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ClimeTime Virtual Conference

2020 Virtual Conferences

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ClimeTime network provided virtual learning opportunities and resources for Washington educators through two online conferences. These events were held across multiple times on April 27-29, 2020 and May 18-20, 2020 to provide the maximum flexibility for educators to engage in a variety of professional learning webinars offered statewide. Network leaders supported partner organizations by modeling interactive approaches to virtual learning and providing design support were needed.

Monday, April 27th Sessions

Time Session A Session B

Block I

8:30-10:00

Norms and Anchoring Phenomenon in the World of Remote Learning
OSPI – Mechelle LaLanne
STEM Mini-Projects for Learning at Home – Part A
ESD 112 – Stacy Meyer & Pranjali Upadhyay
10:00-10:30 Break Break

Block II

10:30-12:00

Science in your Schoolyard: Using Local Phenomena to Engage Students
IslandWood – Brad Street, Derek Jones
STEM Mini-Projects for Learning at Home – Part B
ESD 112 – Stacy Meyer & Pranjali Upadhyay
12:00-12:30 Lunch Lunch

Block III

12:30-2:00

An Introduction to the OpenSciEd Project
ESD 114 – Jeff Ryan
ESD 189 – Brian McNevin
Crafting 3D Formative Assessment Items – ACESSE Resource D
ESD 113 – Scott Killough
ESD 101 – Tammie Schrader
2:00-2:30 Break Break

Block IV

2:30-4:00

Using Local and Real Time Data to Learn About Ocean Acidification
Padilla Bay – Dr. Jude Apple
Elementary Assessment for Climate Learning
ESD 189 – Jodi Crimmins
University of Washington – Dr. Deb Morrison
4:00-7:00 Break Break

Block IV

7:00-8:30

Climate Science 101 for Elementary Teachers
University of Washington – Dr. Deb Morrison, Rachel Han; Cooperative for Research in Environmental Sciences – Katie Boyd, Alicia Christensen, Dr. Anne Gold
How to Support Home-Based Science Learning During School Closures
University of Washington Seattle – Dr. Philip Bell; Northwestern University – Dr. Megan Bang; University of Washington Bothell – Dr. Carrie Tzou; Northwestern University – Dr. Leah Bricker

Wednesday, April 29th Sessions

Time Session A Session B

Block I

8:30-10:00

Earth Systems and Changes: From Mammoth to Climate Change
ESD123 – Lorianne Donovan
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Forest Carbon Sequestration
PEI – Hattie Osborne
10:00-10:30 Break Break

Block II

10:30-12:00

Earth Systems and Changes: From Mammoth to Climate Change
ESD 171 – Kate Lindholm
Outside Isn’t Just for Recess
RE Sources: Sustainable Schools – Priscilla Brotherton
Common Threads Farm – Jenna Deane
Wild Whatcom – Hannah Newell
12:00-12:30 Lunch Lunch

Block III

12:30-2:00

Game Based Learning and Climate Science
ESD 101 – Tammie Schrader
Going the Extra Mile for Climate Science and Sustainability for Students in Wahluke
ESD105 – Mike Brown
Wahluke School District – Chuck Hubbard
2:00-2:30 Break Break

Block IV

2:30-4:00

Lessons for your Schoolyard Garden
IslandWood – Dr. Déana Scipio and EEC graduate students
Energy Matters: An Exploration of Activities and a Carbon Calculator
Washington Green Schools – Becky Bronstein, Nayiri Haroutunian
4:00-7:00 Break Break

Block V

7:00-8:30

Engaging in Climate Science Through Zoom
ESD 121 – Dr. Cheryl Lydon
Exploring a Classroom Module with Climate Science Themes
ISB – Claudia Ludwig, Dr. Jen Eklund, & Dr. Anne Thompson

Monday, May 18th Sessions

Time Session A Session B

Block I

8:30-10:00

STEM Mini-Projects for Learning at Home – Part A
ESD 112 – Stacy Meyer & Pranjali Upadhyay
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Forest Carbon Sequestration
PEI – Hattie Osborne
10:00-10:30 Break Break

Block II

10:30-12:00

STEM Mini-Projects for Learning at Home – Part B
ESD 112 – Stacy Meyer & Pranjali Upadhyay
Climate Change Education Resources for Educators: Curricula and Professional Learning
University of Washington – Dr. Deb Morrison
NOAA – Dr. Frank Niepold
Climate Generation – Kristen Poppleton
12:00-12:30 Lunch Lunch

Block III

12:30-2:00

Voices of Hope: Climate Science OCDE Project GLAD® Unit
ESD 171 – Kate Lindholm
None
2:00-2:30 Break Break

Block IV

2:30-4:00

How to Support Home-Based Science Learning During School Closures
University of Washington – Philip Bell

Energy Matters: An Exploration of Activities and a Carbon Calculator
Washington Green Schools – Becky Bronstein, Nayiri Haroutunian

Tuesday, May 19th Sessions

Time Session A Session B

Block I

12:00 – 1:30

Outside Isn’t Just for Recess
RE Sources: Sustainable Schools – Priscilla Brotherton
Common Threads Farm – Jenna Deane
Wild Whatcom – Hannah Newell
None
1:30-2:30 Break Break

Block II

2:30-3:30

Science in your Schoolyard: Using Local Phenomena to Engage Students
IslandWood – Brad Street, Derek Jones
None

Wednesday, May 20th Sessions

Time Session A Session B

Block I

8:30-10:00

Elementary Assessment for Climate Learning
ESD 189 – Jodi Crimmins
University of Washington – Dr. Deb Morrison
Engaging in Climate Science Through Zoom
ESD 121 – Dr. Cheryl Lydon
10:00-10:30 Break Break

Block II

10:30-12:00

Elementary Frameworks for Science and Integrated Subjects
ESD123 – Georgia Boatman
Voices of Hope: Climate Science OCDE Project GLAD® Unit
ESD 171 – Kate Lindholm
12:00-12:30 Lunch Lunch

Block III

12:30-2:00

Invisible Forest – using STEAM to investigate the invisible world of phytoplankton
ISB – Claudia Ludwig, Dr. Jen Eklund, & Dr. Anne Thompson
None
2:00-2:30 Break Break

Block IV

2:30-4:00

Earth Systems and Changes: From Mammoth to Climate Change
ESD123 – Lorianne Donovan
None
4:00-7:00 Break Break

Block V

7:00-8:30

Lessons for your Schoolyard Garden
IslandWood – Dr. Déana Scipio and EEC graduate students
None