In this 2 hour virtual workshop you will learn how responsive teaching can leverage the Claims Evidence Reasoning (CER) framework in the Environmental Science classroom to make student thinking visible. When combined, these strategies exceed the sum of their parts to increase…
Read MoreConsilience – “Literally a ‘jumping together’ of knowledge by the linking of facts and fact-based theory across disciplines to create a common groundwork of explanation” E.O. Wilson (Consilience, 1998) This bi-weekly reading club will explore questions and ideas that embrace the consilience…
Read MoreIn this workshop we will be using all three dimensions of NGSS to design a coherent and conceptual unit plan that will foster enduring understanding of not only content but the big ideas in science. By the end of the workshop you…
Read More“I have been practicing this Modeling thing for a few years now but I want to take my skills to the next level.” “I am having trouble adapting what I learned about Modeling to my lessons. I wish I had someone to…
Read MoreMay 30 and June 6, 2020 Are you searching for opportunities to infuse climate science and environmental awareness into your K-6 curriculum? Whether you are a general classroom teacher, STEM specialist, or sustainability coordinator, this workshop will use the United Nations’ Sustainable…
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