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by , posted on 10:12 AM, March 11, 2020
The March Edition of MDE Science Specialist John Olson's Science Update is now available.
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The March Science Update from the MN Dept. of Education is available. Here are some highlights:
News
- Corona Virus as a teachable moment
- Environmental Education Portal
Teacher Events and Workshops
- Spring workshops
- Online professional development – for credit
- Many summer professional learning (many help prepare for the new standards)
Teacher and Schools Awards and Opportunities
- GreenStep Schools support program
School Programs and Resources
- Physics Demo show
- Black innovations exhibit
Student Programs and Competitions
- Science and Engineering Competitions
- Student summer camps
You can view a copy here. A pdf version of the Update is available here. Feel free to share it with your colleagues.
John Olson, Science Content Specialist
Minnesota Department of Education
MDE Science Page: https://education.mn.
John.c.olson@state.mn.us @johnCasperOlson