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Library of Congress Teacher Institute on Science, Technology, and Engineering K12
K-12 teachers, school librarians, and curriculum or professional development specialists can spend a week at the Library of Congress exploring its primary sources for use in science education. The institute will cover topics like the nature of science, science and engineering practices, the historical context of discovery and invention, and the interdependence of science, technology, and engineering. Teachers will work with library education specialists and collections experts to develop a primary source-based activity on these topics for use in their classrooms. Educators will return home with strategies for using this activity and share the outcome with their cohort.
The institute takes place July 6-10 in Washington, D.C. Tuition and materials are provided at no cost. Apply by March 23; visit http://bit.ly/3b5fDjr.
San Diego Zoo's Teacher Workshops in Conservation Science M H
The zoo's Institute for Conservation Research, Conservation Education Division, invites middle and high school teachers and informal educators to attend these workshops. Educators from around the world will visit the zoo's research headquarters in Escondido, California, to learn about wildlife conservation. Participants engage in cutting-edge lab and field activities focusing on critical issues facing endangered species. These activities support the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and can be implemented in the classroom.
Formal grades 6-12 educators are advised to form on-site teams composed of 2-3 members, with at...