Teacher Professional Development

We invite you to join our community of educators as we share best practices and resources for teaching about the Earth system with our teacher workshops.

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Upcoming Workshops

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Virtual Workshop
Unlocking the Treasure Chest: Pro Tips for Using SciEd Resources More Effectively

Explore our free, NGSS aligned resources as we share teaching strategies and learning sequences to help elicit wonder. Dec 11, 2025 at 4:00PM MT.
Online, from the comfort of your own home or classroom!
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In-Person Workshop
The Earth System: Learn with Games!

Explore a variety of hands-on and collaborative games to teach Earth systems in your middle school science classroom. Feb 7, 2026, 9:00AM - 3:00PM. $30 fee.
NSF NCAR Mesa Lab, 1850 Table Mesa Dr Boulder, CO 80305
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Virtual Workshop
Innovations in Road Weather Science

Learn the fascinating science behind road weather safety at NSF NCAR, hosted by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Feb 19, 2026 at 5:00PM MT.
Online, from the comfort of your own home or classroom!
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Virtual Workshop
Rising Heat: An Engaging Phenomenon

Learn how to use our shared experience of living in a warming world to inspire student investigations and actions. Apr 30, 2026 at 4:00PM MT.
Online, from the comfort of your own home or classroom!
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