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David Thesenga
Alexander Dawson School
A rabid explorer of the world, I work to inspire and encourage all students to do the same. Through exploration there is discovery and questions which leads to engagement as a lifelong learner. I currently teach at Alexander Dawson School [/http://www.dawsonschool.org/] in Lafayette Colorado, but have taught in Pasadena, New York, and Chicago in both public and private institutions.
Editor, The Earth Scientist (2014-2019); Social Media Chair (Current), National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA)2018 Outstanding Earth Science Educator SW - National Assoc. of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
2016 PolarTREC Teacher/Researcher - McMurdo Shear Zone, AntarcticaEinstein Distinguished Educator Fellow - 2013/14 National Science Foundation, GEO
Google Geo Certified Teacher
Website Content Contributions
Conference Presentation (1)
Using 3D Printers to Model Earth Surface Topography for Increased Student Understanding and Retention part of Rendezvous 2015:Program:Abstracts
Understanding and appreciating the geographic terrain is a complex but necessary requirement for middle school aged (11-14yo) students. Abstract in nature, topographic maps and other 2D renderings of the ...
Other Contribution (1)
Adapting InTeGrate Modules to the High School and College Classroom part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2016:Program:Morning Workshops:Adapting InTeGrate
Participants will be introduced to InTeGrate modular materials developed to support geoscience literacy in introductory college courses. This workshop will discuss how to use these resources to address the ...
Communities
July 2016 Earth Educators Rendezvous 2015
July 2015 UNAVCO Geodesy Materials
UNAVCO Page Editors
Teach the Earth
Critical Zone Science Interest Group
NAGT Webinar Series Interest
Map Your Hazards Interest Group
Integrate/GETSI 2023 Survey
NAGT All
NAGT Rocky Mountain Section
NGSS Interest Group
NAGT-K12 Members
Workshop Leader
Workshop Participant
June 2022 Implementing NGSS -Rendezvous15
July 2015 Maximizing the Value of Your Intro Course for K-12 Teachers - Rendezvous15