Connecticut Science Teachers Association

"...to inspire, promote and support the learners of science in the state of Connecticut."

STEMtastic! - A series of webinars that are offered each month free of charge! Sponsored by CSTA and The Isabelle Farrington College of Education at Sacred Heart University. Resources from past webinars can be found here.

STEMTastic Events-

Dr. Okhee Lee (NYU) and Dr. Todd Campbell (UCONN) present

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Systemic Racism : Creating "A New Normal" for Science and STEM Education with Social Justice for All Students
Powerpoint from Okhee Lee and Todd Campbell's presentation
NSTA Daily Do - How can we make informed decisions to keep ourselves and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Link to the recording

Wednesday, December 2nd, 7pm

Jill Wertheim (Stanford University) and Eric Lewis (San Francisco Unified School District) present:

3 Dimensional Performance Assessments: A Balanced System of Assessment Designed to Support NGSS
Zoom Link https://sacredheart-edu.zoom.us/my/bjm0909

Sponsored by the The Isabelle Farrington College of Education at Sacred Heart University and The Connecticut Science Teachers Association

Follow @CTScience, csta-us.org or the Isabelle Farrington College of Education Facebook page for updates!

Connecticut Science Educator's Conference 2020-

Unfortunately we will be canceling our November conference this year. A lot of the work that goes on for the conference begins in March. We are planning other activities for the fall of 2020 so keep referring to this page for updates!

We would like your help in planning PD for the coming school year - Please complete the CSTA PD Survey

New! NGSS Assessment Tools

This site is designed to facilitate development and sharing of classroom NGSS assessment items and item clusters (groups of items associated with same phenomenon)

PD Opportunities & Science Events

Visit our Professional Development and Grants pages for more information

STEMTastic Webinar - Jill Wetheim and Eric Lewis - Dec. 2, 7 PM
JASON Learning Workshops

Free JASON Learning Accounts for teachers and Students

NGSS Resources - online and workshop opportunities
UCONN’s Natural Resources Conservation Academy (NRCA)

Students

Jackson Lab College Scholarship
JASON Learning - 2021 Recycling Video and Poster Recycling Contest- K-12 Students Due 12/18/202
NASA Scientist for a Day - Due February 12, 2021

Twitter Link - @CTScience

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2020 CT Science Awards

Congratulations to all Awardees!

Excellence in Science Teaching 2020

Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching 2020 - Sponsored by Pearson
- Phaedra Taft, Westport, CT

Excellence in Middle School Science Teaching 2020 - Sponsored by Lab-Aids
- Kristina Ngai, William J. Johnson Middle School, Colchester, CT
Excellence in Secondary Science Teaching 2020 - Sponsored by School Specialty
- Diane Pintavalle, Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, CT
Ralph and Ruth Yulo Beginning Teacher Award 2020
- Robert Wilkos, Middletown High School, Middletown, CT

Babu George STEM Award - sponsored by CSSA in partnership with Sacred Heart University

Dr. Sigmund Abeles Award

JASON Learning

Marty Tafel Awards

Life Sciences Middle School - Lauren Marze - Canton Middle School, Canton, CT "Concentration of Microplastics in Four Farmington River Locations" Teacher - Ashley Lapane

Physical Sciences Middle School Grade 8 - Jakob Zapanta - Green Farm Academy, Westport, CT "Water Filter and Water Turbine" Teacher - Modupe Oshin

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