Utah Science Teaching Association

2024 SUMMER: Zoology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
23 May 2024
End
14 Aug 2024
Location
Online
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This course is an introduction to the systematics, anatomy, and physiology of the animal kingdom. The course will examine the structure and function of animal organ systems in the framework of the evolution of adaptations. This course also deals with the study of the structure and bodily functions of animals; their habits; where and how they live; their relations to one another and to their environment; and their classification including theories and laws that relate to animal life.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

Biological Science I: Zoology

This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

Courses dropped after the start date will not be refunded.

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2024 SUMMER: Ecology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
23 May 2024
End
14 Aug 2024
Location
Online
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8 registrants

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This course is an introduction to ecological principles with an emphasis on living things and their interactions with the environment. You will also identify ways to incorporate The Framework for K-12 Science, science practices and crosscutting concepts into the science classroom using the disciplinary core ideas of Ecology.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

Biology I: Ecology
Earth Science I: Ecology

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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2024 SUMMER: Modern Physics for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
23 May 2024
End
14 Aug 2024
Location
Online
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This content teaching course will introduce you to the basics of modern physics: relativity, atomic theory, Quantum Mechanics, quantization of charge and energy, nuclear physics, and subatomic particles. Physics is the study of everything around you, forming the basis of all science. As you begin to understand and analyze basic principles of physics, you will gain a greater understanding of the world around you and other areas of science.

The course emphasizes content and NGSS pedagogy practices that can be used in the classroom.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

Physics 1: Modern Physics

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits .

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

Courses dropped after the start date are not refundable.

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2024 SUMMER: Chemistry 2 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
23 May 2024
End
14 Aug 2024
Location
Online
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3 registrants

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This course is intended for students that need General Chemistry II. Students should have completed General Chemistry I prior to starting this course.

Particularly, students should be familiar with chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, molecular geometry, atomic and quantum theory, stoichiometric calculations, periodicity, thermodynamics, and spontaneity.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

Chemistry I: Principals of Chemistry II

This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom.

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

Courses dropped after the start date will not be refunded.

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2024 SUMMER: Evolutionary Biology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
23 May 2024
End
14 Aug 2024
Location
Online
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6 registrants

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This course will introduce you to the basics of evolution learning about natural selection, speciation, adaptations, evidences and classification. Evolution is the foundation of biology and the unifying concept that ties all living things together. In this class you will also define the difference between science and religion to help you as a teacher know how to respond to the questions and concerns that students have about evolution.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

Biology I: Evolutionary Biology

This course is a content and NGSS pedagogy course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom. Creating lesson plans are required.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Instructions coming soon.) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

Classes dropped after the course starts are not refundable.

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2024 SUMMER: Meteorology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

Start
23 May 2024
End
14 Aug 2024
Location
Online
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This teaching course gives an in depth look at various aspects of meteorology, including solar radiation, global circulation, environmental issues, winds, stability, precipitation processes, weather systems and severe weather. Basic physical principles, meteorological terminology, societal impacts, and weather analysis will be explored. It's important to note that this is a college-level course and you will be expected to understand the material at a much higher level than you will likely incorporate in your classroom.

This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course. This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. Weekly participation is required.

This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period. Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week. Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

Earth Science 1: Meteorology
Middle Level Science 6/8: Meteorology

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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2024 Summer: Lab Safety Certification Online Course

Start
23 May 2024
End
19 Jun 2024
Location
Online - Canvas
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As part of the application for all secondary science endorsements, it is a requirement that all Utah science teachers complete a Lab Safety Certification Course. This certification process helps to assure that all of our science teachers are knowledgeable about the practices necessary for safe lab experiences for students and themselves.

This course is a four-week online class.

This Lab Safety Certification Online Course meets the Safety Certification requirement for ALL Utah State Science Endorsements.

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 1.0 Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Credit that will post to the State Professional Learning MIDAS Education System. This course is not refundable under the new USBE endorsement program.

NOTE: If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can renew your membership or join the Utah Science Teachers Association today ($10-15/year) and save on your registration costs. To join today, CLICK HERE.

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AP Physics 1 Focus Day

When
29 May 2024
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Skyridge High School: 3000 N Center St, Lehi, UT 84043
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AP Physics 1 teachers and all other Physics teachers. The AP Physics core has been rewritten

Join Angela Jensvold, she has been part of the rewrite committee, AP Grader, long time AP Physics teachers and summer institute leader.

8:00 am - 3:00 pm with a 45 minute lunch break
1 Relicensure point
Lunch included
Skyridge High School 3000 N Center Street, Lehi 84043
Room D152
$50 for UtSTA Members
$100 for non UtSTA Members

If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

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BYU 2024 Three Dimensional Science and Engineering

Start
10 Jun 2024
8:00 AM
End
14 Jun 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Brigham Young University
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Three Dimensional Science and Engineering

Description: This course satisfies the Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Requirement for the new Science Core (6-8) Endorsement. - In this class you will engage with science phenomena in authentic ways; dive into science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas; and, reflect upon how this can be carried out by learners at all levels. You will actively participate with the science and one another during this intensive weeklong workshop after doing some preliminary reading and work before meeting in person. Final projects will be finished after the in-person workshop and shared with others in the course.

Instructor: Josh Stowers (BYU) & Matt Woolley (Alpine)

Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

Registration is $50 for Public School Educators who are under contract plus BYU credit cost. The $194 is refundable through UtSTA.
Registration is $600 for teachers who are NOT Public School Educators who are under contract plus credit cost. Refer to this document if you have any question. This is NOT refundable.
3 semester hours of BYU Credits need to be paid separate from the course registration. BYU credits cost $48 per credit for a total of $144. Click on the following link to pay for credit. Click HERE to pay for the credit.

Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, meeting location(s), and supplies. NOTE: You must be a UtSTA member to take this course. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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UVUGEO525R/UtSTA 2024 Physical Geology

Start
10 Jun 2024
8:00 AM
End
14 Jun 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Provo High School and area field trips
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Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University, and Utah Valley State University.

Physical Geology UVU - 19007 GEO 525R

Description: This course will focus on learning and teaching concepts of geology. This week-long geology course will include inquiry style learning with methods to reach and engage students in the study of geology. Fabulous trips will be scheduled for the entire week of the course. Several local field trips during the courses.

Instructor: Peter Edmondson

Course Contact: Josh Stowers - jstowers@utsta.org

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (See next bullet) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
The teachers who have not taken classes at UVU in the past will first need to apply for admission. Those who have not taken classes recently may have to apply for readmission. Once the student has been admitted they will be able to register for the classes. Here is the link to the Admissions page where they can go to apply to UVU. Here is the link for registration, as that is found within the individual students MyUVU which they will have access to once they are admitted. This link will take them to MyUVU.Here is the CRN for this course.19007 GEO 525R
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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BYU 2024 Secondary Teaching Methods in Science

Start
17 Jun 2024
8:00 AM
End
21 Jun 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Brigham Young University
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Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Brigham Young University, 3 semester hours of University Credit.

Secondary Science Instructional Methods: Bringing Students Doing Science Back Into The Science Classroom.

Description: Top-notch, exciting, engaging, and just plain fun, this class is designed for teachers in all stages of their career who are interested in bringing the excitement of science into the classroom. The investigations used in the course are Core specific and designed for teachers to become proficient in implementing Utah SEEd Standards in their own classrooms.

Instructor: Dr. Adam Bennion, Josh Stowers

Course Contact: Josh Stowers
jstowers@utsta.org

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. Clink on This Link to purchase the 3 credits This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the BYU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

Classes dropped after the course starts are not refundable.

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WSU 2024 Three Dimensions of Authentic Science and Science Learning

Start
24 Jun 2024
8:00 AM
End
28 Jun 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Weber State University
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Three Dimensions of Authentic Science and Science Instruction - Physics 3570

Description: This course satisfies the Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Requirement for the new Science Core (6-8) Endorsement. -  In this class you will engage with science phenomena in authentic ways; dive into science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas; and, reflect upon how this can be carried out by learners at all levels. You will actively participate with the science and one another during this intensive weeklong workshop after doing some preliminary reading and work before meeting in person. Final projects will be finished after the in-person workshop and shared with others in the course.

Instructor: Adam Johnston (WSU) & Angela Stewart (DSD)

Course Contact: Dawn Monson
                        801-755-3241
                     dmonson@utsta.org

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Go to this link to purchase your 3 credit hours..) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the WSU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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BYU/UtSTA 2024 Physics 1

Start
24 Jun 2024
9:00 AM
End
28 Jun 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Brigham Young University Eyring Science Center N-106
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Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University.

Physics 1

Description: Physics 1 covers motion through energy. Fits any physics textbook or physics curriculum.

Instructors: Duane Merrell

Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org

MPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

Registration is $50 for Public School Educators who are under contract plus BYU credit cost. Both are refundable through UtSTA.
Registration is $600 for teachers who are NOT Public School Educators who are under contract plus credit cost. Refer to this document if you have any question. This is NOT refundable.
3 semester hours of BYU Credits need to be paid separate from the course registration. Click on the following link to pay for credit. https://cereg.byu.edu/o3/user/registration/start/directAdd/true/product_id/10138662

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BYU/UtSTA 2024 Physics 2

Start
24 Jun 2024
9:00 AM
End
28 Jun 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Brigham Young University Eyring Science Center N-106
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Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University.

Physics 2

Description: Atomic nature of matter, electricity, light and color and Heat are topics for Physics 2. Fits any physics textbook or physics curriculum.

Instructors: Duane Merrell

Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

Registration is $50 for Public School Educators who are under contract plus BYU credit cost. Both are refundable through UtSTA.
Registration is $600 for teachers who are NOT Public School Educators who are under contract plus credit cost. Refer to this document if you have any question. This is NOT refundable.
3 semester hours of BYU Credits need to be paid separate from the course registration. Click on the following link to pay for credit. https://cereg.byu.edu/o3/user/registration/start/directAdd/true/product_id/10138662

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UVU-CHEM525R/UtSTA 2024 Chemistry 2

Start
08 Jul 2024
8:00 AM
End
12 Jul 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs
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Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association and Utah Valley University.

Chemistry 2 - UVU Credit - 19021 CHEM 525R

Description: The course will focus on learning and teaching chemistry. Introduces you to properties of solutions, reactions rate and mechanisms, reversible reactions, systems at equilibrium (including gaseous, acid-base, and precipitate), nuclear chemistry, and polymer chemistry. This week-long chemistry course will include inquiry style learning with methods to reach and engage students in the study of chemistry. Taught at Westlake High School. Don Bastian a master chemistry teacher leads this course. Come away with new content knowledge, labs completed and with pedagogical skills to use when teaching chemistry.

Instructor: Don Bastian

Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org or Dawn Monson dmonson@utsta.org

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (See next bullet point) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
The teachers who have not taken classes at UVU in the past will first need to apply for admission. Those who have not taken classes recently may have to apply for readmission. Once the student has been admitted they will be able to register for the classes. Here is the link to the Admissions page where they can go to apply to UVU.The link is found within the individual students MyUVU which they will have access to once they are admitted. This link will take them to MyUVU. Here is the CRNs for the this Chemistry course.19021 CHEM 525R
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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WSU 2024 Secondary Teaching Methods in Science

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08 Jul 2024
8:00 AM
End
12 Jul 2024
4:00 PM
Location
Weber State University
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Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Weber State University, 3 semester hours of University Credit.

Secondary Science Instructional Methods: Bringing Students Doing Science Back Into The Science Classroom.

Description: Top-notch, exciting, engaging, and just plain fun, this class is designed for teachers in all stages of their career who are interested in bringing the excitement of science into the classroom. The investigations used in the course are Core specific and designed for teachers to become proficient in implementing Utah SEEd Standards in their own classrooms.

Instructor: Dr. Adam Johnston & Angela Stewart

Course Contact: Dawn Monson
dmonson@utsta.org

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Click HERE to pay this $40 fee, scroll down to find the correct course) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the WSU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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BYU/UtSTA Astronomy 2024--Emery High School in Castle Dale, Utah

Start
29 Jul 2024
11:00 AM
End
02 Aug 2024
1:00 AM
Location
Castle Dale, Utah
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Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teaching Association and BYU.

Astronomy

Description: This course will focus on learning and teaching Astronomy. This week long course will include inquiry style learning with methods to reach and engage students in the study of Astronomy. Fabulous evening viewing opportunities occur each evening of the course. This is a field experience with night time viewing. You will be able to use a telescope to find objects in the sky during this workshop. The Castle Dale area has gorgeous night skies and Emery High School is very gracious to host the event. This UtSTA Astronomy workshop is much more than a paper pencil class and UtSTA looks forward to hosting you for the week.

Instructor: Emma Smith, Adam Benin
Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

We will meet in Castle Dale at 11:00 AM on June 29th and complete the class by Noon on August 2, 2024. Overnight stay is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

The cost for this course is a $250 nonrefundable registration fee, if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher for cost of the lodging. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $950 fee.
Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Click this link to pay for the credits) This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher. Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

Courses dropped after the start date will not be refunded.

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UtSTA 2024 Annual Conference "Out-of-this-World Science Teaching

When
11 Oct 2024
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location
Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West Layton, Utah 84041

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Early Bird Rates (before Sept 12, 2024)

Member $100
Non Member $160
Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher= $60

Rates Starting September 12th - Oct 10th,

Member $110
Non Member $185
Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$70

Rates Day of Conference

Member $120
Non Member 200
Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$85

Registration codes will be sent to accepted presenters

Vendor for profit: $800

Vendor for nonprofit: $325 (501C3)

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BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

The 2024 Annual USTA conference is a wonderful opportunity for professional development, lesson plan ideas, networking, and inspiration, and so much more.

This year our keynote speaker is Dr. Jose Aponte! In addition to the keynote, there will be 13 different themed strands throughout the day and 3 different breakout session for each to help you with your teaching curriculum with ideas, demos, lessons, etc. We hope you can join us for a great day that will help you and your students better appreciate science and science education.

Teacher Awards will be given at the start of the conference before the Keynote.

Refund: full refund until September 11, 2024.

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