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New In This Bulletin : NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 's

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Backyard: Exploring AtlanticCanyons and Seamounts 2014 Begins Live Video FeedsSeptember 19 th

Rhode Island EnvirothonInformation Session September 24 th from 4:00 to6:00 PM

2014 RI ManufacturingEducational AwarenessExperience October 1 st

2015 Rhode Island Science Olympiad Fall Coaches Meeting October 6 th Project Lead The Way Conference, October 17 th Register by October 9 th Global Exploration for Educators Organization Offers International Travel for

Educators Discounted Rate until October 13 th Teaching NGSS in First Grade Is Topic of October 22 nd Webinar Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Video Contest Apply by October 31 st Registration Now Open for Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program Deadline for

projects s January 30 th Job Opportunities:FT Chemistry & General Science/ESL (2 positions) Woonsocket High School

Woonsocket Public Schools is seeking to fill two positions, one in chemistry and one in general science/ESL, for the2014-15 school year. Candidates must hold the appropriate science certificates, must hold or be willing to obtain RICertification as a Teacher of ELL's, experience working with students from culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds highly recommended.

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different forms of energy. It's all part of the Next Generation Science Standards a new set of academic guidelinesthat teachers across Kentucky are putting into practice this year. Ohio bill drops one attack on science education, picks up another (ars technica) Recently, we covered a bill that was introduced in Ohio to deemphasize teaching the scientific process and open thedoor for people to object to scientific instruction on political grounds. While under consideration, the text of the billhas been modified considerably. Gone is the language about politics, and in its place is a provision that uses languagepromoted by a think tank that supports intelligent design. First, the good news: initially, the bill would prohibit"political or religious interpretation of scientific facts in favor of another" while directing teachers to "focus onacademic and scientific knowledge rather than scientific processes." Read more here

NGSS News:SD Board of Education sets sights on new science, arts, and technology standards (KEVN) New state standards for science, educational technology, and the fine arts may be coming to public schools in the Mt.Rushmore State. The state Board of Education convened in Rapid City to hold the first of four meetings to discuss theproposed changes. The board says the changes are necessary to keep South Dakota students competitive with thosein other states. That's as some residents take issue with the proposed changes. One Sioux Falls woman says theproposed South Dakota standards closely resemble those of the 'Next Generation Science Standards.'

Teacher Resources:RIDE provides update on the RI Interim Assessments RIDE is working on phase 2 of the Instructional Support System which includes decoupling of the RI InterimAssessments from the previous Instructional Management System and making reports available through the newInstructional Support System. RIDE is planning a soft launch of the revamped Interim Assessments in October with thegoal of making the system fully available to all LEAs in November. The Interim Assessments will continue to offer twooptions: fixed form assessments that can be administered any time during the year and a test construction tool thatallows educators to create their own tests. While the fixed forms assess mathematics and English language artscontent, the test construction tool contain items for mathematics, English language arts, science and socialstudies . Both assessment options will be available for grades 3-11. Please contact Ana Karantonis [email protected] with any questions.COSEE Ocean Education Resources - http://www.cosee.net/ The mission of the Centers for Ocean Scienc es Education Excellence (COSEE) Network is to spark and nurturecollaborations among research scientists and educators to advance ocean discovery and make known the vital role ofthe ocean in our lives. The mission reflects the three-fold partnership, which composes each COSEE Center-partnerships between formal and informal e ducation institutes and research institutes. RI Native Plant Guide - http://web.uri.edu/rinativeplants/about/ This online tool is a simple way to find the perfect native plant for your property. The RI Native Plant Guide comes toyou after three years of research and development by the URI Outreach Center, the RI Natural History Survey anda team of reviewers including professionals in the horticulture industry, URI faculty and staff, landscape ecologists,propagators and botanists.

SEARCH for over 400 species of plants native to Rhode Island! PLUG in your info (i.e., shade tolerant, perennial, attracts pollinators, etc.) to narrow the list. Now you've

found the right plant for the right place for the right function!

CLICK on the result for photos of the plant and a listing of local retailers who carry it in stock!As our region becomes more developed, it is important to consider the impact of our yards on theenvironment. Native plants are the foundation of a healthy ecosystem , providing food and shelter for wildlife andbeneficial insects. This fall - one of the best times of year for planting - consider including native plants in yourgarden!Have questions or comments? Please contact us at [email protected]

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NEW!!! NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 's expedition, Our Deepwater Backyard: ExploringAtlantic Canyons and Seamounts 2014 Begins Live Video Feeds September 19 th The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 's current expedition, Our Deepwater Backyard: Exploring Atlantic Canyons andSeamounts 2014 , is under way and runs through Oct. 7.

Live video feeds of our remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives began on Sept. 19 , and can be viewed athttp://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/media/exstream/exstream.html . All ROV dives will be streamed live to our website.

And be sure to check out the associated education resources available athttp://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1404/background/edu/edu.html to help bring the expeditionalive in the classroom!

About the Expedition On this expedition, we will visit several Atlantic Canyons and New England Seamounts that are largely unexplored.That means that scientists and online viewers will be the first humans to ever set eyes on much of what the ROV isshowing us!

The Atlantic Canyons, just off the Eastern Seaboard, are home to a diversity of fish, deep-sea corals, and otherinteresting life. These canyons, numbering in the hundred, link the continental shelf to the deep sea, acting asconduits that funnel pollutants, food for marine life, and sediments from shallow to deeper waters.

The New England Seamount Chain is made up of dozens of extinct underwater volcanoes that extend from the edgeof the U.S. continental shelf off the coast of the Northeast U.S. about 700 miles eastward across the Atlantic basin.These features are geologically diverse and are often biological hotspots, only two of the many reasons scientists areinterested in them.

Check out the image and video gallery and watch as we update it throughout the expedition:http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex1404/logs/photolog/welcome.html. Watch live: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/media/exstream/exstream.html

Rhode Island Envirothon Information Session September 24

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from 4:00 6:00 PMRhode Island Envirothon is holding an informational session/open house for potential coaches, advisors, teachers and

leaders who have an interest in helping to work with a team of middle or high school students. The informationsession will be held at:

Greggs Restaurant 4120 Quaker Lan e (Route 2) in North Kingston, RIWednesday September 24, 2014 from 4 to 6 pm.

Rhode Island Envirothon is a hands-on, team competition for RI middle and high school students, held in May. The competition covers the following environmental topics:

Forestry , Wildlife, Aquatic Ecology, Soils and Land Use, and this years Environmental Issue Urban andCommunity Forestry.

The mission of Rhode Island Envirothon is to develop knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated citizens who arewilling and prepared to work towards achieving and maintaining a natural balance between the quality of life and

the quality of the environment. Our motto is to teach students how to think, not what to think. We provide a National Envirothon Curriculum, which is 87% aligned to the National Science Standards. We offer hands-on workshops for your students and teachers, given by local professionals. We offer partnerships with various RI Environmental Agencies. We provide a soil start-up kit, video library and maintain on-line resources. We sponsor the RI winning team at the North American Envirothon competition in July.

How can your school start an Envirothon Team? Obtain administrative approval for the Program.
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Recruit an advisor. Register your school with RI Envirothon, Inc. Visit our RI Envirothon website for resource information and calendar of meetings and workshops. Incorporate the Envirothon program into classroom curriculum or after school club, and begin recruiting students

for your Envirothon team.

Please RSVP to [email protected] . If you cant make it but would like further information please contact RIEnvirothon at Tel. (401) 500-0399 or Fax: (401) 934-0843

NSTA Teacher Awards ProgramsNSTA is offering 19 different award programs that are administered by the Association and funded by variouscorporations and organizations. Many of the awards recognize teachers for their development and implementation ofunique science programs and curricula, while others honor individuals who show outstanding leadership anddedication to the profession. Check them out at http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx, along with all other details!

NOAA Teacher at Sea Program: Deadline September 30 th NOAA Teacher at Sea Program: Deadline September 30 th Have you ever thought about learning while at sea? The mission of NOAAs Teacher at Sea program is to provideteachers a hands-on, research experience at sea, giving them unique insight into oceanographic, hydrographic, andfisheries research by facilitating partnerships between educators and world-renowned NOAA scientists. Kindergartenthrough college teachers, K 12 administrators, and museum and aquarium educators board NOAA research andsurvey ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew. Then, armed with new understanding and experience,teachers bring this knowledge back to their classrooms. For more information go to http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/

Captain Planet Foundation Grants - Deadline September 30 th Captain Planet Foundation Grants: Deadline September 30The Captain Planet Foundation provides grants to school and community groups to support hands-on environmentalprojects for youth in grades K-12. The objective of the foundation is to encourage innovative programs thatempower youth to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods andcommunities. For more information go to: http://captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/

Target Field Trip Grants Apply by September 30 th Target will be awarding more than 5,000 grants of $700 each to schools for this school year. Teachers can use grants

to fund school field trips to connect their curricula to out-of-school experiences, including trips to museums, culturalevents, civic experiences and environmental sites. Please visit https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/grants/field-trip-grants to apply by September 30, 2014.

Announcing the Fall 2014 Understanding Language MOOC Lineup at Stanford Registerby October 1 st Welcome to the new school year! We are excited to be launching two massive open online courses (MOOCs) onOctober 1 , both designed to help teachers support students' language use and content learning within the context ofthe new standards.

Our new MOOC, Supporting English Language Learners under New Standards , is a collaboration betweenUnderstanding Language, Oregon State University, and the Oregon Department of Education. This eight-week coursewill focus on a key practice within both the Common Core State Standards and new English Language Proficiency

Standards: argumentation. Participants will analyze language samples gathered from students to explore how they areconstructing claims supported by evidence and reasoning. Educators will be able to use their understanding of theirstudents language capacities to design curriculum aligned to the new standards. This course is open to teachers andadministrators in all states, and is especially relevant to educators in Oregon and other states in the ELPA21consortium. Please follow the link below to register.

Register for Supporting English Language Learners

The CCC MOOCs are Back!
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Building on the success of the Constructive Classroom Conversations MOOCs last year, we are offering two updatedversions of Constructive Classroom Conversations: Mastering Language for College and Career Readiness (onefor elementary and one for secondary teachers) starting on October 1.

In this four-session course (spanning 14 weeks), educators will work individually and within teams to collect samplesof student conversations, analyze language samples using the Conversation Analysis Tool (CAT), and plan instructionto foster students conversation sk ills. Participants will join a growing online community to discuss, implement, andreflect on constructive student-to-student conversations as powerful ways to develop language, thinking, andunderstanding.

There is no cost to take the course and receive a Statement of Accomplishment from NovoEd. However, we areexcited to offer a paid option ($200) for participants to receive a Record of Completion with Narrative Evaluationfrom the Stanford Graduate School of Education. With this option, participants will receive written feedback formcourse instructors throughout the course and as a summative statement. They will also receive documentation thatthey completed 30 hours of professional development. Many districts have offered continuing education credit forthis option, and past participants have found the detailed and explicit feedback very useful for their ongoing growthand reflection.

Please follow the links below for more information or to register. We invite you to join this expanding network ofeducators working together to foster language use in the classroom!

Register for Elementary CCC Course

Register for Secondary CCC Course

Toshiba America Foundation Grant Apply by October 1 st (Grades K-5) This grant contributes to science & math education by investing in teacher designed projects for students in GradesK-5. Teachers are invited to apply for a $1,000 Toshiba America Foundation grant to help bring an innovative hands-on project into their classrooms. Please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5.jsp and apply by October 1, 2014. Do youhave an innovative idea for improving math or science instruction in your classroom? Good luck!

Association of American Educators Classroom Grants Apply by October 1 st These grants (average amount: $500) can be used for a variety of projects and materials, including but not limited tobooks, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audiovisual equipment, and lab materials. Classroomgrants are available to all educators who have not received a scholarship or grant from the association in the last 18months. Application deadlines are October 1 and March 1. Click here for more information.

NEW!!! 2014 RI Manufacturing Educational Awareness Experience October 1 st Please join in this exciting Manufacturing Week event for high school teachers, counselors, parents and students. Joinus for the 2014 RI Manufacturing Educational Awareness on Oct 1 at the Quidnessett Country Club from 3:30 7. Over 30 advanced manufacturers will be there to explain what advanced manufacturing is and to meet guidancecounselors, parents and students in all career pathways who might be inclined to pursue their career interest in themanufacturing setting. A few educational institutions, including New England Tech, have been invited to showcasethemselves as well, to make sure that students know where they can turn for excellent training.RI Manufacturers are hiring! Don't miss this chance to meet a variety of Rhode Island's advanced manufacturers, andlearn the high-paying, exciting careers that could be in your future.Workforce Performance Solutions Training career specialists will be on hand to help map out student career optionsin manufacturing. For information about the open house and the free WPS Career Match call: 401-232-0077 or email:[email protected] . The manufacturers will be offering a few sponsorships to robotics teams who are at the event and can demonstrateenthusiasm, a strong program, and commitment. We cant guarantee each school that attends will receive a
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sponsorship but they do have to be there for consideration. As noted on the flyer, if robotic teams want to attendthey can respond by email to [email protected] or they can go to www.MfgDay.WPSTraining.com where theycan request more info.Admission is FREE. Looking for more information call 401-232-0077

Sponsored by the RI Manufacturers Association, makeRI, and Workforce Performance Solutions

Verizon Innovate Learning Grant Program Apply by October 6 th The Verizon Foundation is looking to partner with K-12 public schools to improve student engagement andachievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Through the Verizon Innovate Learning Grantprogram, schools will be eligible for $20,000 grants to:

Engage students in STEM in new, innovative ways Help teachers more effectively use technology Create more personalized learning environments to help students succeed

Would your school love to launch a robotics program, or an app development class? Are you in need of a technologycoach, or training for a teacher to get the program off the ground? Would your teachers like to begin leveraging newtechnology in the classroom, or learn how to better use the tools they have like smart-phones and tablets?

Who Should Apply? Public elementary, middle or high schools where 70 percent of the students qualify for free orreduced lunch are eligible to apply for a chance to win a Verizon Innovate Learning Grant. This grant helps schools insignificantly underserved areas to expand or build new STEM initiatives that leverage technology for their students.

Who Is Eligible? Teachers and faculty members representing any public elementary, middle or high school in theUnited States (50 states plus U.S. territories) in which at least 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch areeligible to apply for a chance to win a Verizon Innovate Learning Grant. In addition, schools that have received grantsfrom the Verizon Foundation in 2013 and 2014 are not eligible.

How Can The Verizon Innovate Learning Grant Be Used? The grant can be used toLaunch a new and/or support an existing program focused on:

App or video game development Robotics Design Thinking Citizen Science Computer science, coding or programming

Purchase new technology, equipment or materials for students or teachers, including: 3D printers Mobile device accessories for academic use (e.g., probes, adaptive technologies) Robotics kits

Support professional development for teachers on the integration of technology, including: Securing a Technology Coach / Instructional Technology Coach Professional Development on the use of technology, individualized learning environments, STEM Curricula and resources to support new STEM subjects or projects

We encourage schools in your districts to submit an original idea to bring new learning to students in yourcommunity. The deadline for applications is Monday, October 6, 2014. For more information on the Verizon InnovateLearning Grant and to apply, go to: www.verizon.com/innovateaward .

NEW!!! 2015 Rhode Island Science Olympiad Fall Coaches Meeting October 6 th The 2015 Rhode Island Science Olympiad is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Rhode Island College. The fallmeeting for coaches will take place on Monday, October 6, at 4 PM in Clarke Science 115 at Rhode Island College.Information and a registration form are available at http://www.ric.edu/faculty/organic/ScienceOlympiad/
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Registration is now open, using the form at the link above. If you intend to participate, please send us the form assoon as possible. You do not need to wait for the payment to be sent in order to register, but payment must bereceived by December 1 to retain your spot.

Coaches should plan to attend the October 6 meeting to pick up manuals for which they have registered, learn moreabout plans for the event, or learn more about Science Olympiad in general. If the coach is unable to attend, pleasesend a representative (not a student).

If you have any questions, please call or send an email.

James G. MagyarPhysical Sciences DepartmentRhode Island [email protected] 456-9697FAX: 456-8396

NEW!!! Project Lead The Way Conference, October 17 th Register by October 9 th Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Salisbury LaboratoriesWPI Parking Garage at 151 Salisbury St., Worcester, MAFriday, October 17, 20148:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Conference Details, Registration & More Info on PLTW http://www.wpi.edu/academics/stem/guidance.html Online Registration Deadline -Thursday, October 9

Our conference will offer three options during each of six sessions. There will be sessions of interest to everyone,whether you've been involved with PLTW for ten years, one year, or this is the first you've heard of the Project Lead

The Way K-12 STEM curriculum.

PLTW schools are required to send a minimum of one advisor/counselor to this annual conference. PLTWrecommends that schools send all of their advisors/counselors to at least one conference during their tenure with theschool.

Please share this invite with your PLTW Partnership Team and interested colleagues, especially those at your feederschools and in your guidance department, since we have very few counselor email addresses. Over 6,000 schools inall 50 states offer PLTW programs, including 2 (Middletown and Ponagansett) schools in Rhode Island. PLTW teachersare facilitators and their students apply STEM to define and solve open-ended problems in a real-world context. ThePLTW curriculum, combined with high-quality teacher professional development and an engaged network, helpsstudents develop the skills to succeed in our global economy. The PLTW curriculum is aligned with the Common Core

and Next Generation Science Standards.Raytheon EiE Teacher Scholarships Applications For K-5 Teachers Apply by October10 th Want to bring Engineering is Elementarys award -winning curriculum to YOUR classroom AND attend an outstandingPD workshop that prepares you to teach your best? Applications for the next round of Raytheon - EiE TeacherScholarships open THIS MONTH on August 27th.

Bookmark this link:http://www.eie.org/eie-curriculum/scholarships-elementary-teachers
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and be ready to submit your application.

Scholarship recipients travel to Boston to attend an EiE professional development workshop and receive a completeset of classroom materials. The value of the scholarship is approximately $2,500.

Get Graduate Credit With Online Courses From the American Museum of Natural History:

Register by October 13th

for Fall Session 2Earn graduate credit and CEU credit while learning about the climate, space, and evolution. Get access to cutting-edge research, world-class scientists, and powerful classroom resources with Seminars on Science, American Museumof Natural History's online professional development program. Online courses include Climate Change; Earth: Insideand Out ; Space, Time, and Motion; The Brain ; and many more. For more information, visit http://www.amnh.org/learn .

AMNH is looking for 100 science teachers to participate in a course on climate change. Receive a $500 stipend. Clickhere for more information, or e-mail [email protected] .

Fall Session 2 : October 27 December 7; Registration deadline: October 13Get $50 off when you register by September 29 . Sign up now . Registration: http://www.amnh.org/learn/Register ; Phone: 800-649-6715; e-mail: [email protected] .

NEW!!! Global Exploration for Educators Organization Offers International Travel forEducators Discounted Rate until October 13 th Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that runs professionaldevelopment travel programs designed for teachers.

GEEO is offering the following travel programs for 2015: India/Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bali/Lombok, Italy, Eastern Europe,Greece, Uzbekistan, Vietnam/Cambodia, Thailand/Laos, Belize/Guatemala, Morocco (Winter, Spring and Summer)China, Eastern Turkey, Western Turkey, Zambia/Botswana/Namibia/South Africa, New Zealand, Costa Rica, PeruvianAndes (Summer and Spring), Peruvian Amazon, and The Galapagos Islands. The registration deadline is June 1st, butspace is limited and many programs will be full well before the deadline. From now until October 13th, GEEO'sspring and summer programs will be discounted an additional 5%.

Educators have the option to earn graduate school credit and professional development credit while seeing the

world. The trips are 8 to 19 days in length and are designed and discounted to be interesting and affordable forteachers. GEEO provides teachers educational materials and the structure to help them bring their experiences intothe classroom. The trips are open to all nationalities of K-12 and university educators and administrators, as well asretired educators. Educators are also permitted to bring along a non-educator guest.

Detailed information about each trip, including itineraries, costs, travel dates, and more can be foundat www.geeo.org . GEEO can be reached 7 days a week, toll free at 1-877-600-0105 between 9AM-9PM EST

Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants: Deadline October 15 th Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants: Deadline October 15Increase parent involvement? Build stronger community spirit? Create a new school tradition? The ideas are endless.Whatever goals and dreams you have for your school, Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant Program can help fulfillthem with grants of $2,000 to $5,000. K-12 public schools as well as school parent-teacher groups are eligible.

Preference is given to funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor andoutdoor) and landscaping or clean-up projects. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/195qDKm

2015 Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge Teams Register by October 16 th The Conrad spirit of innovation challenge (Conrad challenge) was founded by Nancy Conrad in honor of her latehusband, astronaut, innovator, and entrepreneur , c h a r l e s p e t e c o n r a d j r . The Conrad challenge is anannual, multi-phase innovation and entrepreneurial competition that brings together a dynamic community ofinnovators and entrepreneurs driving a collaborative movement to develop extraordinary and viable solutions tobenefit our world in one of four areas: aerospace & aviation, cyber technology & security, energy & environment, andhealth & nutrition. For more information go to : http://www.conradchallenge.org/
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NEW!!! Teaching NGSS in First Grade Is Topic of October 22 nd WebinarOn October 22nd NSTA continues its series of webinars for K 5 teachers focused on teaching the Next GenerationScience Standards (NGSS) in elementary school. The October 22 nd webinar will focus on first grade. Join presentersCarla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr, and Kathy Renfrew as they review the general architecture of the NGSS and the specificexpectations for first grade students, then explore how to use the standards to plan curriculum and instruction. Join

one or all of these great learning experiences offered FREE for teachers. Find more information and/or register .

K5 teachers will not want to miss NSTA's upcoming series of web seminars focused on teaching the Next GenerationScience Standards (NGSS) in elementary school. Each month from September through February, NSTA will focus on aparticular grade level, kindergarten through 5th grade. Presenters will review the general architecture of the NGSS andthe specific expectations for each grade level then explore how to use the standards to plan curriculum andinstruction.

Teaching NGSS in Elementary School First Grade, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School Second Grade, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School Third Grade, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School Fourth Grade, Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Teaching NGSS in Elementary School Fifth Grade, Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Better Together Summit Sponsored by the NE Environmental Educators Association October 24 th 26 th

Pineland Farms , New Gloucester, MaineOctober 24 th - 26 th

The Summit features: Over 45 workshops on topics such as collaborative strategies, community partnerships, engaging new

audiences, environmental psychology, climate change education, advocacy, organizational development, andmany more.

The Better Together Innovation Lab - an intensive, all day session for leaders, program innovators, andeveryone who wants to take part in developing new ways to strengthen our impact through collaborations,alliances, and networks.

Keynotes and other plenary activities, as well as eye-opening and provocative ideas from all Summitparticipants.

The Better Together Summit is for you if: You want to learn how to create a better world through teamwork, partnerships, and collaboration You want to hear ideas about how education and learning can help us reach a healthy, prosperous,

and sustainable future for all You teach children, adults, and families about environmental knowledge and skills to help create and

sustain healthy communities and the environment You use science to promote learning about the natural world, its systems, and all its inhabitants. You support learning that enhances innovative thinking, academic achievement, and skill development

for the 21st century You want to join an open dialogue with practitioners, innovators, administrators, researchers, and

funders in exploring collaborative strategies to increase environmental literacy and its impact onattaining healthy, vibrant communities

Questions? Email: [email protected] www.neeea.org -- www.meeassociation.org

Every Day Capacity Building Grants: Deadline October 30 th Every Day Grants from the National Environmental Education Foundation, with support from Toyota Motor SalesUSA, Inc., help strengthen nonprofit public lands support groups, enabling them to do more to connect theircommunities to the land. Capacity Building Grants will be awarded to groups who make the best case for how thefunds will build their capacity to better serve the lands they love. http://publiclandseveryday.org/grants/capacity-building-grants
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Farmers Insurance Thanks a Million Teachers Grants Apply by October 31 st Farmers Insurance Thanks A Million Teachers Grants of $2,500 are available to any educator who has been thanked onThankAMillionTeachers.com . The winners must use the money to purchase school supplies throughAdoptAClassroom.org or have the funds applied toward a professional certification through the National Board forProfessional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Applications accepted through October 2014. For more information, click

https://www.thankamillionteachers.com/submit-a-proposal/ .Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy Deadline is October 31 st This Academy is a one-week, all-expenses-paid professional development program for teachers of Grades 3-5.Participants will learn interactive ways to inspire their students in math and science. Now, you have the chance to letyour 3-5 grade teachers know how special they are by choosing them for a chance to go to a cool math and sciencecamp next summer. You can nominate any deserving teacher you know by visiting http://www.sendmyteacher.com/ .

NEW!!! Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Video Contest Apply by October 31 st Solve for Tomorrow is a video contest for public middle and high schools that awards over $2 million in technology,plus other additional prizes, to winning schools throughout the United States.

From now until October 31st, we are accepting applications from teachers in all disciplines representing grades 6-12,and theres no limit to the number of teachers that can enter from each school. Prizes will be awarded at each stage

of the competition, from the 255 State Finalists to the final Five National Winners. Entrants must answer a few, simplequestions about their school and STEM education at www.samsung.com/solve . One school per state will win atechnology kit to produce a video addressing the challenge, Show how STEM can be applied to help improve yourlocal community. National Winners will receive $140,000 in technology and prizes, and a trip to Washington, D.C. fora celebratory event.

In appreciation for submitting your ideas to Solve for Tomorrow, we will be awarding the first 5,000 teachers whoapply a select self-paced teacher development course from PBS TeacherLine . At Samsung, we know how muchwork educators put into motivating and leading their students and we want to say thank you.

In addition to the above mentioned, we will be awarding five teachers in every state including D.C., two Galaxytabs. There will also be one winner from each state that will receive $20,000 technology package for their school.

Fifteen National Finalists will receive a trip to attend our first ever pitch event, where they will present their video to apanel of judges. Finally, the selected five National Winners will also be invited to attend a celebratory event inWashington D.C. in addition to winning $120,000 technology package for their school.

Weve also added three additional chances to win with the Environmental Innovation Award, Math Makes -it-WorkAward and the Civic Engagement Award.

APPLY HERE: http://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/contest/#apply

The full contest rules and additional information are posted at: www.samsung.com/solve . Youll also be able to seeexamples of videos from previous winning schools.

James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching Apply by November 1 st The award recognizes, encourages, and stimulates outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the United States,its possessions or territories, at the national level. Any individual, except a member of the award selection committeeor currently enrolled student of the nominee, may submit one nomination or support form in any given year. Thenominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry in a high school (grades 9 12).The award consists of $5,000, a certificate, and up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting. A certificate will alsobe provided to the recipient's institution for display. Click here for more information.

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Apply by November 5 th Announcing the launch of the 2015-2016 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DA) Program Online
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Application for K-12 teachers!Are you a U.S.:

Primary and/or secondary classroom teacher? Guidance counselor? Curriculum specialist? Curriculum head? Talented and Gifted coordinator? Special Education coordinator? Media specialist/librarian?

You may be eligible to participate in a unique international professional development opportunity for 3-6 monthsthrough the Fulbright Program!

By conducting educational research abroad, U.S. teachers gain new skills, learn new instructional methods andassessment methodologies and share best practices with international colleagues and students. Teachers also havethe opportunity to expand their understanding of other cultures and international education systems that will enrichtheir U.S. schools and local communities with global perspectives.

Teachers may travel to: Botswana, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Palestinian Territories, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan

and Vietnam.*Additional countries are still pending and will be added to the website in the coming weeks. START YOUR APPLICATION TODAY: https://dafulbrightteachers.org/

Application deadline: November 5, 2014. Eligibility Requirements: www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org . Application Info: http://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/application-tp2 .

This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and isadministered by the Institute of International Education

N-Visioning a Brighter Future Grant Program Applications Due November 14 th Sponsored by Westinghouse, the program awards grants to U.S. K 12 schools that want their students to learn moreabout science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) through a hands-on project. Three schools will beawarded grants of $3,000 $1,000 to complete their projects and $2,000 for the schools' science department needs for any creative project dealing with STEM. Preference will go to projects that involve students directly, incorporatecommunity resources, or use interdisciplinary or team-teaching strategies. Click here for more information about theprogram.

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applicationsfor 2015-16 Fellowship Year Apply by November 20 th The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplishedK-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the nationaleducation arena. Fellows spend 11 months working in a Federal agency or U.S. Congressional office, bringing theirextensive classroom knowledge and experience to STEM education program and/or education policy efforts. Programapplications are due November 20, 2014, and must be submitted through an online application system.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, be a current employed full-time in a U.S. public or private elementaryor secondary school or school district, and must have taught full-time in a public or private elementary or secondaryschool for at least five of the last seven years in a STEM discipline.

Federal sponsors have included the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NationalAeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The DOE sponsors up to four placements in U.S. Congressional offices.

The AEF Program is managed by the DOE Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and
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Scientists, in collaboration with the Triangle Coalition for STEM Education and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science andEducation.

Information about the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, including eligibility requirements,program benefits, application requirements, and access to the online application system can be found athttp://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/ .

For any questions, please contact the AEF Program at [email protected] . U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science

PASCO STEM Educator Awards Apply by November 30 th The PASCO STEM Educator awards, sponsored by PASCO scientific, in partnership with the National Science TeachersAssociation, recognize excellence and innovation in the field of STEM education at middle school and high schoollevels.

Eligibility: The applicant must be a 6 12 STEM educator. Individuals must have a minimum of 3 years teachingexperience in the STEM fields, who implement innovative inquiry-based, technology infused STEM programs. Onemiddle level and two high school level recipients will be awarded annually.Award: A total of 3 awardees will be selected annually. Each awardee will receive up to $1000 to cover travel expenses

to attend the NSTA national conference and be part of a STEM share-a-thon workshop, a $500 monetary gift, and a$5000 certificate for PASCO scientific products. The recipient of the award will be honored during the Awards Banquetat the NSTA national conference.

To apply click on the link below:http://www.nsta.org/docs/awards/STEMEducator.pdf The deadline to apply is November 30, 2014.

Enter Now for a Chance to Win the 2014 2015 Shell Science Lab Challenge Apply byDecember 19 th Are you a science teacher succeeding in providing exemplary lab instruction with minimal equipment and resources?The Shell Science Lab Challenge offers you a chance to compete to win a school science lab makeover, valued at$20,000, by sharing your creative approach.

Middle and high school science teachers (grades 6 12) in the United States and Canada who have found innovativeways to deliver quality lab experiences with limited school and laboratory resources are encouraged to apply! Thedeadline for submissions is December 19, 2014 .

All winners will receive science lab equipment, Shell cash grants, NSTA membership, and support to attend NSTAConferences on Science Education. The grand-prize winner and four national finalists will be honored at a specialbanquet and ceremony at NSTA's National Conference on Science Education in Chicago in March 2015. For moreinformation about the Challenge or to download an application, click here .

NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center History of Winter Workshop Apply by December 31 st Climbing an ice fall, drilling an ice core from a frozen lake or standing inside a pit to study layers of snow are notusually part of the normal work week of a science teacher. But the annual History of Winter program, an initiative of

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, provides these and many other first-hand experiences for elementary andsecondary science teachers to familiarize themselves with the world of cryospheric science research. Guided byprofessional glaciologists, the participants spend a week in February in Lake Placid, New York learning about commonfield research techniques that are often used as ground validation for NASA satellite missions.

Registration for 2015 HOW Workshop Now Open. The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Office of Education and Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory invite you toparticipate in the upcoming 2015 History of Winter professional development teacher -as- scientist workshop. Thisweek of training, to be held February 15-21, 2015 in Lake Placid, NY, places teachers in the role of scientists, working
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side-by-side with professional scientists and technologists from NASA, the Cold Regions Research and EngineeringLaboratory, and partner universities.

Click here to learn more about the workshop and download the registration form. Interestedapplicants should apply no later than December 31, 2014

Nominate an Educator for the National Teachers Hall of Fame Applications Due January

10, 2015 Located in Emporia, Kansas, the National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) has brought attention to the professionthrough an annual recognition program that honors five of the nation's most outstanding teachers. Nominees musthave a minimum of 20 years of full-time preK 12 teaching experience.Ceremonies take place in June of each year. All expenses are paid by the NTHF. Following the induction, memberscontinue in their current endeavors and serve students and the field of education by becoming lifelong ambassadors.Being an ambassador of the NTHF includes participating in webinars, workshops, and in a speaker's bureau, as well asrepresenting and marketing the NTHF through public appearances and educational endeavors. For more information,click here .

Vernier Engineering Contest Applications Due by January 15, 2015 Vernier Software & Technology is accepting applications for its Engineering Contest, which recognizes STEMeducators for introducing students to engineering concepts and practices through innovative uses of Vernier sensors.

Each award will consist of $1,000 in cash, $3,000 in Vernier technology, and $1,500 toward expenses to attend eitherthe 2015 NSTA STEM conference or the 2015 ASEE conference. Three awards will be given: one for middle school, onefor high school, and one for college.

Educators who apply must submit a video showcasing the use of Vernier sensors in a project or experiment. Thesensors may be used in conjunction with Vernier's Logger Pro software, NI LabVIEW software, LEGO NXT or EV3, VEX,or any other system incorporating Vernier sensors. Applications will be judged on innovation, engineering objectives,and the ease by which others can replicate the project. Middle school and high school applicants are asked tospecifically explain how the project addresses the engineering practices called for in the Next Generation ScienceStandards . More information about the competition can be found here .

Student Competitions and Grant Opportunities You Be The Chemist Challenge Grades 5-8Get your students excited about chemistry with the You Be The Chemist Challenge a free, national academiccompetition for grade 5-8 students. The Challeng e tests students knowledge of chemistry concepts, scientifictheories, and laboratory safety in an engaging, interactive format. Local and state competitions occur in the springand the top student from each state (together with one educator!) receives an expenses-paid trip to the nationalcompetition in June. To find out how your school can get involved, go to http://www.chemed.org/ybtc/challenge/please complete the E ducator Inquiry form in the Im an educator section and e -mail it to [email protected],or call 703/ 527-6223

Siemens Student Competition in Math, Science & Technology Submissions dueSeptember 30 th Students can compete as individuals or as a member of a team. Individual projects promote independent research.

Team projects foster collaborative research efforts, as well as individual contributions to the cooperative endeavor.Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000. Submissions are due by September 30, 2014. Pleasevisit https://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com/application/start for all details. Good luck!

Captain Planet Foundation Grants Apply By September 30 th The Captain Planet Foundation funds and supports hands-on environmental projects for students. Its objective is toencourage innovative programs that empower students around the world to work individually and collectively tosolve environmental problems in their local communities. Grant amounts range from $250 to $2,500. Deadlines forsubmitting grant applications are September 30 and January 31. For more information, click here .

Earth Science Contests for Grades K-5 and Grade 6-9 Enter by October 17 th
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The American Geosciences Institute is sponsoring a series of contests to celebrate Earth Science Week 2014. Thisyear's celebration takes place Oct. 12-18, 2014.

Photography Contest: Open to All Ages: http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html . Visual Arts Contest: Open to Students in Grades K-5:

http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/visualarts/index.html Essay Contest: Open to Students in Grades 6-9: http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html

The entry deadline for all three contests is Oct. 17, 2014. Visit the contest websites for full detailseCYBERMISSION for Grades 6-9 Enter by December 17 th Science teachers and the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) are on a mission to increase studentinterest in STEM education through the eCYBERMISSION program. Students in grades 6 - 9 are challenged to thinkabout real-world applications of STEM by working in teams to identify a problem in their community and usingscientific practices or the engineering design process to find a solution. Students can win on a state, regional, andnational level, with national winning teams receiving up to $9,000 in U.S. EE Savings Bonds, valued at maturity.Students registered by November 5 will receive a FREE STEM Research Kit, which includes a notebook, flash drive, andpencil. For more information, visit http://www.ecybermission.com/

Registration is now open for the 2014 2015 program year.

For more information, visit the competition website or contact eCYBERMISSION Mission Control at 1-866-GO-CYBER(462-9237) or via email at [email protected] . The deadline for registration is December 17, 2014 .

NEW!!! Registration Now Open for Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program Deadline forprojects s January 30 th Year 23 of the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program the world's largest K 12 student science competition officiallykicks off today with registration now open. The deadline for all projects is January 30, 2015 .

ExploraVision, which is sponsored by Toshiba and administered by NSTA, was created to help motivate youngstudents to excel in science and technology. Working in teams of two to four to design innovative technologies thatcould exist in 20 years, students have the opportunity t

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RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 9-19-14