Augusta County Elementary Science
Laurie Biser, Elementary Science Curriculum Supervisor
lbiser@augusta.k12.va.us
Great article on the role of Outdoor learning programs
Back to School: Back Outside - Create High Performing Students
Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro Field Trips
VDOE Safety in Science Teaching (2018)
ACS - Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom
Don't Mess With Mercury Website
Did you know that you can visit the exhibits at the Science Museum of Virginia FREE with your school system identification badge? Take advantage of this opportunity to visit the exhibits and the new maker space.
Skype a Scientist gives students the opportunity to get to know a "real scientist," and the program can reach students from all over the world without having to leave the classroom! Scientists will video or audio chat with a classroom for 30- to 60-minute Q&A sessions that can cover the scientist's expertise or what it's like to be a scientist. The program has more than 2,000 scientists ready to chat, and teachers can choose the type of scientist that will fit their classroom.
Spark 101 STEM Skills Videos: Free Video Challenges. Real-World Problem Solving....Tap into free, 10-minute video challenges that engage students in real-world problem-solving and professional skills. Created by employers, these STEM Skills Videos include professionals from organizations such as NASA, Toyota, Caterpillar, PepsiCo and Clark Construction.
Engage students with our STEM Skills videos - directly connected to your curriculum!
Select a lesson plan or create your own.
Use our three-segment format, which includes pause points for interactive student engagement.
Explore and find out more at Spark101.org.
Your Backyard Classroom: Hands-on, out-of-classroom learning adds educational options and greatly enhances comprehension. Virginia's widespread and numerous state parks and natural areas are ideal for such learning, and the system’s SOL-referenced Your Backyard Classrooms program offers an easy, fun and exciting ways for teachers to help students learn about nature, history and culture.
Outdoor Science Games: There’s so much we can learn from going out and observing nature. Whether you’re teaching about ecosystems, identifying different kinds of trees, or you just want to explore your local environment, there are plenty of learning opportunities right on school grounds. These science games are engaging, adaptable, and challenge students to put their new knowledge into practice. It’s also an interactive way to get students learning outdoors.