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Onsite Professional Learning: Science
GPB Education offers customized, no-cost professional learning sessions and workshops at your request and convenience. Live sessions can be held either virtually or onsite at your location.
Are you interested in free professional learning support at your school or district? Request a session or workshop via the link below:
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Scientastic Resources for Early Childhood Education
Grade Level: P-2
Join GPB’s education outreach team for an exploratory overview of our comprehensive digital content and virtual teaching tools for grades PK-2 early childhood science education, including thousands of standards-based videos, interactives, and lesson plans available at no cost to all Georgia students and teachers through PBS LearningMedia.
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The Elementary Science Educator’s Guide to the GPB Galaxy
Grade Level: K-5
Join GPB’s education outreach team for an exploratory overview of our comprehensive digital resources for elementary school science, including our new VR and AR journey into the woods, the ongoing Things Explained video series, and bi-annual Live Explorations to inspiring learning environments throughout Georgia. Participants will also learn more about how to meaningfully engage students with the thousands of digital resources available through their free streaming account with PBS LearningMedia.
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The Middle School Science Teacher’s Guide to the GPB Galaxy: Reinforcing Science Connections With Educational Resources and Instructional Approaches From PBS LearningMedia
Grade Level: 6-8
Join GPB’s education outreach team for a hands-on, exploratory overview of our comprehensive digital resources for middle school science, including PBS trusted collections like Nature and NOVA, and GPB interactive courses Chemistry Matters and Physics in Motion.
Chemistry Matters provides a thorough summary of the concepts of chemistry, grounded in the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for physical science, and supports STEM objectives by encouraging inquiry-based learning, problem solving, critical thinking, exploration, and discovery.
Physics in Motion uses engaging demonstrations, three-dimensional tasks, and practical applications to provide a thorough summary of the concepts of physics and help students build their knowledge through computational thinking and project-based learning. Each unit is divided into segments designed to reach all levels of learners.
Participants will also practice how to meaningfully engage students through PBS LearningMedia content paired with differentiated instructional strategies. Sponsored by GPB Education, PBS LearningMedia is a streaming service that provides teachers, parents, and students with free access to the best of public media through more than 100K educator-vetted, classroom-ready digital learning resources.
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The Secondary Science Educator’s Guide to the GPB Galaxy
Grade Level: 6-12
Join GPB’s education outreach team for an exploratory overview of our comprehensive digital resources for middle and high school science, including our Fast Forward STEM career series and the new GSE-aligned Chemistry Matters and Physics in Motion interactive video courses for physical science, chemistry, and physics. Participants will also learn more about how to meaningfully engage students with the thousands of digital resources available through their free streaming account with PBS LearningMedia.
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Literacy Crossroads: A Journey Through GPB Education Digital Resources for Integrated Student Learning in Science and Beyond
Grade Level: K-12
The expansion of literacy and its impact on student learning crosses over every content area. Join GPB Education for a road trip through our free digital resources that connect science through literacy. In the interactive session, teachers will engage with resources that they can easily incorporate into their classrooms. Resources will include some of our favorite items such as the 5E science lesson plans. Participants will also learn about teaching strategies that they can use in their classrooms to meaningfully engage students.
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From Grand Central Station to Station-Based Learning: Science Edition
Grade Level: K-6
Station-Based Learning is a demonstrated model for incorporating differentiated instruction into a classroom setting while creatively building student independence and enhancing engagement. Join GPB in a hands-on workshop exploring ideas for using our free multimodal resources in the vision and construction of your own station-based learning environment for science instruction.
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Five Approaches for Building Connections and Engaging Students in Diverse Science Learning Settings
Grade Level: K-12
By coordinating with families, relying on routines, keeping things simple, focusing on formative assessments, and adapting hands-on labs, teachers can approach learning in a way that engages and inspires students in science without overwhelming them or their caregivers. Join GPB Education as we explore our many free online resources that support these five flexible strategies for stimulating science learning in traditional, virtual, flipped, and homeschool environments.
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Active Learning for Any Environment
Grade Level: K-12
Join GPB’s education outreach team for a primer on incorporating our Active Learning resources into the virtual environment. We will choose four complex active learning approaches and highlight how to utilize them around any theme - in this case, the 3Rs!
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Planning and Carrying Out Investigations with GPB's Chemistry Matters Digital Series
Grade Level: 6-12
Chemistry Matters is GPB's comprehensive interactive video series for high school chemistry, with units that also align with middle school physical science standards. The series provides a thorough summary of the concepts of chemistry, grounded in the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for science, and supports STEM objectives by encouraging inquiry-based learning, problem solving, critical thinking, exploration, and discovery. Participants will get to know Chemistry Matters and learn strategies for planning and carrying out investigations with their students.
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Physics in Motion: Creating an Engineering Mind With Inquiry-Based Labs
Grade Level: 9-12
Physics in Motion is Georgia Public Broadcasting’s latest video series for high school physics, with units that also align to middle school physical science standards. It was developed by a team of certified educators and encourages inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking through engaging demonstrations, three-dimensional tasks, and real-world applications. This comprehensive course is comprised of seven units of study that explore hands-on physics concepts at various sites throughout Georgia. Each video segment has corresponding support materials for teachers and students to reinforce the concepts discussed in the videos.
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Let's Go Enviro: Cultivating Environmental Science Problem Solvers through Exploration and Innovation
Grade Level: 9-12
Discover the world of environmental science education with Georgia Public Broadcasting's innovative online course, "Let's Go Enviro!" Designed to align with Georgia's high school environmental science standards, this comprehensive video course offers educators an exciting hands-on approach to teaching environmental science. From exploring the environmental impact of wasted food and the mysteries of methane gas production to delving into strategies to enhance local creek water quality, "Let's Go Enviro!" takes you on a captivating journey through the heart of Georgia's unique ecological landscapes.
In each episode, our enthusiastic hosts venture into the field, engaging in thought-provoking conversations and dynamic demonstrations alongside experts in the environmental science domain. With both English and Spanish captions provided, the course ensures accessibility for diverse learners. Additionally, educators can look forward to valuable classroom support materials, including experiments, activities, and assessments, to facilitate an engaging learning experience for their students.
By attending this session, participants will gain a profound understanding of the resources and content available in this free online course. Moreover, they will leave with a treasure trove of ready-to-use ideas for seamlessly integrating the lessons and activities from "Let's Go Enviro!" into their high school environmental science classes. Join us on this educational adventure and equip yourself with the tools to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!
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Strengthening Scientific Understanding Through Interactive Literacy With GPB's Georgia Forests Virtual Learning Journey
Grade Level: 3-12
Take your students on a virtual journey through the working forests of Georgia to learn about forest ecosystems, food webs and life cycles, as well as forestry management processes, employability skills, and career opportunities. Key concepts are covered through writing prompts, STEAM challenges, and interactive elements that can help integrate active learning strategies, real-world literacy, critical thinking practices, and environmental advocacy into your standards-aligned lesson plans. Explore this engaging learning landscape with GPB as we set out together on a virtual walk into the woods!
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Discovering Georgia Through GPB's Virtual Learning Journeys for Water & Forests
Grade Level: 3-12
Join Georgia Public Broadcasting for a captivating exploration of Georgia's water and forest resources, leveraging GPB's cutting-edge virtual learning journeys.
The Georgia Water Virtual Learning Journey offers an immersive experience, guiding students through the intricate journey of water from its sources to treatment facilities while delving into the impact of weather phenomena on Georgia's water resources. Participants will gain insights into conservation practices and career pathways within the water industry.
Complementing this, the Georgia Forests Virtual Learning Journey provides a dynamic excursion into the heart of Georgia's working forests. Through vivid multimedia presentations, participants will unravel the complexities of forest ecosystems, including food webs, life cycles, and forestry management processes. Moreover, educators will explore diverse career opportunities within forestry, enriching their understanding of potential pathways for their students.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Georgia's water and forest ecosystems while discovering innovative approaches to engage your students in environmental education.
Join us in empowering the next generation of environmental stewards through immersive learning experiences!
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Journey to GPB’s Gasha Go Gaming World for Early Childhood Computer Science
Grade Level: K-2
We have a BIG problem. We need to make as many toys and stuffed animals as possible to fill up the gashapon machines before the kids arrive. It’s going to be a busy day at the arcade!
GPB’s GASHA Go World computer science education program for children in grades K-2 supports literacy as well as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) objectives by encouraging critical thinking, exploration, and discovery. Through inquiry and game-based learning, students build number sense and develop foundational computer science skills while exploring new approaches to problem-solving that harness the power of computational thinking. By applying computer science as a tool for learning and expression, students set themselves up to understand and confidently engage in a world increasingly influenced by technology.
Join GPB Education and our busy friends, the Gashlings, as we use our communication, mathematics, and problem-solving skills to keep Gasha Go World running smoothly!