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March 2020 Science Update

by , posted on 10:12 AM, March 11, 2020
The March Edition of MDE Science Specialist John Olson's Science Update is now available.
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The March Science Update from the MN Dept. of Education is available. Here are some highlights:

News

  • Corona Virus as a teachable moment
  • Environmental Education Portal

Teacher Events and Workshops

  • Spring workshops
  • Online professional development – for credit
  • Many summer professional learning (many help prepare for the new standards)

Teacher and Schools Awards and Opportunities

  • GreenStep Schools support program

School Programs and Resources

  • Physics Demo show
  • Black innovations exhibit

Student Programs and Competitions

  • Science and Engineering Competitions
  • Student summer camps 

You can view a copy here. A pdf version of the Update is available here. Feel free to share it with your colleagues.

 

John Olson, Science Content Specialist

Minnesota Department of Education

MDE Science Page: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds/sci/ 

John.c.olson@state.mn.us @johnCasperOlson