Science

Science Education Updates, Events, and Professional Learning Opportunities:

• Access upcoming science events and professional learning opportunities, on this calendar. 

• The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching (PAEMST) is not accepting applications for Science teachers in grades 7-12. Learn more and/or apply on the PAEMST site (linked here). 

• The Battelle Climate Challenge for 9-12 graders is officially open and accepting entries until February 7, 2025  This challenge offers students a chance to win a $5000 STEM grant for a public school, library, or non-profit of their choice by learning about the impacts of climate-related hazards within their community and developing a proposed action to help build a more resilient community. If they win the grand prize, they will present their solution on at the Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference in Washington DC. 

• Learn more about competing in the 2025 American Rocketry Challenge on their website here. Learn more about funding for Title I Schools here. 

Shortcuts to Additional Resources:

• Interested in learning more about SB24-014 The Seal of Climate Literacy Diploma Endorsement? Learn more here 
• Would you like to access local Colorado data to enhance your instructional materials? See free local, data resources from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ESRI, and NOAA here.
• Access classroom resources aligned with the 2020 Science Standards for elementary and secondary
• Colorado Student-Centered Science Assessment Toolkit
• Access 3D teaching and learning 
• Access Opportunities for Educators and Students
• Access Professional Organizations
• Access Building Community and Industry Partnerships 
• Access Computer Science Instructional Supports