Colorado Association of Science Teachers - Professional Development

Science Hour Archives

"Why is Chemistry so Hard?"

Presented by: Linda Cummings

recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/XUEaMHEoEWKRKfWbtCB6mMqU3cOekIb-FF_iG_CmD0n5s6oq41aCQROIoeA8mDuPFYjDF4L1N4uxW0Mc.H54P5d2Z-AshCOWq?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=I8CH8DEXQzyQ6OQU0d0CJg.1678124625740.e560f9df69113d1926aeb6f549cc9942&_x_zm_rhtaid=451

Jamboard: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1EEV6CQZJd3CQWHF_OPlh4TOFRKCbsfXuqo-bPXcqZhs/viewer

Slidedeck: https://uccsoffice365-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/lcumming_uccs_edu/EfVhHRNVf3hEgmsoV1P3IwUB_Q8dBbgD7JHYTdYoDgkWIA?rtime=J4nwIQAV20g

"STEM-ifying Your Lessons"

Presented by: Kristina Stem

recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/TbNbpvJtYQNeV_LIZxqBsX772OnBryrcvpgd0gH_J10mlHn-e0l9qWGVPxntet7z.TtvM3Khx6Js9J_SP?startTime=1674003988000%20Passcode:%20o$JSKs7y

Slidedeck:STEM-ifying Your Lessons.pdf

Other resources:

Compound interest: https://www.compoundchem.com/
- I LOVE these graphics!
MolecularArts: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Molecularts
- Lucy (the chemist-artist) shares her practice and process on https://twitter.com/molecularts_ -- so cool!!!

Project WET Educator Workshop

Are you interested in learning how to make water education engaging and solution-oriented?

Designed to challenge students and introduce new science, social studies, English, and math concepts, Project WET keeps learning interactive, multisensory, and solution-oriented.

Upon completing this workshop, you will be certified as a Project WET Educator, equipped to use your Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0 to teach young water stewards about critical water topics.

Cost*:
WEco Members: $75
Non-members: $90

*The price for registration includes lunch and the Activity Guide 2.0.

Register today!

We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation. If you are concerned about the cost of attending the workshop, please email Cailyn Andrews at cailyn@wateredco.org about our limited scholarship opportunities.

FREE PL for Secondary Teachers!

Free PL for secondary teachers!

Check out Peak Area Leadership in Science (PALS) https://sciencehubs.org to see the yearly schedule. Each workshop includes networking opportunities, CEUs, door prizes and teacher materials

To register for a workshop, please go to

https://sciencehubs.org

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Professional Development Opportunities:

https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprofessionaldevelopment

Throughout the year, there are a number of professional development opportunities and job openings (both in the public and private sectors) available in Colorado. Please use the pull down menu under "Professional Development" or the links below to access these pages.

If you are an organization that would like your information posted under our "Colorado Resources", please contact the website/communications manager.

The Professional Development Opportunities page lists programs offered for educators, as well as, region specific science events, such as lectures, workshops, etc.

The Other Job Listings page provides links to various organizations that may offer job opportunities in Colorado.

Colorado Association of Science Teachers is a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization