UCAR Center for Science Education
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Connecting educators, students, and the public to Earth science research conducted at NSF NCAR and UCAR.
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Visit our website to check out the available programs, and keep an eye out for a new Hurricane Trackers program (grades 7-10) coming Spring semester 2026! scied.ucar.edu/visit/virtua...
Virtual Field Trips | Center for Science EducationVirtual Field Trips | Center for Science Education
Live, interactive K-12 education programs with our Education Specialists.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Visit our website to check out the available programs, and keep an eye out for a new Hurricane Trackers program (grades 7-10) coming Spring semester 2026! scied.ucar.edu/visit/virtua...
Using the SIFT method students will Stop, Investigate, Find other coverage, and Trace claims to decide whether a social media post is a credible source or not.
Check it out here!
Check it out here!
Share or Snooze? | Center for Science EducationShare or Snooze? | Center for Science Education
Analyze and evaluate the credibility of online information related to weather and climate change.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Using the SIFT method students will Stop, Investigate, Find other coverage, and Trace claims to decide whether a social media post is a credible source or not.
Check it out here!
Check it out here!
In this activity, students will learn a new process of evaluating the reliability of an author or source of online information and then test out their skills!
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In this activity, students will learn a new process of evaluating the reliability of an author or source of online information and then test out their skills!
Can't make this session? No worries— explore our other upcoming Professional Development opportunities on our website!
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Can't make this session? No worries— explore our other upcoming Professional Development opportunities on our website!
📚 Topics covered:
- Tips for making the most of ScieEd resources
- Strategies to spark curiosity and engage students in exploring the world around them
- How to adapt these strategies in your classroom
- Ready-to-use classroom activities, interactives, and articles you can implement right away
- Tips for making the most of ScieEd resources
- Strategies to spark curiosity and engage students in exploring the world around them
- How to adapt these strategies in your classroom
- Ready-to-use classroom activities, interactives, and articles you can implement right away
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
📚 Topics covered:
- Tips for making the most of ScieEd resources
- Strategies to spark curiosity and engage students in exploring the world around them
- How to adapt these strategies in your classroom
- Ready-to-use classroom activities, interactives, and articles you can implement right away
- Tips for making the most of ScieEd resources
- Strategies to spark curiosity and engage students in exploring the world around them
- How to adapt these strategies in your classroom
- Ready-to-use classroom activities, interactives, and articles you can implement right away
💡About this session:
UCAR SciEd has a treasure trove of free, accessible, NGSS aligned resources to support Earth system science education across a variety of topics. In this free, virtual session, we'll help you unlock their full potential and use them like a pro!
UCAR SciEd has a treasure trove of free, accessible, NGSS aligned resources to support Earth system science education across a variety of topics. In this free, virtual session, we'll help you unlock their full potential and use them like a pro!
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
💡About this session:
UCAR SciEd has a treasure trove of free, accessible, NGSS aligned resources to support Earth system science education across a variety of topics. In this free, virtual session, we'll help you unlock their full potential and use them like a pro!
UCAR SciEd has a treasure trove of free, accessible, NGSS aligned resources to support Earth system science education across a variety of topics. In this free, virtual session, we'll help you unlock their full potential and use them like a pro!
Mission: Super Science Saturday 2025
Status: Complete ✅
What adventure will science take us on next year? Find out when Super Science Saturday returns, November 7th, 2026!
scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
Status: Complete ✅
What adventure will science take us on next year? Find out when Super Science Saturday returns, November 7th, 2026!
scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
Super Science Saturday | Center for Science EducationSuper Science Saturday | Center for Science Education
Super Science Saturday is a public science celebration that draws thousands of excited and curious people of all ages to the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab to explore science!
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November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Mission: Super Science Saturday 2025
Status: Complete ✅
What adventure will science take us on next year? Find out when Super Science Saturday returns, November 7th, 2026!
scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
Status: Complete ✅
What adventure will science take us on next year? Find out when Super Science Saturday returns, November 7th, 2026!
scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
Where to find us:
We will be presenting two conference sessions in the morning and hosting an exhibitor booth with free resources for educators. Stop by to connect, learn, and explore ways to bring science to life!
We hope to see you there!
www.coloradocast.org/CSC
We will be presenting two conference sessions in the morning and hosting an exhibitor booth with free resources for educators. Stop by to connect, learn, and explore ways to bring science to life!
We hope to see you there!
www.coloradocast.org/CSC
CSC
www.coloradocast.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Where to find us:
We will be presenting two conference sessions in the morning and hosting an exhibitor booth with free resources for educators. Stop by to connect, learn, and explore ways to bring science to life!
We hope to see you there!
www.coloradocast.org/CSC
We will be presenting two conference sessions in the morning and hosting an exhibitor booth with free resources for educators. Stop by to connect, learn, and explore ways to bring science to life!
We hope to see you there!
www.coloradocast.org/CSC
With over 60 sessions covering biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, and environmental science across all levels of education, there is something for everyone!
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
With over 60 sessions covering biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, and environmental science across all levels of education, there is something for everyone!
This one-day event is for anyone passionate about science education—from K-12 teachers and college instructors to informal educators, administrators, pre-service teachers, and retired teachers.
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This one-day event is for anyone passionate about science education—from K-12 teachers and college instructors to informal educators, administrators, pre-service teachers, and retired teachers.
This activity is a fun and hands-on way to spark curiosity about weather and electricity. Try it now and bring a little zap to your next science lesson!
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This activity is a fun and hands-on way to spark curiosity about weather and electricity. Try it now and bring a little zap to your next science lesson!
In this four part activity, students can:
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In this four part activity, students can:
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
Visit our website to register for upcoming sessions and sign up to be notified as new workshops are added. We can't wait to share our toolbox for inspiring student investigation!
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Visit our website to register for upcoming sessions and sign up to be notified as new workshops are added. We can't wait to share our toolbox for inspiring student investigation!
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
- Explore our free, NGSS aligned resources, connect with other educators, and gain practical tools and strategies to bring Earth system science alive in the classroom
Ready to join?
Ready to join?
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
- Explore our free, NGSS aligned resources, connect with other educators, and gain practical tools and strategies to bring Earth system science alive in the classroom
Ready to join?
Ready to join?
✨Highlights:
- In-person and virtual sessions, you can attend from the comfort of your own home or classroom!
- Free and low-fee options available: our workshop in collaboration with the NSTA — "Innovations in Road Weather Science" (Feb 19, 2026) — is virtual and free to join!
- In-person and virtual sessions, you can attend from the comfort of your own home or classroom!
- Free and low-fee options available: our workshop in collaboration with the NSTA — "Innovations in Road Weather Science" (Feb 19, 2026) — is virtual and free to join!
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
✨Highlights:
- In-person and virtual sessions, you can attend from the comfort of your own home or classroom!
- Free and low-fee options available: our workshop in collaboration with the NSTA — "Innovations in Road Weather Science" (Feb 19, 2026) — is virtual and free to join!
- In-person and virtual sessions, you can attend from the comfort of your own home or classroom!
- Free and low-fee options available: our workshop in collaboration with the NSTA — "Innovations in Road Weather Science" (Feb 19, 2026) — is virtual and free to join!