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MDE November 2020 Science Update

by , posted on 9:30 AM, November 19, 2020
The November edition of the Science Update from MDE Science Specialist John Olson is now available.
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Highlights of this month's Update:

News

  • 6th Grade Earth Science workshop survey
  • STEM TC- MN Frameworks website – survey about the future
  • Teach Outdoors MN – benefits and ideas for teaching your students outdoors
  • MCA IV preparations

Teacher Events and Workshops

  • Virtual MnSTA Conference on Science Education – continued availability
  • Several upcoming online workshops

Teacher and Schools Awards and Opportunities

  • Grants for water conservation projects
  • Presidential Award
  • Green Ribbon Schools Award
  • Grants for virtual instruction

School Programs and Resources (also see past editions of the Science Update)

  • COVID curriculum resource from Smithsonian
  • Several virtual instruction resources

Student Programs and Competitions

  • Virtual Science Fair and Science Bowl
  • Student individual and team competitions

 

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

 

Thank you for all you are doing to help students learn science during these difficult time.

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