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Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership
NEWSLETTER
April 19, 2016 | Volume 11
 

Be a part of something BIG!

Join Victor Donnay, Mathematics Professor from Bryn Mawr College, on

Sunday, April 24, 2016 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
at the Wagner Free Institute of Science
as he leads the building of the


World's Largest K'Nex
Sierpinski Triangle!

See more details below!
If you didn't get to our April 2, 2016 Student Engagement in the STEM Classroom professional development, you really missed a great day!  Participants above were challenged by Karim Ani, Founder of Mathalicious to explore the mathematics of happiness
How can you use data about your students' good and bad days to make your classroom more engaging and to build a better relationship with your students? 

Check out our gallery of pictures for the day here

Don't miss our next Professional Development Day!
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - The Reflective STEM Practitioner:  Looking Back, Moving Forward Stronger!

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 19, 2016 Philadelphia Area Math Teachers' Circle
Monthly workshops for PK-12 teachers of mathematics will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from September through May.  Workshops will run from 5-7p, and they are conveniently located in Center City with free, gated parking across the street and easy access to public transit.  For more information and to register click here.


 
   April 22-30 Philadelphia Science Festival
 The Philadelphia Science Festival is a nine-day, community-wide  celebration of science that takes place annually in April, featuring lectures, debates, hands-on activities, special exhibitions and a variety of other informal science education experiences for
Philadelphians of all ages.



 

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - Join us on April 23 for a FREE Teaching with Primary Sources Workshop.  TPS-UArts is pleased to invite K-12 teachers to attend this event, designed to engage all subject teachers in the benefits of primary sources from the Library of Congress. Registration is required – act now to reserve your space!  The workshop includes hands-on activities with the Library of Congress digital collections, as well as photographs and prints.  For more information and to register click here

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 12 noon to 4:00 pm -
World's Largest Sierpinski Triangle Build

Teachers and their students at all grade levels are invited to help build the World's Largest Sierpinski Triangle made out of K'Nex!  The event is part of the Philadelphia Science Festival , April 22-30 and will be held at the Wagner Free Institute of Science as part of their Symmetry, Sequence, and Starfish:  Exploring Math in Nature.  After the event, 50 FREE K'Nex Classroom Kits will be given away, with priority given to teachers who attend the event.  Teachers who cannot attend will also be eligible for the Free Kits as long as supplies last. For more information about the FREE K'Nex Classroom Kits click here.
Generous donations from the Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership , the Wagner Free Institute, the Philadelphia Science Festival, Bryn Mawr College and the K’NEX company have contributed to half the cost of the event.  If you would like to support this event financially, please visit our GoFundMe Campaign.


Monday, April 25, 2016 - Penn Biology Presents an Ecology PD

Biology and Life Science Teachers are invited to a free ecology PD for high school biology teachers and middle school life science teachers on Saturday, April 25, 9-12 am. This PD will be held in Room 115, Leidy Lab in the Biology Department of the University of Pennsylvania. For more information and to register click here. 


 

Gaffes on Tap: Science Gone Wrong

10f722b689fb21658ffe431058aa712dMonday, April 25, 2016:  Science On Tap
Science is no exception to Murphy’s Law. What can go wrong, often does, and in ways that can lead to both unexpected triumph and unmitigated disaster. Join us for an evening of science gaffes where our brave speakers share stories of science fails from today and history. Rate the biggest bloopers on the fail-o-meter, try your hand at some twitter-sized mad libs, and of course, join us in toasting to our completely human ability to make mistakes even in the world of science.

Click for more
Part of the 2016 Philadelphia Science Festival



Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - Critical Conversations in Urban Education Lecture Series:  Drexel School of Education’s Critical Conversations in Urban Education lecture series will host Dr. H. Richard Milner, IV, one of the nation’s most respected voices on urban education, on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 at 5:00 pm at the Bossone Research Center’s Mitchell Auditorium located at 3120 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.  Dr. Milner will discuss issues in urban education that divide and unite us with particular attention placed on reforms in education and society that could improve the life chances of students living in urban communities. Teachers attending this free event may be eligible to receive Act 48 credit.  Drinks and light snacks will be provided.  PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 15TH: Click here to RSVP today!
 
                                                       April 28th, 2016 - EdCamp Next Gen Teachers - a one-evening gathering of in-service and pre-service teachers from all over the region to grow the professional community, inspire each other with practices and ideas, and promote teacher leadership - Register here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcamp-next-gen-teachers-2016-tickets-20822258937

Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 Pyramid STEM Showcase – Educating & Empowering the Inner City Community

Free to the public, this showcase provides an opportunity for youth, parents, government, industry, educators and organizations to come together to learn and share.  Expected outcomes would be:

  • Provide touch and feel exposure to technologies
  • Encourage interest in STEM to k-12 students
  • Identify STEM-related programs for k-12 and college students
  • Encourage adult interest in particularly information technology as well as all STEM careers
  • Educate everyone on aspects of technology in their day-to-day lives
For more information click here.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Math + Science Coalition Teacher Forum
  • The May Math and Science Teacher Forum will take place on WednesdayMay 4, from 4:30-6:45 PM.   
  • The Forum will be held at the United Way Building, at 1709 Ben Franklin Parkway.
  • The Forum will include dinner, networking, and 4 concurrent workshops. Workshop descriptions and presenters will be forthcoming. 
For more information and to register click here.

Monday, May 9, 2016 - Science on Tap:
  How to Mount a Dinosaur… In a Synchrotron

Jennifer Anné, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Science on Tap is held at National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

AlloFeRPGMnBPalaeontology has been revitalized with the onslaught of new technological applications of physics, chemistry and computer engineering. Old bones are brought back to new light as even the scrappiest fossil can unleash a suite of hidden information only available in the 21st century. Dr. Jennifer Anné will be highlighting some of her exciting work in utilizing one of the most powerful (and sci-fi like) machines, the synchrotron, to do everything from diagnosing dinosaur diseases, to what makes a manatee big boned.  For more information click here.



Saturday, May 21, 2016  SEPS/AAPT Open House to Explore Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Waves

Southeast Pennsylvania AAPT section is offering a Workshop at Bryn Mawr College on Saturday May 21st from 9:00 am to 12:00. Coffee and bagels served at 8:30 am. Cost is $10 but is FREE for anyone with a current 2016 SEPS/AAPT membership or who is a PRNP Noyce Scholar. Location: Park Science Center (Old Gulf Rd and Roberts Road) Parking is free. This Open House will provide the opportunity to explore any of the 16 labs that are set up, covering a variety of topics in mechanics, E&M, and waves.  For more information and to register click here.

New Teacher Support Program
PRNP works with 20 teachers in our New Teacher Support Program.  Find out more about this program on our website.
New Teacher, Eual Phillips, co-presents with his Mentor, Kathleen McKinley at the Student Engagement in the STEM Classroom Professional Development Day.  Research shows that new teachers who take on leadership roles are more likely to stay in the profession!
New teachers and mentors have fun learning together and building their social capital.  Jackie Bush-Campbell engaged these educators in a workshop called Critical Thinking Through Formative Assessment in Math.  To join in the fun and learning, explore the resources shared by Jackie, as well as other presenters  here.
Do you know what Secondary Trauma is?  Dr. Marsha Richardson, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, shared information about  Secondary Trauma with PRNP new teaches, including what to watch for and some ways to cope with it, as well as ways to address trauma that keeps our students  from learning.  For more information click on the picture below:
Join the conversation on our Facebook page and share what you do to make sure that you keep yourself from experiencing Secondary Trauma, burn-out or compassion fatigue!
 

Spotlight on Amazing New Teachers and their Amazing Students!

Tasnim Aziz - SLA/Beeber
Students from Tasnim Aziz' Class at SLA Beeber are planting raised-bed gardens because their teacher won a Dow Classroom Innovations Grant!  Students will participate in constructing an indoor gardening facility that will be used as part of the biochemistry and health curriculum. Students will grow plants that will be transferred to an outdoor garden during warmer months and also test genetic and environmental factors that affect plant growth.

 

Job Opportunities

The School District of Philadelphia is hiring!  The School District is seeking exceptional teachers.  To find our more, go to http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/e/ee/opportunities/teacher-opportunities
 
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School is looking for middle school teachers (5-6th grade) to teach math and science.  Here is the link to the positions available and a link to apply.  Candidates can forward their resume to Mrs. J. Robinson @
SLA@Beeber needs new teachers! Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is starting to recruit for science and math teachers for the 2016-17 school year the week of April 4.

Applicants need to have 2 certifications

Our science department REALLY needs someone who has Physics/Chem certification. We will add 12th grade to our school and the seniors need a science teacher. Please pass this message along and don't hesitate to reach out to me, Tasnim Aziz at taziz@slabeeber.org


Malvern Prep is looking for a Full Time Science Instructor
We are seeking a Science educator that has both depth and breadth of content expertise. Applicants must be willing and able to teach Honors level Physics in a student centered manner. There is a preference for content flexibility. In particular, candidates that are also willing and able to teach Honors Chemistry will be given prioritized consideration. Applicants must have an impeccable safety record in regards to conducting student labs and in class demonstrations as well as willingness to manage inventory and laboratory equipment.  To Apply:  Please send the following documents in a single attachment and be sure to include the position title in the subject line. All materials should be emailed to employment@malvernprep.org:
Resume, Cover letter, 3 letters of reference, Copy of Teacher Certification is optional

 

Archmere Academy:  Full-Time Chemistry and Physics Teacher:
Archmere Academy is looking for an experienced chemistry and physics teacher with an undergraduate degree in chemistry or physics. A graduate degree is preferred. The teacher in this position will teach chemistry, physical science, and physics. Teaching flexibility is important. Archmere has a very demanding curriculum and requires teachers that can excel in that environment.  The position begins in August of 2016. 
Please, send resume and information to Glenn Hartman, Science Department Chair, Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19803 or ghartman@archmereacademy.com .  

Wilmington Friends School, a preschool to grade 12 Quaker, college preparatory day school located in Wilmington, DE and enrolling 735 students, has an exciting employment opportunity for a full-time upper school Biology teacher beginning in the Fall of 2016.  If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references electronically to Sinead Horan, Assistant to the Head of Upper School at shoran@wilmingtonfriends.org.  Address the cover letter to Rebecca Zug, Head of the Upper School.
 

Mastery Charter Schools and Mastery Schools of Camden form a non-profit school network of 21 schools in Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ serving approximately 12,000 students in grades K-12. Our mission is to ensure that all students learn the academic and personal skills they need to succeed in higher education, compete in the global economy and pursue their dreams. 
We are actively looking to fill SCIENCE and MATH positions for our 2016-2017 school year! Physics, biology, chemistry, algebra, geometry, calculus positions available! Please visit www.masterycharter.org/careers to learn more about our organization and submit your application today! Reach out to recruitment@masterycharter.org with any questions.

 

St. Joseph's Prep School -  Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School—a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in Philadelphia serving nearly 1,000 young men—is seeking a full-time Faculty member to teach Physics and Physical Science, beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year.  For more information click here.

Teacher Fellowships:
The Teacher Leadership Summer Institute (TLSI) is a residential leadership program designed to give Philadelphia teachers an opportunity to explore their leadership potential. Teachers with three or more years of experience in Philadelphia public, charter, or parochial schools are invited to apply. Join us to experiment with various forms of educational leadership, learn the skills needed to be an effective leader, and build a network of supportive educators. For more information on Teachers Lead Philly and the work that our fellows have done in the past, visit www.teachersleadphilly.org

The institute will take place at Swarthmore College from 11am on Monday, July 18th to noon on Wednesday, July 20th.
Participants must also commit to engaging in a teacher leadership project during the 2016-2017 school year.  To apply please click here.

Evolution Education Fellowship.  Aaron Reedy, co-founder of Evolution Education, has an opportunity that may appeal to middle and high school biology teachers.  Aaron co-founded Evolution Education (http://www.evolutioned.org/) to promote authentic science in the classroom while improving the teaching of evolutionary biology. He is recruiting nationally for two teacher fellows who will accompany his team to observe natural selection in the field using island lizard populations, attend an intensive course in evolution at the Mountain Lake Biological Station and conduct publication quality science in their classrooms during their two year fellowship.  For more information, go to http://www.evolutioned.org/teachers.html

Summer  PD and Job Opportunities:
Arcadia Connected Learning Camps - 1-week, 1-credit summer workshops for educators on connected education topics taught by well-known practitioners in the field (including "Coding for Educators" and "Community Project-Based Learning"): https://www.smore.com/y63qb-connected-learning-camps-arcadia
 
Youth Engineering and Science.org
We offer TECH camps and a STEM for All hands-on summer program to under-resourced children in Philadelphia this summer during the month of July. 
College undergraduates working as interns lead the programs under the mentorship of a teacher after a one week training week.   Additionally educators with at least a Bachelor's degree may apply for teaching positions.   Interested candidates to be interns or instructors in the progam this summer may inquire about the program by contacting me at either   
                   
For more information go to:  http://www.youthengineeringandscience.org/
 

Penn's Teen Research and Education in Environmental Science (TREES) is looking for a high school teacher from Philly to work with the students this summer. They will participate in group activities twice a week. A seminar on Tuesday and a field Trip on Friday. We do not expect them to be a research intern in a lab, but they can work on an individual development program through independent study to enhance their teaching skills. In the past, teachers worked on a community program for environmental education and another developed an environmental science course for their high schools.  Both worked with our undergrads. We provide a fellowship of $4,000 for the summer, and teachers can earn continuing ed credit.  For more information contact Jeffrey Field, Ph.D at jfield@upenn.edu


Philadelphia Writing Project's Invitational Summer Institute in Writing and Literacy  (July 18-August 5) Teachers explore their teaching beliefs, multiple forms of literacy, and the practice of writing as a way of making meaning. The institute is grounded in the core beliefs that have influenced Philadelphia Writing Project Teacher Consultants for more than 25 years.  Application:  Complete the application at
www.gse.upenn.edu/philwp/join by April 22, 2016.  We have funding this year from the National Writing Project so it is a fully funded opportunity. The institute is for teachers preK-12 across disciplines.
 

Opportunities for Students

Penn STEM summer programs for local high school students
The Penn Summer Scholars Program is a tuition-free opportunity for academically exceptional Philadelphia public and charter high school students to perform study beyond the level offered in high school and to gain a college experience through participation in a Penn Summer Academy.

QuarkNet Program for High School Students.  This is a phenomenal opportunity for talented high school physics students (rising juniors or rising senior) to work in the field of particle physics with particle physicists at UPenn.  The click on the link below for details of the QuarkNet program this summer and find instructions for how students may apply. 

The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) will provide 10 U.S. teachers and administrators with a fully-funded opportunity to travel to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries. ESD is “a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and respect for the earth’s natural resources,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The program, administered by Fulbright Japan and funded by the Japanese and U.S. governments, is fully-funded with the exception of some meals.  More info at: http://www.iie.org/Programs/ESD

MESA National Challenge
SparkFun is proud to announce a great educational partnership with Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) around the MESA National Challenge. SparkFun is the hardware and professional development partner for MESA programs participating in the Prosthetic arm challenge this year. We are honored to be a part of the challenge this year and to be supporting the amazing projects coming from hundreds of students across 10 states.

MESA assists students at middle and senior high schools (and some elementary schools) so they excel in math and science and become competitively eligible for the most rigorous colleges and universities. MESA partners with teachers, administrators, school district officials and industry representatives to provide this academic enrichment model. Students are selected to participate in the MESA through a process that involves teachers at participating schools and locally-based MESA personnel.  For more details click here.

To find out about the MESA program running at Temple University click here.

Resources of the Month

Each edition of the PRNP Newsletter will highlight a few new resources.  For a whole boatload of teaching resources go to http://prnp.org/teacher-resources
 
Want to keep students on their toes until the end of the school year? 

To align with our April PD emphasis on student engagement, check out the resources that Edutopia shares at http://www.edutopia.org/student-engagement-resources

Check out Mathalicious....a great site for math lessons that involve critical thinking skills!  http://www.mathalicious.com/lessons

Another great Math site for stimulating critical thinking is Numberphile. Go there if you want to see how many books it takes to see the biggest prime number!

A great resource for the teaching and learning of science is Learning Science.
Here you can find tools, videos, lessons, games, you name it....Learning Science has it! 

Questions or Feedback?  Contact Bonnie Hallam, PRNP Program Coordinator at bhallam@brynmawr.edu
 
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