Free Webinars for Educators

Crime dramas on television, and especially the CSI franchise, have helped promote public interest in forensic science, but they have created unrealistic expectations about the capabilities of forensic disciplines and the roles of forensic scientists. This presentation provides a more realistic view of careers in forensic science, with an emphasis on the education and training requirements to help students achieve their goals.

The long-awaited Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was just released this past August. The report integrates the most recent research on climate from over 14,000 studies and makes recommendations on humanity’s courses of action. Some of the results are expected — the Earth’s surface temperature is continuing to rise — but some unusual trends and projections are also emerging. Michael Wysession, a professor of geophysics at Washington University in St. Louis, will summarize and explain the latest results, implications, and paths forward for humanity.

Did you know that teachers in the United States rate their lives better than all other occupation groups, trailing only physicians? Did you know mid-career science teacher salaries typically range between $60,000 and $100,000? Did you know you can get a job almost anywhere in the U.S. or abroad as a chemistry, physics, or math teacher? Behind every advance in medicine or technology is a science teacher who left a lasting impression. We'll bust some myths about teaching high school science and show you how to have a rewarding science career inspiring young minds!

Learn to recognize when a chemical reaction takes place-heat, gas, color change, and more! Discover that once a chemical reaction takes place, the new substance has its own properties and cannot be turned back into the original substances easily.

Dr. Johnson discusses her quest to study the ocean which began as a third grader and continued throughout her K-12, undergraduate and graduate school experience. She shares lessons learned and success strategies for students to excel in STEM academic and professional careers.

Let’s explore the dynamic properties of complex fluids. Students will create their own polymer solution and then investigate the flow properties of this non-Newtonian fluid. The challenge will be to determine the best ‘recipe’ that creates a solution with the greatest flow potential.

Blast off and launch a lifelong love of all things space and science with Janet of Janet's Planet! Hear from astronauts and Mars exploration experts as they share what it’s like to live on the International Space Station! Engage in astronaut challenges, science investigations, and hands-on experiences to test your “astro” skills! Young astronaut candidates will have the opportunity to explore, learn, and get a daily dose of science while boosting their STEM/STEAM abilities. Come travel at the speed of thought during this space powered summer camp!

Creating connections between content lessons and students’ previous learning, past experiences, and vocabulary knowledge can be especially challenging—now more than ever. Dr. Vogt will suggest culturally responsive and highly effective ways to activate and build on what students know and can do. The webinar will help you encourage students to connect the content and academic language you’re teaching whether via Zoom or face-to-face.

Moving Learning Forward provides expert-led sessions to accelerate learning, enhance recovery, and develop a growth mindset. Choose from more than 50 sessions related to Math, Literacy, Science, and Humanities education.