The Sponsors of Energize Connecticut are hosting an eesmarts™ virtual professional development workshop open to any Connecticut formal or informal educator on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Election Day. All workshops, which are offered at no-cost, provide inquiry-based lessons which align with NGSS and CCSS for math and ELA.
Workshop participants will:
- Receive a $50 stipend
- Receive free program lessons and materials for their classrooms
- Gain knowledge and confidence to teach students about energy and energy conservation
- Experience and receive instruction on both in-person and distance learning teaching strategies
Two weeks prior to each workshop, teachers will receive detailed teleconferencing instructions. Technology requirements for full course participation are:
- Laptop, desktop, or tablet computer
- Broadband Internet access
- Web browser
- Audio input/output
- Recommended: Webcam
There are a limited number of openings available for each workshop, so register today!
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WORKSHOP |
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NGSS PE's |
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Climate Change for Middle School
Zoom meeting link, ID and passcode will be available upon registration for this workshop. Maximum attendance is 30. |
Educators will be introduced to the natural cycles that occur on Earth and our solar system including the carbon cycle and sunspot activity, how these cycles affect populations, and how humans may affect natural cycles. Educators will examine evidence from the past through proxies such as tree rings, cherry tree blossoms, and ice core data. Topics such as the Albedo Effect; climate and ecosystems; and invasive species will be presented.
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6-8 |
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