How do you transform a garage into a pollinator garden in Baghdad, Iraq? Can you raise rainbow trout in a classroom in Midwest America? Just ask one of the nearly 200 American and Iraqi students who implemented these ingenious sustainability projects in their communities as part of this year's Smithsonian Youth STEM Exchange. Made possible by The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Smithsonian Youth STEM Exchange connects American and Iraqi youth to collaborate on projects that address environmental justice and biodiversity issues. Trained educators use the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals’ Environmental Justice! and Biodiversity! guides to give participants a framework for working with their international peers toward science-focused solutions for a more sustainable world. In partnership with the مركز فضاء العراق للتدريب وتطوير القدرات iraq space center in Baghdad, Iraq, and the Arab American National Museum (AANM) Michigan, United States, this virtual exchange contributes to a global network of young people and educators dedicated to taking action on the biggest global issues of our time. Learn more: s.si.edu/SSEC-Stevens #WorldClassConnection #VirtualExchange
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The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) was established in 1985 as the National Science Resources Center (NSRC) under the sponsorship of two prestigious institutions: the Smithsonian Institution and the National Academy of Sciences. In 2012, our name changed to the Smithsonian Science Education Center to reflect our mission: to transform and improve the learning and teaching of science for K-12 students. We are dedicated to the establishment of effective science programs for all students. To contribute to that goal, the SSEC builds awareness for K-12 science education reform among state and district leaders and Ministries of Education; conducts programs that support the professional growth of K-12 teachers and school leaders; and engages in research and curriculum development, including our comprehensive K-8, research-based science curriculum program: Science and Technology Concepts (STC), Science and Technology Concepts Middle School (STCMS), STC-Kindergarten, and our newest curriculum, Smithsonian Science for the Classroom. We have impacted all 50 of the United States and supported the systemic needs of over 1000 schools, districts, states, and teams from Ministries of Education across 43 countries through our proven Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) model, which we now know leads to higher student achievement in science and improved science teaching and learning. Legal: http://s.si.edu/legal
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Arthur Mitchell
Executive Director at STEM Equity Alliance
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STEM Teacher at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
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Join us for the education event of the summer! 🎉 The 2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit is a free three day conference unlike any other, featuring Smithsonian educators from over 22 museums, research centers, and the National Zoo, in an exciting session line-up. With a blend of both virtual livestreamed and prerecorded sessions, as well as in-person programming in the heart of Washington, D.C. on July 16-18, there is something for everyone across the education ecosystem. Registration is free, with some sessions at limited capacity. For more information and to register today, visit https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM #SmithsonianEdu
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📸 Which of these photos says "ecosystem resilience" to you? Choose the cover of our next Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide "Ecosystem Resilience! How can people and ecosystems build resilience to change?" by dropping a comment below! Hint: An ecosystem is a system where living things and non-living things all interact in an area. Resilience is the ability to respond and adapt to changes and challenges. ... The Smithsonian Science for Global Goals' free community research guides provide young people worldwide with the knowledge and skills to use their communities as their laboratories, investigate the science behind the world's pressing issues, and implement their own sustainable actions. Learn more: ssec.si.edu/global-goals
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Explore climate action with the Smithsonian Science Education Center and fellow educators! We are hosting a free, virtual hour-long introductory webinar exploring the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals community research guide "Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impacts on the atmosphere?" During the session you will: 🌐 Get an introduction to the Climate Action! guide 🗺️ Explore activities using the guide and the accompanying StoryMap 👩💼 Learn about the work of a research mentor featured in the guide 🔍 See examples of student action-taking using investigations from the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guides! WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR? This webinar is open to classroom teachers, informal educators, and community members who work with students aged 11-18 worldwide. WHEN IS THE WEBINAR? Webinar Date: July 17, 2024 Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM ET HOW DO I REGISTER? Learn more via the link below and register directly by 11:59 PM Eastern on July 16, 2024 HERE: bit.ly/SSEC-CA
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Learn what our global study revealed about teachers' perspectives on sustainable development education by joining our virtual session at the free Smithsonian Education Summit! Register: https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM Educating for Sustainable Development: Teachers' Perspectives July 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM ET Led by Dr. Carol O'Donnell, Lapp-Keiser Executive Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center, in this session, attendees will learn about the major findings from our Gallup survey of U.S. K-12 teachers and school administrators - and teachers of students in comparable grade levels in Brazil, Canada, France, and India - to gauge attitudes toward, and demand for, education and resources related to sustainable development. Educators will receive free resources from the Smithsonian and other institutions on sustainable development topics, including clean energy, biodiversity, climate action, and biotechnology. ⭐ Professional certificates are available to Smithsonian National Education Summit attendees. #SmithsonianEdu
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📣 Introducing the guest speakers for the Smithsonian Science Education Center's upcoming Virtual Ocean Academy for educators: Ximena Velez Zuazo, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute expert on marine infrastructure and biodiversity conservation Madison Willert, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration expert on historic interactions between human diet shift and marine food webs Martin Thiel, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center expert on coastal ecosystems and participatory science regarding marine debris To join our Smithsonian educators and ocean experts, apply by July 5th at 11:59 PM ET! This opportunity is open to educators worldwide with students ages 11-18.
Virtual Ocean Academy July 2024
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Have you ever wondered how educators around the world feel about sustainable development? Hear from Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC), NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and Afterschool Alliance leaders on a survey gauging attitudes and demand for sustainable development education and resources. This multi-country survey is explained, and findings are then explored in a global then local context. Leave this session with resources crafted by these organizations for incorporating sustainable development topics into your classroom and out-of-school time learning environment. Join this free online Smithsonian National Education Summit session, “Educating for Sustainable Development: Teachers' Perspectives” on Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00pm, Eastern. Check out other sessions and events here: https://lnkd.in/guYWJppM #SmithsonianEdu
2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit
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📣 The deadline for the free 10-hour professional development program for educators worldwide with students ages 11-18 has been extended to July 5th! Register: s.si.edu/SSEC-OA #OceanMonth
🌊 Join a global community of educators passionate about ocean conservation! This summer, we are hosting a free virtual professional development academy on the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide "Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?" Open classroom teachers, informal educators, and community members who work with students aged 11-18 worldwide, this multi-day Academy will help you collaborate with your students on creating healthy ocean systems by thinking globally and acting locally. By attending this academy you will: 🌐 Learn about the interconnectedness of various ocean systems and investigate how your community is connected to that system and impacts a sustainable future for the ocean 🔍 Gain an understanding of how to facilitate inclusive, student-led, systems modeling and mapping, and support students taking action based on their ocean systems models 🐠 Interact with ocean experts ✅ Develop an action plan for implementing the guide in your context The synchronous academy sessions will be held on July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 30 (with an optional drop-in session on July 25) from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET. Register now to secure your spot and support the next generation of ocean advocates! Deadline: June 29 at 11:59 PM ET #OceanMonth
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What do the science of fireworks and free educator professional development opportunities have in common? Both were featured in our latest newsletter! 📨
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