Kate Cook Whitt

STEM Education Specialist @MMSA_org | Supporting meaningful and equitable science teaching and learning in Maine and beyond!

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

Listen to the incredible Patrick Conley, one the PeBLES2 project participants, talk about teaching elementary school science!
#BSCS #NSFfunded

[Kate Cook Whitt @KateCookWhitt]

This episode. It’s all the things and all the feels. I’m so honored to know and learn from Patrick! 🥹🥰🤩

[Unpack Everything Podcast @SciEdPod]

We had a great chat with @MaineSciTA 2023 awardee and 4th grade teacher Patrick Conley! https://t.co/9DO1UqEDrP

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

One of the many decisions when I travel: Do I drive ~2 hours to the Jetport and take a connecting flight, or do I make the 3.5-hour haul to Boston to fly direct? I picked Boston for this trip. Somehow, my mud-covered mini-van always stands out in the Logan parking lot. -Kate

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

And with that....our SciEPlay work is out in the world!! We were amazed and inspired by the folks at NARST, who are ALSO thinking about science and engineering in early learning environments.

Also - is there even such a thing as a flattering presentation picture?

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

Alison and I got into this work because we were so inspired by the science we saw at our children’s preschools. Thank you to our Partners for your huge influence on this work.

[Suzy Loper @sjloper]

Come join our highly collaborative team designing and revising high-quality NGSS K–8 instructional materials! Fully remote positions; especially seeking expertise in elementary science, integrating sci/literacy, and assessment. https://t.co/n0FtVwNbpi
https://t.co/stJXXCe51p

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

Join Dr. @KateCookWhitt, MMSA Science Team Lead, as she takes over our social media for an exclusive look at the NARST conference this Sat-Mon. She'll provide us with insights as she presents MMSA’s work. Learn more about Kate and her contributions: https://t.co/pwvU80UNfx

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

MMSA's Dr. @KateCookWhitt was featured on Unpack Everything's latest podcast episode! Hear her insights on elementary science now: https://t.co/DpQy8VvBaX
#NSFfunded #BSCS

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

Discover engaging, phenomena-driven science instruction at our 4-day virtual OpenSciEd event. Explore 3D learning with NGSS-aligned units and open-source materials. Join us to elevate your teaching. Register today: https://t.co/qIqm3q0jKk

[Unpack Everything Podcast @SciEdPod]

@KateCookWhitt takes us to elementary land 🖍️🍎for the first time in our new episode! https://t.co/X3gEulqAu4

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

Play fuels young minds with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity! Watch our new #SciEPlay video featuring
@ThatRileyMiller from @BowdoinCollege to see how we’re supporting play-based science and engineering in early childhood.
📽📷✨https://t.co/gSU7kd4T0q
#NSFfunded

[Maranda Chung @MarandaChung]

Get ready for two minutes of pure joy and early science learning! Thrilled to share this video about my work with the #SciEPlay project. 🔎🌱✨ Follow @mmsa_org for updates! @ThatRileyMiller @KateCookWhitt @DanWuori @theNASEM @NSF #SciEd #ECE

[Kate Cook Whitt @KateCookWhitt]

How lucky are we?!🥰

So inspired by the brilliance around us.

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

A big shout-out to our PLAY project partners from Inch by Inch Preschool and @BowdoinCollege Children’s Center! We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and co-design with such an amazing team of educators.
https://t.co/bdvQzw7NdS

#ECE #SciEd #STEMplay

[Eve Manz @eveimanz]

Over the last five years, my team has been working with teachers- eight really closely and more than 30 who have tried out ideas – to explore new approaches to the elementary school science investigation.

[Eve Manz @eveimanz]

Classroom investigations mostly demonstrate things we want children to “know," In the #InvestigationsProject, we purposefully engage students with uncertainty about evidence and uncertainty about what claim they can make from their investigation.

[Maranda Chung @MarandaChung]

Had so much fun today at #NSTA23 with @ThatRileyMiller from @BowdoinCollege and Len Kenyon from @mmsa_org! Great turnout at our session about engaging students
in science and engineering practices through play ❤️ #SciEd #STEMplay

[Maranda Chung @MarandaChung]

Excited to present at #NSTA23 tomorrow! Join me and @ThatRileyMiller for "Supporting Play-based Engagement with Science and Engineering Practices in Early Learning Environments" @mmsa_org @BowdoinCollege

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

🚨Our Science Education Summit is happening right now!

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

It’s been 10 years since the release of the Next Generation Science Standards! Dr. Stephen Pruitt will share vital lessons learned as we reflect on the past decade with NGSS. Check out the science education summit agenda for more info: https://t.co/ypBZjw66Lt @DrSPruitt

[MMSA @mmsa_org]

Our science education summit is sold out! We are so excited to hear from our amazing panelists and guest speakers, including Dr. Tiffany Neill, Research Scientist at University of Washington. Check out the event agenda for more info: https://t.co/ypBZjw66Lt @tiffanyneill