In this workshop, teachers will return to their essential “WHY”—why you were called to teaching and why your teaching practice matters.   The workshop will center on a key part of being an effective, inclusive educator: reflection and self-exploration. We will use concepts from education and social justice scholarship to think about your individual philosophies […]

Incorporating your schoolyard into your classroom can be a powerful tool for meaningful and engaging science learning

Unlock students’ wonder by using your own schoolyard or local community to provide endless opportunities for rich learning.

Learn about how urban stormwater systems and related conservation issues connect to students and support your science instruction. When was the last time it rained, and where did that water end up? How does this connect to your science instruction?   Join IslandWood Urban School Programs and King County to uncover the often-hidden stormwater systems […]

Reflect upon and expand your educator philosophy as a tool for promoting racial justice in science education and in your classroom.   In this workshop, educators will return to their essential “WHY”—why you were called to teaching and why your STEM teaching practice matters.   The workshop will center on a key part of being […]

Explore community asset maps as a tool for teacher planning and a strategy for engaging students in community-based learning. About this Event   How are you incorporating your local community into your teaching? Have you ever wondered what neighborhood assets, opportunities, and problems could help make science relevant for your students?   This workshop supports […]

This course has been canceled.  Please join us for our Community Science workshop on May 15th!   Our professional development opportunities are designed to support powerful learning experiences that connect to students’ lives. In this time of increasing awareness and activism, we are joining with teachers to address the vast racial, economic, and environmental disparities […]

Collaborate with IslandWood staff and other teachers to make climate science engaging and meaningful for your 6th-12th grade students.   Our professional development opportunities are designed to support powerful learning experiences that connect to students’ lives. In this time of increasing awareness and activism, we are joining with teachers to address the vast racial, economic, […]