This opportunity made possible by National Geographic Society, Northern Arizona University Online, the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, and the Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation.
What is it?
- Highly effective, nationally-recognized professional learning program
- Learn to teach science and social studies with ArcGIS Online
- Seeking 30 secondary (grades 6-12) science and social studies teachers from Four Corners region
- Seeking teachers from underserved areas
- Teams encouraged to apply and attend together
Benefits for Teachers
- Learn an engaging strategy for teaching science and social studies with ArcGIS Online
- Gain knowledge and GIS skills.
- Design map- and data-driven, standards-based lessons
- Gain support with instructional shifts required by new national standards
- No tuition payment ($220 value)
- Earn continuing education units and certificates of completion for career advancement
- Earn a $200 for completion of all requirements.
- Flexible, online, differentiated professional learning
Benefits for Students
- Become critical thinkers and problem solvers
- Learn essential concepts in science and social studies by examining real, messy, complex problems
- Increase interest in STEM and STEM careers
- Develop marketable GIS technology skills
Visit pod-stem.org to learn more and apply.
