Arizona Science Center: Science Teacher Residency (STaR) Program – Earth Science Module
STaR is an innovative, hands-on program that is led by expert facilitators and content specialists focused on addressing common misconceptions about STEM subjects that are often taught in the classroom. STaR starts with four days of instruction at Arizona Science Center and one day of asynchronous learning. The program gives participants the tools to take these same lessons back to their schools and classrooms.
Participating teachers also receive a year of mentoring and coaching as part of STaR. At the end of the program, they will walk away with all the materials needed to create lesson plans to effectively teach what they’ve learned.
Earth Science Module
October 13, 14, 20, 21, 2023
Participants will engage in four days of hands-on, research-based learning activities that challenge common student* misconceptions about Earth Science. Explore changes to Earth’s surface, provide evidence of past plate motions, and design solutions to predict and minimize the effects of natural hazards.
Application open through September 22, 2023.
*Focused on grades 4, 7 & 8
Why Apply? STaR Perks Include:
- Participant stipend
- $500 worth of supplies for the classroom to implement the content
- Traveling? We’ll cover the hotel!
- Lunch included daily
- One year of individualized mentoring and coaching
Criteria To Apply
Your school must meet one of the following:
- Qualify for Title 1 Funding,
- Have a large population of Native American and/or Latino students, or
- Be located in rural Arizona and consistently experience high teacher turnover.
You must teach general education science or STEM in grades three through eight.
Application Requirements
A Letter of Understanding must be submitted to participate.
Agreement outlines:
- Implement to the best of their ability the lessons modeled during STaR.
- Attend all 32 hours of in person training and complete all requirements of the virtual work day.
- Provide feedback to Arizona Science Center to help improve programing.
- Participate in homework and discussions through our online learning platform.
