Email from ASTA regarding Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching
Please nominate any Alabama K-6 teacher who exhibits strong and exemplary leadership with colleagues and teaching math and science in the classroom!
Forward this information with your faculty as some may want to nominate a fellow teacher.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is now accepting K-6 nominations with an application deadline of May 3, 2010.
Visit the site to complete the nomination form at www.paemst.org and view the guidelines.
Workshop registration is now open through STIPD (https://pdweb.alsde.edu/pdweb/) for January 29, 2010 which will lead nominees through the application process. I will provide assistance and mentorship through their completion.
PD-075-2010Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Jan 29, 2010
Please let me know if I can answer any questions from you or your faculty regarding this prestigious national award which comes with $10,000 for the state winners, one each in science and math!
Thanks!!
Charlene Dindo
Alabama Science Teacher Elementary Director
National Academy of Sciences Teacher Advisory Council
Fairhope K-1 Center
Pelican's Nest Science Lab
990-2230/cdindo@bcbe.org
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Toyota TAPESTRY Grant deadline approaching...
The deadline to submit applications for the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program is fast approaching. K–12 science teachers with innovative project ideas that enhance science education in their school and/or school district are encouraged to apply. Fifty large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants totaling $550,000 will be awarded this year.
Individual science teachers or a team of up to five teachers can submit proposals in one of three categories: physical science application; environmental science education; and integrating literacy and science.
Additionally, all awardees will receive a $500 stipend to use for travel expenses or registration to attend the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia.
Don’t delay, apply now! Visit the TAPESTRY website for complete details. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, January 18, 2010 to be considered.
Individual science teachers or a team of up to five teachers can submit proposals in one of three categories: physical science application; environmental science education; and integrating literacy and science.
Additionally, all awardees will receive a $500 stipend to use for travel expenses or registration to attend the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia.
Don’t delay, apply now! Visit the TAPESTRY website for complete details. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, January 18, 2010 to be considered.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
NASA Invites Schools to Apply for Free Space Shuttle Artifacts
NASA invites eligible educational institutions, museums and other organizations to register, screen and request potential space shuttle artifacts. Included are small items such as astronaut helmets, gloves, and boots, and large items such as shuttle Motion Based Simulators and Crew Compartment Trainers.
NASA will retire the Space Shuttle Program at the end of 2010 and is eager to share the wonders of space exploration through donations to museum and library exhibitions. This is your opportunity to own and display Space Shuttle artifacts!
In order to receive an ID and password to access the web site, schools and universities must register using their IPED or NCES number. Information on registering and links to find the IPED and NCES numbers are available on the U.S. General Services Administration website.
The artifacts are free, but recipients must cover shipping and special handling fees.
For the latest information about NASA shuttle transition and artifacts, visit www.nasa.gov/transition.
EngineerGirl Essay Contest
Every year the National Academy of Engineering sponsors an engineering essay contest on the EngineerGirl website for students across the nation. The contest for this year is entitled “Survival Design Challenge". Students in grades 3-12 can compete for cash prizes, and we would like to get the word out to as many young people as possible!
You can find the announcement, guidelines, and related information about the contest on the EngineerGirl website: http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/Contest.aspx
The deadline for this year is March 1, 2010.
You can find the announcement, guidelines, and related information about the contest on the EngineerGirl website: http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/Contest.aspx
The deadline for this year is March 1, 2010.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Great News from Carolina Biological!
Have you heard the good news? You can now receive living material orders from Carolina Biological on Mondays & Tuesdays! This could make lesson planning with those critters somewhat easier to manage.
If you are ordering online (www.carolina.com/livingform), use the Notes field to enter that you want your order to arrive on Monday or Tuesday. Give the specific date as well so there is less chance of confusion.
If you order by fax or phone, simply tell the customer service representative.
They have also supplied us with a VIP phone number to avoid the automated menu you have to go through when calling. The VIP number is 866-938-5245 and will connect you directly to a customer service representative who is familiar with AMSTI orders. Way to go!!
Happy ordering!
Carrie Lin
If you are ordering online (www.carolina.com/livingform), use the Notes field to enter that you want your order to arrive on Monday or Tuesday. Give the specific date as well so there is less chance of confusion.
If you order by fax or phone, simply tell the customer service representative.
They have also supplied us with a VIP phone number to avoid the automated menu you have to go through when calling. The VIP number is 866-938-5245 and will connect you directly to a customer service representative who is familiar with AMSTI orders. Way to go!!
Happy ordering!
Carrie Lin
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Leonid Meteor Shower 11/17
The 2009 Leonid meteor shower peaks on Nov. 17th with a sprinkling of meteors over North America and a possible outburst over Asia.
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/10nov_leonids2009.htm?list1281984
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/10nov_leonids2009.htm?list1281984
Free Learning Opportunity from NSTA
FREE SciPack – The Ocean's Effect on Weather and Climate, for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
If you’d like to polish your content knowledge to help your students understand this topic correlated to state standards, take advantage of this 10-hour online learning experience. Teachers can access NSTA’s online Learning Center (open a free account) and explore concepts related to Earth’s weather and climate. The focus is on standards and benchmarks related to weather and climate, the water cycle, climate change, and the role of solar energy and its affect on the atmosphere and oceans. The unique role oceans play in defining Earth’s weather and climate patterns is also specifically addressed. In addition to comprehensive inquiry-based learning materials tied to Science Education Standards and Benchmarks, the SciPack includes the following:
Pedagogical implications addressing common misconceptions, teaching resources and strand maps linking grade-band appropriate content to standards.
Access to one-on-one support via e-mail to content “Wizards.”
Final assessment which can be used to certify mastery of the concepts.
Visit the NSTA Learning Center at http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/scipacks.aspx?lid=exp for all details.
If you’d like to polish your content knowledge to help your students understand this topic correlated to state standards, take advantage of this 10-hour online learning experience. Teachers can access NSTA’s online Learning Center (open a free account) and explore concepts related to Earth’s weather and climate. The focus is on standards and benchmarks related to weather and climate, the water cycle, climate change, and the role of solar energy and its affect on the atmosphere and oceans. The unique role oceans play in defining Earth’s weather and climate patterns is also specifically addressed. In addition to comprehensive inquiry-based learning materials tied to Science Education Standards and Benchmarks, the SciPack includes the following:
Pedagogical implications addressing common misconceptions, teaching resources and strand maps linking grade-band appropriate content to standards.
Access to one-on-one support via e-mail to content “Wizards.”
Final assessment which can be used to certify mastery of the concepts.
Visit the NSTA Learning Center at http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/scipacks.aspx?lid=exp for all details.
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