Exploring Iowa’s Natural Resources (Online)-- Project Based Learning connection!

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Exploring Iowa’s Natural Resources will be offered online September 4 - December 30, 2018. Participants will build a project-based learning unit for their personal teaching situation, so you can immediately incorporate the course resources and tactics into your teaching. It is offered for 3 license renewal or graduate credits, and also qualifies for credit for the STEM endorsement through Drake University.

This course guides the participant through several resources that utilize a STEM-based approach to explore natural resources including:

Outdoor Observation Skills

Field Investigations

Schoolyard Biodiversity

Project Based Learning Model

Project WILD

Aquatic WILD

For more information, or to register: https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/home

Activity #: 22007499991602

Activity Title: Exploring Iowa's Natural Resources (Online)

Target Audience: STEM, Science, Social Studies, Ag. and Natural Resources; Grades K-12

Dates: online September 4 - December 30, 2018

Times: n/a

Location: online

Instructor: Linette Bernard, Barb Gigar

Cost: $305 – Materials, 3 License Renewal Credits; $455 – Materials, 3 Drake Graduate Credits

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2018

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Linked here is information about Quarknet which is a program associated with high-energy particle physics experiments across the globe. The program's goal is to advance the study of particle physics by training and offering unique research experiences to high school teachers and their students.
For more information see the attached document. Questions should be directed to

Chris Like
christopher.like@gmail.com
Christopher Like
STEAM Coordinator
Planetarium Director
Bettendorf Community Schools

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Calling all teachers!!
The Blank Park Zoo in DesMoines has summer learning opportunities just for you! Visit their website for workshop descriptions and registration information.
https://www.blankparkzoo.com/education/just-for-teachers/

Summer 2018
Summer workshops are held over two full days at various locations around Iowa

• June 25/26, 2018 - Climate Change. FW Kent Park, Oxford, Iowa
• July 10/11, 2018 - Pollinators: Birds Do It; Bees Do It...and so do Lemurs and Lizards! Swan Lake State Park, Carroll, Iowa
• July 24/25, 2018 - Pollinators: Birds Do It; Bees Do It...and so do Lemurs and Lizards! FW Kent Park, Oxford, Iowa

Academic Year 2018/2019 

All academic year workshops are held at Blank Park Zoo Friday evenings and all day Saturdays.

• September 28/29, 2018 - Ecosystems
• November 2/3, 2018 - Zoo Structure and Design
• November 30/December 1, 2018 - Biomimicry and Inspiration
• January 25/26, 2019 - Habitats and Adaptations
• February 22/23, 2019 - Nature-centered Science for PreK-2 (new workshop[!)
• April 5/6, 2019 - Lamarck, and Wallace, and Darwin..Oh, My! Evolution for Educators (new workshop!)
• June 12/13, 2018 - Climate Change. Swan Lake State Park, Carroll, Iowa