Fellow-Led Event: Bringing Science to Life Through NarrativeSpecial EventIn-Person
Great nonfiction science books like Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac and Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass, to name but two, teach science while delighting both mind and heart. A well-written narrative brings science to life, and scientists often cite a particular book as having inspired them to enter the field. This session will show you how to include such books without sacrificing any of your curriculum. Participants will arrive with a beloved science book in mind. In the course of the workshop, they will, with help from their fellow Fellows, sketch the beginnings of a unit idea. Although this workshop is designed for STEAM teachers grades 6–12, anyone interested in curriculum design will be warmly welcomed.
Cost: $10 for Fellows, $15 for non-Fellows
Dinner included
CTLE credit provided
Noah Kaminsky
Noah Kaminsky has taught science for ten years in New York City. He currently teaches sixth-grade astronomy and seventh-grade life science at Horace Mann School. Three years ago, he developed a curriculum for eighth-grade urban ecology studies, which integrated outdoor observational science with classroom learning. Noah coaches high school soccer and club track & field. In addition to teaching and coaching, he writes articles in support of youth coaches, which have been published in various sport magazines and blogs. Noah really enjoys developing curriculum and embraces all opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with peers in other subject areas.