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RI Science Professional Development and Student

Opportunity BulletinDecember 6, 2013

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New In This Bulletin:Avoiding 'MalPISAnce': Caveats on International Test Rankings

Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island is seeking applicants for the position of Education

Program AssistantInformation Session: Next Generation

Science Standards Moving Rhode Island

Forward December 12th

Summary Report of the K12 Center's

NGSS Science Assessment Symposium

Available

November Webinar: Science

Assessments: Innovations in the Next

Generation of Science Assessments

Archived Webinar AvailableExploring the Overlap between Literacy

in Science and the Practice of Obtaining,

Evaluating, and Communicating Information Workshop Materials Available

RIDE Seeks SLO and SOO Samples From RI Educators Samples Accepted Until 12-31-13

High School Seniors Sought For National Youth Science CampHonors Apply by March

1, 2014

Next Generation Learning with the Kavli Science in Fiction Video Contest Apply by

March 21 (Grades 6-12)

Job Opportunities:
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Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island is seeking applicants for the position of Education

Program AssistantJob Description:

The Educational Program Assistant will play an important role in assisting the development, building and sales of

onboard programs and partnerships. The ship is scheduled for completion this spring and the next 6 months are

critical in creating and establishing relationships with educational institutes. OHPRI will begin programs this summer

with seven 1-week summer camps, the Education Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the sales,

marketing and administrative work to fill these weeks. This will involve visiting schools and attending camp/college

fairs, networking with youth organizations, presenting at public events, and increasing public awareness of the

organization and ship.

Start date:January 2014

Full-time position - This position has the potential to transition into a shipboard position once the ship is sailing.

Responsibilities

Developing, marketing and selling summer camp programs, including contacting and informing recreation

departments, YMCAs, other camps, schools, youth travel groups, etc.

Organizing and attending summer camp fairs in the Spring. This will likely include weekend work.

Marketing and sales of programs aboard as a remote campus platform to schools, universities and other

educational groups

Marketing and sales of programs to adult groups, including corporate team building.Research and development of marine, environmental and ecology related units of study, generating sail-

training activities and lessons, assemble education materials

Administrative responsibilities for shipboard programs

Respond to enquiries

Assisting with website updating

Outreach through social media.

Interface with the public

Preparation of media materials for distribution. (i.e. copying, filing, mailing, e-mailing)

Sailing onboard as Educator to support program implementation and evaluation, and provide oversight to

the educational programming.

Job Skill Requirements:

Sailing knowledge / experience preferred

Enthusiasm for the mission of OHPRI

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

A minimum of three years' experience in an educational position in a classroom or non-traditional setting

Experience developing educational programs

Experience in sales and marketing

Good computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience in website management and design

Experience with developing and maintaining Social Media outlets

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (including

public speaking)

Must possess excellent organizational and analytical skills along with the ability to change focus rapidly and

multi-task

Ability to organize and prioritize workStrong self-motivation and the ability to work as a team member.

Ability to work with volunteers and the general public

How to apply:Applicants should send resumes and references with a cover letter to:

Jessica Wurzbacher [email protected]

Director of Operations and Education

29 Touro St, Newport, RI. 02840
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News:

Avoiding 'MalPISAnce': Caveats on International Test RankingsByLiana Heitinon December 3, 2013 4:10 PM

I'm sure I'm not the first to wish you this but ... Happy PISA Day, everyone!

As you partake in this triannual international celebration of 15-year-olds' problem-solving skills (which I assume you

kicked off this morning by reading theEd Weekarticleon the assessment results), here are some things to keep inmind:

Be wary of the "rankings."It's tempting, in looking at the raw data, to say that the U.S. ranks 24th in reading. But

in truth, the United States ranks somewhere between 19th and 31st in reading, because there is a range in which

scores do not differ to a statistically significant degree. Countries that fall within that range should be described as on

par with each other or within the same performance category. The charts in the NCES report (and those in our story)

do a good job of noting these distinctions.

Be careful saying X country did better than Y country.This is related to the point above. You'll need to know

what constitutes a statistically significant difference before saying for certain if one education system outperformed

another. The NCES report only offers this information from the U.S. perspective.

Do not confuse correlation with causation.This is a point we've made repeatedly with national and international

test results, but it's worth reiterating here. Since PISA was released this morning, I've gotten dozens of emails from

advocacy groups saying the results bolster or repudiate whatever policies they support or eschew (the Common Core

State Standards, early childhood ed, high-stakes testing, poverty-reduction efforts, teacher preparation, etc.). But, asseveral sources point out in my story, the results do not explain whyparticular countries performed a certain way, only

that they did. Even the experts most skilled at talking about PISA test scores can quickly fall into the causation trap, so

please take this caveat to heart. (Mycolleague Stephen Sawchukrecently wrote about the misuse of NAEP test

scores, quoting a researcher who calls it "misnaepery." Any ideas for PISA? MisPISAzation? MalPISAnce?)

Don't forget TIMSS.PISA, as you know, is just one of several prominent international assessments (though it does

tend to get the most attention). AndTIMSS, which came out last year,told a fairly different storyit showed the

U.S. scoring better than the global average in math and science, and it had 4th graders improving in math. So maybe

U.S. students are improving more in the early grades and hitting a wall in high school ... or maybe all of these results

should be taken with a grain of salt.

NGSS News:

Summary Report of the K12 Center's NGSS Science Assessment Symposium AvailableTheK-12 Centerhas made available thesummary report (PDF)written by Rodger Bybee, a well-known leader in

the field of science education and a member of the writing team of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

of our Science Assessment Symposium held September 2425.

At the symposium, we explored the measurement challenges and opportunities within the NGSS with leading

measurement and practice experts.

The summary report provides useful information for the educational policy and practice community, without resorting

to excessive use of technical terminology. For interested assessment and measurement colleagues, the research

papers presented at the symposium are available on ourwebsite,along with videos of the panel discussions.We look forward to hearing your feedback as we strive to serve as a catalyst and resource for the improvement of

measurement and data systems to enhance student achievement.For more information and communication toolsregarding the work of the six assessment consortia and the development of next generation assessments, visit ourwebsite atwww.k12center.org

November Webinar: Science Assessments: Innovations in the Next Generation of Science

Assessments Archived Webinar AvailableOn November 18ththe Alliance for Excellent Education conducted a webinar designed to:
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Highlight options states may want to consider as they begin to design systems of science

assessments that incorporate the types of complex skills and applications called for in the NGSS; and

describe initial steps states are taking toward implementation of the NGSS.

Presenters included Stephen Pruitt of Achieve, Karen Kidwell of the Kentucky Department of Education

and Kathleen Scalise of the University of Oregon. The Alliance for Excellence in Education and The K12

Center at ETS co-hosted the webinar.The video and presentation materials are now availableonline.

EQuIP NGSS Rubric in DevelopmentIn October 2013,Achieveconvened educators, administrators and science education experts from six states to help

continue the development of the EQuIP Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Rubric.

This initiative expands the work ofEQuIP for Common Core State Standards (CCSS) .The EQuIP NGSS Rubric is a

tool for educators and education leaders to use in identifying high quality, NGSS-aligned instructional materials

through a criterion-based, peer-review process. Specifically the Rubric will allow users to evaluate materials based on

their alignment to the dimensions of the NGSS,the strength of instructional supports and the use of regular

assessments of both teaching and learning.

"The blending of practice, content and crosscutting concepts in NGSS performance expectations needs to be reflected

in instruction," said Dr. Jim Short, Director of the Gottesman Center for Science Teaching and Learning at the

American Museum of Natural History, who is assisting in the development of the EQuIP NGSS Rubric. "Not only

should these three dimensions be explicitly addressed in teaching materials, but instructional supports and

assessments should also make clear to both teachers and students how interweaving the three dimensions

contributes to student learning."

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has led efforts to recruit and train educators to be peer reviewers

using the EQuIP NGSS Rubric as part of the organization's process to identify high quality materials.

"Learning how to apply this tool is a great opportunity for teachers to immerse themselves in the NGSS," said Emily

Miller, an ESL and bilingual resource teacher in Wisconsin who serves on her district's science leadership team and

recently helped lead an NSTA meeting that introduced the EQuIP NGSS Rubric to teachers.

"Educators will build their capacity to understand the standards, what it means for instruction to truly align to them,

and they can share this information with lesson and unit developers."

This feedback is critical to creating high quality instructional materials, according to Dr. Kaye Forgione, who worked

on the development of the EQuIP CCSS Rubric for mathematics and is providing guidance on the EQuIP NGSS Rubric.

"Perhaps the most powerful use of the criteria in the mathematics rubric has been the guidance curriculum specialists,

including teachers, provide to reviewers in crafting constructive, evidence-based feedback," said Forgione. "This

feedback will lead to the development of exemplary lessons and units that will support teaching and learning."

The EQuIP NGSS Rubric is one of several projects that Achieve is facilitating to support states in their implementation

of the NGSS. Teams of math, engineering and science teachers are continuing to develop K-12 model studentassessment tasks that integrate the NGSS and CCSS.

After receiving feedback from districts, states and third party organizations, the task writers are now revising these

models, which will be released online in January 2014.

NGSS One PagersNSTA offers a tremendous collection of resources designed to help provide more information for the NGSS.
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Three Dimensions of NGSS(Color|B&W)

This three page pdf document provides general information of each of the three dimensions of the NGSS specifically

the science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and the crosscutting concepts.

A Look at the Next Generation Science Standards(Color|B&W)

This two page pdf document provides a detailed look at the architecture of the NGSS standards.

Venn Diagram of the Practices in Science, Math, and ELA (Color|B&W)

This pdf shows how the practices of the NGSS, CCSS-Math, and CCSS ELA intersect and support each other.

Matrix of Disciplinary Core Ideas in the NGSS

Here you will find a complete matrix of the disciplinary core ideas of the NGSS by domain

RIDEs NGSS PageFind easy access to the NGSS standards, information on RIs participation as a Lead State, the Framework, and other

resources

Recorded Link for RIDEs Webinar Next Generation Science Standards Rhode Islands Implementation

Plan originally webcast on September 17thcan be found under theResourcessection of theRIDE NGSSpage

along with a PDF of the PPT.

Web Sites Worth Exploring:

Common Core Resources for Literacy in Science

Grades 6-12 Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects

http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-LiteracyLiteracy in Science and Technical Subjects Standards can be accessed by clicking on the pull down menu on

the

left hand side of the screen

Curriculum and Instruction Resources for Literacy in Science on the RIDE

web Site

http://www.ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/Science/CurriculumInstructionResources.aspx

Here you will find CCSS aligned tasks and resources to go deeper into the understanding of the CCSS

Standards for Literacy in Science.

Transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and to PARCC -

http://www.ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/TransitiontotheCCSSandPARCC.aspxThis page contains recent updates, key information, and quality resources for educators and the public to

support our state's education system in its transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the

PARCC Assessment for ELA/literacy and mathematics.

Deep History of Life on Earth Timeline -

http://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/deeptime/Scientists have constructed the timeline of life on Earth from two main types of evidence: geological evidence and

genetic evidence.

Fracking: Pro and Con -http://now.tufts.edu/articles/fracking-pro-and-conIs the new boom in domestic natural gas production an economic bonanza or environmental disaster? Two experts

face off.
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Map Locator & Downloader from USGS -

http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/(ctype=areaDetails&xcm=r3standardpit

rex_prd&carea=%24ROOT&layout=6_1_61_48&uiarea=2)/.doFind any locations on a map, mark and download the locations!

The Water Cycle: Learn About It & See It In Action http://thewaterproject.org/resources/the_water_cycle.aspYou'll find some helpful information and links [for a K-8 audience] to experiments and resources about the water cycle

for use in the classroom or at home. We hope these resources help you introduce the importance of clean, safe water

to your students. The Water Project is dedicated to providing clean, safe water to people in the developing world

who suffer needlessly without it. We hope you'll introduce our work to your students or classmates.

Severe Weather Summary Graphics -

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/monthly/newm.htmlMonthly and Annual U.S. Tornado Summaries

Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersNEW!!! Exploring the Overlap between Literacy in Science and the Practice of

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information: Workshop Materials AvailableThe National Research Council (NRC) workshop on Exploring the Overlap between Literacy in Science and the

Practice of Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Informationwill be conducted on December 9 thand 10th.

The two-day workshop will featuring invited presentations and discussion that will:

1. explore the intersections and overlap between the Literacy in Science portions of the CCSS for ELA and

Practice 8 in the NRC's framework related to "obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information"

including consideration of the unique characteristics of communication in science;

2. consider the complementary roles of English/language arts teachers and science teachers as well as the

unique challenges and approaches for different grade levels and articulate the knowledge and skills teachers

need to support students in developing competence in reading and communicating in science;

3.

consider design options for science and ELA curricula and courses that provide aligned support for studentsto develop competencies in reading and communicating in science;

4. discuss the role of district and school administrators in guiding implementation of science and ELA to help

ensure alignment.

Background readings and commissioned papers for the workshop can be found on theBOSE website

Information Session: Next Generation Science Standards Moving Rhode Island Forward

December 12thPresenters:Peter McLaren and Jennifer Solek RIDE Science and Technology Specialists

When/Where:

Thursday, December 12th

Lincoln High School, 135 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI, 4:00 6:00 PM

On May 23rdRhode Island became the first state in the country to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards. All

educators are invited to learn more about Rhode Islands plan for implementation of the NGSS.

Questions to be addressed:How were the standards developed?

Whats different about these standards?

What would NGSS look like in the classroom?

What is a standard?
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What is Rhode Islands plan for implementation?

Where can I find NGSS resources?

This session will devote the last 30 minutes to provide an open forum where attendees can ask questions pertaining to the new

science standards and their implementation.

For more information contact Peter McLaren by email at [email protected] by phone at 222-8454

New England Association of Chemistry Teachers (NEACT) Western Division Meeting - Dec.7.Saturday, December 7 is the NEACT Western Division Meeting

Topic: Gas Laws Inquiry and Independent Research Projects

Location: Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Road, Greenwich, CT

8:30 AM - Registration

9:00 AM - Aimee Farnumand Jerusha Vogel: An inquiry based approach to Gas Laws

10:30 AM - Andy Bramante: Independent Research Projects, preparing for competition

11:30 AM -12:00 PM- Discussion

RSVP: Jerusha Vogel ([email protected])or 203-761-8587

Conference Website:http://www.neact.org/event/western-division-meeting-0

Aimee Farnumhas been a teacher at Greenwich High school for 5 years teaching ESL Chemistry and a course she co-

designed called Integrated Science. Jerusha Vogelis past president of NEACT and an honors and practical Chemistry

Teacher at GHS. They will present an introductory lesson on Gas Laws that Aimee developed for her students where

they derive the relationships between volume, pressure and temperature through experiment and current data on

tornados, hypoxia and the number of deaths vs. elevation on Mt Everest. Handouts and ready to use ideas will be

supplied for you to take directly back to your classroom.

Andy Bramanteis the Independent Science Research teacher, mentor, and research program director for more than

50 participating students at Greenwich High School, in Greenwich, CT. Prior to arriving at the high school as a

chemistry teacher 9 years ago, Andy enjoyed a 15-year career as an applications scientist and design specialist for

various analytical instrumentation companies including PerkinElmer. He earned the Greenwich Distinguished Teacher

of the Year Award in 2012. Andy's presentation will cover the basic ingredients for carrying out an independent

science research program at the high school level including a discussion about the difficulties such as time, funding,equipment, and motivating students. He will give a brief overview of the competitions available and some specifics

about these competitions.

Directions to Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Rd, Greenwich CT:

From 95: Take 95 Exit 4 (Indian Field Rd). Turn right off exit if you were traveling south. In 0.7 miles turn left at lights

onto Rt 1 (Putnam Ave). Take the second right (at lights) onto Hillside Rd. GHS will be on your left. Drive PAST the

building and park in the far lot.

Then walk back along the front of the building until you reach the first set of glass doors. Enter there. We will be in

room 914 (first floor to your right as you enter) and also room 935 upstairs.

From the Merritt (Rt 15): Take the Merritt to exit 31 (north st). Take right off exit if you were traveling south. After

3.2 miles bear left onto Fairfield Rd. After 0.6 miles turn right onto Hillside Rd. The high school will be on your right.

Park in the large parking lot before you reach the high school building. Then walk back along the front of the buildinguntil you reach the first set of glass doors. Enter there. We will be in room 914 (first floor to your right as you enter)

and also room 935 upstairs.

RI STEM Center@ RIC To Coordinate Hour of Code December 9th15thThe RI STEM Center@ RIC invites all K-12 educators and community groups in Rhode Island to participate in the Hour

of Code. The Hour of Code campaign organized byCode.orgaims to demystify computer science for students

worldwide. Hour of Code events which introduce students to computer programming will take place during
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Computer Science Education Week which runs from December 9-15, 2013. Code.orgwill be awarding prizes: see

below.

The RI STEM Center @ RIC is coordinating a statewide effort to encourage as many schools, clubs, afterschool

programs, and other interested organizations in Rhode Island to participate and to contact the STEM Center so you

can join our list of Rhode Island coders. Below is information from code.org (http://code.org/hourofcode).

"Code.org will offer online tutorials authored by numerous educational groups and are challenging teachers, parents

and even employers to encourage students of all ages to engage. Classrooms across the country will have a chance

to win a variety of prizes for participating, including:

50 schools who organize an Hour of Code will win a full class-set of computers one winner in every state.

50 classrooms will win a group video conference call with a technology titan to kick off their Hour of Code.

Participants include: Bill Gates, Jack Dorsey, Square and Susan Wojcicki, Google."

Next steps:

1. Go tohttp://csedweek.org

2. Register your class, school, or organization AND

3. Go tohttp://tinyurl.com/RI-STEM-Hour-of-Codeto join RI STEM Center's list of participating sites.

We are in the process of organizing college students and industry professionals to act as facilitators if needed. Please

join us!

Apply for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Applications Close

December 15, 2013Announcing the launch of the 2014-2015Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DA) ProgramOnline

Application for K-12 teachers!

Are you a U.S.:

Primary and/or secondary classroom teacher?

Guidance counselor?

Curriculum specialist?

Curriculum head?Talented and Gifted coordinator?

Special Education coordinator?

Media specialist/librarian?

You may be eligible to participate in a unique international professional development opportunity for 3-4

months through the Fulbright Program!

By conducting educational research abroad, U.S. teachers gain new skills, learn new instructional methods

and assessment methodologies and share best practices with international colleagues and students.

Teachers also have the opportunity to expand their understanding of other cultures and international

education systems that will enrich their U.S. schools and local communities with global perspectives.

Teachers may travel to: Chile, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Singapore,

and the United Kingdom.

START YOUR APPLICATION TODAY:https://dafulbrightteachers.org/

Application deadline: December 15, 2013.

Eligibility Requirements:www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org.

Application Info:http://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/application-tp2.
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This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and

is administered by the Institute of International Education.

Win a $20,000 Shell Science Lab Makeover for your School Application Deadline

December 20th

The deadline to submit applications for the 20132014 Shell Science Lab Challenge is fastapproaching. Middle and high school science teachers (grades 612) who have found innovative

ways to deliver quality lab experiences with limited school and laboratory resources and are

located in the United States and Canada are encouraged to apply. The deadline for entries is

December 20, 2013.

Through the competitionnow in its fourth yearscience teachers compete to win much

needed laboratory resources for their schools. In addition to the lab equipment provided by

Ward's Science,winners receive Shell cash grants, NSTA membership, and support to attend

NSTA Conferences on Science Education. The grand-prize winner and four national finalists will

be honored at a special banquet and ceremony at NSTA's National Conference on Science

Education in Boston in April 2014.

For more information about the Challenge or to download anapplication,visit the competition

website

NEW!!! RIDE Seeks SLO and SOO Samples From RI Educators Samples Accepted Until 12-

31-13

The Office of Educator Quality is issuing an All Call for Teacher, Building Administrator, and Support

Professional SLOs and SOOs from SY2013-14. They will be used to produce additional samples to

illustrate possible approaches and best practices. Samples from all content areas and grade levels are

welcomed and need not be perfect or represent the best samples in a school or district. Furthermore,

all identifying information such as names of schools, teachers, and students will be redacted. Samples can

be submitted through email in Word or PDF files until December [email protected]

thank you in advance as we know that we will all benefit from sharing our thinking and learning from oneanother.

For more information contact:

Laura Jackson (formerly Laura Kacewicz)

Assessment Specialist

RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

401.222.8993

[email protected]

SAVE THE DATE STEM to STEAM thru Synergy: Bridging Morphology, Biomimicry,

Sustainability and Synergetics, Fourth Biennial Design Science Symposium - 31 January

2014 2 February 201431 January 2014 2 February 2014

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Presenters:

John Maeda, President, Rhode Island School of Design

Dennis Bartels, Executive Director, San Francisco Exploratorium

Donald E. Ingber, Founding Director, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University
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Chris Zelov, Filmmaker & Project Director, Knossus Project

Thomas T. K. Zung, Architect, Buckminster Fuller, Sadao, and Zung

Richard Bresnahan, Artist in Residence, St. Johns University

Eric Goetz, CTO, Goetz Composites

STEAM: integrative, interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary studies working together with the result being greater than

individual parts (synergy) - The study of a structure's interconnected parts (morphology) leading to inspirationthrough nature (biomimicry) producing harmony, fulfilling the social, economic and environmental requirements of

present and future generations (sustainability) results in cooperation for an enhanced effect (synergetics) and

supports interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary study of multiple disciplines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,

Mathematics.

Co-sponsors:

Synergetics Collaborative Inc. (SNEC)

Edna Lawrence Nature Lab at RISD

Information contact:

John Belt [email protected],

Peter Dean [email protected],

or CJ Fearnley [email protected]

Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Nominations Now Open Nominations Due April 1, 2014(Grades 7-12 Teachers)

Are you or do you know an outstanding secondary (grades K-6th) mathematics and science teachers (including

computer science) that you should be recognized for their talents? The Presidential Award for Excellence in

Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor that a kindergarten through 12th-grade

mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. What better way to

acknowledge excellence of our colleagues than to nominate the teachers who exemplify their profession.

The process to nominate teachers is a simple one. Simply go to the PAEMST website atwww.paemst.organd fill in

the on-line form. Once the nomination is submitted the nominated teacher will then be notified and provided

information about the application process.

The following are eligibility criteria for nominees. Candidates must:

Teach mathematics or science at the K -6thgrade level in a public or private school.

Hold at least a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and

teach K-12 students at least 50% of the time.

Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2013-14

academic school year.

Teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; Puerto

Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa,

Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.

Rhode Island has many wonderful teachers, and those you nominate could be state or national Presidential Awardees

for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science for 2014.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 222-8454 or by email [email protected]. Thank
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you for your continued support for mathematics and science education.

2014 AAAS Science Education Workshops on NGSS Various Dates

Two different professional development experiences and several dates to choose from make

2014 the year to attend an AAAS Science Education workshop!

NEW for 2014!Understanding and Using Next Generation Science Learning Goals

February 1011, July 1011, and October 2021, 2014

Are you responsible for implementing Next Generation Science Standardsin your classroom,

school, or district? Then join us for a professional development workshop that will give you

the tools, strategies, and support you need to put NGSSinto action. Drawing on Project

2061s expertise in standards-based teaching and learning, youll gain new insights into the

science practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts that make up the NGSS

performance expectations and how they can be used to improve curriculum, instruction, and

assessment.

Developing and Using Assessments Aligned to Science Learning GoalsMay 2830 and October 810, 2014

This popular three-day workshop gives you access to Project 2061s science assessment

experience and expertise based on more than a decade of research and development.

Designed for teachers, researchers, and assessment specialists, youll take a hands-on

approach to using Project 2061s criteria and procedures for developing effective assessment

items that are carefully aligned to science learning goals, including those in the Next

Generation Science Standards. Youll also explore theAAAS Science Assessment websiteand

its online testing feature; data on students misconceptions; and AAASs bank of some 700

high-quality test items for middle and high school physical, life, and earth sciences. Here are

just a few of the many positive comments weve received from past workshop participants:

I liked the critiquing process. While I realize there are no perfect items, I hope that we canimprove the items we have, and that we will write better items. The workshop helped me gain

understanding and skills that will help me in my work. I would definitely recommend this

workshop to my colleagues.

The people were the best part of the workshop, and focusing on learning goals,

misconceptions, analyzing good items and answers!

The workshop leader did an excellent job. The experience of trying to work through the process

of learning goals, misconceptions, boundaries, necessity, comprehensibility was invaluable.

I think the free question repository is awesome!

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All workshops are held at AAAS Headquarters in Washington, DC.To find out more about the workshops, our discounted Early-Bird rates, and scholarships or to

register, go toProject2061.org/workshopsand click on one of the workshops.

Attendance is limited, so please return your registration form as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Goldstein [email protected].

UMASS NANOTECHNOLOGY 2014 SUMMER INSTITUTE Apply by April 1st, 2014 (MS &

HS)Monday to Friday, July 7 - July 11, 2014 at UMass Amherst
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Funded by the National Science Foundation

Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute and the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing

Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers

$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, some meals

Housing (new air conditioned dorms) for those outside the commuting radius

3 graduate physics credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)

Ongoing partnerships with UMass Faculty

Nanotechnology deals with materials on the scale of nanometers. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, or

about 10 atomic diameters. Such materials can have surprising and useful behaviors and properties. Applications of

this rapidly growing field include regenerative medicine, fabrics and construction materials of unprecedented

strength, ultra-high performance computers and data storage, more efficient solar photovoltaic cells, and much more.

Activity in this field cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and involves chemistry, physics, biology, and

engineering.

The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this exciting

new field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in

middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and

Technology/Engineering Framework.

During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implement

these in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for the

institute and curriculum unit; the cost will be $300 plus a $45 registration fee. PDP's will be available at no cost.

Application process: An application form and additional information are available atwww.umassk12.net/nano.

Teachers should also prepare a narrative statement of how they intend to use the institute materials in their

classroom, and include in their application package a recent resume and a letter of support from their school

principal or superintendent. The application package can be submitted by email, fax, or US mail. Applications are due

April 1, 2014. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.

Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for

Students28th Annual DuPont Challenge Kicks Off Competition Year Apply by January 31, 2014

(Students Grades 7 12)Year 28 of the DuPont Challengea national writing competition for middle and high school studentskicked offlast

week and will begin accepting entries November 15.

The DuPont Challenge calls on students in grades 712 from the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories to

research, think critically, and write an essay that provides innovative ideas on the world's most pressing challenges, or

demonstrates the application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to our daily lives.

This year, the Challenge encourages students to consider how science and innovation can be used to meet the needs

of the 21st century for food, energy, and protection. Students should address one of the four following categories in a

700- to 1,000-word essay:Together, we can feed the world.

Together, we can build a secure energy future.

Together, we can protect people and the environment.

Together, we can be innovative anywhere.

Students and sponsoring teacher prizes include savings bonds, teaching grants, exciting trips, and much more. The

deadline for submissions is January 31, 2014. For more information, including official rules, entry forms, and details on

awards, please visit the Challengewebsite.
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NASAs REEL Science Video Communication ContestFor Students Apply by February 21,

2014 (High School Students)About the Contest

NASA Earth Science missions are kicking off a new video contest engaging high school age students to produce a

video communicating NASA Earth Science to younger students. Students are consuming over 10 hours of media a

day and video is increasingly important to communicate and inform about science. NASA is looking for talented High

School students to create videos that engage students in Earth Science. Winners will have their videos posted on

NASA's website. They will also get the opportunity to be a NASA Producer working with NASA scientists and

communication experts in July 2014 to produce an Earth Science feature video.

Who can enter?

The contest is open to residents of the United States ages 13 to 18 on or before October 14, 2013. Submissions can

be by individuals or teams.

What is the subject of the video?

Produce a two-minute video for a middle school audience that communicates one of the following science concepts:

1. How Ice Impacts Climate and Climate Impacts Ice

2. Forest Fire Effects on Air Quality

3. Water of the Water Planet

How do I submit?

1.

Create a video explaining one of the science topics. Be sure to use NASA components including audio clips,animations, visualizations, or satellite images.

2. Upload your video toYouTubeand tag with "NASAREELscience2014"by 11:59pm EST on February 21, 2014.

3. Within 72 hours you will receive a comment on your video that your video has been submitted.

4. Finalists will be selected by March 31, 2014. Finalists will be required to send their video file to NASA along with

a supplied contestSubmission Release Formby 11:59pm EST on April 15, 2014.

5. Winners will be announced April 30, 2014 on our website.

When is the deadline?

Videos must be uploaded and tagged with "NASAREELscience2014"on YouTube by 11:59pm EST February 21, 2014.

How will the videos be judged?

NASA producers, communications experts, and scientists will be judging the videos for science accuracy, creativity,

use of NASA data, and video quality. Videos that are inaudible, blurry, or contain resources (other than NASA

imagery) that are not original will be immediately disqualified. (See contest guidelinesfor more details.)

How will finalists be notified?Finalists will receive a comment on their YouTube video by March 31, 2014. Check YouTube after March 31st to see if

you have been selected. Finalists will have 15 days to submit their video file andwaivervia email to NASA. Videos

with waivers not received by 11:59pm EST April 15th will be disqualified.

What are the prizes?

Winning videos will be announced on April 30, 2014 and posted on the NASA website. Winners will get the

opportunity to work remotely with NASA producers and communications experts on a current NASA Earth Science

Story in July 2014. Participation will include access to NASA personnel through webinars and online communication

tools (e.g., Skype). Final produced stories will be posted on a NASA website and have the chance of being highlighted

onwww.nasa.gov.See contest guidelines for required release forms.

For more information go to:http://reelscience.gsfc.nasa.gov/

* Check out the Winning Videos from 2012!NEW!!! High School Seniors Sought For National Youth Science CampHonors Apply by

March 1, 2014As part of the 2014 National Youth Science Foundation(NYSC) two Rhode Island high school seniors will receive a

full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds.

The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from

across the nation; overnight camping trips into the Monogahela National Forest; and a visit to Washington D.C. The

selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for

thoughtful scientific leadership.
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The NYSC experience is offered at no costto its participants, so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their

financial status. Contributions to the NYSC allow delegates to participate in this once in a lifetime experience.

Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled

airlines are provided free of charge.

Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Friday, June 27, and depart on Sunday, July 20, 2014. The NYSC is

held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest. Application

forms are available on the NYSC website atwww.nysc.organd must be submitted directly to Rhode Island selectioncoordinator at the following address:

Peter McLaren

Rhode Island Department of Education

255 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02903

(work) 401-222-8454

(fax) 401-222-3605

[email protected]

Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 1, 2013.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Peter McLaren at 401-222-8454 [email protected]

2014 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest Deadline March 15th, 2014 (K-12)This year is the 9th year ofEndangered Species Day(May 16, 2014) and the 40th anniversary of theEndangered

Species Act(signed on Dec. 28, 1973). The 2014 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest provides students

with an opportunity to learn about endangered species and express their knowledge and support through artwork.

The contest is organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, the Association of

Zoos and Aquariums, and the International Child Art Foundation.

Saving Endangered SpeciesYouth Art ContestMarch 15, 2014 submission deadline Art Contest guidelines, entry form and teacher instructions here

Young people in grades K-12, as well as those in homeschools and youth programs, can submit their artwork ofthreatened and endangered species. Their submissions must be postmarked by March 15, 2014.

The grand prize and grade category winners of the 2013 contest were chosen by a panel of artists, photographers and

wildlife experts.View the 2013 winning entries here.

DETAILS about Contest Background, Teacher/School Registration, Eligibility, Subject Matter, Resources, Judging and

Prizes found here:

http://www.endangered.org/campaigns/endangered-species-day/saving-endangered-species-youth-art-contest/NEW!!! Next Generation Learning with the Kavli Science in Fiction Video Contest

Apply by March 21 (Grades 6-12)Interplanetary travel, time travel, telepathy, teleportation, brain powered computers, recombinant DNA, bionic limbs,

cyborgs, cryonics. Just some of the far-fetched technologies that have been dreamed up over time, while today's

scientists might just be discovering ways to make them become real!

Investigate how science is portrayed in TV, films, and games. Find an example using a film, TV show, or video game,

then compare to what we can do today with current or emerging technologies. Or tell us what science needs to

discover to make it really happen.

The more you research, the more you will discover, and you might end up being surprised by what you find out.

Make a video (: 30 -: 90) that shares your discoveries and states your case.
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ENTRY PERIOD: NOV. 1, 2013 - MARCH 21, 2014

Go to Contest Entry Form

Contest open to Grades 6-12, International Students and US

PRIZES:

1st- $2000

2nd- $750

3rd- $500People's Choice $250

Additional Prizes include:

Software from Wolfram Mathematica

Free training at Steve Wolfe's Stunt Ranch in Austin, TX

National Academies of Engineering Engineering For You(E4U) Video Contest Opens

November 1 Enter by March 31, 2014 (MS and HS Students)In celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary, the National Academy of Engineering launchedEngineering for You

(E4U), a video contest to highlight the impact that engineering has or will have on society. In the last 50 years,

engineering achievements include helping to land astronauts on the moon, creating the Internet, and decoding the

human genome. What will engineering create in the next 50 years? Rev up your creativity, pull out your camera or

phone, and produce a one to two minute video showing the world how you see engineering enhancing quality of lifeand serving the needs of society. The video must highlight a period during the years 19642064. The main prize is

$25,000, and the contest runs through March 31, 2014.

Please note: attachments will not be sent. Most information will be posted online or included

here to reduce the size of this message.

Thank you.

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If you know of something that you feel is a quality resource, event, or opportunity (e.g., grant),

please send a newsletter-ready blurb [email protected] the following

information by 3:00pm on Thursday to be included in the Friday newsletter (subject to RIDE

review and approval):

1. Type (e.g., grant, event, resource)

2. Name / Title of Event / Opportunity

3. Source or Event Sponsor

4. Web site, and/or contact name(s) and email address(es)

5. Description

6. Grade level(s) and/or intended audience

7. Deadline (if applicable) for time-sensitive submissions or event RSVPs

THIS NOTICE IS DISTRIBUTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. R.I Department of

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