Speaker
Laura Akesson
(Department of Energy)
Description
Improving elementary science education through collaboration between elementary and secondary science teachers has shown to be effective through the workshops of Science Overdrive, a Virginia 501c3. Teachers worked together to develop hands-on and active learning lessons that meet K-8 Virginia standards. Secondary teachers bring activity ideas, a depth of knowledge and passion for the content, while elementary teachers ideate age-appropriate activities and effective teaching methods for the elementary school classroom. Workshop participants are provided digital lesson plans, classroom materials, recertification points, and a ‘vertical’ network of support - all free of charge.
Primary author
Laura Akesson
(Department of Energy)
