Four Kentucky teachers named finalists for 2023 presidential award in science and math
Four Kentucky educators have been named as finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) award. Each year, a national committee of prominent mathematicians, scientists, education researchers, district-level personnel and classroom teachers recommends up to 108 teachers to receive PAEMST awards. The award is given to up to two teachers…
Carbon Cycling storyline PD – grad credit options from CU Boulder
Register for the “Changing Arctic Ecosystem” virtual teacher workshop inspired by the MOSAiC Arctic research expedition! Who: MS/HS science teachers, spots are limitedWhat: FREE PD to engage with the MOSAiC-inspired “A Changing Arctic Ecosystem” storyline curriculum connected to NGSS life science standardsWhen: July 12-13 from 9 am – 1 pm MST each day (workshop is virtual)**Participants are expected to complete ~2 hours of asynchronous workGrad…
BSCS Science Learning: Professional Development Provider Institutes
June 20–23, 2023 – Lexington, KY The Professional Development Provider Institute (PDPI) program is designed for those who design, develop, and lead teacher professional learning. The models we use in the program design are particularly relevant for those who focus on curriculum-based professional learning but are applicable in a variety of contexts (e.g., focus on…
PIMSER partners with Cereal City Science for 4th/5th grade curriculum pilots
PIMSER is partnering with Cereal City Science to pilot a unit of study in 4th and 5th grade classrooms for continued implementation and scale up in other Kentucky elementary schools. During the pilot phase February -May 2023, teachers will receive all materials to teach a 4th grade life science unit and a 5th grade earth…
National Air and Space Museum’s Teacher Innovator Institute
Applications are now open for the National Air and Space Museum’s Teacher Innovator Institute. Spend two weeks in Washington, DC, working with education and STEAM experts to explore the connections between informal STEAM education and authentic learning. Teachers will remain with the program for two summers, returning to Washington, DC, in year two to reconnect,…
Three-Dimensional Task Modification Science Resource Now Available
A new resource is available to support educators in task development. The “Three-Dimensional Task Modification” resource is an addendum to Session A of the “Three-Dimensional Task” professional learning module. This resource contains six examples of how the learning from Session A can be used to modify existing science tasks. This resource can be found on…
Apply to be a reviewer of science instructional materials for EdReports
We wanted to share a great opportunity, from EdReports, for deep professional learning on the Framework for K-12 Science Education and/or Next Generation Science Standards with a national network of skilled educators aimed at supporting other educators with information to help them find quality science instructional materials. Currently over 1,400 districts have benefitted from the…
PIMSER director Kim Zeidler-Watters presenting at the 2022 Scott Trimble Workshop on Assessment and Instruction
PIMSER director Kim Zeidler-Watters will present two sessions during the Scott Trimble Workshop “We Will Rise” on October 28, 2022. Breakout Sessions 3 & 4 (repeated session)Assessment in the Science ClassroomDuring our time together we will examine example classroom assessment tasks so we can collectively develop a vision for what classroom science assessment should look…
KSTA/PIMSER Higher Ed Science Teaching Summit
PIMSER is partnering with the Kentucky Science Teachers Association to present the Higher Ed Science Teaching Summit November 3, 2022 at EKU. Features Visit https://www.ksta.org/summit2022 for full information and registration.
KDE Commissioner Dr. Glass visits school districts working with PIMSER on elementary science units
Dr. Jason Glass, Kentucky Commissioner of Education and Dr. Lee Todd, Kentucky Board of Education member visited Rockcastle and Madison County classrooms to showcase the science instruction occurring as a result of PIMSER’s work with BSCS. BSCS Science Learning is partnering with leaders and science educators throughout Tennessee and Kentucky to help address a national need…
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