RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 12-7-121
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RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity
BulletinDecember 7, 2012
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New In This Bulletin:
Long-Term Biology and General
Science Substitute Position North
Smithfield High School, North
Smithfield, RI
NOAA Climate StewardsEducation Project Apply by December
17, 2012 (K-12)
Announcing for 2013: Student
Spaceflight Experiments Program --
Mission 4 to the International Space
Station Apply by December 31, 2012
NASA is Accepting Applications
for the WISH (Women in STEM High
School Aerospace Scholars) Program
Apply by January 3, 2013 (HS JuniorFemales)
NASA Accepting Proposals for
Reduced Gravity Education Flights (Research.Gov) Applications Due January 9, 2013
(K-12)
NASAs Amateur Radio On The International Space Station (ARISS) Proposal Is Live
Online Proposals Due January 28, 2013RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge Submit by January 31,
2013 (Grades 8 12)
Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge Submit by March 5, 2013 (Grades K
12)UMass Nanotechnology 2013 Summer Institute Apply by April 1, 2013 (MS and HSMath, Science, and Technology Educators)
JobOpportunities:
NEW!!! Long-Term Biology and General Science Substitute Position North
Smithfield High School, North Smithfield, RI
North Smithfield High School is seeking candidates to fill a short term substitute position in Biology and general
science. Applicants must hold a current certificate in the areas of Biology and general science. The term begins
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March 18th and extends to the end of the school year. Please instruct interested applicants to send their resumes
through schoolspring.com. Questions should be directed to Robert Mezzanotte, Principal at
News:
If you would like receive e-mail announcements about NGSS, please send an e-mail to:[email protected]
Engaging in Argument from Evidence is Focus of Dec. 4 Web Seminar Exploring the
Practices in the Framework for K12 Science Education
Engaging in argument from evidence is the topic of the next web seminar in a series of eight on the scientific and
engineering practices described inA Framework for K12 Science Education. It will be held on Tuesday, December 4,
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Join Joe Krajcik, a design team lead for both the Framework and NGSS, and learn more about
Why reasoning and argument based on evidence are essential to identifying the best explanation for a
natural phenomenon or the best solution to a design problem;
How scientists and engineers use argumentation to listen to, compare, and evaluate competing ideas and
methods based on merits; andThe use of argumentation when investigating a phenomenon, testing a design solution, resolving questions
about measurements, building data models, and using evidence to identify strengths and weaknesses of
claims.
The Framework, published by the National Research Council (NRC), describes the major practices, crosscutting
concepts, and disciplinary core ideas that all students should be familiar with by the end of high school and is being
used to guide the development of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Only one web seminar remains in this seriesobtaining, evaluating, and communicating informationto be held on
December 18.
The archive of all the web seminars in the series awaits you in the NSTA Learning Center.
For more information and to register for any of the free web seminars, click here.
U Miami offers first MOOC aimed at high school students (Ed Tech Times)The University of Miami Global Academy (UMGA) has commenced the worlds first free Massive Open Online
Course (MOOC) for high school students, a course that covers general biology, ecological and molecular topics and
aims to prepare students for the SAT Subject Test in Biology.
Web Sites Worth Exploring:
10 STEM Apps To Teach About The Environment (Edudemic)-
http://edudemic.com/2012/12/10-stem-apps-to-teach-about-the-environment/What are the best ways to teach students about the environment? No matter what level they may be, a tool like the
iPad is definitely going to help augment their education. The following STEM apps were put together in a handy
visualization by NeefUSA and is filled with some very useful (and quite popular) apps to help learn about STEM and
the environment.
The Middle School Chemistry Project -http://www.middleschoolchemistry.comWhat happens when solids, liquids, and gases are heated and cooled? Why is one substance more or less dense than
another? What causes certain substances to dissolve in water? What happens when a chemical reaction takes place?
These questions and many more are explored in Middle School Chemistry, a resource of guided,inquiry-based
lesson plans that covers basic chemistry concepts along with the process of scientific investigation.
The BioDigital Human -https://www.biodigitalhuman.com/home/
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Under the Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program, highly accomplished U.S. primary and secondary
level teachers of all subjects, guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, curriculum heads, Talented and Gifted
coordinators, Special Education coordinators and media specialists/librarians may apply for this professional
development program to carry out a course of study for three to six months abroad.
The program provides U.S. teachers with the opportunity to study in an overseas research center or university and
work within local schools in the host country. Applicants will propose a Capstone Project at the time of applicationthat should enhance their learning and have practical applications to their teaching (see the Capstone Project page for
sample projects).
IIE works with U.S. Embassies and consulates, Fulbright Commissions and other organizations to link U.S. teachers
with a host institution in their preferred country. Once abroad, academic support will be provided by a host
institution advisor who will support the U.S. teacher and help contribute to the design and activities of the project.
Project support will also be provided via an online module led by staff at a U.S. university. Upon returning to the
U.S., participants will be expected to share the knowledge and experience gained on the program with teachers and
students in their home schools and within their communities.
PROGRAM BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATING TEACHERS
As part of the program, Distinguished Fulbright Teachers:
Design and carry out a Capstone Project overseas. Projects may relate to the teachers content area,
curriculum development, educational policy, standards or other key issues relevant to the home and host
educational system abroad.
Study and observe international best practices in education;
Share professional expertise with educators and students in the host country;
Develop leadership skills and understanding of educational policy;
Enhance their ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments.
PROGRAM BENEFITS TO U.S. SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
Upon return, Distinguished Fulbright Teachers:
Integrate international best practices in education in the U.S. classroom, school and community;
Integrate Capstone Project findings into the U.S. classroom or school;
Expand global and intercultural awareness of students and colleagues by sharing their Fulbright experience
and infusing their experience into classroom content or curriculum;
Develop partnerships and joint projects with schools and classrooms abroad.For More Information and application go tohttp://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/distinguished-
fulbright-awards-in-teaching-program/application
NEW!!! NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project Apply by December 17, 2012 (K-12)
Would you like to increase your climate science knowledge?
Would you like to join a community of educators interested in projects that make a difference in your local area?
Join NOAA's Climate Stewards Education Project (CSEP). We provide formal and informal educators with
sustained professional development, collaborative tools, and support to build a climate-literate public that is actively
engaged in climate stewardship.
Applications are being accepted until December 17 for the class of 2013. After completing minimum requirements,
you will be eligible for:
Mini-grant funding to develop and implement a climate stewardship action plan
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Travel stipends to attend and present at key professional development conferences.
Special CSEP contests with monetary and educational resource prizes.
If you decide to join this effort, you will be committing to:
Complete and reflect on at least 15 hours of professional development (PD) training in climate science and
education in 2013.
Complete and reflect on at least 9 hours of PD training in climate science and educational for each
additional year you remain with the Project. Participate in monthly CSEP webinars and regional events (teleconferences, online chats, etc.,) during
evening hours.
Develop and Implement a climate stewardship project in your school, community, or organization, focused
on mitigating the effects of climate change.
Use the CSEP Wiki to post your PD reflections, classroom activities in climate change, stewardship project
plans, progress updates, as well as share resources, comments and results with other CSEP educators.
Fully participate in CSEP evaluation efforts
Educators accepted into the program will be notified early January, 2013 and will be required to attend a mandatory
introductory Web seminar for new participants - tentatively scheduled for January 14th OR January 28th, 2013 at 7:30
PM Eastern Time.
NEW!!! Save The Bays Bay Institute for Experiential Learning Register by January 7th
(Middle and High School)
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Seven teams, each composed of four to five educators from a single school or school district, will be selected to
participate in Micro GX. The unique academic experience includes scientific and inquiry-based research, experiential
learning during the reduced gravity flight, and education/public outreach activities. Interested educators are
encouraged to apply at:
http://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov/tfs
The deadline for proposals is Jan. 9. Selections will be announced Feb. 6. For more information on NASA's education
programs, visit:http://www.nasa.gov/education
2013 Fishman Prize Now Accepting Applications Applications Due by January 14th (K-12)
TheFishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice is a $25,000 prize awarded annually to public school
teachers who demonstrate exceptionally effective teaching with students from high-poverty communities. Offered by
TNTP, a nonprofit organization working to ensure that all students get excellent teachers, the prize is given to up to
five teachers each year. In addition to receiving $25,000, the winners engage in a six-week summer residency that
culminates in the publication of a short paper on the practice of effective teaching. Applicants who submit by the
early deadline of December 3, 2012 will learn whether they have been selected for the next round a month before
other applicants. The final deadline is January 14, 2013. Read the 2012 winners paper and learn more abou t how to
apply atwww.tntp.org/fishmanprize.
NEW !!! RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge Submit by January 31,
2013 (Grades 8 12)
The RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge encourages students in grades 8-12 to explore and
build skills essential for successful careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through two phases
of project-based learning and team competition. The RealWorld phase of the competition is now open.
RealWorld (Phase 1): Teams of middle- and high-school students, with the support of their teachers/coaches, work
collaboratively as engineers and scientists to explore and design solutions related to the James Webb Space
Telescope. To be considered to move to the InWorld phase, all RealWorld work must be submitted by the January 31,
2013 deadline.
InWorld (Phase 2): Participating college students select teams of two to four middle- and high-school-aged students
who have completed the RealWorld phase to build their InWorld teams. Participation is limited to U.S. citizens.
Teams work in a 3-D virtual online environment using 21st century tools to refine designs and to create 3-D models
of their design solutions.
InWorld Phase begins: Feb. 9, 2013
InWorld Phase ends: April 26, 2013
NASA scientists and engineers visit and chat virtually throughout both phases of the challenge. To learn more about
the challenge and to register for online resources for this free and flexible project, visit
www.nasarealworldinworld.org Are you ready to solve the challenges of space exploration?
NEW !!! Apply for the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence Apply by February
13, 2013 (K-12)
Dear Rhode Island Science Teachers,
The Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence is open to local teachers in Amgen communities. Science
teachers across Rhode Island are eligible to apply.
The nine winners across Amgen communities will receive an unrestricted cash award of $5,000, with the recipients
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school receiving an additional $5,000 restricted grant for their schools science program.
We strongly encourage you to apply for the 2013 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence. Or, if you know of
a strong science teacher in Rhode Island, please bring them to our attention by [email protected].
Attention:
Rhode IslandScience Teachers
Apply Today for the 2013 Award
Deadline for Applications:February 13, 2013
To Apply:*www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html
Questions:Phone: (617) 6182528Email:[email protected]
*Terms and conditions apply. Please see the programwebsite for further details.
STEM DIGITAL Summer Institute, June 24 28, 2013 Applications Due April 1, 2013 (MS HS Teachers)
STEM Digital Images in Geoscience Investigations: Teaching Analysis with Light
Monday to Friday, June 24 - 28, 2013 at UMass Amherst
Funded by the National Science Foundation
Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute
Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers
Teams of science and computer teachers encouraged Participants MUST bring a digital camera, and are
encouraged to bring a laptop computer
$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, lunches
Housing and meals for those outside the commuting radius
3 to 6 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)
STEM DIGITAL will use the AnalyzingDigitalImages software which provides free, easy-to-use tools for spatial,
temporal, spectral, and intensity measurements. It will show how digital image analysis can be applied to
environmental quality issues in ways that can readily be introduced into STEM courses, engaging students and
encouraging them to think about related careers. The program will develop research agendas that will
employ a variety of image analysis tools. Application forms and more information:www.umassk12.net/digital .
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Contact:[email protected] . Voice: 413-545-0734, fax: 413-545-3697
NEW!!! UMass Nanotechnology 2013 Summer Institute Apply by April 1, 2013 (MS and HS
Math, Science, and Technology Educators)
Monday to Friday, July 8 - July 13, 2013 at UMass Amherst
Funded by the National Science FoundationSponsored by the STEM Education Institute and the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing
Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers
$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, some meals
Housing (new air conditioned dorms) for those outside the commuting radius
3 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's(Professional Development Points)
Nanotechnology deals with materials on the scale of nanometers. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, or
about 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 unprecedented
strength, 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 exciting
new field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in
middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and
Technology/Engineering Framework.
During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implement
these in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for the
institute 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 their
classroom, and include in their application package a recent resume and a letter of support from their school
principal or superintendent. The application package can be submitted by email, fax, or US mail. Applications are
due April 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for
Students
Sign Up For The US Physics Team Register by December 10, 2012 (HS Students)
The American Association of Physics Teachers and the Center for Excellence in Education are proud to announce a
partnership to sponsor the 2013 U.S. Physics Team. The 2013 U.S. Physics Team is a competition for high school
students to represent the United States at the 44th Annual International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Copenhagen,Denmark, July 7-15, 2013. The mission of the physics competition is to promote and demonstrate academic excellence
through preparation for and participation in the International Physics Olympiad.
All high school physics students are encouraged to participate in the Fnet=ma Contest. The contest initiates the
selection process for the 2013 U.S. Physics Team and is administered in schools nationally. The physics competition
provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to enhance their physics knowledge, as well as their creativity,
leadership, and commitment to a goal. Sign-up now!
The deadline for your school to register is December 10th. To learn more about the IPhO and to register your school,
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please visithttp://www.aapt.org/physicsteam/2013/ Also, as we are receiving many inquiries, the RSI application
will soon be available on the CEE website. USABO registration is now open and extends until January 18th.
eCYBERMISSION: Web-Based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Competition Register Teams by December 14th (Grades 6 9)
Teachers and Team Advisors,The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are imperative to the future success of our
students and our country! Your support of the eCYBERMISSION competition helps students to be better prepared,
allowing them to use real-world STEM application skills to research, hypothesize, experiment and draw conclusions
while meeting common core standards!
If you havent already, be sure to register your teams today at www.ecybermission.com. The final registration
deadline is Dec. 14th! Dont forget that a complete team will have 3 -4 registered students and they are linked to you
as the registered Team Advisor! If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at 1-866-Go-CYBER (462-9237) or
eCYBERMISSION also has a brand new incentive to register your entire school! The Team Advisor with the most
individual students registered by December 14th will receive a gift certificate for $600s worth of Probeware
equipment for their classroom! Probeware consists of easy-to-use data loggers, sensors, experiments andgraphing/analysis software that help educators develop the next generation of scientists and engineers! Check out
http://www.vernier.com to see some examples and then start registering your students today!
eCYBERMISSION Team
National Science Teachers Association
1840 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201-3092
1-866-462-9237
NEW!!! Announcing for 2013: Student Spaceflight Experiments Program -- Mission 4 to the
International Space Station Apply by December 31, 2012
The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education, and
NanoRacks announce Mission 4 to the International Space Station. This STEM education opportunity immerses grade
5-14 students across a community in authentic, high visibility research, with the ability to design and propose real
experiments to fly in low Earth orbit on the International Space Station.
Each participating community will be provided a real microgravity research mini-laboratory capable of supporting a
single experiment, and all launch services to fly it to the Space Station in Fall 2013. A 9 week experiment design
competition in each community, held winter/spring 2013 and engaging typically 300 students, allows student teams
to design and formally propose real experiments vying for their community's reserved mini-lab on Space Station.
Content resources for teachers and students support foundational instruction on science in microgravity and
experimental design. Additional programming leverages the experiment design competition to engage thecommunity, embracing a Learning Community Model for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) education.
TIME CRITICAL: all interested communities are asked to inquire by DECEMBER 31, 2012; schools and districts need
to assess interest with their staff and, if appropriate, move forward with an Implementation Plan. Communities must
be aboard by February 18, 2013, for a 9 week experiment design phase February 25 to April 29, 2012, and flight
experiment selection by May 31, 2012. For More Information Contact: 301-395-0770 ,http:ssep.ncesse.org [email protected]
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NEW!!! NASA is Accepting Applications for the WISH (Women in STEM High School
Aerospace Scholars) Program Apply by January 3, 2013 (HS Junior Females)
NASA wants you to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. The WISH project
offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school students to jump start your future and explore thepossibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career.
WISH wants female high school juniors from across the country to participate in our pilot project! Your adventure
starts with an online community and culminates with a summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in
Summer, 2013.
Applicants need to be:
o U.S. citizens
o Current female high school juniors during the 2012-2013 school year
o Interested and excited about STEM
o Committed to a one-year relationship with JSC; and
o Able to access to the Internet and email (at home, school or public library)
o A scholar with a cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
NASA is accepting applications for an excellent program for high school juniors:
The WISH (Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars) is a great opportunity for girls in their junior year of
high school who are interested in STEM careers. WISH is accepting online applications through January 3, 2012. For
more information, visithttp://www.wish.aerospacescholars.org/apply.
NEW!!! DuPont Challenge Helps Students Meet Common Core Literacy Standards Apply
by January 13, 2013 (Grades 7-12)
It's launched! The 2013 DuPont Challenge is a competition for 7 12 grade students to research and write a 700- to
1000-word science essay on any one of four categories:
Together, we canfeed
the world,Together, we can build a secure energy future,
Together, we can protect people and the environment,
Together, we can be innovative anywhere.
The first three categories reflect the global challenges on which DuPont as a company focuses its efforts. The fourth
category opens up possibilities for students to address other important topics, using scientific research to solve issues
that can range from medicine and health to mathematical computation to any science, technology, engineering, and
math (STEM) topic that students are passionate about.
To assist teachers and their students in developing award-winning essays, theDuPont Challenge websiteoffers a
range of guidance and tips:
How to Prepare a Winning Essay
Guide to Research and Writing
Tips for Introductions and Conclusions
Tips for Success Video with Dr. Judy Pinto
Profiles of Previous DuPont Challenge Winners
Submissions will be accepted between November 15, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Prizes total $100,000 including U.S.
Savings Bonds for all our winners and a special awards trip to Orlando, Florida, for the top two students in each
division, to be joined by a parent and sponsoring teacher. As part of the awards trip, you can expect V.I.P. treatment,
recognition, plenty of fun, and maybe even a few other surprises. Created to honor the Challenger astronauts, this
competition is a great way to get students to push the limits of imagination and discovery.
Designed to inspire young people to excel in scientific writing, the competition invites students in 7th through 12th
grade to research and write a 700- to 1,000-word essay about a scientific discovery, theory, event or technological
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application that has captured their interest. Essays are judged on mechanics and conventions; ideas and content;
organization; style and creativity; and voice. Winners receive savings bonds up to $5,000 and an expenses-paid trip to
Walt Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center. The program also rewards the unique contributions of the
teachers of the winning students with trips with winners, $500 education grants, and sponsorship to attend the 2013
NSTA National Conference on Science Education in San Antonio.
For more information on classroom use and the competition, visit theDuPont Challenge website
NEW!!! NASAs Amateur Radio On The International Space Station (ARISS) Proposal Is
Live Online Proposals Due January 28, 2013
NASA is now accepting proposals from U.S. schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations,
individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station contact between May
1, 2013 and Nov. 1, 2013. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, NASA is looking for organizations that will
draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. Radio contacts
are approximately 10 minutes in length. Proposals are due January 28, 2013.
Interested parties should visitwww.nasa.gov/education/tfs/ariss to obtain complete information including how the
technology works, what is expected of the host organization and how to submit the proposal form.
NEW !!! Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge Submit by March 5, 2013 (Grades K
12)
YOUR STUDENTS HAVE THEPOWER TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURE
Are you up for the challenge?
Register your team today to join the Siemens We Can Change the World
Challenge, the premier national sustainability competition for grades K-12. Using a
project-based inquiry approach, students learn about science and conservation
while creating solutions that impact their planet.
Learn more and register at wecanchange.com.
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