Science – Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance

OpenSciEd Foundations (6-12): Professional Learning for Science Teachers

Karalyn Kutzer — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:27:54 +0000

Build the Confidence and Fluency to Make the Most of OpenSciEd This three-day professional learning experience offers an introduction to the OpenSciEd curriculum for grades 6–12. Whether you’re preparing to launch your first unit or looking to deepen your practice during implementation, you’ll explore the instructional routines, lesson structures, and student-centered approaches that bring…

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Centering Science in the Elementary Classroom Workshop

Karalyn Kutzer — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:10:09 +0000

What this workshop is A hands-on, full-day workshop on Maine PD Day, created for K–5 teachers who want science to drive learning—not sit on the sidelines. You’ll explore how a single phenomenon can anchor an entire unit and naturally connect reading, writing, math, and art. Breakfast and lunch included! Why center science in elementary? Science gives students real reasons to read, write…

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STEM PD RETREAT 2026

Courtney Norian — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:24:00 +0000

Join the Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA) for our STEM Professional Development Retreat (opens in a new tab)for K-12 educators and administrators in Portland. INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: Build your own schedule from sessions focused on math, science, research, computer science, STEM Integration, outdoor learning, and more! Many sessions will feature teacher-leaders as co…

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Science and Math Outdoors Workshop

Courtney Norian — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:54:06 +0000

Are you wanting to spend more time outside, but need help aligning content with activities? Then join us for a workshop on Science and Math Outdoors: Exploring Environmental Phenomena to Engage in Sense-Making! In this workshop you will learn about open-source lesson plans to engage students in meaningful science and math lessons outdoors. Participants will receive a $100 Stipend and Contact…

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Discover OpenSciEd Workshop (Sept 23)

Courtney Norian — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:08:30 +0000

Curious about OpenSciEd? Join us for an interactive introduction to OpenSciEd for teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum leaders. Explore how the curriculum is organized, try core classroom routines, and learn where to find the free, high-quality materials. We’re hosting the same workshop on three dates: When you register, choose one date and one time. Each date has two options: 11:30…

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Discover OpenSciEd Workshop (Sept 18)

Courtney Norian — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:08:04 +0000

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ACRES

Courtney Norian — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:33:28 +0000

Since 2016, Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM (ACRES) has provided high-quality, meaningful STEM coaching in afterschool spaces across every state—from Boys & Girls Clubs to libraries, YMCAs, and summer camps, and beyond. ACRES has worked with more than 1,400 educators, and impacted approximately 28,300 youth. Now, after nearly a decade of building, coaching, testing…

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Maine-FOREST

Courtney Norian — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:26:54 +0000

Forest-based Opportunities for Resilient Economy, Sustainability, and Technology (Maine-FOREST) is a collaborative project between the University of Maine and multiple partners, including MMSA, to foster a diversified, climate-smart forest ecosystem, communities, and economy. For its part in the project, MMSA is partnering with Maine TREE and Rural Aspirations to expand interdisciplinary…

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Maine Science Fairs

Courtney Norian — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:14:13 +0000

The Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA) hosts annual science and engineering fairs for Maine middle and high school students. These fairs encourage youth who are passionate about STEM and provides a supportive opportunity for them to engage in scientific inquiry and engineering design while solving real-world problems. MMSA also offers free, year-round, science-fair specific…

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Maine-Bridge

Thomas Goodwin — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:44:19 +0000

Maine-Bridge gives middle and high school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) educators the opportunity to step directly into the world of real scientific research. Over the course of a two-week summer externship, teachers work alongside Maine scientists to tour research facilities, practice using research equipment and analysis software, and gain an insider’s view of the cutting…

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Place-Based Learning for Elementary Science at Scale

fiveleafdesign — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:45:53 +0000

Place-Based Learning for Elementary Science at Scale (PeBLES2) was a four-year project that supported educators in creating science learning experiences to help students make sense of their world by connecting to local phenomena, communities, and cultures. To support equitable access to place-based science learning opportunities, participants designed and tested a 4th-grade earth science unit…

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Rural Energy Futures

Courtney Norian — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:37:05 +0000

Rural Energy Futures brings together educators, energy professionals, local communities, and middle and high school students to explore energy transition topics and careers in rural Maine through two projects. Read more below to learn about professional development opportunities for Maine teachers and students. Strengthen your students’ math skills through first-hand experiences using local…

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