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Xcel Energy Encourages Teachers and Students to Take Action for Earth Day

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Xcel Energy is encouraging teachers and students to take action for Earth Day by participating in the School Education program this month. Benefits of participation include:

·       A FREE multimedia presentation and brand new Teacher Guide aligned to both Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards and the common core standards for fifth grade.

·       Students and teachers each receive a FREE Take Action Kit of products to install with their families and save energy at home.

·       Teachers receive two high-quality instructional posters with colorful images and classroom activities.

·       Teachers who return brief student surveys about the Take Action Kits will earn classroom mini-grants of $50.  The more teachers who participate, the more a school can earn!

The School Education program is available to 5th grade classes in your school free of charge. The program is sponsored by Xcel Energy, and is conducted by National Energy Foundation and AM Conservation Group. Teachers may register immediately. Please visit thinkenergy.org/xcelenergy to register call (800) 616-8326 x 151 for more information.

Get your program recognized as a leader in STEM learning!

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Get your program recognized as a leader in STEM learning! Change the Equation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, CEO-led coalition focused on advancing STEM literacy, is reopening STEMworks. The database is the premier tool for business leaders and other funders to identify and support exemplary programs that boost STEM interest and learning in the U.S.

Minnesota STEM Teacher Center Launched June 30, 2011

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In partnership with the MN Department of Education, SciMathMN has been coordinating an effort involving over 170 teachers and curriculum experts in the writing of Frameworks for Minnesota’s math and science standards. We believe the Frameworks will be critical components in moving Minnesota’s world-class standards to become world-class practice in Minnesota classrooms. The Frameworks provide supporting information and resources for each of the math and science standards, including:

  • An Overview of the standard including Correlations to other standards
  • Student Misconceptions
  • A Vignette of that standard being delivered in the classroom
  • Resources and new vocabulary
  • Sample Assessment items
  • Differentiation for the range of students in the classroom
  • Suggestions for Administrators and Parents

Bookmark www.scimathmn.org/stemtc to have this resource close at hand!
Please note: The MN STEM Teacher Center opened to the public on June 30, 2011. However, we are still reviewing and finalizing the content. We appreciate your patience with us during this process and welcome your suggestions. We hope you like what you find here and will become a regular visitor.