Day 3 Invest

 

Teaching Science Outdoors - Urban Partnerships

 

 

TSO-UP brings elementary teachers to outdoor spaces and allows them to practice science in a variety of habitats, with a focus on activities that translate to an urban schoolyards. NGSS and technology are incorporated throughout the experience.

participants investigating pollinator and plant relationships in the garden at the Belle Isle Tower

Teachers develop skills to adapt existing science curriculum for the outdoor classroom, plan and carry out an investigation, analyze and interpret data, and engage in argument from evidence, and build a network of resources to refer back to once they return to the classroom.

 

participants sharing Treasure Hunt finds at Belle Isle

Teaching Science Outdoors was created and is presented in partnership with faculty and staff from CREATE for STEM Institute and Dr. Tali Tal from Technion University.  See more information about the research on Teaching Science Outdoors from CREATE for STEM Institute.

outdoor classroom