STEM News Splash
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The Montana Learning Center's Grant from the Montana Space Grant Consortium provides middle and high school teachers with free online training to navigate this telescope through Montana State University. Teachers will learn how to use and do research with a robotic telescope, allowing them and their students to contribute to publishable research! The first course will run from October 5 through November 20, 2020 and is now open for registration. Participants receive up to 60 OPI renewal units.
Teachers can contact Ryan Hannahoe if they have questions about the courses.
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Scientist Series: From Field to Classroom
A place-based professional learning opportunity for teachers that is appropriate for remote, blended, and face-to-face learning.
Hear from practicing Montana scientists about the incredible research going on in your backyard. Learn from fellow educators how to capitalize on these studies to develop relevant, place-based science integrated curriculum for your classroom.
Series Meeting Dates: September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 13, and 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm
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Attend one or more meetings, as there are opportunities for multiple choices in renewal units. Click the link above (Scientist Series) for more information on the six learning modules:1) What is a Watershed? 2) Water/Soil Chemistry 3) Macroinvertebrates 4) Fish, Natural Boundaries, and Human Impacts 5) Climate Resiliency: Fire, Fish, and Water/Beaver Mimicry Restoration 6) Geomorphology & Earth Systems
Modules offered ala carte or as a series with classroom implementation opportunities
MSU Academic Technology and Outreach and the Master of Science in science education program will offer "Dialogues in Online Teaching," a series of free online recordings where experienced online educators discuss community, opportunities and challenges in the remote learning environment.
The Office of Public Instruction Indian Education for All Unit would like to invite educators and administrators to join us for a free six-session live webinar series facilitated by Indian Education for All instructional coaches on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00pm to 5:30pm on September 9, 23, 30, and October 14, 28, and November 4, 2020. The webinars will explore the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians. Participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions and will:
- gain familiarity with each of the Essential Understandings;
- explore practical classroom integration of IEFA;
- engage in meaningful live discussions;
- build community and share resources; and
- earn renewal units (two per session, or twelve for all six sessions)
Completion of a follow-up survey provided after each webinar is required to earn OPI renewal units.
To register for this online training opportunity, go to Registration. Contact jstadum@mt.gov if you have any questions.
Free Professional Development
Fall Facilitated Courses Registration Now Open!
Self-Paced Science Courses:
Opening by September 11th!
What science looks like - Courses with example lessons/units
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Participate in development activities for the new science assessments, Montana Science Assessment (MSA) and Alternate Montana Science Assessment (AMSA).
Development continues on the new science assessment. The OPI welcomes educators who may be interested in participating in its development to complete the 2021 Science Content Development Team Application.
If your school district would like PD regarding these new assessments please reach out to Michelle McCarthy at MMcCarthy5@mt.gov.
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Partners in Science Meet and Greet September 11, 2020 Registration
The MJ Murdock Charitable Trust makes $19,000 grants for high school science teachers to do research in university labs for two summers. The program's vision is to give teachers an authentic research experience doing innovative science in a lab to ulti mately influence classroom practices-helping to facilitate more hands-on research to inspire learning and spark innovation.
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LEARN CHEMISTRY FOR FREE ONLINE! [mit.us8.list-manage.com] LMIT faculty director, Prof. Michael Cima will lead a free online chemistry course starting in September. AP Chemistry high school students and teachers are among the thousands of learners who have successfully taken the course and enjoyed it. Check it out for yourself and register now!
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Calendar of Events & Opportunities
Keep updated with new opportunities, professional development, and science resources at the Montana OPI's Science Page. |
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This message was sent by Michelle McCarthy, Science Instructional Coordinator. You can reach Michelle by email at MMcCarthy5@mt.gov or by calling (406) 444-3537 or (406) 860-6619 (cell). If you want to share out this subscription or unsubscribe you can change your email subscription status.
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, TTY 406-444-0235.
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