Alaska Science Teachers Association Science Teachers All Over the State Offer Engaging Lessons to Kick Off the School Year |
| ECOSYSTEM MODELS at Begich Middle School Students are exploring and demonstrating the limiting factors for living species as well as cycling of nutrients
Students in Kindergarten in Haines combining art with their science. |
FISH PRINTING
| WHAT'S DOWN THERE? Sitka Sound Science Center hosts Dr. Rachel Lauer, visiting scientist from University of Calgary, and SSSC Science Educators Janet Clarke and Kristina Tirman who are spending the day with the 7th grade science classes at the Middle School. Here students look at a seafloor core from the Queen Charlotte Fairweather Fault. This is the age students get turned onto the idea that they could make a living looking at things most people never see!  WE WANT TO SHARE YOUR ENGAGING ACTIVITIES--any grade! Contact Science Matters coordinator here to tell about it. We love photos. Be sure identifiable student faces have adult permission granted. |
USEFUL LINKS FOR TEACHING RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT SCIENCE IN ALASKA |
K-12 Energy Lessons |
the Alaska Science Curricular Initiative from years back. |
Standards-based Curriculum for teaching about our aquatic resources in grades K-8. |
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Excellent collection of lessons centered around rural Alaskan life. |
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Alaska Science Forum by Ned Rozell--short written pieces explaining Alaska phenomena
| Materials assembled by Andy Hope through the Alaska Native Knowledge Network at UAF. |
PROUD OF OUR PRESIDENTIAL AWARDEES! As announced on June 25, 2018 |
For more information on how to apply for the PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHING or nominate someone else, go to PAEMST or contact Joey Jigliotti for science or Sandy Schoff for math. The 2019 nomination period is for secondary teachers, grades 7-12, is now open. The process of applying is itself professional development in its purest form, away from the oversight of administrators or actual instructors. It is a time for self-reflection and celebrating your intrinsic gifts as a teacher. Keep science and math education moving forward and in the news! |
Ms HEATHER WOLLRICH of Anchorage School District earns the PAEMST award for Elementary Science for 2016. | Ms. JENNIFER KUETER of Anchorage School District earns the PAEMST award for Elementary Mathematics for 2016. |
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MAKE PLANS TO GO TO AN AREA CONFERENCE THIS FALL! |
Reno, NV Oct. 11-13 "Elevating Science: Digging Deeper 3 Strands Developing Persistence, the Power of Experience Advancing Three-Dimensional Classroom Culture Cultivating Constructive Partnerships | National Harbor, MD November 15-17 "Science Education: A National Priority" 3 Strands Monumental Challenge: STEM Equity, Diversity, and Advocacy via NGSS Freedom to Become Scientifically Literate Cultivating Curiosity in the Capital Region | Charlotte, NC Nov. 29-Dec. 1 "Energize Science: Educate and Engage" 3 Strands Illuminate Literacy Through Science Amp Up Science Instruction High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards |
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