RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 11-30-12

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RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity

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STEM DIGITAL Summer Institute, June

24 28, 2013 Applications Due April 1, 2013 (MS HS Teachers)

JobOpportunities:None Posted: If your school or district

is looking to fill a position please send a copy

of your job posting to Peter McLaren at

[email protected] we will post to

the RISCI-MSHS list

News:If you would like receive e-mail announcements about

NGSS, please send an e-mail to:

[email protected]

Engaging in Argument from Evidence is Focus of Dec. 4 Web Seminar Exploring the

Practices in the Framework for K12 Science Education

Engaging in argument from evidence is the topic of the next web seminar in a series of eight on the scientific and

engineering practices described inA Framework for K12 Science Education. It will be held on Tuesday, December 4,

from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Join Joe Krajcik, a design team lead for both the Framework and NGSS, and learn more about

Why reasoning and argument based on evidence are essential to identifying the best explanation for a

natural phenomenon or the best solution to a design problem;

How scientists and engineers use argumentation to listen to, compare, and evaluate competing ideas and

methods based on merits; and

The use of argumentation when investigating a phenomenon, testing a design solution, resolving questions

about measurements, building data models, and using evidence to identify strengths and weaknesses of

claims.

The Framework, published by the National Research Council (NRC), describes the major practices, crosscutting

concepts, and disciplinary core ideas that all students should be familiar with by the end of high school and is being

used to guide the development of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
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the website. The goal of this PD is for you to be able to share your learning with others in your school or LEA.

Science educators would find value in the topics of: Text Dependent Questions, Writing an Argument and Academic

Vocab sessions..

Please refer to the attached flyer for more information

All Sessions run from 8:00 3:00 PM

Day Date Topic Location

Tuesday Dec 11, 2012 Writing an Argument Woonsocket Middle School

Friday Dec 14, 2012 Text Complexity Middletown Admin Building

Tuesday Feb 5, 2013 Text Dependent Questions Chariho Career and Tech

Wednesday Feb 6, 2013 Writing an Argument Coventry Admin Building

Thursday Feb 7, 2013 Academic Vocab Middletown Admin Building

Friday Feb 8, 2013 Text Complexity Ponaganset Middle School

Tuesday March 12, 2013 Text Dependent Questions Woonsocket Middle SchoolWednesday March 13, 2013 Academic Vocab Coventry Admin Building

Thursday March 14, 2013 Writing an Argument Middletown Admin Building

Day Date Topic Location

Saturday January 26, 2013 Academic Vocab CCRI- Warwick

Saturday February 2, 2013 Text Dependent Questions CCRI- Warwick

Saturday February 9, 2013 Text Complexity CCRI- Warwick

Saturday March 23, 2013 Writing an Argument CCRI- Warwick

Artbotic Lecture by Dr. Holly Yanco December 5

As part of Computer Science Education Week, Rhode Island College is sponsoring a talk by Dr. Holly Yanco on

Artbotics on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 4:30pm in Faculty Center South Dining

Dr. Holly Yanco , Professor in the Computer Science Department at UMass Lowell, founded the Robotics Lab

and co-developed the Artbotics program, which combines art and computer science in a curriculum for high

school and college students . She was the PI of the NSF-funded (DUE-0231363) development ofPyro, a Python-

based robotics curriculum, which was selected as the Premier Courseware of 2005 by NEEDS. She has received

teaching awards from UMass Lowell and MIT.

The talk, which is funded by the Rhode Island College Committee on College Lectures, is free and open to the

public.

MIT BLOSSOMS Back-to-School Lesson Contest Apply by December 3 (HS)http://blossoms.mit.edu/home

High School level science, mathematics, and engineering teachers are invited to submit their lesson designs for a new

MIT BLOSSOMS lesson in Mathematics, Science or Engineering. We are looking for a lesson that you have taught

successfully and that you think would work well with the MIT BLOSSOMS Teaching Duet pedagogy. We are also

looking for lessons that cover essential high school curriculum topics, but approach those topics in a fresh, dynamic

way. Also, a winning math lesson will be supportive of the new Common Core standards. Here are some important

things to remember about a BLOSSOMS lesson:
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A BLOSSOMS lesson is not a lecture.

A BLOSSOMS lesson presents a topic from an unusual, interesting angle.

The video segments should be 3 minutes or less, and never more than 4.

The first segment needs to be no longer than 2 minutes and must excite the interest of both teachers and

students.

With video technology, segments can be filmed in interesting locations. Stay away from the classroom asmuch as possible!

A lesson must provide challenging, thought-provoking classroom activities for the video breaks.

Important Contest Deadlines:

Monday, December 3, 2012 Teachers must submit the completed MIT BLOSSOMS Concept Template for

their lessons, availablehere.

Monday, January 7, 2013 - Finalists will be announced and asked to complete the MIT BLOSSOMS

Architecture Template for their lessons, availablehere.

Monday, January 28, 2013 Finalists must submit the completed Architecture Template for their lessons.

Monday, February 4, 2013 Winners will be announced

The winning teachers will be invited to travel to MITall expenses paidto film their lessons during either theirWinter or Spring vacation weeks.

For further information, [email protected].

Apply Now for the 201314 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship

Applications Due December 5, 2012 (K-12)

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 20132014

Fellowship Year. The Einstein Fellowship Program is available to current K12 science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM) educators with a demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership.

Selected teachers spend 11 months in Washington, D.C., sharing their expertise with STEM program directors or

policy makers. Einstein Fellows may serve in a Congressional office or in one of several government agencies such as

the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA), or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Fellows receive a monthly

stipend and an allowance for professional travel and relocation. The fellowship year begins in late August 2013.

The goal of the Einstein Fellowship Program is to provide an opportunity for teachers to inform national policy and

improve communication between the K12 STEM education community and national leaders. The Einstein

Fellowship Program was created in 1990 with support from the MacArthur Foundation; the 1994 Albert Einstein

Distinguished Educator Fellowship Act gave the DOE federal responsibility for the Program. The Triangle Coalition

for Science and Technology Education administers the Program for the DOE Office of Science in partnership with the

other participating federal agencies.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be currently employed full time in a public or private elementary or secondary

school or school district, and must have been teaching in one or more STEM fields full time in a public or private

elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years.

For more information about the program and to learn how to apply, visit www.einsteinfellows.org. Applications for

the 201314 Fellowship program are due by 11:00 p.m. (EST) December 5, 2012.

New!!! Distinguished Fulbright Awards In Teaching Program For U.S. Teachers Apply by

December 15th (K-12)
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Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of

Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright Program provides

funding for students, scholars, teachers, and professionals to

undertake graduate study, research, university teaching, and

teaching in elementary and secondary schools. The Institute of

International Education (IIE) administers the Distinguished

Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program on behalf of the U.S.Department of State.

Under the Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program,

highly accomplished U.S. primary and secondary level teachers of

all subjects, guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, curriculum

heads, Talented and Gifted coordinators, Special Education

coordinators and media specialists/librarians may apply for this

professional development program to carry out a course of study for

three to six months abroad.

The program provides U.S. teachers with the opportunity to study in an overseas research center or university and

work within local schools in the host country. Applicants will propose a Capstone Project at the time of application

that should enhance their learning and have practical applications to their teaching (see the Capstone Project page for

sample projects).

IIE works with U.S. Embassies and consulates, Fulbright Commissions and other organizations to link U.S. teachers

with a host institution in their preferred country. Once abroad, academic support will be provided by a host

institution advisor who will support the U.S. teacher and help contribute to the design and activities of the project.

Project support will also be provided via an online module led by staff at a U.S. university. Upon returning to the

U.S., participants will be expected to share the knowledge and experience gained on the program with teachers and

students in their home schools and within their communities.

PROGRAM BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATING TEACHERS

As part of the program, Distinguished Fulbright Teachers:

Design and carry out a Capstone Project overseas. Projects may relate to the teachers content area,

curriculum development, educational policy, standards or other key issues relevant to the home and hosteducational system abroad.

Study and observe international best practices in education;

Share professional expertise with educators and students in the host country;

Develop leadership skills and understanding of educational policy;

Enhance their ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments.

PROGRAM BENEFITS TO U.S. SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

Upon return, Distinguished Fulbright Teachers:

Integrate international best practices in education in the U.S. classroom, school and community;

Integrate Capstone Project findings into the U.S. classroom or school;

Expand global and intercultural awareness of students and colleagues by sharing their Fulbright experience

and infusing their experience into classroom content or curriculum;

Develop partnerships and joint projects with schools and classrooms abroad.For More Information and application go tohttp://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/distinguished-

fulbright-awards-in-teaching-program/application

NEW!!! Save The Bays Bay Institute for Experiential Learning Register by January 7th

(Middle and High School)
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NEW!!! 2013 Fishman Prize Now Accepting Applications Applications Due by January 14th

(K-12)

TheFishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice is a $25,000 prize awarded annually to public school

teachers who demonstrate exceptionally effective teaching with students from high-poverty communities. Offered by

TNTP, a nonprofit organization working to ensure that all students get excellent teachers, the prize is given to up to

five teachers each year. In addition to receiving $25,000, the winners engage in a six-week summer residency that

culminates in the publication of a short paper on the practice of effective teaching. Applicants who submit by the

early deadline of December 3, 2012 will learn whether they have been selected for the next round a month before
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other applicants. The final deadline is January 14, 2013. Read the 2012 winners paper and learn more about how to

apply atwww.tntp.org/fishmanprize.

NEW!!! STEM DIGITAL Summer Institute, June 24 28, 2013 Applications Due April 1,2013 (MS HS Teachers)

STEM Digital Images in Geoscience Investigations: Teaching Analysis with Light

Monday to Friday, June 24 - 28, 2013 at UMass Amherst

Funded by the National Science Foundation

Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute

Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers

Teams of science and computer teachers encouraged Participants MUST bring a digital camera, and are

encouraged to bring a laptop computer

$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, lunches

Housing and meals for those outside the commuting radius

3 to 6 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)

STEM DIGITAL will use the AnalyzingDigitalImages software which provides free, easy-to-use tools for spatial,

temporal, spectral, and intensity measurements. It will show how digital image analysis can be applied to

environmental quality issues in ways that can readily be introduced into STEM courses, engaging students and

encouraging them to think about related careers. The program will develop research agendas that will

employ a variety of image analysis tools. Application forms and more information:www.umassk12.net/digital .

Contact:[email protected] . Voice: 413-545-0734, fax: 413-545-3697

Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for

Students

eCYBERMISSION: Web-Based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)Competition Register Teams by December 14th (Grades 6 9)

Teachers and Team Advisors,

The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are imperative to the future success of our

students and our country! Your support of the eCYBERMISSION competition helps students to be better prepared,

allowing them to use real-world STEM application skills to research, hypothesize, experiment and draw conclusions

while meeting common core standards!

If you havent already, be sure to register your teams today at www.ecybermission.com. The final registration

deadline is Dec. 14th! Dont forget that a complete team will have 3 -4 registered students and they are linked to you

as the registered Team Advisor! If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at 1-866-Go-CYBER (462-9237) or

[email protected] .

eCYBERMISSION also has a brand new incentive to register your entire school! The Team Advisor with the most

individual students registered by December 14th will receive a gift certificate for $600s worth of Probeware

equipment for their classroom! Probeware consists of easy-to-use data loggers, sensors, experiments and

graphing/analysis software that help educators develop the next generation of scientists and engineers! Check out

http://www.vernier.com to see some examples and then start registering your students today!

eCYBERMISSION Team

National Science Teachers Association
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[email protected] Sign Up For The US Physics Team Register by December 10, 2012 (HS Students)

The American Association of Physics Teachers and the Center for Excellence in Education are proud to announce a

partnership to sponsor the 2013 U.S. Physics Team. The 2013 U.S. Physics Team is a competition for high school

students to represent the United States at the 44th Annual International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Copenhagen,

Denmark, July 7-15, 2013. The mission of the physics competition is to promote and demonstrate academic excellence

through preparation for and participation in the International Physics Olympiad.

All high school physics students are encouraged to participate in the Fnet=ma Contest. The contest initiates the

selection process for the 2013 U.S. Physics Team and is administered in schools nationally. The physics competition

provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to enhance their physics knowledge, as well as their creativity,

leadership, and commitment to a goal. Sign-up now!

The deadline for your school to register is December 10th. To learn more about the IPhO and to register your school,

please visithttp://www.aapt.org/physicsteam/2013/ Also, as we are receiving many inquiries, the RSI application

will soon be available on the CEE website. USABO registration is now open and extends until January 18th.

NEW!!! DuPont Challenge Helps Students Meet Common Core Literacy Standards Apply

by January 13, 2013 (Grades 7-12)

It's launched! The 2013 DuPont Challenge is a competition for 712 grade students to research and write a 700- to

1000-word science essay on any one of four categories:

Together, we can feed the world,

Together, we can build a secure energy future,

Together, we can protect people and the environment,

Together, we can be innovative anywhere.

The first three categories reflect the global challenges on which DuPont as a company focuses its efforts. The fourth

category opens up possibilities for students to address other important topics, using scientific research to solve issues

that can range from medicine and health to mathematical computation to any science, technology, engineering, and

math (STEM) topic that students are passionate about.To assist teachers and their students in developing award-winning essays, theDuPont Challenge websiteoffers a

range of guidance and tips:

How to Prepare a Winning Essay

Guide to Research and Writing

Tips for Introductions and Conclusions

Tips for Success Video with Dr. Judy Pinto

Profiles of Previous DuPont Challenge Winners

Submissions will be accepted between November 15, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Prizes total $100,000 including U.S.

Savings Bonds for all our winners and a special awards trip to Orlando, Florida, for the top two students in each

division, to be joined by a parent and sponsoring teacher. As part of the awards trip, you can expect V.I.P. treatment,

recognition, plenty of fun, and maybe even a few other surprises. Created to honor the Challenger astronauts, this

competition is a great way to get students to push the limits of imagination and discovery.Designed to inspire young people to excel in scientific writing, the competition invites students in 7th through 12th

grade to research and write a 700- to 1,000-word essay about a scientific discovery, theory, event or technological

application that has captured their interest. Essays are judged on mechanics and conventions; ideas and content;

organization; style and creativity; and voice. Winners receive savings bonds up to $5,000 and an expenses-paid trip to

Walt Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center. The program also rewards the unique contributions of the

teachers of the winning students with trips with winners, $500 education grants, and sponsorship to attend the 2013

NSTA National Conference on Science Education in San Antonio.

For more information on classroom use and the competition, visit theDuPont Challenge website
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