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Zombie Guacamole Training

Feb 2, 2019 | Olympic ESD 114, EarthGen (Formerly Washington Green Schools)

In ESD 114, 21 5th grade teachers gathered to learn about Washington Green School’s 5th grade unit called Zombie Guacamole. In this NGSS-driven and phenomenon-based curriculum, students explore the factors of decomposition to understand how a bowl of guacamole...

STEM It Up with Avalanches!

Jan 30, 2019 | NEWESD 101

Elementary science and math coordinators in ESD 101 have been delivering a series of PD offerings that focus on authentic STEM integration for elementary teachers and include a focus on the Climate science/Human impacts on Earth standards in the NGSS. Over a 15-hour...

Engineering in Community

Jan 27, 2019 | PSESD, IslandWood

IslandWood Teacher Professional Development in PSESD On January 26th 24 teachers met at King County South Treatment Plant in Renton and practiced the engineering design process on local stormwater problems, and later applied it to practical small-scale solutions to...

Elementary ESD 101

Jan 23, 2019 | NEWESD 101

On 1/23, more than 2 dozen elementary teachers, tosa’s and leaders from ESD 101 participated in a day of leadership, STEM, and collaboration. They focused on authentic STEM (plus ELA and Math!) integration via a unit on hurricanes and climate change. The...

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...

STEM Fair Teacher Training

Nov 29, 2018 | ESD 112

On November 29, 2018, 23 K-8 educators came together to learn about how to transform their traditional science fair into a STEM Innovation Fair. The STEM Innovation Team from Harney Elementary School in Vancouver, WA shared resources and processes they have developed...

Understanding Urban Water Systems

Nov 17, 2018 | PSESD, IslandWood

As part of the IslandWood Teacher Professional Development in PSESD, 12 teachers met at the King County South Wastewater Treatment Plant in Renton to learn and discuss how humans impact the water cycle in urban environments, how climate change is effecting these...

ESD 112 and Washington Green Schools – Coastal Hazards and Our Changing Climate: A STEM Seminar

Nov 15, 2018 | ESD 112, EarthGen (Formerly Washington Green Schools)

In Long Beach, WA, 22 K-12 educators came together at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, WA to learn about the connections between climate change and coastal hazards.

ESD 105 High School Science Leadership Network for High School

Nov 14, 2018 | ESD 105

28 Teachers from 11 School Districts, 1 UW Faculty Member, and 1 CBO Partner analyzed variables that could be included in a climate policy that could effectively reduce annual atmospheric temperatures by 2 degrees.

Science in your Schoolyard

Nov 11, 2018 | PSESD, IslandWood

IslandWood Teacher Professional Development in PSESD August 25th Workshop At the Brightwater Center in Woodinville, 15 teachers explored NGSS and Science and Engineering Practices in small and large groups with climate connected example phenomena and a related...

ESD 105 – Science Leadership Network for Middle School

Nov 7, 2018 | ESD 105

November 7, 2018 Yakima, WA – 32 Middle School teachers investigated why two cities at the same latitude in the US have different climates. The teachers used the Argument-Driven Inquiry process to create their claim, gather evidence, and, construct an argument...