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“When the winds of change blow, remember…
sometimes what appears dead is simply preparing for a new season.”
— Jane Lee Logan
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For many, November marks a moment when the seasons shift from fall to winter and an hour is lost due to daylight savings time. This shift also leads to the anticipation of changes ahead, the acknowledgment of the accompanying unknowns, and a flurry of emotions.
As our last newsletter of 2024, we wanted to share some articles and activities that blend the beauty of art and science with the spirit of the seasons while providing resources for you to help your students navigate any emotions they might be trying to process during this time. We also have some fantastic free virtual teacher professional development opportunities in December, and NSF is celebrating 75 years with an opportunity for your talented students to showcase their game development skills and create their vision for the future.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. In 2025, we look forward to sharing more ways to engage your students in science.
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Are you looking for ways to have conversations about how your students are feeling about climate change? The Climate Mental Health Network has great resources, like this Climate Emotions Wheel (and accompanying) guide based on research by Panu Pihkala from the University of Helsinki, to help people better understand and interpret their own feelings about climate change.
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CLIMATE SCIENCE FOR THE MIDDLE GRADES
WHERE: Online, from the comfort of your own home or classroom
WHEN: December 5, 2024, 4:00 - 5:00 pm MST
HOW MUCH: FREE!
What key concepts should middle school students know about climate science? And how can you share these while avoiding the doom and gloom that often comes with climate change discussions?
Read more and register here!
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TEACHING WITH
SKYSCI FOR KIDS
WHERE: Online, from the comfort of your own home or classroom
WHEN: January 23, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 pm MST
HOW MUCH: FREE!
Take a tour of our website designed especially for kids ages 5-10. Discover new resources to help your students learn about weather, climate, and what's up in the sky. In this one-hour virtual workshop, we'll share tips to integrate our SkySci for Kids learning materials into your existing curriculum.
Read more and register here!
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To help commemorate NSF's 75th anniversary, the agency is inviting students to create video games that imagine life 75 years from now. "Life in 2100," offers students the opportunity to create their visions of the future.
Winners of the Best-in-Class Awards will be granted $5,000 in six categories, the top 20 highest-scoring entries will each receive $2,500, and an additional $1,000 prize will be awarded to up to 20 mentors who support the students.
Submissions are due by Jan. 31, 2025, by 5 p.m. EST.
Learn more about this competition, including how to enter, and more.
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