Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Virtual Share-a-thon

Click to view or download the webinar introduction recording (MP4 Video 6.5MB Nov21 24).

Nov 16, 2024 (Saturday)

11 AM - 1 PM Pacific | 12 PM - 2 PM Mountain | 1 PM - 3 PM Central | 2 PM - 4 PM Eastern

Each presenter has their own recording, please see the lower portion of this page.

Presenters

Meghan Lindsey Cook, OEST Awards Committee Chair (Facilitator)

Hillary Brown, Pacific NW Section Winner 2023
Anna Virginia Cotton, NE Section Winner 2024
Dave Curry, PA State Winner 2024/Eastern Section Winner 2024
Kellyn Hardin, CA State Winner/Far Western Section Winner 2024
Tammie Hodnett Marlow, MS State Winner/SE Section Winner 2023
Simone Miller, NJ State Winner 2024
Missie Olson, MN State Winner 2023
Joseph Perry, NY State Winner 2023
Joshua David Roberts, NC State Winner 2024

Description

The Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Virtual Share-a-thon is an exciting event designed for K-12 educators. Past OEST award winners will present innovative curriculum, programs, and activities they have developed or successfully implemented in their educational settings. This event offers a unique opportunity for educators to gain insights and practical tools directly from award-winning teachers. Attendees will receive comprehensive resources, enabling them to adapt and integrate these proven strategies into their own classrooms or educational contexts. Whether you're looking to enhance your Earth Science curriculum or seeking fresh, engaging activities for your students, the OEST Virtual Share-a-thon promises to provide valuable, actionable ideas to elevate your teaching practice.

Recordings and Resources

Missie Olson (MN State Winner 2023)

Click to view or download the Missie Olson recording (Quicktime Video 30.4MB Nov21 24).

3D NGSS-aligned climate change module with focus on energy budget

 

 

Joseph Perry (NY State Winner 2023)

Click to view or download the Joseph Perry recording (Quicktime Video 55.9MB Nov21 24).

Permafrost investigation (with Polar STEAM) and Aral Sea investigation

Anna Cotton (NE Section Winner 2024)

Click to view or download the Anna cotton recording (MP4 Video 75.6MB Nov21 24).

Engaging learners with scaffolding, field-based experience, and science projects

 

 

Hillary Brown (Pacific NW Section Winner 2023)

Click to view or download the Hilary Brown recording (MP4 Video 67.4MB Nov21 24).

ArcGIS Storymaps for students to document field experiences

 

 

Tammie Marlow (MS State Winner/SE Section Winner 2023)

Click to view or download the Tammie Marlow recording (MP4 Video 229.5MB Nov21 24).

Sieving for Fossils activity and Faux Fossil Lab with homemade dough balls

Simone Miller (NJ State Winner 2024)

Click to view or download the Simone Miller recording (MP4 Video 144.3MB Nov21 24).

6th-8th grade student experiences of the New Jersey 2024 Earthquake

 

 

Kellyn Hardin (CA State Winner/Far Western Section Winner 2024)

Click to view or download the Kellyn Hardin recording (MP4 Video 52.4MB Nov21 24).

Hazards of a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake (NGSS ESS 3-1)

 

 

Dave Curry (PA State Winner 2024/Eastern Section Winner 2024)

Click to view or download the Dave Curry recording (MP4 Video 57.7MB Nov21 24).

Remotely controlling a camera on the International Space Station and using IRIS/EarthScope's resources for seismicity

 

 

Joshua Roberts (NC State Winner 2024)

Click to view or download the Joshua Roberts recording (MP4 Video 63.9MB Nov21 24).

1970s Voyager Golden Record (Space Science)

 

 

Logistics

Duration: 2 hour
Format: Presentations will take place through a Zoom Meeting screen-sharing session. The webinar will be recorded.
Accessing the Webinar: Instructions for joining the webinar will be emailed to participants the day before the event. Learn more about accessing the webinar.
Questions? Please contact Ashley Carlson at acarlson2@carleton.edu if you have any questions about this event.