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by , posted on 11:31 AM, October 27, 2020
The October edition of the Science Update from MDE Science Specialist John Olson is now available.
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Highlights of this month's Update:
News
- STEM TC- MN Frameworks website – survey about the future
- Teach Outdoors MN – benefits and ideas for teaching your students outdoors
Teacher Events and Workshops
- Virtual MnSTA Conference
- STEM Forward Forum
Teacher and Schools Awards and Opportunities
- Grants for water conservation projects
- Presidential Award
- Green Ribbon Schools Award
School Programs and Resources (also see past editions of the Science Update)
- Native Skywatchers virtual events
- Several virtual instruction resources
Student Programs and Competitions
- Student individual and team competitions
- Youth environmental leadership
You can view a copy here. A pdf version of the Update is available here. Feel free to share it with your colleagues.
Hope to see you (virtually) at the MnSTA Conference.
Thank you for all you are doing to help students learn science during these difficult time.
John Olson, Science Content SpecialistMinnesota Department of EducationMDE Science Page: https://education.mn.