Science

ACT surveying how science, history are taught in grades K-3

ACT is conducting surveys with Kentucky teachers, principals and district leaders through March to better understand how schools prioritize teaching science and history/social studies in grades K-3. There are separate surveys for teachers (traditional classroom teachers, ESL teachers, resources teachers and special education teachers), elementary school principals and superintendents. The surveys will take about 15 minutes to complete and all [...]

By Mike Marsee|2017-02-16T08:41:28-05:00February 16, 2017|

KSU offers STEM-based summer residential programs

The Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems will host four STEM-based 4-H and youth development summer programs for middle school and high school students. There are three residential programs geared toward high school students and one for middle school students, all offering hands-on experiences and opportunities to advance their minds and extend their understanding of [...]

By Mike Marsee|2017-02-16T08:46:38-05:00February 16, 2017|

Presentation on UK horticulture science track offered

Rebecca von Groote, the academic coordinator for the University of Kentucky’s horticulture, plant and soil science degree, offers a presentation on the crop, soil and horticulture science track that is an option for students who express an interest in research-based STEM careers. Von Groote’s presentation discusses the major, highlights some of the faculty’s recent and diverse research efforts and talks [...]

By Mike Marsee|2017-01-19T08:51:59-05:00January 19, 2017|

Fayette elementary science teacher honored by KSTA

Kim Sword Kim Sword, the STEM lab teacher at William Wells Brown Elementary School (Fayette County), has been named the 2016 Elementary School Science Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Science Teachers Association. She was honored Nov. 11 at the KSTA annual conference in Lexington. Sword earned a bachelor’s degree from Midway College and a master’s degree [...]

By Mike Marsee|2016-11-23T09:15:48-05:00November 23, 2016|

Through-course task resource bank available

The Science Assessment System Through Course Task Resource Bank is now available with at least one task at each grade level.

By Staff|2016-11-21T10:44:17-05:00November 22, 2016|

Orientation sessions set for new Science Assessment System

In order to provide common messaging related to the Science Assessment System, KDE has scheduled orientation sessions across the Commonwealth. Each of the sessions is comprised of a half day orientation for administrators and a full day of learning for teachers.

By Staff|2016-11-16T09:07:01-05:00November 3, 2016|

Water-quality education grant awarded to KEEC

The Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) has been awarded a $91,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to train teachers about water-quality education and fund student water stewardship projects in the state through the Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools (KGHS) program. The grant will support teacher training in scientific concepts about water. It also will allow the KGHS program [...]

By Mike Marsee|2016-11-03T09:07:47-04:00November 3, 2016|