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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Tuesday, May 19th Sessions
Time | Session A | Session B |
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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 |