K-12 Science Standards Revision Updates
The 2nd Draft of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Survey has been released.
The survey will be open until Sunday March 26th at 11:59pm.
To take the survey click on the link:
Completed Actions:
✓ Data Review Committee (DRC) completed review and analysis of feedback from Draft 1
✓ DRC report provided to the Standards Writing Team (SWT)
✓ SWT met in-person on February 6th to review the DRC recommendations and began editing/revising Draft 1 of the proposed standards
✓ Draft 2 of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Standards was released for review by all stakeholders on Thursday, February 23
Next Steps:
● Per the Procedures Manual, the survey will remain open for 30 days (closing March 26)
● DRC will review data from survey and create report
● SWT will receive DRC report and edit/revise Draft 2 of the proposed standards
Stay tuned for updates through our listservs.
For more information click the K-12 Science Standards Revision PowerPoint Presentation for the March, 2023 State Board of Education monthly meeting.
Student Opportunities
APPLICATION FOR NC DNA DAY 2023 IS NOW OPEN!
Would you like a scientist from one of NC’s leading research institutions to talk with your high school science classroom?
Each year, NC DNA Day sends scientists to classrooms across NC. During the visit, the scientist will teach an interactive and engaging module on an aspect of genetics and biotechnology. In addition, the ambassador will talk with your students about his or her own research and about exciting careers in biotechnology!
Please visit http://ncdnaday.org/sign-up/teachers/ to sign up to have a scientist speak with your high school classroom and present an engaging module covering a topic related to genetics and genomics! This year's topics include these exciting, hand-on lessons:
- Personalized Medicine (Pharmacogenomics)
What Teachers are Saying...
“DNA Day has been a wonderful addition to my classroom for the past 3 years... My students love it when they have "real life scientists" come talk to them. It helps the students see that science is "real" and can be fun and interesting and is truly part of their actual life."
“The presentation was fantastic, and my students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were motivated and engaged!”
- "This presentation completely supplemented what we've been doing in my classes this year. It gave the students something to think about and demonstrated the relevance of what we're learning."
What Students are Saying...
"I forgot how much one could do with a background in science. It opens doors that I can't wait to discover."
"The ideas/concepts were presented in a colorful way yet understandable way to both teach us and keep our attention."
"Today I realized that there were many more career options in science than I realized before."
For more information about NC DNA Day and to sign up, visit our website: http://ncdnaday.org/sign-up/teachers/
This is a friendly reminder that the NC Division of Air Quality’s AQ-IQ Contest will be closing soon.
The final date for students to submit their projects is MARCH 11, 2023, by midnight.
The AQ-IQ Contest is open to all seventh-grade students in North Carolina, and students have an opportunity to learn about air quality and think about solutions to air pollution. It puts them in charge of creating a project to educate others about an air quality problem.
Past projects have been posters, videos, Minecraft creations, games, books, and artistic projects off all sorts.
Students will need to follow the step-by-step Student Worksheet guide (see below) to develop an AQ-IQ project. Once completed, students submit their projects using the online form linked below. We ask students to include both their teacher’s and parent’s emails, as well as their project’s bibliography, when submitting.
For more information on the AQ-IQ contest, you can also visit the NC Environmental Education webpage.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Keith Bamberger at keith.bamberger@ncdenr.gov or 828-296-4500, or through our NC Air Awareness email (air.awarness@ncdenr.gov)
Student Worksheet Guide: : http://web.eenorthcarolina.org/Files/ncee/2022/aqiqstudentworksheet2023.pdf or http://web.eenorthcarolina.org/Files/ncee/2022/aqiqstudentworksheet2023.docx
Student Project Submittal Form:
https://ncdaq.wufoo.com/forms/z1f26nga0d7yioc/
Professional Development Opportunities
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NCCAT Virtual PD Courses
NCCAT Online courses are self-paced modules. Depending on the course, participants can earn 5 to 15 contact hours. There is no charge for NCCAT Online courses.
Registration and Course List
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Earn $5,000 This Summer: Research Experience for Teachers
The Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN) is now accepting applications from middle and high school teachers as well as community college educators for its summer RET program: Atomic Scale Design and Engineering.
Up to nine teachers will be selected to participate in research in nanoscale science and engineering labs at NC State, Duke, or UNC-Chapel Hill. Participants will also design and share curricular materials to use in the classroom.
The 2023 program lasts for 5 weeks, June 14 – July 18, with follow up during the academic year. Teachers will receive a $5,000 stipend for their work as an RET with additional funding available for curricular materials and travel for lesson plan/curriculum dissemination. The program is for US citizens only and teachers must participate for the entire period of the program. Note: Housing is not provided.
“I loved the experience! The lessons we explored were very engaging and inspired me to rethink how I will design some of my lessons for my class.” (Participant from summer 2022)
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. It is recommended that all materials be submitted by March 17, 2023. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
To learn more and apply, please visit the RTNN RET Website. Questions? Please Contact: Dr. Maude Cuchiara (maude_cuchiara@ncsu.edu) or Dr. Gail Jones (mgjones3@ncsu.edu).
FREE Environmental Education Teachers Workshop
Who: NC Division of Air Quality, Mecklenburg County Air Quality, Mecklenburg County Storm Water, and Mecklenburg Solid Waste
What: Join Air Quality, Storm Water, and Solid Waste outreach staff for an environmental education focused workshop. Learn activities you can do in your classroom and how local experts can work with your students! Content is great for middle & high school!
When: Monday, March 27, 2023 – 9am – 3pm (LUNCH IS PROVIDED)
Where: Quest Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville NC
REGISTRATION IS FREE!!
To register, please visit: https://mecklenburgcounty.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5gKszpyHeoDelAG
Participants will receive Criteria III credit for the NC Environmental Educator Certification program run by the NC Office of Environmental Education.
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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