Overview
The Science team at North Central ESD is available to assist school districts in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards, selecting instructional materials, in the use of appropriate technology applications, and in providing professional development. We can provide custom designed in-services ranging from on-site for a single school, to a common location for multiple schools and levels. The North Central ESD Science team works in collaboration with the North Central ESD Math and Literacy team.
In addition, our Regional Science Coordinator who, along with the other Regional Science Coordinators, Math Coordinators and Literacy Coordinators from all ESDs, will be working together with the LASER Alliance Directors and OSPI to support the development of a statewide science network.
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Climate Science
Upcoming Classes:
A BRAND NEW Climate Science — Project GLAD unit “VOICES OF HOPE”.
When researching for this unit we found ourselves so saddened and downright depressed by what is going on that we had to find THE LIGHT! As we searched for what people are doing all around the world to address climate change we found so many voices of hope.
This unit was designed for 4th – 7th grade classrooms. However, many grade levels could take parts and pieces to apply to their classrooms. It is infused with technology connections, an amazing action plan project that will give your students the agency to make changes that will help our planet, and several science investigations that directly support each of the input charts.
This is the FIRST EVER OER (Open Educational Resource) GLAD unit!
Climate Science: Voices of Hope Project GLAD Unit
Team Packet for TEAM ACTION PLAN
Individual Packet for TEAM ACTION PLAN
Electrical Safety and Energy Education
Electrical energy education presentations are provided through a partnership between the Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan PUDs and the NCESD Science Department. The program serves kindergarten-5th grade, providing teaching materials for all teachers, and in-person presentations for second and fourth graders.
Second graders participate in a 30-minute assembly that introduces the idea of energy and energy transfer. It’s a hands-on presentation, with a particular focus on electrical energy and electrical conservation. The one hour program for each fourth grade class introduces children to hydroelectric power generation and critically important safety information about electricity. We believe this program saves lives and supports the electrical circuit standards required in fourth grade.
- Kindergarten – Teacher Guide18 v 1
- 1st Grade – Teacher Guide18
- 2nd Grade – Teacher Guide18
- 4th Grade – Teacher Guide18
- 5th Grade – Teacher Guide18
- Electrical Safety: Post-Test Report Form
Heather Stringer
Science Cadre Member – Electrical Safety
509-888-7034
heatherst@ncesd.org
Jane Schuyleman
Professional Services Team Secretary
janes@ncesd.org
Equipment Borrowing Program
Equipment Borrowing Options
The North Central Educational Service District is happy to be able to provide valuable science equipment to our schools to borrow. The Alcoa Foundation and NASA provided the grant funds to purchase these items.
The mission of the North Central Educational Service District is to provide leadership and quality service in advocating for innovative educational programs for the children and communities we serve.
List of Available Equipment
Amounts available are located within parentheses next to each item:
Terms and Conditions
- The amount of each type of equipment is limited.
- It is available to check out in one week increments.
- A loan agreement must be signed by the classroom teacher before any equipment will be provided. Please download the agreement here: (NCESD Equipment Loan Agreement) or complete this online form
- If you choose to fill out the agreement, please return it to Jane Schuyleman at janes@ncesd.org
- The person/teacher checking out the equipment is responsible for picking up and dropping off:
North Central ESD
430 Olds Station Road
Wenatchee, WA 98801 - See Jane in the Front Desk area.
- All equipment MUST be returned in good, clean, and working condition.
Jane Schuyleman
Professional Services Team Secretary
janes@ncesd.org
Science Kits
The STEM Materials Cooperative serves our participating districts with professional development, support, and resources for using science kits. The kits currently used are:
- Kindergarten – Building Blocks of Science
- Grades 1-5 – Smithsonian Science for the Classroom
- Grades 6-8 – Smithsonian Science and Technology Concepts
For more information about our cooperative, please contact:
Cari Haug
Regional Science Coordinator
carissah@ncesd.org
Science Kit Resources
Kit Rotation Schedules
STEM Materials 2019_2020 Final Calendar
Please remember to inventory your kits upon their arrival. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
STEM Materials Cooperative Center
Located at 3306 5th St. SE, Suite E, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Phone: 509-888-1912
Email Kathryn Metcalfe, Warehouse Supervisor, kathrynm@ncesd.org
Science Resources
Our Science Staff
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