🧬 Happy National DNA Day! 🧬
What better way to celebrate than with a sneak peek of the models making their way into the new ASIM biology lessons. I can't wait to get these into the hands of Alabama science teachers. Pilot training will be on June 26th in Athens.
@hudsonalpha's FILTERED is awesome! This online puzzle game is a beginner friendly hands-on introduction to bioinformatics. Take a look at the teacher created posters on where FILTERED can be used in the sci classroom. https://t.co/HHMilwo4gN
There is a mole among us.
Mole Day is celebrated by chemistry enthusiasts all around the world to honor Avogadro’s number. It occurs on October 23, from 6:02 am to 6:02 pm, much like Avogadro’s number 6.02 x 1023! In this Kuya Chem installment, let’s talk about *the* mole.
Calling all teachers - teaching material on the 2023 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine is ready to use! The free lesson includes a slideshow, a short video and student worksheet.
See the lesson “Discoveries that laid the foundation for mRNA vaccines”: https://t.co/4pL2x841tH
On this day in 1951, Henrietta Lacks died at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Her cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 (HeLa Cells) and became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, gene mapping, vitro fertilization & more
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Enjoy a night out at the Zoo designed just for you. This event will feature new and improved program opportunities, animal demonstrations, partner information booths, door prizes, and more!
⏰4:00 p.m. for VIP | 5:00 p.m. for GA
🔗For more information https://t.co/H8TcwO6Odd
Science Olympiad is doing a free statewide PD "Rodeo" to raise interest and participation. Lunch and TEAMS PD credit is provided.
The PD at Athens State RISC is on Oct 10.
See the flyer for more information.
Register here: https://t.co/oXhayrBjGz
Teachers and community members can now view and provide feedback for the most current draft of the revised AL Course of Study and Standards. (released July 28th)
https://t.co/b2eJ1Aam5F
Can you help? Citizens in six mid-U.S. states are being asked to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers to help our scientists establish a collection. The study includes Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.
➡️https://t.co/kjzXGKJM8X #citizenscience
Region 2 HS teachers take a timed practice ACT sci test during the AMSTI Improving ACT Sci Scores PLO. Today they will receive info and strategies to support student success on the Sci portion of the ACT. #ALScienceinMotion#AMSTI4all#AMSTI4ME23
CodeXplosion: Teach Python Coding with CodeX is a free virtual summer PD opportunity (TEAMS PD eligible) for teachers of grades 4-12. You'll receive 4 CodeX devices upon completion of the training!