1st Grade Science
Wednesday, June 15th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
Wednesday, August 3rd | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
In this training, teachers will experience an interactive, hands-on workshop that introduces essential aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Participants will work through three exciting lessons that can be taken straight to the classroom. Teachers will leave with a greater understanding of 3-dimensional teaching and feel empowered to try out some cool science with their students.
Topics include plant and animal traits, sound, and light (build a kaleidoscope!)
2nd Grade Science
Wednesday, June 22th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
Tuesday, August 9th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
In this training, teachers will experience an interactive, hands-on workshop that introduces essential aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Participants will work through three exciting lessons that can be taken straight to the classroom. Teachers will leave with a greater understanding of 3-dimensional teaching and feel empowered to try out some cool science with their students.
Topics include making 3-D maps of landforms, heating and cooling, and pollinating flowers.
3rd Grade Science
Thursday, June 23rd | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
Wednesday, August 10th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
In this training, teachers will experience an interactive, hands-on workshop that introduces essential aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Participants will work through three exciting lessons that can be taken straight to the classroom. Teachers will leave with a greater understanding of 3-dimensional teaching and feel empowered to try out some cool science with their students.
Topics include life-cycle modeling, magnetic cars, and building to withstand severe weather events
4th Grade Science
Tuesday, June 28th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
Thursday, August 11th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
In this training, teachers will experience an interactive, hands-on workshop that introduces essential aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Participants will work through three exciting lessons that can be taken straight to the classroom. Teachers will leave with a greater understanding of 3-dimensional teaching and feel empowered to try out some cool science with their students.
Topics include superhero energy transfer, railroad rescue, and patterns in rock layers.
5th Grade Science
Wednesday, June 29th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
Thursday, August 4th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here
In this training, teachers will experience an interactive, hands-on workshop that introduces essential aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Participants will work through three exciting lessons that can be taken straight to the classroom. Teachers will leave with a greater understanding of 3-dimensional teaching and feel empowered to try out some cool science with their students.
Topics include invisible air, food for energy, and gravity on Earth.
NGSS Model Lessons (ALL lessons may be found HERE)
Grade Level: Kindergarten
- Earth and Space Science – WHAT’S THE WEATHER?: Patterns
- Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science – BUILD A NEST: Changing the Environment
- Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science – WINTER CLOTHING CHALLENGE: Engineering
- Life Science – ANIMAL COATS: Seasonal Change
- Life Science – TIME TO EAT: Patterns in Survival
- Physical Science – WHICH SHOVEL? Engineering Challenge
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 1st Grade
- Life Science – PLANT AND ANIMAL TRAITS: Young and Old
- Physical Science – CAN YOU SEE IT? Light and Its Properties
- Physical Science – WHAT’S THAT SOUND? How Sounds are Generated
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
- Earth and Space Science – MAP IT!: Geographical Features
- Life Science – LOOK AT THAT: Pollinators
- Physical Science – HEATING, COOLING, AND REVERSIBILITY: Changes
- Physical Science – MAKE IT: Physical Properties
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 3rd Grade
- Earth and Space Science – PROTECTING FROM THE WEATHER: Design Solutions
- Earth and Space Science – WEATHER AND CLIMATE: Graphical Displays
- Life Science – LIFE CYCLE MODELING: Plant and Animal
- Physical Science – MAGNETIC CARS: Forces and Motion
- Physical Science – PATTERNS AND PREDICTIONS: Forces and Motion
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 4th grade
- Earth/Space Science – BUT THE CRUST IS THE BEST PART: Earth Features
- Earth/Space Science – FLOODS! Erosion by Water
- Earth Systems – PATTERNS IN THE ROCKS: Changes in Landscape Over Time
- Life Science – STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: Internal and External
- Physical Science – ENERGY TRANSFER: Heat and Light
- Physical Science – RAILROAD RESCUE: Energy Conversion
- Physical Science – SPEED AND ENERGY: Diving Energy and Speed
- Additional Documents
Grade Level: 5th grade
- Earth Science – OIL SPILLS AND DUST BOWLS: Earth’s Systems
- Earth/Space Science – EARTH’S PLACE IN SPACE: Seasonal Change
- Earth/Space Science – WATER, WATER: Water Resources
- Life Science – TRACKING MATTER: Movement of Matter
- Physical and Life Science – FOOD AND ENERGY: Animal and Plant Energy
- Physical Science – CLASSROOM DETECTIVE AGENCY: Chemical Changes
- Physical Science – GRAVITY ON EARTH: Gravitational Force
- Physical Science – SUPERVILLAIN DETENTION! Properties of Matter
- Physical Science – UNDER PRESSURE: Matter and its Interactions
- Additional Documents