CAST is in Ft. Worth this year saving lots of money on travel expenses. If you register and pay by Sept. 23rd, the early bird fee of $160 is a deal for three days of professional learning! If you are interested in attending, talk to your principal now about funds to pay for your registration and substitute. Each year, more than 6,000 educators and science advocates gather for the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, aka CAST, one of the nation’s premier science education conferences. Presented by the Science Teachers Association of Texas, this three-day festival of all things science includes hundreds of breakout sessions presented by educators who generously share innovative classroom strategies. CAST attendees come from each of science's varied disciplines, but they are united by their passion for introducing students of all ages to the phenomenal world of science. Join us Nov. 1–3 at the Fort Worth Convention Center to:
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Join us for this 3-part series that will take participants behind the scenes to learn how the Fort Worth Botanic Garden can be an extension of the classroom. Explore the possibilities with the GROW staff and Senior Gardeners on engaging curriculum opportunities. This is too far for Mesquite students but an opportunity for teacher learning in a beautiful environment for those who don't mind the drive. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at BRIT September 18- Explore and Connect Culture and Science in the Japanese Garden October 16- Backyard Veggie Garden – A Growing Opportunity November 27- A Texas Round-up in the Rock Springs Garden Contact Kimberly at [email protected] for more information on registering for these sessions. https://www.brit.org/educators/teacher-tuesdays Fall Flowers This session will take place on the grounds of the Heard Museum as several members of the Native Plant Society of Texas, Collin County Chapter take us on a walk to identify the plants and shrubs with fall blooms. Third Saturday Nature Talks are offered monthly. These programs are open to the public and are free with paid general admission or Heard Museum Membership. Many of these programs will have an outside component. Please dress appropriately. Visit the website for more information about the Heard Museum. Sign up in advance or purchase at the door. Advance registration is $15, at the door is $20. PLEASE NOTE - Owl Prowls sell out quickly. Register Now Seed Saving is the Bomb! Many of our native or adapted plants and wildflowers can be propagated easily by seed! Learn the basic challenges and rewards of seed saving including seed selection, harvesting strategies, germination and dormancy requirements, as well as planting times and techniques for successful reproduction of some of our favorite Texas plants! And the BEST part of this class- prepare to get your hands dirty, cause we’ll have a ball making our own Texas native wildflower seed bombs AND throwing them at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center! Click Here to Register Free 1:30pm - 3:30pm October 15, 2018 | 4-7:30pm Explore the Museum with the whole family and preview school programs, Ultimate Dinosaurs, and our transformed Being Human Hall — for free! You'll even get to see Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet in the Theater. REGISTER NOW Join us for our free educator open house in the Children’s Adventure Garden on Wednesday, October 3, from 4-7 pm. Our teaching staff will be on hand to preview all of our awesome Children's Adventure Garden programming. It is a great event with food (la Madeleine), wine (times ten) and great door prizes. The more colleagues that attend the greater chance of winning free field trips, memberships, season concert tickets, vendor prizes, restaurant cards and more. Register for our Open House Today Science Day is back! Teachers, parents, and students are invited to enjoy a fun and innovative way to connect with Zoo and Aquarium educators and community partners while discovering the world of science! Participate in all-new, hands-on activity stations for preK through grade 8 students. Educators will earn four (4) hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) credit. To receive credit, you must attend the event for four (4) hours and participate in all booth activities targeted at the grade level you teach. Partial credit will not be given. Four hour participation requirement will be verified before certificate and curriculum will be available for download. Only preregistered educators receive free parking and admission into the Zoo. Family members and others are welcome to attend but must pay regular admission ($15 for ages 12+ years / $12 for ages 3-11 / Free for ages 2 and under) and parking ($10/vehicle). Only one registration is permitted per person. Those with multiple registrations may be denied entrance into the event and not qualify for CPE credits. REGISTER NOW |
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