RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 11-22-13

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RI Science Professional Developmentand Student Opportunity Bulletin

November 22, 2013This bulletin will be sent on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

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New In This Bulletin : Register for Web Seminar on the NGSS Core Idea:Earth and Human Activity December 3 rd Win a $20,000 Shell Science Lab Makeover forYour School Application Deadline December 20 th NASAs REEL Science Video CommunicationContest For Students Apply by February 21,2014 (High School Students)

Job Opportunities:None at this Time. Schools should send along any

information for position openings [email protected]

News: FIRST LEGO League, the youth robotics program that reaches over 700 elementary and middle schoolstudents on 70 teams across Rhode Island kicks off the first of four qualifying tournaments on Saturday . Teams havebeen meeting since September to design, build and program a robot to score points on a game table ANDdeveloping an innovative solution to the problem related to this year's theme, natural disasters. Teams apply STEMskills while learning valuable workforce skills such as working in teams, critical thinking, communication, and projectmanagement. Many of our tournaments are held on college campuses, encouraging students to realize college iswithin reach.

The qualifying tournaments will be held: Saturday, November 23 @ St. Mary Academy Bay View (Wellness Center), 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside,RI 02915. The event is free and open to the public from Noon - 4 PM. Saturday, December 7 @ New England Institute of Technology (managed by Aquidneck Island Robotics 4-H),1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich, RI 02818. The event is free and open to the public from 11 AM - 2PM Sunday, December 8 @ Salve Regina University (O'Hare Building), (managed by All Saints Academy), 100Ochre Point, Newport, RI 02840. This event is free and open to the public from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Connecting NGSS and Common Core ELA

NSTA is dedicating the Saturday of the conference to focus on NGSS presentations to serve the NGSSadopted states and with Rhode Island virtually right around the corner this presents an excellentopportunity for RI Teachers to participate in quality aligned PD around the NGSS

Please take a few seconds to submit the survey by clicking on the link below.

Congratulations! Rhode Island was the first state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards and hastaken a giant step toward better preparing students to enter college, join the workforce, and engage in a worldin which advancements in science and technology are occurring at a rapid pace.

The National Science Teachers Association is committed to helping you understand and implement the NGSSin your schools. Over the course of our National Conference in Boston , April 3-6, 2014, NSTA will offernumerous presentations, workshops, and professional development institutes devoted to various aspects of theNGSS.

In addition, NSTA is planning a special series of NGSS presentations to be held on Saturday, April 4, 2014 and

we want YOU to choose the content! Perhaps you've spent some time learning the basics of the new standardsand are ready to take your understanding to the next level. What would you like to learn more about? Orperhaps you're feeling overwhelmed and need to know where to begin. We can help.

We need your input! Complete a one-question survey and select the four NGSS topics that most appeal toyou. Surveys must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013 . We'll let you know which topicsgot the most votes in December.

Click here to begin the survey.

In the meantime, visit our website for information on how to register for the Boston National Conference forone day or the full experience, and visit the NGSS@NSTA website for information and resources to help youimplement the new standards.

National Academy Launches Initiative to Boost K-12 Engineering Education (EdWeek -November 8, 2013 )By Alyssa Morones on November 8, 2013 2:22 PMAs engineering education gains a stronger foothold at the K-12 level, the National Academy of Engineering islaunching an initiative to help guide educators into what is often unfamiliar terrain.

With support from a $1.5 million grant provided by multi-national energy giant Chevron Corp., the project will createan online clearinghouse of resources for educators, and also connect teachers and school administrators withengineering education experts, according to a news release .

As we've reported here at Education Week , there's ample evidence that engineering the "E" in STEM is gettingincreased attention at the K-12 level. One new development that is sure to help the cause is the inclusion of aconcerted emphasis on engineering design in a new set of common standards for science. The Next GenerationScience Standards were developed by 26 states and several national organizations, including Achieve, a Washington-based nonprofit organization that is also going to be collaborating on the new initiative with the National Academyof Engineering . (To date, eight states have adopted the science standards.)

Other partners in the new enterprise include the National Science Teachers Association, the American Society ofEngineering Education, and the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.
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A description of the plans indicates that the National Academy and its partners will collect, organize, and share bestpractices and research on the most effective ways to implement engineering education in K-12 classrooms. Inaddition to curricular support, though, the initiative will incorporate their findings on the best ways to help educatorsgain knowledge and confidence to teach engineering in their classrooms.

Greg Pearson, a senior program officer at the NAE, said in an interview that, while the National Academy believes that

the new emphasis on engineering in relation to other STEM subjects is important and good, "we're also aware thatmost of the intended audience is no prepared, and probably largely insecure about their abilities to teachengineering."

To help alleviate this, the initiative will compile existing research that identifies the best approaches to teachingengineering and technology, to help students better understand the field and its interaction with other STEM subjects.

NGSS One Pagers NSTA offers a tremendous collection of resources designed to help provide more information for the NGSS.

Three Dimensions of NGSS (Color | B&W) This three page pdf document provides general information of each of the three dimensions of the NGSS specificallythe science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and the crosscutting concepts.

A Look at the Next Generation Science Standards (Color | B&W) This two page pdf document provides a detailed look at the architecture of the NGSS standards.

Venn Diagram of the Practices in Science, Math, and ELA (Color | B&W) This pdf shows how the practices of the NGSS, CCSS-Math, and CCSS ELA intersect and support each other.

Matrix of Disciplinary Core Ideas in the NGSS Here you will find a complete matrix of the disciplinary core ideas of the NGSS by domain

RIDEs NGSS Page Find easy access to the NGSS standards, information on RIs participation as a Lead State, the Framework , and other

resourcesRecorded Link for RIDEs Webinar Next Generation Science Standards Rhode Islands ImplementationPlan originally webcast on September 17 th can be found under the Resources section of the RIDE NGSS pagealong with a PDF of the PPT.

Web Sites Worth Exploring:
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Common Core Resources for Literacy in ScienceGrades 6-12 Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjectshttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects Standards can be accessed by clicking on the pull down menu on the left handside of the screen

Curriculum and Instruction Resources for Literacy in Science on the RIDE web Sitehttp://www.ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/Science/CurriculumInstructionResources.aspxHere you will find CCSS aligned tasks and resources to go deeper into the understanding of the CCSS Standards forLiteracy in Science. Transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and to PARCC -http://www.ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/TransitiontotheCCSSandPARCC.aspx This page contains recent updates, key information, and quality resources for educators and the public to support ourstate's education system in its transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the PARCC Assessment forELA/literacy and mathematics .

Urban Ecology Curriculum - http://urbanecolabcurriculum.com/ The UrbanEcoLab Curriculum is a standards-based high school urban ecology curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes locally-

relevant field studies and is focused on engaging students in scientific study thr ough the four ways of knowing science:understanding science, talking science, doing science, and acting on science.

Navigate A Nanobot Through A 3d Environment Of Blood Vessels And Connective Tissue -http://immuneattack.org/ You must navigate a nanobot through a 3D environment of blood vessels and connective tissue in an attempt to save an ailingpatient by retraining her non-functional immune cells. Along the way, you will learn about the biological processes that enablemacrophages and neutrophils white blood cells to detect and fight infections.

Next Generation Science Standards App - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/next-generation-science-standards/id683491579?mt=8 View the Next Generation Science Standards in one convenient FREE app! A great reference for teachers, parents, and students toeasily read and understand the standards. Quickly find standards by various topic arrangements or keyword search.

Games in PowerPoint you can use for Assessment -http://facstaff.uww.edu/jonesd/games/index.html The Parade of Games website was created to provide educators and trainers with easy-to- assemble educational games in atechnology- enhanced environment to support key learning points. The site demonstrates the creative use of popular gameshows and other familiar games to reinforce learning.

Lesson for Determining and Measuring Earths Layered Interior -http://www.iris.edu/hq/resource/determining_internal_structure In this lesson, students examine seismic evidence to determine a) Earth must have a layered internal structure and, b) estimate thesize of Earths core. Using an inquiry approach, students are divided into two teams (theoreticians and seismologists) to tes t thesimplest hypothesis for what is inside of Earth; the Earth is homogeneous throughout.

Super Volcano Film - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7as7Ej_U6yU A million times more powerful than Hiroshima, a super volcano may exist beneath Yellowstone. If it erupts, would we survive?

Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersAn Invitation To Educators and Schools from the RI Nuclear Science Center
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The Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center (RINSC) is located on the University of Rhode Island (URI) Bay Campus.RINSC is a research and test reactor facility and their mission is focused on providing a resource for research, trainingand development to the state of Rhode Island. There are only 31 research and test reactors operating in the UnitedStates and they contribute to almost every field of science including physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, geology,archeology, and environmental sciences.

The professional RINSC staff can work individually with interested educators to develop labs and lectures that will fitthe topic and age of the students. The staff has several pre-designed experiments that can be modified or can createentirely new experiments based on the needs of the teachers and students. We also have a classroom equipped withwhite boards, a Smartboard and a projector. An adjacent lab also allows for students to perform their own analysis onsamples that they can see irradiated during their visit. Previous classes have ranged in age from elementary levelstudents to adults, with groups from 5 to 50 students.

We also welcome any students interested in using the facility for science fair projects to contact us. We can work withthe students to develop a topic and plan to complete their experiments. All of our services that we provide to theschool are free of charge.

Upon examination of the Next Generation Science Standards, we find that we align well with several of them, such as(not all inclusive): MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-3, MS-PS1-4, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-3, HS-PS3-2, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS4-3, HS-PS4-

5, HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ETS1-1 and HS-ETS1-3.

Please contact us at any time:Dr. Cameron Goodwin, Director Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center 16 Reactor RdNarragansett, RI 02882P - (401) 789-9391F - (401) [email protected]

Meet Me in the Middle at NSTA - BostonThe NSTA's Middle Level Science Teaching Committee is pleased to announce a joint NSTA-NMLSTAventure called Meet Me in the Middle planned for Friday, April 4, 2014 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at theBoston Westin Waterfront hotel. Taking place during the NSTA's national convention this whole day isdesigned to offer information, ideas, and presentations geared specifically for science teachers ofgrades 5-8. There will be food, fun, and door prizes too!

The committee is searching for middle school presenters for a Share-A-Thon event from 12:30 - 2:00 . Information can be found at: http://nmlsta.wordpress.com/conferences/ for presenters or attendees.If additional information is needed please contact:

Patty McGinnis, [email protected]

NSTA Division DirectorNSTA Committee on Middle Level Science Teaching

Information Sessions: Next Generation Science Standards Moving Rhode Island Forward Multiple DatesPresenters: Peter McLaren and Jennifer Solek RIDE Science and Technology Specialists

When/Where:
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December 3 rd Ponaganset High School Auditorium , 137 Anan Wade Rd, North Scituate, RI, 3:30 5:30 PMDecember 12 th Lincoln High School , 135 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI, 4:00 6:00 PM

On May 23 rd Rhode Island became the first state in the country to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards. Alleducators are invited to learn more about Rhode Islands plan for implementation of the NGSS. Questions to be addressed:

How were the standards developed?Whats different about these standards? What would NGSS look like in the classroom?What is a standard?What is Rhode Islands plan for implementation? Where can I find NGSS resources?

Each session will devote the last 30 minutes to provide an open forum where attendees can ask questions pertaining to thenew science standards and their implementation.For more information contact Peter McLaren by email at [email protected] or by phone at 222-8454

Interested in Bringing a Darwin Day Roadshow to Rhode Island? Application dueNovember 27 th

To celebrate Charles Darwins birthday each year, the scientists and educators o f NESCent (The National EvolutionarySynthesis Center) hit the road to bring evolutionary science to schools, museums and town halls in communitiesaround the country. We are particularly interested in reaching out to small, often rural communities which would nototherwise have a Darwin Day celebration.

Our teams talk to students, teachers and the general public about their research in evolutionary science, describewhat it takes to become an evolutionary biologist (and what some of the rewards and challenges are), and conveywhy evolutionary science is relevant to everyone.

The Darwin Day Roadshow is a way for scientists and educators from NESCent(The National Evolutionary SynthesisCenter) to share their enthusiasm for evolutionary science with students, teachers and the general public across theUnited States each year, on the occasion of Charles Darwins birthday (February 12th).

NESCent has stated that they will visit Rhode Island if more than one teacher applies. If you are interested in bringinga Darwin Day Roadshow to your school contact David Upegui, Science Teacher at Central Falls High School, [email protected]

NEW!!! Register for Web Seminar on the NGSS Core Idea: Earth and Human Activity December 3 rd The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) continues its fall series of free web seminars on the NextGeneration Science Standards (NGSS) on Tuesday, December 3 rd at 6:30 p.m. ET. Join presenter Susan Buhr Sullivan,Director of Education Outreach at CIRES, as she discusses the NGSS Core Idea: Earth and Human Activity . This webseminar will address questions such as How do humans depend on Earths resources? and How do humans changethe planet? This web seminar will also provide guidance on:

which concepts are central to an understanding of Earth and human activityhow students' understanding of Earth and human activity might progress over their K-12 education; andwhat students engaging in scientific and engineering practices to understand Earth and human activity lookslike in the classroom

Register here
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Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program now accepting applications forthe 2014-15 fellowship year Apply by December 4th

Applications due December 4, 2013 The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2014-15

fellowship year. The Einstein Fellowship seeks experienced and distinguished K 12 educators in fields of science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve an 11-month fellowship appointment in a Federal agencyor U.S. Congressional office. Applications are due December 4, 2013 and must be submitted through the onlineapplication system.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, be a current a full-time elementary or secondary school teacher, andmust have taught full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last sevenyears in a STEM discipline.

The Einstein Fellowship is managed by the Department of Energy / Office of Science, in partnership with othersponsoring agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and in collaboration withthe Triangle Coalition for STEM Education and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

Information about the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, including eligibility requirements,program benefits, application requirements, and access to the online application system can be found athttp://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/.

New England Association of Chemistry Teachers (NEACT) Western Division Meeting - Dec.7.Saturday, December 7 is the NEACT Western Division MeetingTopic: Gas Laws Inquiry and Independent Research ProjectsLocation: Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Road, Greenwich, CT

8:30 AM - Registration9:00 AM - Aimee Farnum and Jerusha Vogel : An inquiry based approach to Gas Laws

10:30 AM - Andy Bramante : Independent Research Projects, preparing for competition11:30 AM -12:00 PM- DiscussionRSVP: Jerusha Vogel ( [email protected] ) or 203-761-8587Conference Website: http://www.neact.org/event/western-division-meeting-0

Aimee Farnum has been a teacher at Greenwich High school for 5 years teaching ESL Chemistry and a course she co-designed called Integrated Science. Jerusha Vogel is past president of NEACT and an honors and practical ChemistryTeacher at GHS. They will present an introductory lesson on Gas Laws that Aimee developed for her students wherethey derive the relationships between volume, pressure and temperature through experiment and current data ontornados, hypoxia and the number of deaths vs. elevation on Mt Everest. Handouts and ready to use ideas will besupplied for you to take directly back to your classroom.

Andy Bramante is the Independent Science Research teacher, mentor, and research program director for more than50 participating students at Greenwich High School, in Greenwich, CT. Prior to arriving at the high school as achemistry teacher 9 years ago, Andy enjoyed a 15-year career as an applications scientist and design specialist forvarious analytical instrumentation companies including PerkinElmer. He earned the Greenwich Distinguished Teacherof the Year Award in 2012. Andy's presentation will cover the basic ingredients for carrying out an independentscience research program at the high school level including a discussion about the difficulties such as time, funding,equipment, and motivating students. He will give a brief overview of the competitions available and some specificsabout these competitions.

Directions to Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Rd, Greenwich CT:
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From 95: Take 95 Exit 4 (Indian Field Rd). Turn right off exit if you were traveling south. In 0.7 miles turn left at lightsonto Rt 1 (Putnam Ave). Take the second right (at lights) onto Hillside Rd. GHS will be on your left. Drive PAST thebuilding and park in the far lot.Then walk back along the front of the building until you reach the first set of glass doors. Enter there. We will be in

room 914 (first floor to your right as you enter) and also room 935 upstairs.

From the Merritt (Rt 15): Take the Merritt to exit 31 (north st). Take right off exit if you were traveling south. After3.2 miles bear left onto Fairfield Rd. After 0.6 miles turn right onto Hillside Rd. The high school will be on your right.Park in the large parking lot before you reach the high school building. Then walk back along the front of the buildinguntil you reach the first set of glass doors. Enter there. We will be in room 914 (first floor to your right as you enter)and also room 935 upstairs.

RI STEM Center@ RIC To Coordinate Hour of Code December 9 th 15 th The RI STEM Center@ RIC invites all K-12 educators and community groups in Rhode Island to participate in the Hourof Code. The Hour of Code campaign organized by Code.org aims to demystify computer science for studentsworldwide. Hour of Code events which introduce students to computer programming will take place duringComputer Science Education Week which runs from December 9-15, 2013. Code.org will be awarding prizes: seebelow.

The RI STEM Center @ RIC is coordinating a statewide effort to encourage as many schools, clubs, afterschoolprograms, and other interested organizations in Rhode Island to participate and to contact the STEM Center so youcan join our list of Rhode Island coders. Below is information from code.org (http://code.org/hourofcode ).

"Code.org will offer online tutorials authored by numerous educational groups and are challenging teachers, parentsand even employers to encourage students of all ages to engage. Classrooms across the country will have a chanceto win a variety of prizes for participating, including:

50 schools who organize an Hour of Code will win a full class-set of computers one winner in every state.50 classrooms will win a group video conference call with a technology titan to kick off their Hour of Code.

Participants include: Bill Gates, Jack Dorsey, Square and Susan Wojcicki, Google."

Next steps:1. Go to http://csedweek.org 2. Register your class, school, or organization AND3. Go to http://tinyurl.com/RI-STEM-Hour-of-Code to join RI STEM Center's list of participating sites.

We are in the process of organizing college students and industry professionals to act as facilitators if needed. Please join us!

Apply for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Applications CloseDecember 15, 2013Announcing the launch of the 2014-2015 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DA) Program OnlineApplication for K-12 teachers!Are you a U.S.:

Primary and/or secondary classroom teacher?Guidance counselor?Curriculum specialist?Curriculum head?Talented and Gifted coordinator?Special Education coordinator?Media specialist/librarian?

You may be eligible to participate in a unique international professional development opportunity for 3-4
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months through the Fulbright Program!

By conducting educational research abroad, U.S. teachers gain new skills, learn new instructional methodsand assessment methodologies and share best practices with international colleagues and students.Teachers also have the opportunity to expand their understanding of other cultures and internationaleducation systems that will enrich their U.S. schools and local communities with global perspectives.

Teachers may travel to: Chile, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Singapore,and the United Kingdom.START YOUR APPLICATION TODAY: https://dafulbrightteachers.org/

Application deadline: December 15, 2013. Eligibility Requirements :www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org . Application Info :http://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/application-tp2 .This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs andis administered by the Institute of International Education.

NEW!!! Win a $20,000 Shell Science Lab Makeover for your School Application DeadlineDecember 20 th The deadline to submit applications for the 2013 2014 Shell Science Lab Challenge is fastapproaching. Middle and high school science teachers (grades 6 12) who have found innovativeways to deliver quality lab experiences with limited school and laboratory resources and arelocated in the United States and Canada are encouraged to apply. The deadline for entries isDecember 20, 2013.Through the competition now in its fourth year science teachers compete to win muchneeded laboratory resources for their schools. In addition to the lab equipment provided byWard's Science , winners receive Shell cash grants, NSTA membership, and support to attend

NSTA Conferences on Science Education. The grand-prize winner and four national finalists willbe honored at a special banquet and ceremony at NSTA's National Conference on ScienceEducation in Boston in April 2014.For more information about the Challenge or to download an application , visit the competitionwebsite

SAVE THE DATE STEM to STEAM thru Synergy: Bridging Morphology, Biomimicry,Sustainability and Synergetics, Fourth Biennial Design Science Symposium - 31 January2014 2 February 201431 January 2014 2 February 2014Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Presenters:John Maeda, President, Rhode Island School of DesignDennis Bartels, Executive Director, San Francisco ExploratoriumDonald E. Ingber, Founding Director, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard UniversityChris Zelov, Filmmaker & Project Director, Knossus ProjectThomas T. K. Zung, Architect, Buckminster Fuller, Sadao, and ZungRichard Bresnahan, Artist in Residence, St. Johns UniversityEric Goetz, CTO, Goetz Composites
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STEAM: integrative, interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary studies working together with the result being greater thanindividual parts (synergy) - The study of a structure's interconnected parts (morphology) leading to inspirationthrough nature (biomimicry) producing harmony, fulfilling the social, economic and environmental requirements ofpresent and future generations (sustainability) results in cooperation for an enhanced effect (synergetics) andsupports interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary study of multiple disciplines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,

Mathematics.

Co-sponsors:Synergetics Collaborative Inc. (SNEC)Edna Lawrence Nature Lab at RISD

Information contact:John Belt - [email protected] , Peter Dean - [email protected] , or CJ Fearnley - [email protected]

Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Nominations Now Open Nominations Due April 1, 2014 (Grades 7-12 Teachers) Are you or do you know an outstanding secondary (grades K-6 th) mathematics and science teachers (includingcomputer science) that you should be recognized for their talents? The Presidential Award for Excellence inMathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor that a kindergarten through 12 th-grademathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. What better way toacknowledge excellence of our colleagues than to nominate the teachers who exemplify their profession.

The process to nominate teachers is a simple one. Simply go to the PAEMST website at www.paemst.org and fill inthe on-line form. Once the nomination is submitted the nominated teacher will then be notified and providedinformation about the application process.The following are eligibility criteria for nominees. Candidates must:

Teach mathematics or science at the K -6th

grade level in a public or private school.Hold at least a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, andteach K-12 students at least 50% of the time.Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2013-14academic school year.Teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; PuertoRico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa,Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.

Rhode Island has many wonderful teachers, and those you nominate could be state or national Presidential Awardeesfor Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science for 2014.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 222-8454 or by email at [email protected] . Thankyou for your continued support for mathematics and science education.

2014 AAAS Science Education Workshops on NGSS Various Dates
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Two different professional development experiences and several dates to choose from make2014 the year to attend an AAAS Science Education workshop!NEW for 2014! Understanding and Using Next Generation Science Learning Goals February 10 11, July 1011, and October 20 21, 2014

Are you responsible for implementing Next Generation Science Standards in your classroom,school, or district? Then join us for a professional development workshop that will give youthe tools, strategies, and support you need to put NGSS into action. Drawing on Project2061s expertise in standards -based teaching and learni ng, youll gain new insights into thescience practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts that make up the NGSS performance expectations and how they can be used to improve curriculum, instruction, andassessment.

Developing and Using Assessments Aligned to Science Learning Goals May 2830 and October 8 10, 2014

This popular three- day workshop gives you access to Project 2061s science assessment

experience and expertise based on more than a decade of research and development.Designed fo r teachers, researchers, and assessment specialists, youll take a hands -onapproach to using Project 2061s criteria and procedures for developing effective assessmentitems that are carefully aligned to science learning goals, including those in the NextGeneration Science Standards . Youll also explore the AAAS Science Assessment website andits online testing feature; data on students misconceptions; and AAASs bank of some 700high-quality test items for middle and high school physical, life, and earth sciences. Here are

just a few of the many positive comments weve received from past workshop participants: I liked the critiquing process. While I real ize there are no perfect items, I hope that we canimprove the items we have, and that we will write better items. The workshop helped me gainunderstanding and skills that will help me in my work. I would definitely recommend thisworkshop to my colleague s. The people were the best part of the workshop, and focusing on learning goals,misconceptions, analyzing good items and answers! The workshop leader did an excellent job. The experience of trying to work through the processof learning goals, miscon ceptions, boundaries, necessity, comprehensibility was invaluable. I think the free question repository is awesome!

* * *All workshops are held at AAAS Headquarters in Washington, DC.To find out more about the workshops, our discounted Early-Bird rates, and scholarships or toregister, go to Project2061.org/workshops and click on one of the workshops.

Attendance is limited, so please return your registration form as soon as possible.If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Goldstein at [email protected] . UMASS NANOTECHNOLOGY 2014 SUMMER INSTITUTE Apply by April 1 st , 2014 (MS &HS)

Monday to Friday, July 7 - July 11, 2014 at UMass AmherstFunded by the National Science FoundationSponsored by the STEM Education Institute and the Center for Hierarchical ManufacturingMiddle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, some meals
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Housing (new air conditioned dorms) for those outside the commuting radius3 graduate physics credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)Ongoing partnerships with UMass Faculty

Nanotechnology deals with materials on the scale of nanometers. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, orabout 10 atomic diameters. Such materials can have surprising and useful behaviors and properties. Applications of

this rapidly growing field include regenerative medicine, fabrics and construction materials of unprecedentedstrength, ultra-high performance computers and data storage, more efficient solar photovoltaic cells, and much more.Activity in this field cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and involves chemistry, physics, biology, and

engineering.

The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this excitingnew field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses inmiddle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science andTechnology/Engineering Framework.

During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implementthese in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for theinstitute and curriculum unit; the cost will be $300 plus a $45 registration fee. PDP's will be available at no cost.

Application process: An application form and additional information are available at www.umassk12.net/nano . Teachers should also prepare a narrative statement of how they intend to use the institute materials in theirclassroom, and include in their application package a recent resume and a letter of support from their schoolprincipal or superintendent. The application package can be submitted by email, fax, or US mail. Applications are dueApril 1, 2014. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.

Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities forStudents

2014 ASPIRE Program Seeks Student Applicants Apply by December 1stThe 2014 ASPIRE program at the Polymer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts,Amherst, is seeking high school participants. In order to qualify for admission, the student must be at least asophomore in high school with an interest in science after having completed at least one half a school year ofchemistry, physics, engineering and/or biology.

ASPIRE (A Student-led Program In Research and Education) provides students with the opportunity of hands-onlaboratory experiences in the synthesis, characterization and engineering of polymers using the world renownedfacilities at the Silvio O. Conte National Center for Polymer Research.

This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation through the Materials Research Science andEngineering Center on Polymers. The high school students are mentored by our graduate students, who provideoversight and direction of each of the STEMTECH disciplines involved. High school students need not have previous

experience with polymers.

At the culmination of the 5-Saturday morning sessions, each student will receive a certificate of completion, which canbe utilized in his/her resume. Further information, including dates and the application form can be found at thefollowing website http://www.pse.umass.edu/mrsec/Education-Outreach/ASPIRE.html

Please contact Greg Dabkowski at [email protected] with any questions.

Verizon Foundation Challenges Middle and High School Students to Create a Mobile App
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1. Create a video explaining one of the science topics. Be sure to use NASA components including audio clips,animations, visualizations, or satellite images.

2. Upload your video to YouTube and tag with "NASAREELscience2014" by 11:59pm EST on February 21, 2014.3. Within 72 hours you will receive a comment on your video that your video has been submitted.4. Finalists will be selected by March 31, 2014. Finalists will be required to send their video file to NASA along with

a supplied contest Submission Release Form by 11:59pm EST on April 15, 2014.

5. Winners will be announced April 30, 2014 on our website.When is the deadline?Videos must be uploaded and tagged with "NASAREELscience2014" on YouTube by 11:59pm EST February 21, 2014.How will the videos be judged?NASA producers, communications experts, and scientists will be judging the videos for science accuracy, creativity,use of NASA data, and video quality. Videos that are inaudible, blurry, or contain resources (other than NASAimagery) that are not original will be immediately disqualified. (See contest guidelines for more details.)How will finalists be notified?Finalists will receive a comment on their YouTube video by March 31, 2014. Check YouTube after March 31st to see ifyou have been selected. Finalists will have 15 days to submit their video file and waiver via email to NASA. Videoswith waivers not received by 11:59pm EST April 15th will be disqualified.What are the prizes?Winning videos will be announced on April 30, 2014 and posted on the NASA website. Winners will get the

opportunity to work remotely with NASA producers and communications experts on a current NASA Earth ScienceStory in July 2014. Participation will include access to NASA personnel through webinars and online communicationtools (e.g., Skype). Final produced stories will be posted on a NASA website and have the chance of being highlightedon www.nasa.gov . See contest guidelines for required release forms.For more information go to: http://reelscience.gsfc.nasa.gov/ * Check out the Winning Videos from 2012!

: Jennifer

2014 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest Deadline March 15 th , 2014 (K-12)This year is the 9th year of Endangered Species Day (May 16, 2014) and the 40th anniversary of the EndangeredSpecies Act (signed on Dec. 28, 1973). The 2014 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest provides studentswith an opportunity to learn about endangered species and express their knowledge and support through artwork.The contest is organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, the Association of

Zoos and Aquariums, and the International Child Art Foundation.

Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest March 15, 2014 submission deadline

Art Contest guidelines, entry form and teacher instructions here Young people in grades K-12, as well as those in homeschools and youth programs, can submit their artwork ofthreatened and endangered species. Their submissions must be postmarked by March 15, 2014.The grand prize and grade category winners of the 2013 contest were chosen by a panel of artists, photographers andwildlife experts. View the 2013 winning entries here. DETAILSabout Contest Background, Teacher/School Registration, Eligibility, Subject Matter, Resources, Judging andPrizes found here:http://www.endangered.org/campaigns/endangered-species-day/saving-endangered-species-youth-art-contest/

National Academies of Engineering Engineering For You (E4U) Video Contest OpensNovember 1 Enter by March 31, 2014 (MS and HS Students)In celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary, the National Academy of Engineering launched Engineering for You (E4U), a video contest to highlight the impact that engineering has or will have on society. In the last 50 years,engineering achievements include helping to land astronauts on the moon, creating the Internet, and decoding thehuman genome. What will engineering create in the next 50 years? Rev up your creativity, pull out your camera orphone, and produce a one to two minute video showing the world how you see engineering enhancing quality of lifeand serving the needs of society. The video must highlight a period during the years 1964 2064. The main prize is
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