Earth Science

    July 8 - 12, 2019
Introduction to Active Learning in STEM During this one-week introduction to the principles of active learning in STEM, we’ll introduce several strategies such as facilitating student discourse, modeling, multiple representations in problem solving, and curriculum design. We will explore these ideas by investigating content from several cross-cutting-concepts within the physical and life science contexts at middle and high school levels. You'll
    July 15 - 17, 2019
NGSS and Phenomena-Based Learning Experience learning from a phenomenal perspective! In this workshop, participants will learn how to use phenomena to engage students in Next Generation Science Standards, which integrate science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Phenomena are observable events that occur in the world and something educators can use to inspire discussion and understanding of key
    October 14, 2018
Culturally Responsive STEM Teaching

In this workshop, explore various approaches to Culturally Responsive Teaching in the STEM classroom.

    May 4, 2019
A Bird-Walk in Central Park: Come enjoy the Spring Migration!

Join us for a guided walk in Central Park during the height of the Spring Migration. We expect to see a variety of brightly-colored warblers, sparrows, possibly woodpeckers, ducks, hawks, blackbirds, and egrets.

    January 13, 2019
The Job Search: Application and Interviewing Strategies for STEM Teachers

Join us for a workshop exploring best practices and strategies for your upcoming STEM teaching job search.

    February 9, 2019
Encouraging Diversity, Inclusion and Recognizing Bias and How it Shapes the STEM Curriculum

In this workshop join educators Jenny Shen and Caroline Doherty for a discussion on how to recognize implicit bias and use it as a lens to frame STEM teaching practices.