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January 22, 2020
IN THIS EDITION
- Funding for Indian Education Lesson Plans
- Wyoming History Teacher of the Year
- Wyoming Digital History Toolkits
- Native American Visual Arts Fellowship
- Wyoming Arts Advocacy Day
- Learn to Teach with GIS
- Wyoming Geography Bee
- Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
- Cherry Creek AP Summer Institute
- Little Shop of Physics
- National Youth Science Camp
- Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
- Special Education STEM Teaching Tools
- STEM Resources of Native Students
- National STEM Scholar Program
- Statistics in Schools Ambassadors
- Indigenous and Colonial Summer Institute
- George Washington Summer Institutes
- Health and Physical Literacy Summit
- SkillsUSA Pin & T-Shirt Design Challenge
- United Nations Art Contest
- DNA Day Essay Contest
- Library of Congress Summer Institutes
- My Idea, My Book Contest
- Hope 4 the Wounded Conference
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Wyoming Humanities is seeking lesson plans that address new social studies standards benchmarks developed as a result of Wyoming’s “Indian Education for All” act.
The lesson plans must be tied to Wyoming Humanities' Two Nations, One Reservation pop-up kiosk and related resources, and must align to the state social studies standards.
A general outline of the plans must be submitted by March 2. Funding of $600 is available for one set of lesson plans for high school, $600 for one set of lesson plans for middle school, and $600 for one set for elementary school.
The resulting collection of curricula will be made available to all teachers.
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Deadline for Nominations: March 31, 2020
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History recognizes exceptional K–12 American history teachers across the country.
The national winner is chosen from among state winners and receives a $10,000 prize and will be honored at an award ceremony in New York.
State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state. Last year's Wyoming winner was Inga McCoy of Kelly Walsh High School.
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Wyohistory.org recently added four new digital toolkits of Wyoming history for classroom use by teachers and students. The lesson plans link Wyoming topics to specific eras in U.S. history and are aimed at middle school and high school students.
The new toolkits:
- Votes for Wyoming Women
- Establishing the Wyoming Territory
- Dams, Irrigation and Federal Power
- The Civilian Conservation Corps in Wyoming
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Application deadline: March 1, 2020
The Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists supports the work of contemporary Native American creatives at all stages of their professional careers. Artists from all disciplines may apply for a fellowship including but not limited to painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, performance art, installation and ceramics.
The fellowship will provide up to a one-month residency at Ucross and a stipend of $2,000.
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February 21, 2020 in Cheyenne
The Wyoming Arts Alliance will host a day of advocacy and educational art events. Join arts supporters and advocates from across the state. Learn how to promote your cultural community, improve your relationships with policymakers, and meet with legislators.
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Take advantage of a series of free training events to learn the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and the tools you can use to integrate it into the classroom.
Create an ideal platform to teach a variety of subjects, including math, science, social studies, and computer science. Classes are open to K-12 teachers and 0.5 PTSB credit is available.
- March 11, 2020 in Powell
- May 12, 2020 in Casper
- April 17, 2020 in Laramie
- TBD in Rock Springs
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School registration deadline: January 24, 2020
The Wyoming Geography Bee winner will qualify for the National Geographic Bee – a competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world.
Register your school today for local and state competition. The state bee will be held March 27, 2020, in Casper.
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The Wyoming Prevention Action Alliance (WPAA) is a statewide coalition formed with support from the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police to equip and empower leaders across the state to promote substance abuse prevention.
The WPAA comprises leaders who gather regularly to hear updates, provide input on strategies, plan events, and act around strategic prevention initiatives.
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July 20-23, 2020 at Cherry Creek High School in Denver
Experience 30 hours of immersion in Advanced Placement (AP) instruction with highly experienced instructors.
Understand how the course framework defines the scope of the course and specifies what students must know and do to be successful on the AP Exam. Learn effective instructional strategies to help students develop a mastery of course content and skills over time.
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February 29, 2020, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Fort Collins, Colo.
Colorado State University hosts a day of fun, hands-on science at the Little Shop of Physics Open House at Lory Student Center.
The event is free and open to people of of all ages, from pre-K to gray. Along with over 300 hands-on homemade science experiments, you can check out interactive presentations and activities hosted by our Science Partner Groups from all over Colorado.
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Application deadline: February 28, 2020
The National Youth Science Camp is an annual education experience for recent high school graduates held each summer at Camp Pocahontas near Thornwood, West Virginia. The camp, to be held June 22-July 15, 2020, will allow two students from each state.
Applicants must graduate from high school between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.
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Nominations close March 1, 2020
Nominate a teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This year's awards will honor science (including computer science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics teachers in grades 7-12.
A minimum of five years full-time employment in K-12 as a math or science teacher is required.
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Recorded Webinar: Designing Inclusive Science Learning Environments
Students receiving special educational services have a right to experience a PK-12 science education that fully integrates their presence. This webinar explores how instruction can be designed to enable deep and meaningful science learning.
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STEM Teaching Tools has collected resources to help science educators honor and elevate indigenous "ways of knowing" and support Native learners.
This collection includes 28 resources from various educators and projects.
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Applications due February 1, 2020
The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program.
The next set of scholars will be hosted by The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science and The Center for Gifted Studies from May 31-June 6, 2020 at Western Kentucky University.
Travel costs, materials, mentoring, and supplies are covered by a grant.
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The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for teachers to join the Statistics in Schools Ambassador Program, open to educators PK-12.
Ambassadors will engage with professional networks on social media and through email to promote the program, and participate in virtual events.
Ambassadors will also learn how to integrate census statistics into their classrooms and receive a toolkit with promotional materials designed for easy sharing
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July 26 - August 9, 2020 in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plimoth Plantation will host Beyond the Mayflower: New Voices from Early America, a two-week National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute for Teachers.
Expert faculty from colleges, universities, and tribal communities will explore new voices and historical perspectives that are rapidly changing how we understand and teach indigenous and colonial history and its continued significance today.
Each participant will receive $2,100 to help cover the cost of travel, lodging, and meals. The application deadline is March 1, 2020.
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From June 16-August 8, 2020, various scholars and Mount Vernon staff will lead five-day residential programs focused on a variety of themes: government, women, military, slavery, leadership, and business from June 16-August 8, 2020.
Slots are available specifically for Wyoming teachers but are filling up. Full scholarships that include a transportation stipend are available.
Contact Alissa Oginsky at gwti@mountvernon.org.
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February 11-14, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama
This inaugural national summit on health and physical literacy will feature more than 175 sessions.
Keynotes include Dr. John Ratey, expert in neuropsychiatry, and Melanie Lynch, 2016 Health Education Teacher of the Year.
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Entry deadline: February 5, 2020
SkillsUSA is sponsoring a national conference pin and T-shirt design challenge open to all dues-paying student members.
The winning designs will become the official pin or T-shirt for the 2020 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
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The U.S. Mission to the United Nations launched an art contest themed “The Future We Want” in recognition of the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary. Youth ages 13-15 are encouraged to submit artwork showcasing their vision for the future.
Paintings, drawings, collages, and other work may be submitted until January 26, 2020. Finalists will have their artwork displayed in the lobby of the U.S. Mission in New York City.
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Deadline for submissions: March 4, 2020
The American Society of Human Genetics is accepting essays from students in grades 9-12 to support National DNA Day, April 25, 2020.
The Annual DNA Day Essay Contest asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics. Essays are expected to be well-reasoned arguments that indicate a deep understanding of scientific concepts related to this year's essay question. First-place winner earns $1,000.
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Applications due March 23, 2020
The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long summer institutes for K-12 educators.
Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching.
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Entry deadline: February 28, 2020
Do your students have a favorite author or hero but have a hard time finding books about them? Do your students love learning about insects but you can’t find a book about the one they find most interesting?
If you answered yes to either of those questions, then the
My Idea, My Book Contest is for you and your students.
Work with your students to write a persuasive letter that shares the idea of a nonfiction book that Teacher Created Materials should publish.
One grand-prize winner will be selected to have his/her book idea published. The 10 finalists will receive a Classroom Library valued up to $799.
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June 18-19, 2020 in Westerville, Ohio
Kids make mistakes, but punitive consequences rarely change behavior. Developing growth mindsets and alternative discipline strategies allows for teachable moments and changed behavior, increased attendance, and decreased suspensions, expulsions, and dropout rates.
The second annual Hope 4 the Wounded Conference's theme is Connecting the Dots 4 Social Emotional Learning.
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