NCESD 171 | ClimeTime

What is Our Evidence the We Live on a Changing Earth?

Jan 17, 2019 | NCESD 171

On January 17th, twenty 4th grade teachers learned about the new Smithsonian module on Earth science. These new units are NGSS aligned and these teachers will be able to share their learning with other teachers as well as being prepared to teach the unit.

Dr. Tobin Northfield, WSU Entomologist, Discusses the Implications of Climate Change

Dec 6, 2018 | NCESD 171

Dr. Tobin Northfield, WSU Entomologist discussed the implications of Climate Change on local agricultural practices as part of the Science in Our Valley Seminar Series in Wenatchee. The series features local scientists and their data to offer educators a connection to...

Kids in the Forest Field Days

Oct 20, 2018 | NCESD 171, Cascadia CD

The first week of October we hosted about 300 5th-6th grade students from Wenatchee and East Wenatchee for our field experience. The experience consists of several stations teaching students about forest health, ecology, and fire. The field days are held at Mission...

Carbon Cycle and the Impact of Climate Change

Oct 10, 2018 | NCESD 171

October 10th teachers learned about the pika unit which focuses on the carbon cycle and the impact of climate change on the pika. Over 300 10th grade students will experience this unit this year.

STEM Summit Teacher Training

Aug 25, 2018 | NCESD 171, Cascadia CD

In August we teamed up with the NCESD to bring our Kids in the Forest teacher training to their STEM Summit. We offered a half day in classroom lesson followed by a half day field trip to locations we host field days for students.