Olympic Educational Service District 114 has recently launched the Growing Elementary Science schoolyard garden initiative. This year long project began with thirty-five elementary teachers learning the science behind plant growth and how to anchor science learning experiences in an outdoor garden space. On October 4th, teachers from districts across the region began to germinate ideas for how to identify engaging phenomena within their garden space and teach important science core ideas from the Washington State Science Learning Standards. This was the first in a series of ongoing professional learning opportunities for this cohort of teachers in the Olympic Region. The next learning opportunity will take place at a working schoolyard garden in the North Mason School District at Belfair Elementary.
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Jan
23
Sat
2021
9:00 am
Climate Change and COVID: A Clim...
Climate Change and COVID: A Clim...
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
We are concurrently experiencing two global crises – the climate crisis and COVID-19. What are connections between the two? Why are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities disproportionately affected by both? Participants will have[...]
Jan
25
Mon
2021
4:00 pm
SOLS: Coastal Hazards
SOLS: Coastal Hazards
Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Attention all K-12 Formal Educators! Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into coastal hazards in Washington. Participants will learn about the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline format, which[...]
Jan
26
Tue
2021
3:30 pm
Using NGSS to Investigate STEM a...
Using NGSS to Investigate STEM a...
Jan 26 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
This workshop series provides the opportunity to: Learn two Systems Education Experience (SEE) modules Enhance your school year with engaging phenomena and 3-dimensional science learning Connect with scientists during the series and invite them to[...]
4:00 pm
ESD 112 Climate Justice League
ESD 112 Climate Justice League
Jan 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Climate Justice League is a small cohort of teachers that will work together to craft climate science learning opportunities centered on issues of social justice. To craft their learning experiences, League members will participate[...]
Jan
27
Wed
2021
4:00 pm
SOLS: Coastal Hazards
SOLS: Coastal Hazards
Jan 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Attention all K-12 Formal Educators! Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into coastal hazards in Washington. Participants will learn about the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline format, which[...]
Jan
28
Thu
2021
4:00 pm
Energy Matters: A Virtual Bioreg...
Energy Matters: A Virtual Bioreg...
Jan 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Energy Matters is an adaptive series of modules developed for secondary students. This resource is set up in four modules, each representing a different level including: Individual, School, Global, Community. Learn about the connection between[...]