Chapters - Region 4
San Diego Science Educators Association - SDSEA
Chuck Abel, President
| (619) 861-7105
Martin Teachworth:
Barton Hays:
www.sdsea.org
Inland Area Science Teachers Association -
IASTA
| iasta.org
Resources - Region 4
San Diego Science Alliance
Your one-stop shop for science events and resources
in San Diego County. Searchable databases and catalogs
make this site a must for science educators in the entire
tri-counties area.
California Science Projects
The California Science Project (CSP) is a university-based
professional development network for pre-K-16 teachers
of science that utilizes highly skilled teams of educators
and scientists drawn from universities and school districts
across the state. This statewide network works toward
the common goal of improving science education for all
California students. The CSP has convenient sites across
the state at campuses of the University of California,
California State University, and independent colleges/universities.
There are
four science projects in
Region 4:
Inland
Area Science Project
—UC Riverside
Imperial
Valley Science Project
—San Diego State University,
Imperial Valley Campus
SEASAND-UCSD
Science Project
—UC San Diego
County Offices of Education
Orange County Department of Education - Science Unit
You can subscribe to the K-12 Science listserv and receive
up to date information on science professional development,
including new legislation, workshops, state and national
organizations, Orange County Science Olympiad and Science
Fair, and teacher/administrator training at
.
San Diego County Office of Education - NGSS Resource Center
John Spiegel at the San Diego County Office of Education
has compiled a CA NGSS Resource Center. The information
on this website has been synthesized to support the
on-going professional learning of educators as they
seek to deepen their understanding of NGSS, plan science
instruction and assessments, and evaluate materials
and lessons for alignment to the new standards. In addition,
the resources collected will support districts and schools
implementing the NGSS system wide.
Riverside County Office of Education - STEM
Center
The Riverside County Office of Education’s STEM
Center is dedicated to helping our county’s school
administrators and teachers implement engaging STEM
curriculum in the classroom.
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools - Science
Through service, leadership, professional development,
and community activities, the Science staff, at the
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)
strives to improve academic achievement, scientific
literacy, classroom instructional practices and leadership
strategies for students, teachers, after school program
staff, and administrators by working together in supporting
and implementing the new science standards aligned with
state and federal guidelines.
Inyo County Superintendent of Schools - Curriculum
and Instruction Division
Kerry Lozito, Science Coordinator, (760) 873-3262
The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific has a host of exhibits and activities designed to showcase the health and stability of marine ecosystems. They also have a Teacher Resource site that lists professional development opportunities, lectures, workshops, and lesson plans for your classroom.
The Fleet Science Center in San Diego opened in 1973, bringing hands-on exhibits and the world’s first IMAX® Dome Theater to San Diego. Today, more than 400,000 visitors each year visit the Fleet to discover our 100+ hands-on exhibits for all ages and enjoy incredible IMAX films and planetarium shows in the recently renovated Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to connecting individuals to science and technology. The Fleet also offers field trip opportunities and professional development opportunities for teachers .
Santa Ana Watershed Association
A non-profit organization
that provides FREE interactive field trips to students
in the Santa Ana watershed area (San Bernardino, Riverside,
and Orange Counties). Our standards aligned field trips
focus on water and water conservation. Busing grants
are also available.
San Diego County Educator's Resource Directory
Looking for a quick way to find resources for enrichment
programs? Check out the San Diego County Educator's
Resource Directory, a new, free publication for elementary
and middle schools in San Diego County. On- and off-site
programs, assemblies and in-class activities offering
enrichment to your science (and other) curriculum. San
Diego County educators: check with your PTA/PTO president
or principal to see if your school received its free
copy. Can't find it? Call ERD at 760-479-1700 for a
replacement copy.
MySDscience
is an online community resource where San Diego scientists
and science enthusiasts can: *meet local scientists,
researchers, and innovators *join interest groups and
discussion forums *compete for awards and prizes *find
and post job opportunities *learn about the latest developments
in San Diego science and technology *ask questions and
provide answers *and more...all for FREE.
MySDscience
was started by local researchers and educators in hopes
of uniting the scientific community, accelerating discovery,
inspiring the next generations of scientists and innovators,
and generating interest and support for the
San
Diego Science Festival
.
Discovery Science Center
A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating young
minds, assisting teachers and increasing public understanding
of science, math, and technology through interactive
exhibits and programs. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana,
CA 92705; 714-542-2823.
Western
Science Center
Home to a fascinating
array of Native American artifacts and Ice Age fossils
that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. You’ll
be moved by “Max”, the largest mastodon
found in the Western United States, as well as “Xena”,
a Columbian mammoth. Let your imagination run wild as
you walk on tempered glass which houses “Little
Stevie,” a large mastodon installed beneath the
museum floor to re-create the actual dig site. The museum
has been designed to provide world-class facilities
for the research, curation, and presentation of the
nearly 1,000,000 specimens discovered during the development
of the Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. The
Center offers a number of programs for schools and the
public.
Inland Empire Waterkeeper
A non-profit, grassroots organization with a mission
developed around protecting and improving water quality
in all the waterways of the Santa Ana River Watershed.
In addition to developing projects around advocacy,
enforcement, and restoration, they are very concerned
with what they feel is an insufficient number of environmental
education programs in the Inland Empire. To address
this their education program, "River KATS: Kid
Activism Together with Science", is aimed a bringing
high school science classes out of the classroom and
introducing students to water testing, restoration,
water treatment, and water conservation.
March
Field Air Museum
, and the P-38 National
Museum are adjacent to the March Air Reserve Base, Riverside,
California.
March Field Air Museum serves as home to
over 70 historic aircraft and many inside displays relating
to the history of March Field, now known as March Air
Reserve Base. The main building was erected in 1993.
Its style reflects the traditional hangars of earlier
aviation days. The distinctive checkerboard roof can
be readily seen from the Interstate 215 freeway. At
the museum visitors can watch modern military aircraft
as they land and take off daily. Inside the museum the
visitor will find thousands of artifacts on display
covering the years from 1918 to the present. Also displayed
in the hangar are some rare and unusual aircraft, including
a P-59 fighter, the first operational jet adopted by
the U.S. Air Force over 50 years ago.
The
Living Desert
The Living Desert
University, classes for individuals who want to learn
more about the world around us, including our impact
on it. Living Desert University offers unique classes
taught by locally recognized experts, and offers participants
Master Desert Gardener, Master Desert Naturalist, Coachella
Valley Hiking and Desert Backyard Habitat certification
programs.
Spring 2019 Environmental Education Field Trips
Skyland Ranch is now booking Spring 2019 Environmental Education Field Trips. Spend a day in the San Jacinto Mountains learning about Geology, Ecology, Biology, Physics, and more! We will work with you to make sure the experience meets the needs of your students and your curriculum. We do have grant funds available to support programs for schools in Jurupa Valley, Colton, and San Jacinto. Complete our program request online form and a staff member will follow up with you on your program.