Science and Mathematics Education Institute Workshops
Science & Mathematics Education Institute: Opportunities for Educators
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The Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) is excited to bring you this weekly newsletter to help keep you informed, supported, and connected. Each week, we'll share upcoming events, professional learning opportunities, and useful classroom resources designed to support educators and enhance teaching and learning.
Upcoming Events
- October 14th | Web Seminar
NSTA Free Webinar — NSTA Teaching Awards
Link: Learn More - October 19th | Web Seminar
NSTA Free Webinar — Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers
Link: Learn More - October 20th | Workshop
Energy in Action: STEM Activities for Grades 4 - 12, Hays, Kansas
Kansas Energy Program
Link: Learn More - November 4th - 7th | Conference
NSTA National Conference — Indianapolis
Link: Learn More & Register
Featured Resources
- NASA Science-October's Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing
Explore October's night sky and discover seasonal stargazing opportunities and objects to look for.
Link: October's Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing - NASA Science - NASA TechRise Student Challenge
FREE NASA challenge for schools and students to design an experiment to test on High Altitude Balloon (Due November 2)
Link: Learn More - Science Friday
Free STEM activities, lessons, and resources for learners of all ages
Link: Science Friday - Free STEM Activities, Lessons, and Resources - Smithsonian Institution Resources for Educators
Educational resources and classroom materials from the Smithsonian
Link: Smithsonian Institute - Resources for Educators - 3 Ways to Spark Students' Interest in New Science Content
Practical strategies for engaging students with new science concepts
Link: Edutopia - 3 Ways to Spark Students' Interest in New Science Content - Using the Science and Engineering Practices to Guide Intentional AI Use
Explore how science and engineering practices can help educators guide intentional use of AI
Link: AI Literacy is Thinking Literacy: Using Science and Engineering Practices to Guide Intentional AI Use
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Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI)
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