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    RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity

    BulletinNovember 2, 2012

    This bulletin will be sent on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

    If you would like to share an event, quality resource, or other opportunity, please follow the directions for doing so at the

    bottom of the newsletter.To SUBSCRIBE send an email [email protected] SUBSCRIBE RISCI-MSHS in the Subject Line

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    New In This Bulletin:

    Win a Shell Science Lab

    Makeover ($20,000 Value) for Your

    School Applications Due November 12

    (Grades 6-12)Sign Up For The US Physics Team

    Register by December 10, 2012 (HS

    Students)

    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 [email protected] we will post to the

    RISCI-MSHS list

    News:

    Lineup of Free Web Seminars in Preparation for NGSS: Exploring the Practices in the

    Framework for K12 Science Education

    NSTA continues its series of free web seminars on the scientific and engineering practices described inA Framework

    for K12 Science Education. Sign up now for the upcoming Tuesday night sessions from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time:

    o November 6Using Mathematics and Computational Thinkingo November 20Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutionso December 4Engaging in Argument from Evidenceo December 18Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information

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

    Attend all eight seminars or just one. Graduate credit is offered through Shippensburg University.

    Catch all of the previous web seminars in the series in ourarchive

    For more information and to register for any of the FREE web seminars, click here

    If you would like receive e-mail announcements about NGSS, please send an e-mail to:

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    [email protected]

    Web Sites Worth Exploring:

    Scale of the Universe 2 -http://htwins.net/scale2/Here's version 2 of the brilliant fun, educational site that can help you and your children to appreciate the sheer scale

    of our universe. The site is simple to operate, and takes the form of familiar images such as the Eiffel Tower, theHoover Dam and the Washington Monument. Now imagine zooming out of the image so far that it shows entire

    planets. Or zooming in so far that it shows insects, molecules and atoms. And, in a set of beautifully created graphics

    and animations, everything in between. Not only can you zoom with the slider, you can also click on any object to

    find out more about it. The site, called The Scale Of The Universe, is web-based so you can access it from your

    browser with no need to install anything.

    Physics Education Research Audio Podcasts -http://perusersguide.org/podcastsDeveloped by the Physics Education Research Group at the University of Colorado and other groups, these audio

    podcasts get physics education research out of the journals and into the K-college classrooms. Each episode

    investigates a piece of research literature and shows how it can relate to the classroom. Titles include Visual, Verbal,

    or Auditory? The Truth Behind the Myth Behind the Truth of learning Styles; The Art (and Science) of In Class Questioning via

    Clickers; andSeeing Isnt Believing: Do Classroom Demonstrations Help Students Learn?

    MITs K-12 Video Website -http://k12videos.mit.eduIts just beginning, but the science students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have begun creating

    science videos for K-12 classes. Teachers can search by grade level and subject and if the appropriate video isnt

    available for the concept you want explained, you can submit a request for it. Sample videos include The Colorful

    Chemistry of Acids and Bases (grades 1-5); Bread Mold Kills Bacteria (grades 6-8); andgenetic Engineering (grades 9-12).

    ChemTeam Tutorials www.chemteam.info/ChemTeamIndex.htmlAt ChemTeam Tutorials High School chemistry teachers and students will find a comprehensive set of tutorials,

    notes, and practice problems addressing standard topics in high school to Advanced Placement chemistry. Videos

    showing how to do many types of basic problems are available for most topics. In addition to academic chemistry

    topics, the website offers resources in categories such as classic chemistry papers, chemistry test question websites,

    and even chemistry humor.

    Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers

    Celebrate First Light at the W. Alton Jones Campus! Register by November 2, 2012 (ALL)

    Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 7 p.m. 9 p.m

    Rain or Clear Skies: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

    Nettie Marie Jones Nature Preserve

    W. Alton Jones Campus, West Greenwich, RI

    Weather permitting, additional activities include: night sky viewing, astronomy chat and constellation folklore by the

    campfire, nighttime adventure hike, and more!

    Register hereby November 2, 2012. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Please dress

    comfortably for the outdoors and bring a flashlight.

    Sponsored by W. Alton Jones Campus, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics, and Division of

    Administration and Finance. VisitW. Alton Jones Campusfor more information.

    If you have a disability and need an accommodation, please call 401.874.9455 at least three business days in advance. For TTY

    assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 1.800.745.5555.

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    NEW!!! Win a Shell Science Lab Makeover ($20,000 Value) for Your School Applications

    Due November 12 (Grades 6-12)

    The Shell Science Lab Challenge invites middle and high school science teachers (grades 612) in the United States

    and Canada (with special attention to urban and underrepresented groups) to illustrate replicable approaches to

    science lab instruction utilizing limited school and laboratory resources. To complete a Challenge application,describe (in three pages or less) your philosophy of science teaching; the school's current limited laboratory facilities

    and resources and why they might be classified as "limited"; and an innovative use of limited laboratory equipment

    and resources you have implemented in your classroom. Teachers and schools submitting top entries will receive

    additional laboratory tools, resources, and rich professional development opportunities. November 12 is the deadline

    for receipt of applications. For details and to download an application, please visitwww.nsta.org/shellsciencelab.

    Environment Council Of Rhode Island Announces Opening Of Applications For Loraine

    Tisdale Environmental Education Awards Applications Due November 20 (MS-HS)

    Dear RI Middle School and High School Science Teachers, Science Club Supervisors, and environmental

    organizations working in schools.

    The Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund (ECRI Ed Fund) is pleased to announce that we areopening the application process for the Sixth Annual Loraine Tisdale Environmental Education Fund awards. The

    Loraine Tisdale awards honors a woman whose energy for a just and healthy environment are legendary. Mrs.

    Tisdale held an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a degree in nursing. For many years she led an organization

    that addressed safety and health issues concerning pesticides.

    We are pleased to offer 3 grants of up to $250 to teachers or environmental organizations for support of school based

    projects that:

    1. Have student participation2. Lead to measurable improvement in an environmental condition3. Involve the community beyond a school in some way

    The application deadline is November 20, 2012 and awards will be made in January 2013 for projects to be

    undertaken in the Spring of 2013. Application is available on line at

    Applicants should complete the application and attach a one page description of the project including the

    cooperative components of the project, what the participants will gain, and how the success of the project will be

    measured. Applicants should note that a final report with at least one photograph of the project in progress must be

    produced at the end of the project and presented to the Environment Council by July 15, 201 3..

    Applications should be emailed to us [email protected] in the body of an email, as a PDF, or as a

    word document.

    ECRI Ed Fund

    PO Box 40568

    Providence RI 02940

    The Environment Council is more than willing to answer any questions you have about the program and to discuss

    potential projects with you. We can be contacted either by email at the address listed above or by phone at 621-8048.

    Application for the Loraine Tisdale Fund Environmental Education Awards

    1. Name of Applicant:___________________________________________________________________________2. Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________3. Phone/ email:_________________________________________________________________________________4. Name of Project Leader/ Director/ Responsible Person:_____________________________________________5. Name of group/ school sponsoring the project:____________________________________________________6. Town in which project will occur:________________________________________________________________

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    7. Number of persons carrying out project:_________________________________________________________8. Purpose of project:_____________________________________________________________________________9. Budget for the project, including sources of funds and whether those funds are in hand:________________10. Completion date for project:____________________________________________________________________

    In addition to the above material please include a one page description of the project including the cooperative

    components of the project, what the participants will gain, and how the success of the project will be measured.

    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:

    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 as

    much 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 BLOSSOMSArchitecture 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 their

    Winter 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

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    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.

    Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for

    Students

    Come Register, Great American Can Roundup School Challenge Challenge Begins

    November 15th (K-12)

    Al the Can extends an invitation to your school to earn money, recycle and party. Registration is now open at

    www.cancentral.com. During the second annual event, schools recycled over 4.5 million cans, raising more than$100,500 in Great American Can Roundup School Challenge. Expedition

    Academy in Green River, Wyoming not only was number one recycling

    school in the state, but continues to celebrate as the national winner for a

    second year. We encourage you to challenge your school to see how many

    beverage cans they can recycle per student between America Recycles Day

    (November 15) and Earth Day (April 22), 2011. It's an extraordinary

    opportunity for schools to show their true green spirit and environmental

    leadership by stepping up to the Great American Can Roundup School

    Recycling Challenge.

    The Can Manufacturers Institute, the national trade association of can

    manufacturers and their suppliers, is giving away a $1,000 per state to the top per capita school and an additional

    $5,000 to the top recycling school for a total of $56,000. Your school could win up to $6,000, plus the value of the cans

    and the chance to win $50 pizza cards. Put your school in contention by going towww.cancentral.com/RoundUp

    and register by December 15 to be eligible for the School Recycling Challenge. There you will find everything needed

    to build recycling enthusiasm and rally the community for the win.

    Atwww.cancentral.com/RoundUp you will be able to compare your schools' recycling progress. Environmental

    educators will also appreciate grade appropriate, free interdisciplinary curricula and worksheets for the classroom to

    continue the discussion of the positive impact on the environment through aluminum can recycling.

    We look forward to seeing your schools on the Great American Can Roundup School Challenge leader board. Please

    contact Jenny Day at202/232-4677, or by [email protected] with any questions or ways we can help.

    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!

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    If you havent already, be sure to register your teams today atwww.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 Probewareequipment 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

    1840 Wilson Blvd

    Arlington, VA 22201-3092

    1-866-462-9237

    [email protected]

    NEW!!! 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 apartnership 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.

    *Please note: attachments will be sent rarely. Most information will be posted online or included here

    to reduce the size of this message.

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