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April 6, 2020

During this uncertain time we want you to know that one thing is certain: The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Science Team is here for you. We will continue to support you and your district NGSS work however we can. We feel it is important to work collaboratively so districts don't have to work in isolation. As a community of science educators, our voices are important. We want to make sure that science is included in distance learning plans for all students. Our students deserve it. #scienceiscore.

This short edition includes links to resources SDCOE has developed to support distance learning.

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Chelsea Cochrane , Crystal Howe , and John Spiegel

Science Coordinators, SDCOE

For Educators — SDCOE COVID-19 > Educators > Instructional Resources By Content Area

For Families — SDCOE Activities/Lessons to Share with Students and Families

If you have a resource you would like added to the growing list, please forward a link to the resource, along with the intended audience and age range, to chelsea.cochrane@sdcoe.net .

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All in-person professional learning has been canceled until it's safe to do so. We look forward to being able to provide face-to-face opportunities again as soon as possible.

Stay tuned for more information about virtual support and distance professional learning opportunities we are working on. If you have an immediate need, please reach out to us via email.

Online Science Professional Learning Opportunities

California Academy of Sciences — Professional Development

Dive into science content, engage in effective teaching pedagogy, and develop a sense of how science really works.

Professional Development for Science Teachers | Free online courses, toolkits, and teaching strategies

NASA STEM Engagement and Educator Professional Development Collaborative

Distance learning opportunities for educators.

Home | NASA EPDC | Texas State University

San Diego Zoo Global

Complimentary access to animal species on-line learning modules, offering different topics every week.

San Diego Zoo Global Academy

This section of Science News and Updates highlights districts and schools across San Diego County focused on bringing high-quality science learning experiences to all students.

We know NGSS will be in action remotely as students and educators engage in distance learning. How is your district ensuring all students have access to tasks that support science learning during school closures? Please share your stories throughout the COVID-19 crisis by completing this Google form .

Be sure to check out our NGSS in Action videos highlighting student learning in the classroom in our SDCOE Science Resource Center.

Elementary Science Field Day — CANCELED

Thank you to everyone who has been working hard to support and prepare for the Elementary Science Field Day scheduled for May 16. Your dedication to kids and science is immeasurable. Due to COVID-19 limitations, the event has been canceled. We want to thank each of you for your diligence and focus on students’ science literacy and for your continuing teamwork with SDCOE to collaboratively create this amazing event. We look forward to creating an even more fabulous event, filled with the wonders of science, for 2021. All registration fees paid for the event can be transferred to cover registration costs for next year or refunded. Once we are able to return to our work sites, we will reach out again with specific information regarding registration fees.

If you have any questions or comments about Science News and Updates , please contact one of our science team members.

Chelsea Cochrane

Science Coordinator

@cjcochrane21

John Spiegel

Director

@sdngss

Crystal Howe

Science Coordinator

@twnklstrr

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