Bellarmine to host STEAM Maker Faire
Bellarmine University and Jefferson County Public Schools will host a STEAM Maker Faire April 30 at Bellarmine's campus in Louisville.
KAEE to host conference Sept. 23-24
The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education will hold its 40th Annual Conference, “Be The Change for Environmental Education,” Sept. 23-24.
Webinar supports earth and space sciences standards
The National Association of Geoscience Teachers will offer a webinar to support elementary teachers in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards in earth and space sciences at 4 p.m. ET April 14. “Supporting Elementary Teachers with the NGSS” will provide lessons from science educators’ work with elementary teachers and strategies to help teachers to connect science to literacy and standards. [...]
Exploring the science of music
A cooperative atmosphere helps Bullitt County teachers create new ways for students to explore.
New science standards challenge both teachers and students
Oldham County's Carla Wilson shares the process her district went through implementing the new science standards.
Welcome to the science page
Meet the people behind the new Science page on Kentucky Teacher.
UK debuts EcoLink newsletter
The University of Kentucky’s Ecological Research and Education Center has a new semi-annual newsletter called EcoLink.
Library and science: A perfect collaboration
Emily Northcutt was the guest blogger last month for the Kentucky Association of School Librarians blog.
Presidential math, science teaching award nominations open
Nominations are open for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching. Anyone may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers – including computer science teachers – who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2016-17 award year. Teachers also may apply directly. [...]
Nominate a teacher for earth science award
Nominations are open for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers’ 2016 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award, which is given to educators who have contributed to the stimulation of interest in the earth sciences at the pre-college level. Teachers who cover a significant amount of earth science content with their students are eligible for section awards; sectional winners become national finalists. [...]