American Fidelity Teacher Fellowship
2022 AF Teacher Fellowship Application
The AF Teacher Fellowship provides teachers an opportunity to spend the summer with a corporate technology team learning about software development, enterprise information management or technical infrastructure projects.
They can then take this experience back to their classrooms to help their students learn about and prepare for these careers.
As a member of American Fidelity’s STEM Fellowship, you will be provided an immersive look into how STEM is implemented within American Fidelity. You will learn concepts in many subject areas such as software development, security operations, data analytics, database administration, IT operations, and much more. You will also have the opportunity to shadow and work along side many of AF’s IT professionals in these areas. Previous program participants have used the relationships and information gained through the program to enhance how they demonstrate STEM career possibilities in their classrooms.
The AF Teacher Fellows will earn $30 per hour for the time they work over the course of the program. Schedules will be flexible to accommodate differing school summer schedules, required professional development days, etc. This flexibility includes up to two unpaid weeks off. AF Teacher Fellows will also receive a $2,000 stipend to use for their classroom upon completion of the program.
Who Is Eligible? Applications are open until Feb. 25, 2022, and are open to third- through 12th-grade STEM teachers. Qualified applicants will be required to attend a virtual interview March 18. You do not need to have prior IT experience. As long as you teach science, technology, engineering or math, you're eligible!
Our goal is to have onsite collaboration at our headquarters in OKC as permitted but will be flexible as needed with virtual options.Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for consideration.
Apply by February 25, 2022
Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and Application Training
Information pertaining to Oklahoma's implementation of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Please click a link below to register:
In Person Trainings:
Tuesday, January 25th: Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley Campus
Thursday, January 27th: Autry Technology Center - Main Campus
Wednesday, March 9th: Kiamichi Technology Center - McAlester Campus
Virtual Training:
Thursday, February 17th: Virtual via Zoom
ODCTE Learning Labs:
Thursday, March 10th: Oklahoma Department of CareerTech
Tuesday, April 5th: Oklahoma Department of CareerTech
Tuesday, April 19th: Oklahoma Department of CareerTech
If you need more information please email jordan.duck@careertech.ok.gov
Code.org
Code.org provides Free Curriculum Grades K-12
***New this year*** Computer Science A professional learning has arrived! For teachers looking for support in teaching CSA in the 2022-23 school year, find a professional learning program near you.
Applications are now open for Code.org’s Professional Learning Program for middle and high school educators! If you’re interested in teaching computer science for the 2022-2023 academic year, this is your time to explore CS curriculum and collaborate with educators of all experience levels to develop lesson plans and teaching strategies.
What is the Professional Learning Program? Hosted by highly trained facilitators, our professional development workshops will prepare you to confidently bring CS to your students as well as connect with an online and in-person community of peers. Scholarship funding is available for most workshops!
ECU Institute for Math and Science Education
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Biofuels and the Environment & Water Wise
When: February 12, 2022
Time: 9:00 am
Where: East Central University, Ada, OK
Cost: $25
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OK is Aviation Day
When: March 8, 2022
Time: 8:30 am
Where: East Central University, Ada, OK
Cost: $20
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Additional Information can be found at the link below:
KidWind Teacher Development Workshops
You are invited to this STEAM Renewable Energy workshop. Are you interested in learning or teaching about the science and technology around wind turbines and blade design? Are you looking for hands-on activities for your classroom? This energy-based content (KidWind) combined with practical classroom activities, will make it easy to bring renewable energy to your classroom.
Northern Oklahoma College and Enel Green Power bring you this wonderful opportunity to explore, experience, and expand your classroom STEM / STEAM opportunities. KidWind Project has been providing education, events, and STEM / STEAM curriculum for over 16 years all across the U.S. and internationally. We are excited to join together for this day of hands-on activities. NOC, Enel, and KidWind are offering a 2-day workshop. Friday and Saturday will be separate registrations.
When: February 19, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Moved to Virtual Platform
Renewable Energy Workshop
Are you interested in learning or teaching about the science and technology around wind turbines and blade design? Are you looking for hands-on activities for your classroom?
This energy-based content (KidWind) combined with practical classroom activities, will make it easy to bring renewable energy to your classroom. No previous experience necessary!
When: February 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Rawls Engineering Practice Facility, OU Campus, 850 Jenkins Ave, Norman, OK 73019
Room: 200 (Multipurpose Room)
National Clean Energy Education Summit
CEEWA is a coalition of clean energy education educators, organizations, agencies, colleges and universities, advocates, researchers, energy industry associations, utilities and renewable energy companies. We are committed to working towards a resilient and equitable clean energy economy shaped by informed and engaged educators, students and public.
We welcome educators, professionals, researchers, students and practitioners to join us as we continue the conversations we started at the 2021 inaugural event.
Registration is free. Stipends available for educators, students and participants from small organizations.
When: February 10, 2022
Time 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
2022 Oklahoma KidWind Challenge
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on design competition that engages students in STEM through the lens of wind and solar energy. Student teams design and construct small wind turbines and solar devices that they test, and then meet with a panel of judges to present their design process and demonstrate their conceptual knowledge on renewable energy. Teams also engage in a variety of Instant Challenges to gauge their on-the-spot teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The KidWind Challenge is a team effort by teachers, students, engineers, and practitioners, all working to make wind energy education and other renewable energy education accessible in classrooms around the world
When: April 2, 2022
Where: Northern Oklahoma College - Tonkawa
Plan
Rules
Gear
Build
Additional Information: Kathy Jackson at spiritwind760@gmail.com
Sustainable Energy Engineering for Empowering Rural Communities
When: June 13 - July 29
Stipend $5200
CREATE Center Online Workshops
Our partners at the CREATE Center were so happy with the results of last year’s online workshops have come back and funded a pile more educator scholarships for 2022. If you are a 6-12th grade science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) teacher use the coupon code, CREATEWKS2022, and it will reduce your registration fee to ONLY $10! That saves you $140! These 4-hour fully virtual workshops are hands-on and focus on delivering just enough content knowledge to get going, as well as a wide variety of practical activities for your classroom. No prior energy knowledge is needed to attend these workshops. All participants receive an $80 box of materials before each workshop that will allow them to explore the lessons.
Lottery Grant
Attached is the “Request for Proposal” for the 2022-2023 school year utilizing available lottery funds. Please note that the deadline date for submission is March 2, 2022. The proposal submission template, budget template, and rubric are included as attachments.
Proposals for each program identification (PID) number must be submitted as one document in the following order:
• Letter of support referencing sustainability signed by the Superintendent
• Request for Proposal
• Budget Request
The award limit is $15,000.
Please submit your proposal packet to cslotterygrants@careertech.ok.gov . You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours once your proposal is submitted. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Kim Downey at (405) 743-6831 or at kim.downey@careertech.ok.gov.
2022 Flight Training Scholarships for Students
AOPA Foundation is offering 80 merit-based scholarships of $10,000 exclusively for high school students. They must have passed the Private Pilot Knowledge Test to be eligible. There are dozens of other scholarships available too!
Application Deadline: February 11, 2022 11:59 p.m. EST
International Math Content
It's time again for another exciting math competition season! As always, registration for the 7th annual International Math Contest opens on January 1st. This year, the contest will be open to students in grades 3-10.
For the past six years, the RSM Foundation has organized the International Math Contest (IMC) as a way to give parents insight into how their child's math knowledge compares to that of his or her international peers. Last year nearly 30,000 students across the US, Europe, and Asia registered for the contest!
The IMC features a free 30-minute Online Challenge in February which serves as a qualifier for the challenging Russian Math Olympiad (RMO) in April. Participation in the contest is FREE with the option of purchasing a performance report that will provide deep insight into your child's grasp of mathematical concepts that are traditionally mastered by their international peers.
Grades: 3-10
Competition: February 1
Email your questions to:
2022 National Simulation Challenge
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In partnership with Flinn Scientific’s WhiteBox Learning (WBL), we are excited to announce the 2nd KidWind Simulation Challenge. In this Challenge, students will use the WhiteBox Learning simulation software to construct and test virtual turbines and wind farms.
This year we have added a new division for students interested and able to 3D print the blade sets designed in the simulator. Students who have the appropriate equipment can print their wind turbine blades and then test and share the performance of these 3D printed blades in our Online Challenge portal.
There are three divisions (4-5, 6-8, 9-12) in the National Simulation Challenge. Students can participate alone or on a team. If you are on a team, please note that each participant's performance in the sim will be aggregated using an algorithm that includes all team members' scores.
Registration Period: January 15 - March 1, 2022
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OkACTE’s Trophy Design Contest
OkACTE’s trophy design contest is intended to complement our nationally recognized awards program and winners. We are pleased to have the opportunity to present these awards that represent the designer’s creativity and showcase the cutting-edge technology of CTE.
One design will be chosen and used for the (8) ACTE Excellence awards.
The winner or winning team will receive a $500 cash prize!
Eligibility:
The contest is open to all CTE programs. Students may be secondary, post-secondary or adult CTE students. Entries may be individuals or classes.
CTE programs are encouraged to collaborate in the design process and completion of entries and awards.
Educators may advise students, but should not take a significant role in the development of the designs.
Contest Deadlines:
Contest Entry Form: February 18, 2022
Design Entry Form: March 11, 2022
*All entries must be submitted by 4:00pm to the OkACTE Office.
Award Requirements:
- The award must be free standing with a flat surfaced bottom (4”-6” in diameter). The trophy MUST incorporate the OkACTE logo. (The OkACTE logo can be found on the OkACTE website under the OkACTE Awards Contest page).
- The design must be replicable to ensure uniformity.
- Awards can be created with any material that fits the design need, but must be durable and of quality.
- Designs must be visually appealing, interesting and make creative use of space.
- Designs must envision a model for a nationally recognized awards program.
- The design must be printable and durable enough to withstand travel.
- Contestants will be notified no later than April 8, 2022 and will be responsible for the completion of the final awards to be delivered no later than June 25, 2022.
Questions? Contact Lorri Carlile: lcarlile@okacte.org
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AOPA High School Curriculum
Cost: Free
Courses:
- 8874 Aviation I
- 8875 Aviation II
- 8876 Aviation III
- 8877 Aviation IV
- 8883 Aerospace Capstone
- 8705 STEM Capstone
Choose Aerospace
The Choose Aerospace aviation maintenance curriculum puts students on a pathway to FAA mechanic certification. The curriculum—intended for use in a high school setting but deployable in current part 147 schools and community-based workforce development programs—uses a hybrid approach to learning. It combines traditional delivery methods (classroom, textbook, and in-person labs) with e-learning methods (video lecture, e-book, virtual and augmented reality simulations and exercises) using a nationally deployable e-learning platform. It is intended to be used in the classroom, but many of the elements can be taught online, or student-paced. Minimal equipment and materials are required.
Grant Deadline: February 15, 2022
Cost: $200/student
Courses:
- 8884 Regulations and Ground Operations
- 8885 Aircraft Materials and Corrosion Control
- 8885 Applied Sciences of Aircraft Maintenance
- 8887 Basic Electricity
PLTW Training Guarantee--It now must be in the same course no longer is it same program.
15+ Animal Science Lessons and Experiments!
Use these free STEM lessons and activities to teach about animal behavior, animal anatomy, and adaptations as you explore animal science K-12 students.
The free STEM lessons and activities below help students learn about animals and animal science, including habitats, adaptations, animal behavior, and other zoology and mammalian biology topics. For key terms to review with students, see the list of vocabulary words at the bottom of this resource.
Winter Activities
Activities and lessons include:
- Making an electroscope to detect static electricity.
- 3D printing with glue and sand or with royal icing.
- Building a homemade candle carousel.
- Using fake snow and then "melting" it.
- Finding out how animals stay warm in cold weather.
- Building a miniature ski lift.
- Investigating the "slope" science behind an avalanche and more!
Cold, Flu, Covid and Health Science
Science Buddies has a number of free STEM lessons and activities to help K-12 students explore human health systems and human health in the context of COVID-19, the flu, everyday health, and medicine. Browse these resources and resource collections to find a hands-on activity for your students.
STEM Teachers
- Update PD Form (Standard 5)
- Upload student projects in ctYOU.org (Standard 2)
- Upload student career projects (Standard 3)
- Upload guest speakers/field trips (Standard 5)
- Attend Mid-Winter Conference (Standard 5 - PD Form)
- Plan Advisory Committee Meeting - Advisory Handbook (Standard 6)
- Members should include industry partners, administration, former and current students, and a representative from your technology center/community college.
- Members should approve the Program Strategic Plan and offer input on the current status.
- Technology Centers have 2 mtgs/yr; K12 Comprehensive Schools have 1 mtg/yr.
CTSO Advisor
- Confirm your testing Liaison - ALL
- Monthly meeting minutes - ALL
- TSA State Officer Applications due FEBRUARY 1st
- Are you attending any mini-conferences or competitions? Put P.O.s in place if so.
- Fill out P.O. for State Leadership Conference (Activity Fund)
- TSA - registration & hotel
- Register students Membership (P.O. must be in place)
- Prepare for Competitive Events with students (must login)
Vocabulary:
ODCTE – Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education http://www.okcareertech.org/
SLC –https://www.oktsa.org/state-conference
STEM Website: http://www.okcareertech.org/stem
ctYou.org (select STEM, Teacher Resources)
https://ctyou.org/
Testing Liaison – Person at your school (i.e. Counselor, Principal), who will test your students. This person must be trained and sign a confidentiality agreement. Please contact Tami Redus tami.redus@careertech.ok.gov with questions about who your testing liaison is or how to be train to become a testing liaison.
Careertech Division Logo Links
Division Logo Information: Click Here
STEM Large Print Jobs: Click Here
STEM CMYK 4-Color: Click Here
STEM RGB Color: Click Here
Useful Links
Contact STEM Office
Oklahoma TSA
Work-Based Learning Resources
STEM Monthly Action Items
STEM YouTube Channel
OK Career Guide
NASA STEM Materials
ICAP/WBL Toolkit
AP Resources (Scroll to bottom of page)
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