Enhancing Teaching and Learning about Water: Sustained Professional Development for K-12 Science Teachers
Brenda Costello, The University of Texas at Arlington; Silvia Jessica Mostacedo Marasovic, The University of Texas at Arlington; Cory Forbes, The University of Texas at Arlington
The hydrologic cycle plays a crucial role in Earth's ability to sustain the complex ecosystems that make the planet rich and diverse. As the world's population increases, water resources may become ...

Creating Harmonies Against Climate Change (CHANT)
Alexandra Davatzes, Temple University; Elizabeth Parker, Temple University
Climate change has become an increasingly pressing issue, both to scientists and the public. While adults grapple with their own concerns, children are also experiencing eco-anxiety, and studies show that children ...

A Beginners Guide to Universal Design and Modifications in the Classroom: A Professional Development Activity for All
Lauren Neitzke Adamo, Rutgers University-New Brunswick; Jaime Sarcona, Rutgers University-New Brunswick; Daana Kamal, Rutgers University-New Brunswick; Christina Bifulco, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
The Classroom Inclusivity Series was created by the Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research and the University Equity and Inclusion Office with the goal of increasing the understanding and use of ...

Education and Workforce Development Support by EarthScope Consortium and NSF Geophysics Facilities
Beth Pratt-Sitaula, EarthScope Consortium; Donna Charlevoix, EarthScope Consortium; Michael Hubenthal, EarthScope; Tammy Bravo, EarthScope Consortium; Gillian B Haberli, EarthScope Consortium; Scott Johnson, EarthScope Consortium; Anika Knight, EarthScope Consortium; DeeDee Okamoto, EarthScope Consortium; Shelley Olds, EarthScope Consortium; Kelsey Russo-Nixon, EarthScope Consortium; Justin Sweet, EarthScope Consortium
The EarthScope Consortium operates the NSF SAGE (seismology) and NSF GAGE (geodesy) facilities and is dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education. EarthScope's Engagement ...

Cultivating GeoSTEM Learning Ecosystems
Cheryl Manning, OrbWeaver Consulting, LLC
Geo-STEM learning ecosystems (GLEs) are complex and evolving communities of practice. By integrating geoscience, STEM education, and social science research paradigms, GLEs engage people in addressing local ...

Project Ice - from the American Meteorological Society's Education Program
David Amidon, LaFayette Central School
This program will introduce K-12 teachers to the American Meteorological Society's Education Summer Programs. David is a Certified AMS Teacher (CAT #22) and has participated in all of the programs offered. An ...