Earth Science Working Group
Active Workshop

Explore the Changing Landscape of Earth & Space Science

On the fourth Monday of the month, educators convene to explore highly-engaging resources, discuss instructional strategies, and unpack support for the Regents and other assessments.

Collaboratively Grow Your Practice

Do you want to keep up with the ever changing landscape of Earth & Space Science education? Are you looking for new teaching techniques, support with unpacking curriculum, and advice on adjustments to classroom labs?

The Earth Science Working Group is your terra firma to collaboratively grow your practice with your peers.


Open to formal and informal educators of all subjects, members of the working group not only teach Regents Earth Science, but also Living Environment, Biology, Chemistry, and Astronomy.

What You Can Expect

Open, Communal Learning

Explore new labs and teaching techniques with peers who bring varied frames and expertise.

Instructional Troubleshooting

Address obstacles members are facing with curriculum, assessment, student needs, and more.

Highly-Effective Practices

Present or observe demonstrations of successful classroom activities and labs.

Shared Resources

Access a treasure trove of classroom-tested materials, lesson plans, and innovative teaching tools.

Meeting Details

When

4th Monday of Month

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Dec meeting: 12/15
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Where

Virtual Session

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Launch Date

Monday, Oct 27


Group Leaders

Kristina Coker
Elizabeth Backman
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Join a group of educators who are out of this world!

Earth Science Working Group

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Monthly Recaps

Exploring New Ground: Teachers Unite for the First Earth Science Working Group

Exploring New Ground: Teachers Unite for the First Earth Science Working Group

Philip Jackman Nov 10, 2025 2 min read

The STEMteachersNYC community celebrated an exciting milestone in October with the first-ever meeting of the Earth Science Working Group, led by Kristina Coker with support from Liza Backman. The launch brought together educators from a range of disciplines

Building Connections for a Sustainable Future: Highlights from the Environmental Science Consilience Reading Club – December 2024

Building Connections for a Sustainable Future: Highlights from the Environmental Science Consilience Reading Club – December 2024

Philip Jackman Jan 22, 2025 1 min read

December 2024 The Environmental Science Consilience Reading Club held its first meeting on December 9, 2024, uniting educators and learners in a shared commitment to exploring sustainable, resilient, and adaptive systems. The group, which meets monthly, provides a welcoming space…