September 2019
Workshop: Belfair, WA
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Erosion and Food Waste Become an integral part of this groundbreaking curriculum in Washington State! #climetime #waclimetime #teachclimate Pacific Education Institute (PEI) is recruiting 4th and 5th grade teachers to implement our erosion and food waste storylines that address climate change. Each storyline incorporates the following elements: NGSS aligned 3-Dimensional instruction, Indigenous ways of knowing, locally relevant activities, and solution oriented learning based on research from Project Drawdown. This workshop is part of a series that…
Find out more »Workshop: Spokane, WA
Regenerative Agriculture Storyline Workshop #climetime #waclimetime #teachclimate Join the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners in exploring the role of regenerative agriculture in Washington's key industry and it's contribution to climate resiliency. Participants will engage with the solutions-oriented learning storyline format, which includes: local anchoring phenomena, culturally responsive practices tied to Since Time Immemorial, and NGSS three-dimensional formative assessment. This workshop is part of a series of activities that includes: a two-day workshop (support available for teachers traveling…
Find out more »Workshop: Ellensburg, WA
Regenerative Agriculture Storyline Workshop #climetime #waclimetime #teachclimate Join the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners in exploring the role of regenerative agriculture on Washington's key industry and its contribution to climate resiliency. Participants will engage with the solutions-oriented learning storyline format, which includes: local anchoring phenomena, culturally responsive practices tied to Since Time Immemorial, and NGSS three-dimensional formative assessment. This workshop is part of a series of activities that includes: a two-day workshop (support available for teachers traveling…
Find out more »Workshop: Puyallup, WA
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Forest Carbon Sequestration #teachclimate #climetime #waclimetime Join the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into the role of Washington's forests in climate change resiliency. Participants will learn about the solutions-oriented learning storyline format, which includes: local anchoring phenomena, culturally responsive practices tied to Since Time Immemorial, NGSS three-dimensional formative assessment, and a solutions-oriented approach to draw down greenhouse gasses with opportunities to elevate student voices in their communities. This…
Find out more »October 2019
Workshop: Puyallup, WA
FieldSTEM and Schoolyard Field Investigations (K-3) #fieldbasedlearning #realworldscience #environmentalscience Join PEI for a six-hour introduction to FieldSTEM and Schoolyard Field Investigations for K-3 educators. FieldSTEM is an integrated framework that facilitates career-connected, locally-relevant, field-based learning. In this primer, participants will learn how simple field investigations can be incorporated into current science units to provide students with contextually-relevant science skills and practices. Participants will: Experience a field investigation that utilizes NGSS standards Learn about the NGSS science and Engineering Practices and…
Find out more »Workshop: Richland, WA
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Food Waste Become an integral part of this groundbreaking curriculum in Washington State! #climetime #waclimetime #teachclimate Pacific Education Institute (PEI) is recruiting 5th grade and High School teachers to implement our food waste storylines that address climate change. Each storyline incorporates the following elements: NGSS aligned 3-Dimensional instruction, Indigenous ways of knowing, locally relevant activities, and solutions oriented learning based on research from Project Drawdown. This workshop is part of a series of activities that includes:…
Find out more »Climate Science Series: Engaging in Locally Relevant Climate Science for Grades 3-5 Teachers
Join ESD 113 and Pacific Education Institute (PEI) to take a deep dive into the role of Washington's forests in climate change resiliency. Participants will learn about utilizing science notebooks, field experiences, locally relevant phenomena and climate science data to bring valuable lessons that elevates students voice to the learning environment. Educators will have dedicated time to research phenomena, collaborate and create lessons to meet the needs of their students and the Next Generation Science Standards. This workshop is part…
Find out more »Workshop: Ellensburg, WA
Project Learning Tree - Outdoor STEM Learning Are you interested in engaging your students outdoors through hands-on locally relevant classroom materials? #EnviroEd #STEM #PLT Join Pacific Education Institute in this engaging one-day workshop designed to increase knowledge, skills, and tools to create impactful field experiences for students. Facilitators will guide and assist teachers in adapting resources and activities to successfully implement in their own classroom and outdoor spaces. Participants will receive: Project Learning Tree's: PreK-8 Environmental Activity Guide Multi-disciplinary, hands-on…
Find out more »November 2019
EGE Advisory Panel
The Educating for a Green Economy (EGE) Advisory Panel will meet at PEI's Olympia office.
Find out more »January 2020
Climate Science Series: Engaging in Locally Relevant Climate Science for Grades 3-5 Teachers
Join ESD 113 and Pacific Education Institute (PEI) to take a deep dive into the role of Washington's forests in climate change resiliency. Participants will learn about utilizing science notebooks, field experiences, locally relevant phenomena and climate science data to bring valuable lessons that elevates students voice to the learning environment. Educators will have dedicated time to research phenomena, collaborate and create lessons to meet the needs of their students and the Next Generation Science Standards. This workshop is part…
Find out more »March 2020
Climate Science Series: Engaging in Locally Relevant Climate Science for Grades 3-5 Teachers
Join ESD 113 and Pacific Education Institute (PEI) to take a deep dive into the role of Washington's forests in climate change resiliency. Participants will learn about utilizing science notebooks, field experiences, locally relevant phenomena and climate science data to bring valuable lessons that elevates students voice to the learning environment. Educators will have dedicated time to research phenomena, collaborate and create lessons to meet the needs of their students and the Next Generation Science Standards. This workshop is part…
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