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
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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 Using Google Classroom and want to take it a step further? This course was designed for those who have a working knowledge of Google Apps for Education and the Chrome web browser. Come and learn how Chrome apps and extensions can extend and increase teacher productivity and student collaboration. All the materials presented have already been tested in the classroom! This class will focus on using extensions and "app smashing" to foster collaboration and increase engagement. In the form below, you will have the opportunity to choose ONE of the following classes to attend. Remember that you must attend both sessions of your class and complete all assignments in order to receive credit. This class is appropriate for all grade levels. SESSION 1: October 15 and 29 4:45 - 6:15 pm PDC Computer Lab PFK: 3 SESSION 2: November 29 and December 13 4:45 - 6:15 pm PDC Computer Lab PFK: 3 To sign up for either of these courses, please fill out this form. This class is being taught by Patricia Oliver and Leah Felty. Leah is a Biology teacher at West Mesquite, and Patricia is a former Chemistry/AVID teacher at West, now serving as AVID Coordination at Vanston Middle School.
What is G-Camp? G-Camp is a 18-day field camp for 5th - 12th grade science teachers that provides first-hand experience with the principles of geology in the field, helps you develop new curriculum and virtual fieldtrips for your classroom, and makes learning fun and exciting out-of-doors. This field experience puts you on the outcrop, on the slope of a volcano, on the footwall of a fault, in a spectacular glacial valley, at the toe of a landslide, and in a pristine flowing stream - to mention just a few of the experiences of G-Camp. Our itinerary takes us through Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Participants will arrive in College Station by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, for orientation and to check out equipment, etc. Wednesday June 27, we will have an introductory lab and workshop. We will depart on Thursday June 28 at 7:00 AM. We will return to College Station in the late afternoon of Friday, July 13. Participants are responsible for their travel to and from College Station. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from College Station; however, all travel expenses (bus, hotels) during G-Camp will be covered, and teachers who complete the requirements will receive a stipend to cover all meals. G-Camp will provide teachers ...an introduction to the principles of geology, as well as the opportunity to develop and share curriculum materials to teach the standards required for grades 5 - 12. During the trip we will explore geologic landscapes, volcanic features, ancient marine deposits, sand dunes, faults, glacial landscapes, streams, landslides, energy resources and mineral resources. G-Camp will travel from College Station through north Texas to New Mexico, Colorado and back through New Mexico and west Texas. We will go from slightly above sea level to locations higher than 13,000 feet. The views and knowledge will take your breath away! We travel by commercial bus to each field location and stay in motels along the way. Although we will not be walking long distances each day to reach outcrops and landforms, being able to walk several miles during the day at high elevations is a requirement for participation in G-Camp. Applying for G-Camp The first step is completing the online application (link below) and submitting it along with two (2) letters of recommendation. Please give your references as much time as possible to respond to your request for references - apply early! Applications are now open for summer 2018. Application deadline is March 16, 2018. Thirty-six teacherswill be selected for G-Camp. A selection committee will evaluate the applications and determine the teachers selected. So, what are you waiting for? Complete your application for G-Camp today! The exciting world of geology awaits you. REGISTRATION More Information: A&M Website Internship for Educators
Texas A&M University Galveston Campus sponsors free summer internships for school teachers, counselors, administrators, and other individuals involved in education. Internships are operated in conjunction with Sea Camp and Talented & Gifted (TAG). Each internship is a week-long adventure and learning experience. No teaching is involved. Interns are asked to learn along with the campers while acting as chaperones. Sea Camp is a summer residential camp for students of ages 10-18 interested in the marine biology/science. Internship participants live with Sea Camp staff and students in our campus dormitory; assist in daily educational exercises and field trips, evening recreation, and overall well-being of the campers. Interns may apply for a maximum of 2 sessions per summer. More than 2 sessions require previous Sea Camp counselor experience and approval from the Sea Camp Director. The following Sea Camps are available for 2018 internships: Adventures in Marine Biology • Coral, Crabs, and Cephalopods • Sharks and More • Coastal Ecology • Advanced Coastal Ecology • Fishing Camp • Marine Mammal Workshop •Hill Country Camping • Ocean Careers Awareness • Coastal Photography • Oceanography and Nautical Archaeology • Biology of the Sea Turtle • SCUBA Ecotourism in Costa Rica is available for educators at a discounted price ($1,900). Only 2 spots are available. A $700 deposit is required. Please e-mail Daisy if you are interested at [email protected] Talented and Gifted (TAG) is a Sea Camp for high-ability students ages 14-18. TAG is operated the same as Sea Camp (as far as supervision, lodging, etc.), the main difference being career-oriented daily itineraries and higher level curriculum. The following TAG programs are available for 2018 internships: Marine Biology Research • Marine Science Research • Marine Engineering •Veterinary Medicine • Pre-Medicine Upon completion of the internship, educators receive a Certificate of Continuing Professional Education that acknowledges SBEC credit hours of science content earned. The number of hours varies between 7 and 30, depending upon the completed camp program. Optional: Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) recognition for environmental studies. Stipends: Dormitory suite and cafeteria meal costs will be paid by the Sea Camp or TAG Programs…AND you get the opportunity to learn alongside marine biologists, while experiencing all of the amazing marine life the Gulf of Mexico has to offer! Participants are responsible for personal expenses. Internship for Educators Application TMRA offers free workshops to Texas teachers during the summer. These workshops provide educators science-based information to help educate students about the availability, importance, development and use of our natural resources. During the 5-day workshops, teachers tour mining facilities, visit reclamation areas and participate in hands-on labs, returning to the classroom able to provide their students with real-world, problem solving activities - such as designing a surface mine, restoring land or reclaiming water. These hands-on activities are designed to help students use critical thinking skills while applying earth science facts to real-life situations. Designed to be used in grades 4-12, all activities are TEKS and STAAR correlated. Workshop participants receive the curriculum, geologic samples, additional materials and equipment needed for use in the classroom. Teachers will also receive Professional Development hours:
WORKSHOP APPLICATION If you are a Texas science teacher, grades 4-12, Apply today to join us for a free workshop! Don't like online forms? Click here for fillable word document to fill out and email to TMRA. WORKSHOPS FOR 2018 Coal Workshops
*Teachers are responsible for personal transportation to and from the workshop location. For more information, contact: Francye Hutchins, TMRA [email protected] 512.431.2610 The three-week 2018 Steinbeck Institute will held at Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University in Pacific Grove, CA. It will begin late afternoon on Sunday, July 1, and end at 10:00 pm on Friday, July 20, after a final group dinner and presentation of projects generated during the Institute. The first half of the Institute will primarily consider Steinbeck’s “California” fiction, including the core texts to be considered--The Long Valley (1938), Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and East of Eden(1952). The second part of the institute examines Steinbeck’s “Sea” work, including Sea of Cortez and Cannery Row (1945). During this part we will also consider Steinbeck’s work in light of selections from Aldo Leopold, Gary Snyder, Robinson Jeffers and Rachel Carson. Here Steinbeck’s scientific sensibilities emerge in considering historical and contemporary social and environmental issues, including habitat degradation, destructive fishing practices and climate change. Throughout the Institute, NEH Summer Scholars will develop an increased appreciation for the links between the novels and scientific ideas and how the two bodies of work inform each other. As part of this process, we will pursue the social history and ecological awareness that are at the core of Steinbeck’s writing: local agricultural and fishing industries, the California mission legacy, migrant histories that shaped regional diversity, and the interest in marine studies shared with Ricketts. Steinbeck scholars as well as historians and biologists will lead workshops that focus on the regional influences and historical and ecological contexts of several of his major novels. We will make on-site visits to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, the Red Pony Ranch, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Cannery Row and the Ed Ricketts lab, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay tide pools. An agricultural tour of working fields in the Salinas Valley will inform NEH Summer Scholars about crop diversity, water use, and labor and housing issues. We will also spend one day on Monterey Bay with local marine biologists to explore marine life from microscopic plankton to great whales as well as local fishing histories. A variety of approaches to teaching will be modeled during the Institute. Two sessions will be devoted to integrating performance and performance theory to facilitate classroom interpretation of texts. Another session will be given by a professor of creative writing, who will examine the structure of Steinbeck’s short stories and how they reveal the author’s approach to writing fiction. Other workshops will consider the importance of voice and ethnicity ‒ exploring both the varied regional voices that Steinbeck sought to include in his novels and analyzing how these voices continue to speak to larger issues in American society. In the second half of the Institute, we will examine ways in which field studies and natural history can enrich the reading of much of Steinbeck’s work, including fiction. Check out the website for more information. Fund for Teachers provides educators, possessing a broad vision of what it means to teach and learn, the resources needed to pursue self-designed professional learning experiences. FFT grants are used for an unlimited variety of projects; all designed to create enhanced learning environments for teachers, their students and their school communities. We believe that supporting teachers’ active participation in their own professional growth, positively impacts student learning and achievement. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Previous recipients must wait for 5 years before reapplying. Individuals may apply for up to $5,000 and teams may apply for up to $10,000 (while team members may be from different schools, districts or states, all members must meet the eligibility criteria). Upon award, Fellows will receive 90 percent of their grant, the remaining 10 percent to be reimbursed upon completion of post-fellowship requirements. Fund for Teachers will not provide monies for:
Eligible teachers may submit one application per grant cycle. Fund for Teachers is interested in your ideas, only. Any indication of borrowed text will disqualify your application. Additionally, previously awarded proposals may not be resubmitted for consideration. Fellowships should begin after the last day of school in the spring and be completed by the first day of school in the fall, with all fellowship related expenditures made by September 12, 2018. Fund for Teachers utilizes a committee of community members, past grant recipients, educators and donors to select our grant recipients. Each committee utilizes the same process, rubric and scoring standards. Before a committee receives grant proposals to review, each application is screened for eligibility and completeness. Applications failing to meet Fund for Teachers eligibility criteria or those not considered complete, will not be sent to the selection committee. Grants are awarded based on merit and available funding; consequently, the number of grants awarded varies each year. As a national organization, Fund for Teachers builds committees across the country of people invested in the success of teachers and education to aid in the selection of awards. Your proposal may be reviewed by a committee in a geographic region other than your own. When describing where you teach it is permissible to acknowledge your city and state. Applicant coversheet and identifying information is removed prior to the selection process. Please refrain from using your name, your school or district names within your proposal. The entire application is completed online and will require digital signatures. As part of the application process an email will be sent from [email protected] to your principal to verify your eligibility. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee results by April 5, 2018. Awardees will be required to attend a pre-fellowship Orientation. Fund for Teachers reserves the right to review the terms and conditions of this grant program, and to make changes at any time, including termination. Go to the website for more information. McDonald Observatory is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2018 Summer Teacher Professional Development Workshops for
K-12 educators. McDonald Observatory offers a unique setting for teacher workshops: the Observatory and Visitors Center in the Davis Mountains of West Texas. Tours of the telescopes, discussions with the research astrophysicists in residence, and nighttime observing are all an integral part of every workshop experience. Not only will K-12 educators participate in hands-on activities aligned with state and national standards, they will receive at least 20 hours of Continuing Education Credit, and will practice their new astronomy skills under the Observatory’s dark skies. Teachers will partner with trained and nationally recognized astronomy educators. All workshops, as follows, are fully funded. Scholarships include lodging, meals, and all workshop fees. Travel to the Observatory is not included. Apply online today! Deadline for applications is February 9, 2018. Light & Optics: June 11-13 6-12th grade Elements of the Cosmos: June 15-17 6-12th grade Galaxies & HETDEX: June 19-21 8-12th grade Giant Magellan Telescope: June 23-25 6-12th grade Solar Systems & Beyond: July 17-19 K-8th grade More details for each of the five workshops and the online application form can be found at: http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/teachers/profdev |
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