Happy New Year from the K-12 Science Team!
Portrait of a Graduate Exemplars
The Office of Innovation at NCDPI is interested in showcasing exemplars of the Portrait of a Graduate Competencies as an extension of the Promising Practices Clearinghouse, and we are hoping each of you will be able to assist us in collecting these exemplars.
As you know, the competencies include Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Learner’s Mindset, and Personal Responsibility. We are seeking to spotlight these competencies from various perspectives, such as leaders being collaborative, teachers being critical thinkers, students being adaptable, etc. We are especially interested in student-based exemplars, as we would like to embed those in the Playbook once the assets (infographics, videos, photos, etc.) are available.
We will be collecting this information on the Portrait of a Graduate Exemplars Google form.
Professional Development Opportunity
NC State University - SIMIRS: Supporting the Implementation of Modeling Instruction In Rural Schools
The Science House in the College of Sciences and the STEM Education Department in the College of Education are excited to offer a professional development opportunity to high school science teachers in western North Carolina. This NSF DRK-12 project focuses on implementing Modeling Instruction in high school biology and chemistry classrooms while producing new educational research in the area of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) and educative mentoring.
Click on this Link for information about the 2023-24 Modeling Biology & Chemistry Courses.
Student Opportunity
Art x Climate: A Project of the Fifth National Climate Assessment
The U.S. Global Change Research Program, in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Science Foundation, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, invites artists to engage in the development of the Fifth National Climate Assessment by creatively visualizing climate change in the United States: its causes, impacts, and manifestations; our shared vulnerabilities; and the strength of our collective response.
Art x Climate seeks to strengthen partnerships between science and art and demonstrate the power of art to advance the national conversation around climate change. Selected art submissions will be featured in the Fifth National Climate Assessment as chapter covers and within the chapters. Selected artworks may also be used in case studies, in public events, or in communication materials.
There are two calls, one for artists ages 13–17 and one for artists 18 and up. Artists who wish to submit their works must do so by 11:59 PM ET on January 27, 2023. More information, including rules and judging criteria, can be found at the CaFÉ portals below.
· Youth call (ages 13–17)
· Adult call (ages 18 and older)
ABOUT THE NATIONAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT
The National Climate Assessment is the preeminent source of climate information for the United States and is led by the U.S. Global Change Research Program. The report covers topics such as water, ecosystems, oceans, agriculture, Indigenous Peoples, cities, transportation, health, and many others. It covers the entire geography of the US, including all 50 states, the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Nominations close on January 9, 2023. Applications must be completed by February 6, 2023.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the North Carolina Presidential Awards Program, please contact the State Coordinators for PAEMST:
K-12 Science Standards Revision Update
Completed Actions:
✓ DRC Orientation and work session took place in mid-December
Next Steps:
● DRC continues work on report and recommendations
● SWT orientation and work session in late January/early February
Stay tuned for updates through our listservs.
NC DPI Science Consultants
Dr. Debra Hall
K-5 Science
debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov
Gavin Fradel
6-8 Science
gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov
Benita Tipton
9-12 Science
benita.tipton@dpi.nc.gov
Alexis Wood
9-12 Science
kathryn.wood@dpi.nc.gov
Additional Contacts:
Dr. Charles Aiken
Section Chief K-12 Mathematics, Science and STEM
charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov
Howard Ginsburg
K-12 STEM Consultant
howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
Marilyn Johns
Administration Specialist
marilyn.johns@dpi.nc.gov
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