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March 2021
Black Swamp Math Teachers Circles
Math Teachers' Circles bring together teachers and mathematicians to enrich the teachers' experience of mathematical problem solving. There are four goals: Increase the confidence of math teachers in problem solving. Deepen teachers' content knowledge through exploring mathematically rich problems and develop an arsenal of techniques to solving unfamiliar and challenging problems. Form long-term professional relationships among teachers and mathematicians, through regular, highly interactive meetings. Provide support for teachers who want to bring richer mathematical experiences to their students.
Find out more »PBL Professional Learning Community
Are you passionate about PBL and searching for a way to network with other PBL educators? Or perhaps you're new to PBL and wanting to learn more. PBLMatters, a program of the Fairfield County ESC, is proud to announce a series of FREE PBL PLC sessions that are available to any educator anywhere in the country. All sessions are facilitated by emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty, many of whom have authored PBL books on the featured topics. Each PLC session is a combination…
Find out more »Ohio Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is designed to challenge and engage students (Grades 9-12) in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) research. Individual students compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their original research efforts before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers. JSHS invites high school students to report on the results of their original research investigations in STEM and compete for scholarships and recognition at university-held regional symposia. In Ohio,…
Find out more »Incorporate More Student Inquiry in Your Science Lessons – OSLN Southeast Hub
This session will provide participants with practice applying subtle changes to existing lesson plans in an effort to increase student inquiry. Participants will be provided with sample lesson plans and will be tasked with applying their own ideas for subtle modifications that will promote specific aspects of inquiry. Register here About this series Ohio University is excited to announce the re-launch of the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Southeast Hub! We will be sharing STEM resources and opportunities for developing…
Find out more »STEM Geospatial PD
Ashland Christian School is offering FREEgeospatial professional development for schools across Ohio. During our sessions, they will show you where to get FREE licenses and how to incorporate Geographical Information Systems into your curriculum. You can use any topic and apply it to your geography standards. They've used ArcGIS for three years in 4th through 8th grade. There are now even state and national geospatial competitions available! Please fill out the attached form to register and obtain information about our…
Find out more »PBL Professional Learning Community
Are you passionate about PBL and searching for a way to network with other PBL educators? Or perhaps you're new to PBL and wanting to learn more. PBLMatters, a program of the Fairfield County ESC, is proud to announce a series of FREE PBL PLC sessions that are available to any educator anywhere in the country. All sessions are facilitated by emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty, many of whom have authored PBL books on the featured topics. Each PLC session is a combination…
Find out more »April 2021
STEM Geospatial PD
Ashland Christian School is offering FREEgeospatial professional development for schools across Ohio. During our sessions, they will show you where to get FREE licenses and how to incorporate Geographical Information Systems into your curriculum. You can use any topic and apply it to your geography standards. They've used ArcGIS for three years in 4th through 8th grade. There are now even state and national geospatial competitions available! Please fill out the attached form to register and obtain information about our…
Find out more »PBL Professional Learning Community
Are you passionate about PBL and searching for a way to network with other PBL educators? Or perhaps you're new to PBL and wanting to learn more. PBLMatters, a program of the Fairfield County ESC, is proud to announce a series of FREE PBL PLC sessions that are available to any educator anywhere in the country. All sessions are facilitated by emeritus PBLWorks National Faculty, many of whom have authored PBL books on the featured topics. Each PLC session is a combination…
Find out more »STEMthusiasts: “Point of No Return” Educational Film Experience
Join filmmakers, Noel Dockstader and Quinn Kanaly, as they discuss the nationally recognized film: POINT OF NO RETURN Educational Experience. The gripping story of the first solar-powered flight around the world explores what it takes for two Swiss pilots and their team to achieve the impossible and prove the potential of clean energy. Using the film as a dynamic jumping-off point, the Point of No Return Educational Experience aims to inspire students with this 21st-century environmental adventure story and then…
Find out more »Educating with Excellence: Peers Putting GrowNextGen in Action!
Ohio Soybean Council-sponsored GrowNextGen provides teachers with free, high-quality STEM units and lessons that bring agriculture principles and practices into the science classroom: biology, chemistry, food science, and environmental science. GNG offers e-learning courses and a network of educators and industry leaders to answer questions and provide resources to support the lessons, as well as career videos and discussion guides. Our website has a large number of relevant, hands-on lessons to use with your students. And it's all free! Hear…
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