- Money for Classroom/STEM Supplies:
- Building STEM in Classroom-Material Fund: Build an Amazon Wishlist (up to $200) and sign up for the materials to be shipped to you at your site. There is no limit to the number of teachers at a site that can qualify. Due: October 31, 2024 (or until SOF's financial cap is reached). Follow steps 1-3 here to apply.
- STEM Opportunity Fund Grants - funding field trips, programs, and STEM events from $5k-$25k. Apply here
- Ventures Foundation - Science Resource Grants: Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to teachers for hands-on materials to enhance their classroom science instruction, with a focus on life sciences and chemistry. Limit of two grants per school and one grant per teacher. Application information.
- Ventures Foundation - Excursion Grant: Grants of up to $1,000 are available to fund 1-day classroom excursions; funds can cover the cost of transportation, admission fees and food. Limit of three grants per school and one grant per teacher. Application Information.
- BioLink Depot Donor Appreciation Reception: A morning of appreciation and celebration, featuring a warehouse tour, a hands-on STEAM Kit demonstration, and a preview of our new Microscope Lending Library! You’ll hear first-hand from educators about the essential services BioLink Depot is providing to local classrooms thanks to your generous donations.
- SUNDAY, September 15
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
- RSVP here
- NEW! BioLink Depot Teacher Open House on 9/15/24: Register now for the September open house! STEM educators are invited to attend and select donated scientific supplies and equipment (at no charge!) for their hands-on STEM lab classes. You must register to attend.
- 12am-2pm: Title 1 K-12 school STEM educators
- 2-4pm: All STEM educators
- Address: 9235 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94603
- Registration
- NEW! Eco-Audit Grants: The Eco-Audit window is now open! Teachers are encouraged to have their students apply for funding to support their sustainability projects, with up to $700 available per project. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to bring their ideas to life and make a real impact. For more details, check out the attached flyer or email tmf@ecorise.org to get started.
- DO! Scheduling Field Trips and/or Guest Speakers:
- Dive into the deep with us! MARE's 2024-2025 Education Program Registration is officially OPEN! For more details and to register, please visit the classroom flyer or https://maregroup.org/education/.
- About Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE)
At MARE, we deploy deep-diving robotic submarines, known as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), to assess ocean health from the bottom up. Our mission is to bring science into action by providing essential deep-ocean data that informs resource management. Beyond our scientific exploration, we are committed to engaging youth and the public in ocean science, aiming to inspire long-term environmental stewardship. Our Deep-Sea Education program specifically focuses on creating accessible pathways for California’s Bay Area students to explore careers in marine technology, engineering, and conservation. - MARE’s Deep Sea Education Program (Grades 6-12): Presentation Series. We offer highly adaptable STEAM presentations, led by MARE staff, that can be customized to meet your classroom needs. These sessions include up to 110 minutes of engaging science lectures and interactive lab activities designed to immerse students in topics such as engineering, ocean conservation, and deep-sea ecology. Through hands-on labs, students will develop critical thinking skills, practice data collection and interpretation, and delve into the engineering design process. Our programs can be tailored to fit one or multiple class periods, depending on your educational objectives. Best of all, our programs are completely FREE for public schools in the SF Bay Area.
- 🔍Happening Now! Join the "Find 30 Species for CA 30x30" Biodiversity Week Challenge (September 7-15, 2024): Make observations in your neighborhood, in your local park, while out hiking… or join in one of the many events being held throughout California during California Biodiversity Week! Spread the word! Participating is easy!
- 🌊CA Coastal Cleanup Day is September 21, 2024 from 9am-noon. More information & Bay Area cleanup locations.
- NEW! The Youth Stewardship Program (YSP) runs from October through May and engages youth and school groups, grades K-12, in environmental education and service-learning field trips in parks citywide. Each trip is 2.5 hours long and includes an environmental education and restoration component. Students are taught science, environmental education, local natural and cultural history, social responsibility, a personal connection to their communities, and fundamental life skills. Informational flyer.
- HHMI BioInteractive Fall Workshops & Courses: Browse workshops and courses that work for you. Attending/participating can count toward your 18 Paid PD Hours!
- NEW! Eco-Rise-Climate Education Courses - Fall 2024: This fall, EcoRise is offering three online climate education courses designed to empower K-12 educators to confidently teach climate-related topics. The courses include Teaching Climate Change Essentials, Teaching Extreme Weather, and Teaching Climate Justice. These courses provide valuable resources and strategies to integrate climate education into the classroom. To learn more and register, visit https://www.ecorise.org/climate-edu/. Attending/participating can count toward your 18 Paid PD Hours!
- NEW! KQED Teach - Media Literacy and Media Making for K-12 Educators: Browse the course catalog and see what works for you. Attending/participating can count toward your 18 PD Hours!
- NEW! The UCSF Science and Health Education Partnership (SEP) is excited to share that applications for our 2024-2025 Classroom Partnership Program are now open!
- Classroom Partnerships: 1-2 UCSF volunteers are paired with 1 teacher to plan and teach 3 investigative science and/or health lessons in 2 of their class periods.
Want more information? Join one of our online info sessions! Register here. - Tuesday, October 1 from 4:30-5:00
- Thursday, October 3 from 4:30-5:00
To apply, please visit this link. The deadline is Thursday, October 17th. If you have questions, please email sep.info@ucsf.edu. - NEW! Registration is now open for meet-ups with Environmental Education professionals in your region! On Sunday, October 27th from 1-5 PM they are hosting regional meet-ups for environmental educators in several locations around the state. Join environmental and outdoor education professionals from across your region to explore a local site and meet colleagues working in a variety of settings. The event includes networking activities, snacks, and a tour of the site. This is a great opportunity to make new connections and learn more about local programs in your region. Registration is open now for the San Francisco Bay Area: NatureBridge Golden Gate in Sausalito - click here to register
- CA Association of Science Educators (CASE) Conference is hosted and organized by the California Association of Science Educators (CASE) This year, the California Science Education Conference will return to the Safe Credit Union Convention Center on November 8-10 in Sacramento, California. More than 1,000 science educators from around the state are expected to attend this year's conference. The CASE Conference is well-known by science educators as the place to make connections, generate new ideas, energize their teaching, and learn, and grow as professionals. More information and registration. Attending can count toward your 18 Paid PD Hours!
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