Join educators from across the nation in free livestream workshops which explore agriculture as a real-world lens for science education. These remote learning opportunities will bring field experts into a virtual classroom to explore anchoring phenomena based on their experiences. The classes will offer valuable insight on how educators can help students draw connections across disciplines and grade levels through storylines related to the world of agriculture and food production.
These rich professional learning opportunities will help educators become better equipped to navigate the shifts in practice laid out by Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The sessions will offer an opportunity to collaboratively explore multi-dimensional learning, reflect on instructional shifts, and deepen understanding of 3D assessment.
Don't Miss Out!
July 21 & 23, 2020, 10am CST
Gain a deeper understanding of three dimensional learning
Introduction to units designed with guidance of Northwestern’s NextGen Storylines Team
All materials developed to meet the EQuIP Rubric for Science criteria
Two livestream events available
Join one, or both!
CEU Credits
Continuing Education Unit credits are available thorough Cornell University
New York State CTLE Hours
The Storylines workshop is approved for CTLE credits through Cornell University and the New York State Education Department
Graduate Credits
Storylines workshop attendees have the option to purchase up to three graduate credits throught the University of Florida.
High School Genetics & Heredity
When: July 21, 10 AM CST
Length: 3.5 hours
How can we design cattle to better meet human needs?
Field Experts
• Alison L. Van Eenennaam, Ph.D., Animal Biotechnology and Genomics, Department of Animal Science, U.C. Davis
• Dr. Matthew Spangler, Geneticist University of Nebraska Lincoln
Middle School Ecosystem Dynamics & Interactions
When: July 23, 10am CST
Length: 3.5 hours
What do prairie chickens need in order to survive today's prairie?
Field Experts
• Dr. David Augustine, Landscape Ecologist / Research Ecologist, Agricultural Research Service
• Peg Kohring, Conservationist Scientist
What: Livestream Professional Development Events
Who: Middle and high school science educators and curriculum coordinators
Where: Zoom!
When: July 21 & 23, 2020, 10am CST
Credit Opportunities: From Cornell & University of Florida
Cost: Free*
* (if credits are desired, they are at the expense of the participant)
