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Professional development classes and events for Washington teachers
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- 27Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s Literature8:00 am - 12:00 amDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 28Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Foundations of Climate Change (Spring 2025) – Session 2All DayCome learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. Through asynchronous learning via Canvas, participants will have a chance to authentically engage with activities and experts as they grow their unde , ...Climate Change in Every Classroom: Season of Smoke (Spring 2025) – Session 2All DayCome learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. It is expected that teachers begin this course with a base knowledge of climate change or have taken the Foundations of Climate Change asynchronous c , ...“What If We Get It Right?” Book Study4:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe “What If We Get It Right?” Book Club offers a space for community members to explore climate change through the lens of joy and collective action. Aimed at young adults and adults, we will share collective wisdom and ideas to transform problems into possibilities for a brighter future. Interspersed with heartfelt s , ...
- 29Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...STEM Seminar: Climate Emotions and Creative Expression4:00 pm - 5:30 pmCome learn with EarthGen in this virtual professional development opportunity designed for teachers in ESD 189, ESD 121, ESD 113, ESD 114 and ESD 112. While most STEM Seminars look at a local climate impact and support teachers in increasing their content knowledge and prepare them with strategies to bring this work in , ...
- 30Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Teaching in 3D: Refreshing our NGSS Practices, Concepts, and Ideas8:00 am - 10:15 amPresenters Jennifer Eklund, Claudia Ludwig, Caroline Kiehle, Barbara Steffens, Sarah Clemente Description Teachers of Science, grades 6-12, join the ISB team to explore 3D teaching! Our goals for our work together in this workshop: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have been a cornerstone of science educatio , ...
- 1Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 2Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Climate Change in Every Classroom: Cultivating Agricultural Connections (Spring 2025) – Session 1All DayCome learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. It is expected that teachers begin this course with a base knowledge of climate change or have taken the Foundations of Climate Change asynchronous c , ...Climate Change in Every Classroom: Season of Smoke (Spring 2025) – Session 1All DayCome learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. It is expected that teachers begin this course with a base knowledge of climate change or have taken the Foundations of Climate Change asynchronous c , ...
- 3Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 4Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 5Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Climate Change in Every Classroom: Cultivating Agricultural Connections (Spring 2025) – Session 2All DayCome learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. It is expected that teachers begin this course with a base knowledge of climate change or have taken the Foundations of Climate Change asynchronous c , ...
- 6Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Community-Centered Climate Action for 3-5 Teachers8:00 am - 8:30 amPresenters Brad Street, Kim Zemel, Louise Prescott Description Did you know idling cars during school pickup impacts air quality and the environment? Have you ever wondered about the role of trees in relation to air quality? Learn how to use an engineering design focused action project to motivate and empower your stud , ...Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants4:30 pm - 6:00 pmJoin PEI for a virtual book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 26th, each monthly book study session will include an asynchro , ...Washington Climate Educator Book Club5:00 pm - 7:00 pmDescription The Washington Climate Educator Book Club’s book study is designed to flexibly support teams of interdisciplinary K–12 educators from schools and districts across Washington in exploring ways to integrate climate learning into all classrooms. Details Who is a Washington Climate Educator? All Washington educ , ...
- 7Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Community-Centered Climate Action for 3-5 Teachers4:00 pm - 5:00 pmPresenters Brad Street, Kim Zemel, Louise Prescott Description Did you know idling cars during school pickup impacts air quality and the environment? Have you ever wondered about the role of trees in relation to air quality? Learn how to use an engineering design focused action project to motivate and empower your stud , ...
- 8Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 9Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Learning About and Implementing SEE Climate-Themed Modules in your high school and middle school classrooms8:00 am - 1:30 pmJoin the ISB team to learn, at your own pace, about all climate-themed Systems Education Experiences (SEE) modules. ISB will provide guidance as you prepare to implement one or more modules. Weaving authentic, hands-on STEM and climate science into your science course will help you teach 3D NGSS and prepare your studen , ...Yakama Forestry Engaging Communities in Forestry EducationAll DayFriday, May 9th We will be in the field for the day – exploring some of the sites of Yakama Forest projects. We’ll get a “behind the scenes” experience of a working forest, visiting project sites and meeting Forestry professionals. Saturday, May 10th On day 2 of the event, we will be at the Yaka , ...
- 10Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Yakama Forestry Engaging Communities in Forestry EducationAll DayFriday, May 9th We will be in the field for the day – exploring some of the sites of Yakama Forest projects. We’ll get a “behind the scenes” experience of a working forest, visiting project sites and meeting Forestry professionals. Saturday, May 10th On day 2 of the event, we will be at the Yaka , ...
- 11Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 12Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...“What If We Get It Right?” Book Study4:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe “What If We Get It Right?” Book Club offers a space for community members to explore climate change through the lens of joy and collective action. Aimed at young adults and adults, we will share collective wisdom and ideas to transform problems into possibilities for a brighter future. Interspersed with heartfelt s , ...
- 13Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 14Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 15Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Piloting a Localizing Guide for 5th Grade Ecosystem Restoration Amplify Science Unit4:00 pm - 5:30 pmDescription Have your students felt a disconnect between the science units you are teaching and their own experiences? Have you wished for ways to make science more meaningful and engaging for your students? Would you be interested in a variety of quick tweaks and longer adaptations you can use to make your science cla , ...
- 16Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 17Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 18Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 19Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 20Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...STEM Seminar: Climate Emotions and Creative Expression4:00 pm - 5:30 pmCome learn with EarthGen in this virtual professional development opportunity designed for teachers in ESD 189, ESD 121, ESD 113, ESD 114 and ESD 112. While most STEM Seminars look at a local climate impact and support teachers in increasing their content knowledge and prepare them with strategies to bring this work in , ...
- 21Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Piloting a Localizing Guide for the 6th Grade Earth’s Changing Climate Amplify Science Unit4:00 pm - 5:30 pmDescription Have your students felt a disconnect between the science units you are teaching and their own experiences? Have you wished for ways to make science more meaningful and engaging for your students? Would you be interested in a variety of quick tweaks and longer adaptations you can use to make your science cla , ...
- 22Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 23Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 24Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 25Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 26Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 27Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants4:30 pm - 6:00 pmJoin PEI for a virtual book study designed for K-12 teachers interested in reading and discussing the book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Beginning February 26th, each monthly book study session will include an asynchro , ...
- 28Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s LiteratureAll DayDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 29Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We? Let’s Start with Children’s Literature12:00 am - 4:00 pmDiscover how to engage students in meaningful conversations about climate change and inspire them to take action. Enhance your understanding of climate change and its impact while exploring and integrated literacy and science approach through children’s literature. In this 4-session series, you’ll receive a , ...
- 30Learning About and Implementing SEE Climate-Themed Modules in your high school and middle school classrooms8:00 am - 1:30 pmJoin the ISB team to learn, at your own pace, about all climate-themed Systems Education Experiences (SEE) modules. ISB will provide guidance as you prepare to implement one or more modules. Weaving authentic, hands-on STEM and climate science into your science course will help you teach 3D NGSS and prepare your studen , ...Localizing Your 4th Grade Amplify Science “Earth’s Features” Unit4:00 pm - 5:00 pmPresenters Celina Steiger, Brad Street, Kim Zemel Description Do you teach 4th grade Amplify Science? Have you been wondering how you could make Amplify more relevant, meaningful, and culturally responsive for YOUR students? Are you interested in STEM and Equity clock hours? Localizing Your 4th Grade Amplify Science &# , ...
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