Pacific Education Institute
Project WILD
Project WILD at the Tacoma Nature Center Cost: $20 (includes Project WILD guide) Spend the morning at Tacoma Nature Center and get WILD about learning! Join PEI and co-facilitator Connor Runyan from the Pierce Conservation District to discover ways to teach K-12 students about biodiversity and ecosystems using science journals and hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons from
Intro to ELA PT’s
Introduction to ELA Performance Tasks for K-12 Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 4 PM to 6 PM Experience how ELA performance tasks can be used to teach both science and literacy standards. Explore PEI’s collection of performance tasks as you determine which will fit best into your program and instruction. Participants will receive 2 Washington State approved
Math PT
FieldSTEM: Math Performance Tasks (registration will open to the public on 3/28) During this virtual workshop, participants will experience PEI Math Performance Task topics that engage students with relevant, scenario-based, career connected challenges. These tasks aim to broaden outdoor life experiences and deepen connection to scientific thinking through the lens of mathematics. These new PEI Math
Intro to Field Investigations
Introduction to Field Investigations for K-12 Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 4 PM to 6 PM Field investigations can be done just about anywhere and integrated into any content area, and they add depth to your students' learning by incorporating personal relevance to what they're experiencing in class. Join us for this two-hour session for an
SOLS: Regen Ag (ESD105 Region)
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Regenerative Agriculture for ESD105* (for educators in the ESD 105 region only!) Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners for a deep dive into Regenerative Agriculture, focusing on the Central Washington region. The workshop will be based on our Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline, designed around six guiding principles: Indigenous
Schoolyard Investigations (K-1 Spanish)
Schoolyard Investigations for Grades K-1 (dual-language Spanish* workshop) Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | 4 PM to 7 PM Join Pacific Education Institute's Multilingual Education Coordinator, Lourdes Flores, for a workshop on School Yard Investigations for Kindergarten and First Grade teachers in Dual Language programs. This workshop will be presented in Spanish.* Participants will be introduced
Intro to FieldDesign
Introduction to FieldDesign: Engineering Design for Field-Based Applications for K-12 Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 4 PM to 6 PM Join PEI for an introduction to FieldDesign – a framework that develops students ability to think critically and problem-solve through hands-on, locally relevant activities. Participants will receive 2 Washington State approved STEM clock hours.
SOLS: Urban Forestry (PSESD region)
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Urban Forestry with PSESD* Thursdays, May 19 & June 2, 2022, 4 PM to 6 PM Attention K-12 Formal Educators in the Puget Sound ESD* region! Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners for a deep dive into Urban Forestry, focusing on the Puget Sound region. Participants will learn
Schoolyard Investigations (2-3 Spanish)
Schoolyard Investigations for Grades 2-3 (dual-language Spanish* workshop) Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 4 PM to 7 PM Join Pacific Education Institute's Multilingual Education Coordinator, Lourdes Flores, for a workshop on School Yard Investigations for Second and Third grade teachers in Dual Language programs. This workshop will be presented in Spanish.* Participants will be introduced
FieldSTEM and Civic Engagement
FieldSTEM and Civic Engagement for K-12 Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 4 PM to 6 PM Join us for an Introduction to FieldSTEM and Civic Engagement! Explore strategies, tools, and platforms to elevate student voice and support youth who want to take action in their communities. Participants will receive 2 Washington State approved STEM clock hours.