Summer 2023
WHAT'S GOING ON IN SECONDARY SCIENCE?
JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
UPCOMING THIS SUMMER!
You have made it! I hope this year has been a wonderful one and I am excited to work with you the next coming year. I am happy to work with you as you plan for next year! I will be available to help teachers up until June 13th and after July 31st, so please let me know if you need some help!
CONTACT YOUR SECONDARY SCIENCE SPECIALIST
I am happy to support any science instruction you may need!
TORI JOHNSON
VICTORIA.JOHNSON@JORDANDISTRICT.ORG
801.567.8466
SCIENCE SPECIALIST SUMMER HOURS
M-F 8 AM TO 4 PM UNTIL JUNE 16TH
M-F 8 AM TO 4 PM AFTER JULY 31ST
OFF FOR SUMMER BREAK FROM JUNE 19TH TO JULY 28TH
UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Need a Summer Planning Space?
COME TO THE HUB AT THE JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT AUXILLARY BUILDING
We don't have any professional development coming up this summer, but if you would like help planning this summer, just email Tori Johnson (victoria.johnson@jordandistrict.org) for more information.
New USBE Science Microcredentials!
A microcredential, also known as a badge, is a digital form of certification indicating demonstrated competency of a specific skill. A microcredential represents an educator’s demonstration of effective and consistent use of the target skill or concept as a part of instructional practice.
Microcredentials give the learner three things: visible recognition of demonstrated competency, leadership opportunities, and USBE credit. They can be posted to your webpage and social media or added to your resume so potential employers can see your skillset.
Workshops are hands-on and interactive, with a focus on activities that participants can directly use in their classroom to satisfy state SEEd standards.
Workshops will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Meldrum Innovation Laboratory. Workshops are 1 University of Utah Credit each. Each course fee is $100.
Two Paid Botany Opportunities ThroughWSU!
OPPORTUNITY 1: A paid summer bridge program for students interested in plant biology July 31- August 15th. It includes a trip to Zion NP to work alongside park vegetation managers on a research project, and to learn about career opportunities. It includes free housing (dorms), meals, and a stipend of up to $1000 for participation.
OPPORTUNITY 2: A paid K-12 Educator Workshop in Botany on June 12th and 13th. This includes an introduction to ways botany can be incorporated into classrooms through engaging with existing plant biology activities and collaborating with WSU Botanists and peers to discover other ways to incorporate plants. There are free lunches and a $250 stipend for participants. (Flyer attached)
SUU's Continuing Education Endorsements
Southern Utah University's Continuing Education K-12 Program has exciting news! They are now offering Utah Educator endorsements directly through SUU. Courses will be fully online, 7 weeks long, and will fulfill USBE endorsement requirements. Not only that but, three of them are FREE through a grant!
*If not eligible for the grant, the cost is $300 per course. In order to be eligible, you must currently hold a teaching position within a public charter or public school within the state of Utah
Literacy Specialist
K-12
English as a Second Language (ESL)
July 5th- August 20th, 2023
Cost: $300 per class
Register Today!
Gifted & Talented (GATE)
July 5th- August 20th, 2023
Cost: $300 per class
Coming Soon!
Educational Technology
July 5th- August 20th, 2023
EDPD 5077: Supporting and Developing 21st Century Learner CRN:21241
EDPD 5079: Digital Citizenship and Information Literacy CRN:21242
COST FREE!
Through a USBE Grant
Register Today!
Elementary Science
July 5th- August 20th, 2023
EDPD 5703: Matter and Energy in Science CRN:21247
EDPD 5704: Cause and Effect in Science CRN:21248
COST: FREE!
Through a USBE Grant
Register Today!
Elementary STEM
July 5th- August 20th, 2023
COST: FREE!
Through a USBE Grant
Register Today!
Fall 2023 UtSTA Conference
Don't forget to sign up for the UtSTA Conference "Science for All" that will be on September 15, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM at the Davis Conference Center!
Need help paying for your registration, sub, travel, or lodging?
Fill out the grant application for the Underserved Teachers Grant ! This grant is for teachers that are UtSTA members and will be reimbursed up to $200.00. Click the link below to see if you qualify!
SCIENCE INSTRUCTION
Data Science Education: Making data work in math and science class
"Staying relevant to students while preparing them to be succesful in the future is the winning formula that all teachers hope their curriculum achieves.
This includes more than just teaching students the facts. It's also about finding ways to teach that build additional, valuable skills they'll continue using long after your class is over. "
A Tale of Two Classrooms: How different approaches to participation shape learning
"By representing and upholding equitable communities and participatory structures that ensure powerful learning opportunities for children, especially those from marginalized communities, teachers and administrators can help change the world..."
CONTENT RESOURCES
All Secondary Science
Jordan School District ISC Resource
The Instructional Support Center (ISC) is a district program that is available for teachers to prepare instructional materials to support classroom instruction. One of the best resources they have is the ability to print and laminate full-color posters for a fraction of the cost that regular print centers charge. You can use your legislative or department (if allowed by your principal) funds to pay for the posters and they can send them to you through district mail!
All you need to do is create or find a poster, save as pdf, and email the ISC. Click the link below for specific costs and directions.
9-12th Grade
New Supplemental SEEd Standards (Draft)
Check out the new draft of Utah's Supplemental SEEd Standards. This round of standards includes
Genetics
Geology
Human Anatomy
Marine Biology
Meteorology
Curriculum Quick Links
SCIENCE TEACHER STRESS RELIEF
Teacher Survival Resources
SECONDARY SCIENCE BOOK & PODCAST CLUB?
Summer is coming and I know that many of you like to catch up on your reading/audiobooks! Check out our book list for science teachers to see if you are interested!
Video: The real reason why we are tired and what to do about it
Video: How to protect the brain from stress
Science Teacher Funnies
