The first in a series, this professional development course focuses on the study of Energy though K-8 Earth, Life, and Physical Science. Throughout the five learning modules, participants will explore the intersection of science knowledge, teaching, and literacy so that they are able to support students in making sense of essential science content. This course helps teachers facilitate hands-on science lessons, support evidencebased discussions, and develop students' academic language and literacy skills in science, as well as the habits of mind necessary for sense making and scientific reasoning.

Announcing an exclusive S²TEM Center SC online course: Understanding Measurement and the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM)

Course description:

This course is designed to aid teachers in reflecting on the major ideas of K-8 mathematics and examining how students develop those ideas. During the course, participants will explore the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics as these relate to the measurement concepts.

Target Audience:

K-8 mathematics educators

Announcing an exclusive S²TEM Center SC online course: Developing Mathematical Understanding Through the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM)

Course description:

This course is designed to aid teachers in reflecting on the major ideas of K-6 mathematics and examining how students develop those ideas. During the course, participants will explore the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics as these relate to the base-ten structure of the number system.

Target Audience:

K-6 mathematics educators