October Newsletter - 2020
Update
Hello! I hope this newsletter finds you well. I know we remain in an uncertain time; but, please know that one constant is that I greatly value you and the work you are doing in the field. I am seeing amazing sense-making taking place all over the state and believe that you are truly exceptional. Remember I am here to support you in whatever way you may need and am only a call away- please feel free to reach out at any time. We have a lot of great opportunities for connection this month and many things coming in the next several months- so keep a look out! Please check out the below for information and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for what you do! -- Meg
Science Teacher and Leader Meet-ups
In listening to educators around the state, it seems like now, more than ever, many of you are looking for ways to connect around science instruction and practices. It is my hope to offer both a time and space for these conversations to occur. These opportunities will have no agenda; but, I do intend to break out groups by science discipline / grade-bands to encourage a greater depth of conversations. If these times do not work for you, please let me know and we will find a time to connect. The registration links will allow you to sign up for any of the monthly meetings, and will allow you to add it to your calendar.
Curriculum Leaders (Third Tuesday of the Month):
October 20, 2020 4:00 PM: (Registration Link) or 7:00 PM (Registration Link)
Teachers (Fourth Tuesday of the Month):
October 27, 2020 4:00 PM: (Registration Link) or 7:00 PM (Registration Link)
MINKS & CO Series
Mark your calendars! MINKS & CO is an annual webinar series geared at sharing best practices in science education across state lines. This year we will explore the nature of science in the virtual setting, and how we leverage the Science and Engineering Practices to develop scientific literacy. Collaborating states are Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and Colorado.
Join us for a conversation around:
Mathematical and Computational Thinking: October 8 (Link)
Join all the sessions and stay in the loop by signing up here: (Link)
For additional information: (Link)
Regional Physics Teacher Conference
AOK Regional meeting is going VIRTUAL and FREE!!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7th from 9am-4pm and register here: (Link)
Kansas & Missouri Environmental Education Virtual Conference
KACEE and MEEA have planned a fun and interactive virtual conference, bringing together both EE communities, presenters from both states, and lots of ways to engage with each other in an online setting!
The conference will be held Monday, November 2 through Saturday, November 7, largely in the afternoon-evening timeframe, and with several options for engagement including live and pre-recorded sessions . Sessions will be on the platform Accelevents.
Topics fall in six strand topics, including EE in the Classroom, Green Schools, Justice/Equity/Diversity/Inclusion in EE, EE in the Community, Early Childhood, and EE in the Time of COVID-19
Registration Link: (Link)
Wendell G Mohling Foundation Award
The Wendell G Mohling Foundation Award supports science teachers and provides finances to attend a national NSTA conference.
The application form and guidelines are available on our website: (Link) be sure to follow the instructions and apply no later than October 10, 2020. Read the requirements carefully. The winner must have taught at least two years and intend to teach next school year. Also, only K-12 Science teachers who have never attended an NSTA conference are eligible. The award amount remains at $700, with specific spending requirements.
Applications may be submitted electronically no later than due date or sent by mail to address on website. Must be postmarked no later than October 10, 2020. For more information, contact Carol Mohling at 785-764-9625 or mohlingfoundation@gmail.com