 2013 ESIP Teacher Workshop in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for an opportunity to take an iPad on loan for the entire school year. The Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) is a consortium of scientific organizations that collect, interpret, and develop applications for remotely sensed data. The ESIP education committee is inviting regional science teachers come for a one-day workshop, with an option to join ESIP members at an afternoon gathering at the North Carolina Museum of Natural History on July 10. The workshop theme will focus on Earth science education, with a strand on climate change education, featuring several hands-on sessions demonstrating ways that Earth science tools and data can be used in science classrooms. Space is limited to 20 teachers so register now.
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The center offers Wilderness Investigations training for educators held in various locations (primarily in the western U.S. states). Credit (university and/or state teaching credits) may be available for each workshop. Wilderness Investigations is correlated with national and state standards for grades 5-8, but is easily adaptable for most grades. (School-year workshop hours are Fridays 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)
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This three-day workshop will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading curriculum and philosophy. Enhance understanding of the how, when, and why of science and literacy integration. This experience is geared for educators who either currently use Seeds/Roots or are ready to begin, as well as for educators interested in this research-based approach to science and literacy integration to use with any rich science sequence. Special breakouts will be offered to support the range of participants, from potential users to those who have years of experience with the program and want to know even more. Continuing Education Units available through California State University-East Bay.
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This July, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) celebrates its 125th gathering of education and public outreach professionals. Via workshops, lectures, panels, discussions, and exhibits, more than 300 specialists across the science spectrum collaborate to explore best practices, research findings, trends, and professional development opportunities. The focus of this year’s meeting is science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) literacy across multiple disciplines. On-campus housing and meal plan options are available.
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Learn new ways to meet the needs of your gifted students. Participants will view and explore tools that offer enrichment, advancement, and differentiation as well as sites to promote organizational skills, focus, and more. There will be a question/answer period to meet individual challenges. Use exploration time to discover and discuss TeachersFirst resources well-suited to use with gifted students. This webinar takes place 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The 2013 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium will be hosted by Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado, July 11-13. Registration will open in April 2013.
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During this web seminar you will be shown a unique way of integrating robotic technology into your algebra classes. Robotic missions are designed to bring excitement to the curriculum and provide a unique way of bringing to life the concepts you are teaching and your students are learning. The seminar focuses on using programmable TI calculators and Norland Research Robots to solve problems requiring substituting values for variables in formulas. This web seminar takes place 7:30–9 p.m.
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The 2013 Energy Conference for Educators, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, brings together educators from around the country who are passionate about bringing energy education to their classrooms. In five interactive days, the conference provides teachers with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy including the science of energy, sources of energy, transportation, consumption, electricity, efficiency, and environmental and economic impacts. Participants receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units for their classrooms, multi-disciplinary teams, and after-school programs. They also receive the materials, training, and support to conduct in-services in their areas to introduce the National Energy Education Development (NEED) program to others. NEED leaders at the conference help participants develop specialized unites that meet state standards and can be used with students of all learning styles.
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Staff Development for Educators, one of the nation's providers of professional development for educators, announces its 13th annual conference in Las Vegas, which will offer kindergarten teachers strategies, techniques, tips, and ideas for becoming more effective educators—all in an environment that is upbeat, fun, and full of excitement. One heavily requested topic is understanding and meeting the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS), a set of mostly uniform academic standards that are replacing disparate state standards in 46 states. The sessions will offer strategies for meeting the new standards and activities for covering CCSS content. And many of the conference's solid core of academic sessions will include relevant CCSS considerations. There will also be more sessions related to integrating classroom technology into instruction, including ample introductory sessions, tech-made-easy sessions for the non-techie, and a lot more hands-on learning. In keeping with tradition, the Conference will feature nationally known authors, musicians, and early childhood educators.
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Staff Development for Educators (SDE) will host the annual technology preconference for educators, "Power-Up: Integrating Technology into Today's Classrooms" in Las Vegas. The preconference is a professional development event that teaches educators how to integrate classroom technology into their instruction to engage today's tech-savvy students in more meaningful learning. Educators at all levels of technological know-how are invited to the event. Conference sessions will take educators well beyond technological teaching aids to discover how technology can be a natural part of learning. Conference-goers will leave with the strategies and inspiration they need to make it happen in their own classrooms and schools.
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Each day, teachers will participate in student-centered activities designed to increase engagement and critical thinking while covering the content and skills required by an AP or IB course. Games, puzzles, lab experiments, models, simulations, debates, and other methods that place the demand of thinking on the students will be used. This workshop is for any teacher who is new to teaching without lecture or who wants to light a fire of excitement and enthusiasm in their courses. Several AP labs will be included in the activities performed, and an introduction to statistical methods for hypothesis testing will also be covered. Tips and techniques on classroom management, assessment, and engagement will be taught throughout the week ,and all participants receive lesson plans for teaching ecology plus 40 hours of Continuing Education Credits.

Time/Place: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, Wolfe/Vance Room of the Four Points Sheraton at 22 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC. Registration form: http://catalystlearningcurricula.com/workshops/five-day-workshops. Questions? Kristen.Dotti@CatalystLearningCurricula.com
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Discover TeachersFirst 3.0 to inspire new ways of thinking about lessons, student learning, and the web. This session will briefly share the teacher-friendly features of TeachersFirst 3.0 to help you save time and envision new ways for students to learn using the tools of the web. Participants will be encouraged to seek specific solutions and ask questions to meet their own classroom needs. This webinar takes place 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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This course, taking place in the Peruvian Amazon, is for graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education credit. Upon completion of the course educators will have firsthand knowledge of how rainforest resources are used for food, construction, medicine, and other sustenance; appreciate how destruction of the rainforest leads to an unsustainable planet; understand basic principles of rainforest ecology; increase the depth of knowledge in their subject matter; and translate the learning into meaningful lessons and student activities. This is an on-site experiential learning course combined with reading, research, collaboration, and lecture. Participants interact with the culture and environment on a personal level. It is not a tour with first-class hotels; lodging is partly in an Amazon field research station.
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The Center for STEM Education for Girls is sponsoring this event at Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tennessee. Teachers of education for girls and young women (independent, public, charter, and parochial), university outreach coordinators and researchers, leaders of successful university STEM programs, girls' informal educators, and members of industry are encouraged to attend. Conference strands for 2013 are Best Practices in Curriculum & Teaching for Girls; STEM Leadership; Getting Started in STEM – What do we mean? How is it different? How do you do it?; Changing the Conversation – What message do we send to girls about STEM?; and Community Outreach - How can schools use local museums, universities, science centers, and businesses to give girls hands-on experiences and access to STEM careers?
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Create a classroom rich with all levels of Blooms Taxonomy using new technology. This session will have a brief introduction to Blooms Taxonomy, but the main focus will be sharing tools to achieve Blooms levels using the newer tools. This webinar takes place 6–8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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This two-day training for teachers will be an introduction to personal genetics and its impact on society. Through workshop-style sessions, participants will look at examples of the hopes, realities, and controversies in personal genetics. The workshop will start with an overview: Why is genetics getting more personal? How will the flood of genetic testing impact this generation? Through lessons, individuals make connections to real-world opportunities and conundrums students and their families will face in the coming years. Topics: Advances in personal genetics, the intersection of athletics and genetics, genetics and aggression/complex human behavior, reproductive genetics, low cost genetic testing, fears and realities of genetic discrimination, crime and DNA, and critical thinking as it applies to assessing genetic risk factors. Curricular materials and articles will be provided. For more information or to register, email Lauren Tomaselli.
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Celebrate moths and biodiversity. This summer, groups and individuals from all across the country will spend some time looking for moths and sharing what they’ve found. Attend a NMW event, start an event, join friends and neighbors to check porch lights from time to time, set up a light and see what is in your own backyard, or read literature about moths.
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The new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) pose a formidable challenge for educators who will need to teach to them in the near future. To meet this need, Staff Development for Educators (SDE) will offer the PreK-1 Educators CCSS Academy in Chicago. Educational leaders, seasoned classroom teachers, renowned speakers, and award-winning authors will fully prepare pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade educators to teach to the new standards for an entire year. Throughout the Academy, every participant will work within SDE's CCSS Action Planner to walk through five steps for developing and applying instructional design and strategies that are centered on the CCSS. Attendees will leave the Academy fully prepared to tackle the CCSS and equipped to apply instructional design strategies to all future challenges. Although there are currently no CCSS for pre-kindergarten, PreK educators will learn how to prepare their students for the rigors of the new kindergarten standards.
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Attend the 2013 Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom Project Leadership Institute in Nebraska City, a comprehensive three-day institute for educators and designers that will be held at Lied Lodge's world-class facility, surrounded by the natural beauty of Arbor Day Farm. The Institute will be led by experienced designers and educators from Nature Explore and The Outdoor Classroom Project. Join in this lively, hands-on institute to learn about sustainability factors that keep natural outdoor classrooms growing and thriving.
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In collaboration with other museums and units of the Smithsonian, the Professional Development Center works to create and deliver week-long professional development for teachers of science. The SSEAT courses were started in 2005 to bridge the gap between formal and informal science education by combining training for science content and pedagogy with behind the scenes experiences at a wide variety of Smithsonian units, Smithsonian Affiliate partners, inquiry-based STC/ STCMS curriculum, and world-class science research facilities throughout the Washington, DC, area.
Global climate change will impact the lives of all inhabitants of our planet and is a key issue taught in our classrooms. This academy looks at change from the perspective of the history of Earth from its formation through the origin of life. Topics will include planetary processes, volcanism and plate tectonics, the oceans, and atmosphere. Each day, participants will engage Earth scientists at the Smithsonian and elsewhere in hands-on content sessions that take them behind the scenes and explore current research on our planet's past environments.
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Spend a day or a week learning to engineer biology! The BioBuilding Professional Development Workshops will impact your understanding of biology and your approach to teaching. A mixture of classroom, laboratory, and design activities provide a professional development experience that is both accessible and inspiring. You’ll leave with ready-to-teach lessons that bring engineering into your biology classrooms, labs, or science clubs. Pre-registration is required for all participants, as space is limited.
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Funded by NOAA, "The Ocean-Atmosphere Connection and Climate Change" in Berkeley, California, is the latest addition to the Guidance Equal-Opportunity Mentoring Sessions (GEMS) Curriculum Sequences. It engages students in investigating climate change through the evolution of the ocean and atmosphere through Earth’s history, movement of the atmosphere and ocean through density and air and water currents, the carbon cycle, and the ocean’s relationship to climate and climate change.
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The Project Zero Classroom details various frameworks that enable educators to look at teaching analytically, develop new approaches to planning, and make informed decisions about instruction. Participants will learn to recognize and develop students' multiple intellectual strengths; encourage students to think critically and creatively; and assess student work in ways that deepen learning. In a Project Zero classroom, teachers are also learners who model intellectual curiosity and rigor, interdisciplinary and collaborative inquiry, and sensitivity to the ethical and aesthetic dimensions of learning. Registrants are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Discover TeachersFirst 3.0 to inspire new ways of thinking about lessons, student learning, and the web. This session will briefly share the new ways to find resources on TeachersFirst 3.0 to help you save time. Participants will also learn the value of free TeachersFirst membership and how to find and use the tools available to members. A question/answer period will be available to help with individual questions. This webinar takes place 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, mission will explore the planet’s upper atmosphere, ionosphere, and interactions with the solar wind. Set to launch in November 2013, the mission will provide invaluable insights into the history of Mars’ atmosphere and climate, liquid water, and planetary habitability. Join the MAVEN education team for a one-day workshop on the MAVEN mission and the accompanying program for grades 3-5, Red Planet: Read, Write Explore! This program features six standards-based lessons that combine science, literacy, and art to help students understand planetary habitability and the MAVEN mission. The workshop will introduce participants to these lessons and concepts.

The workshop also will have a session devoted to Spanish-speaking English Language Learner and English as a Second Language students. Attendees will receive free classroom materials. The workshop will take place in Los Angeles, California. Applications are due July 24, 2013, but space is limited, so interested educators are encouraged to apply early.
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Discover TeachersFirst 3.0 to explore and energize your classroom through the use of Skype. Participants will view and explore resources for understanding and learning about Skype as well as explore ideas for immediate and future classroom activities. A question/answer period will be available to help with individual questions. This web seminar takes place 6:00–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Explore Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest with like-minded educators using a variety of educational approaches designed to both enhance classroom experiences and prepare you to take your students in the field. The program covers techniques for gaining school board approval, fundraising, grant writing, and curriculum integration, including engaging activities and workshops from San Diego Zoo’s Department of Conservation Education, Fund for Teachers, tropical ecologists, and local naturalist guides.
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In this International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) program, students will carry out biomedical research with NASA astronauts, rocket scientists, and trainers for a week. In teams, participants will propose an idea for a biomedical experiment; the best idea will be sent to the International Space Station and put into practice in space. With help from NASA role models, astronauts, trainers, scientists, and engineers, participants will learn about space through a variety of hands-on activities.
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Stone Lab, Ohio State’s Island Campus on Lake Erie, is still accepting applications for Principles of Oceanography for Educators, a one-week earth sciences course specifically designed for teachers wanting to include Great Lakes geologic principles into their classroom. Stone Lab courses are hands-on, including multiple field trips to various Lake Erie locations to observe lecture topics in the wild. The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the global ocean, its characteristics, its important fundamental processes, and the interrelationships of its physical, chemical, biological, and geological systems. Students will also develop an appreciation of the important effects of the ocean on global climate and global change.
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A week of aquatic activities can help you connect your curriculum and students to freshwater resources. Educators will receive $200 to complete the academy and follow-up activities. This workshop will focus on the Buffalo River as educators explore the geology, history, and biology of the area and discover ways to incorporate these concepts into their existing curriculum. The workshop includes a Science Afloat program aboard the Spirit of Buffalo, training in Project WILD Aquatic and the new Project WET 2.0, tips for bringing your class outside, and ideas for Great Lakes stewardship projects. Each educator that participates in the academy will receive complimentary in-class presentations from Reinstein Woods' staff and collaborating organizations.
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Future of Learning invites educators to examine what, where, and how children and adults should learn to thrive in a dynamic world. When teachers embrace learning for the future they nurture expert thinking, collaboration, and entrepreneurship; they foster intercultural understanding, environmental stewardship, and global citizenship. They invite students to understand complex problems, create quality work, and express themselves through traditional and new media—ultimately preparing students to live ethical and reflective lives in rapidly changing environments. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Have you noticed those funny little black squares everywhere and wondered what they are? QR Codes allow users to access and share information quickly. Come learn the many ways that QR Codes can be used to increase student engagement in your classroom. Please ensure you have the prerequisites to join. This web seminar takes place 6:00–8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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This summer Green Athenaeum will offer "Science Writing: The Common Core and More," a two-day summer writing workshop for teachers at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts. The workshop will include ideas for writing projects, electronic research strategies, formative assessments, differentiation of writing assignments, and the use of writing rubrics for instruction; all aligned with the Common Core. Participants will receive 15 PDPs, electronic templates of all materials, and the opportunity to collaborate with faculty from other schools. For additional information, contact Dr. Judith Sumner, who will teach the workshop.
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