Science

Science Education Updates, Events, and Professional Learning Opportunities:

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

• The State Board of Education is required to review and approve the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) for each content area every six years. During the 2024-25 academic year, the board will review four content areas: (1) comprehensive health, (2) mathematics, (3) reading, writing and communicating, and (4) science.  As part of the board’s review process, they are seeking feedback on the current standards for the subjects under review. Please share your feedback on one or more of the four subject areas under review via the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) Revision Survey. The survey will remain open until Friday, Oct. 18.  

• 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 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition invites public school students in grades 6-12 to use STEM to address community issues, with a chance to win technology and classroom supplies. Teachers can submit applications until October 24th by answering three simple questions, with 5 schools from each state winning at least $2,500 in technology before advancing to the next round. The nationwide competition offers a total of $2 million in prizes and aims to inspire students across various subjects to create positive change in their communities. Learn more 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