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• 2025 SPRING: Chemistry 1 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    23 Jan 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    16 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    12 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Welcome to the university course Chemistry 1 for Teachers. This is a content and 3D pedagogy course. This course will focus on atomic structure, compounds and their properties, reactions, and stoichiometric changes, states of matter, and end with energy changes.  It's important to note that this is a college-level course and you will be expected to understand the material at a much higher level than you will likely incorporate in your classroom.  

  This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas.  Lesson plan creation is part of the course.  Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. Estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. 

  This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period.  Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week.   Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

  This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:
  

  • Chemistry 1: Principles of Chemistry 1
  • Middle Level 6-8: General Chemistry

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • An SUU Credit fee of an additional $69 will also be purchased by the participant. Link will be sent with more information. 
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU Fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited. If in the event you do not successfully complete the course with a C or better  or drop out after the first day of the course you will be required to  pay UtSTA the additional $550 for the course.

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• 2025 SPRING: Genetics 1 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    23 Jan 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    16 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas

  Genetics is the study of heredity and how traits are passed from one generation to another, how these traits are affected by environmental factors, and the molecular basis for these traits.  It requires background knowledge from both Biology and Chemistry to fully understand the concepts presented. It's important to note that this is a college-level course and you will be expected to understand the material at a much higher level than you will likely incorporate in your classroom.  

  This is a content and 3D pedagogy course. This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas.  Lesson plan creation is part of the course.  Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom. Estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. 

  This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period.  Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week.   Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

  This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

  • Biology 1: Genetics

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee if you are a UtSTA Member and an Utah contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • An SUU Credit fee of an additional $69 will also be purchased by the participant. Link will be sent with more information. 
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU Fee. You must be a contracted Utah teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited. If in the event you do not successfully complete the course with a C or better  or  drop out after the first day of class you will be required to  pay UtSTA the additional $550 for the course.

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• 2025 SPRING: Geology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    23 Jan 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    16 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    12 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This is an introductory course on the materials that make up the Earth and the processes that modify them. It's important to note that this is a college-level course and you will be expected to understand the material at a much higher level than you will likely incorporate in your classroom.  

  This is both a content and 3D pedagogy course. This course  incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas.  Lesson plan creation is part of the course.  Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom.  The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. 
  

  This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period.  Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week.   Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

  This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:
  

  • Earth Science 1: Geology
  • Middle Level Science 6-8: Geology

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee if you are a UtSTA Member and an Utah contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • An SUU Credit fee of an additional $69 will also be purchased by the participant. Link will be sent with more information. 
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU Fee. You must be a contracted Utah teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited. If in the event you do not successfully complete the course with a C or better  or drop out after the first day of the course you will be required to  pay UtSTA the additional $550 for the course.

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• 2025 SPRING: Human Anatomy for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    23 Jan 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    16 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This human anatomy teaching course has three main objectives that will be the focus of the course:

  1. Identify and understand the essential principles of human anatomy including basic chemistry, cell and tissue studies, and an overview of all the major body systems. 
  2. Discuss current events in human anatomy. 
  3. Develop lessons and activities, using the content information, that can be used in your classrooms to help students better grasp and relate to the information.

  It's important to note that this is a college-level course and you will be expected to understand the material at a much higher level than you will likely incorporate in your classroom.  

  This is a content and 3D pedagogy course. This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas.  Lesson plan creation is part of the course.  Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom.  The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. 

  This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period.  Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week.   Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

  This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

  • Biology 2: Anatomy and/or Physiology (Does not include the 1.0 credit lab experience.)

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee if you are a UtSTA Member and an Utah contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • An SUU Credit fee of an additional $69 will also be purchased by the participant. Link will be sent with more information. 
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU Fee. You must be a contracted Utah teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited. If in the event you do not successfully complete the course with a C or better or drop out after the first day of class you will be required to  pay UtSTA the additional $550 for the course.

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• 2025 SPRING: Environmental Science for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    23 Jan 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    16 Apr 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    13 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary science course that integrates principles from biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, and non-science disciplines. It involves the study of interactions between human activities and biological and physical environments on all scales, from the local to the global.

  It's important to note that this is a college-level course and you will be expected to understand the material at a much higher level than you will likely incorporate in your classroom.  

  This is a content and 3D pedagogy course. This course also incorporates the Utah SEEd Standards which include NGSS science practices, crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas.  Lesson plan creation is part of the course.  Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in a classroom.  The estimated time commitment is 6-8 hours a week. 

  This 12 week course is only done over the set 12 week period.  Participants are not able to "move at your own pace" but work within the module assigned for that week.   Modules cannot be unlocked ahead of the scheduled time.

  This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

  • Earth Science 1

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee if you are a UtSTA Member and an Utah contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • An SUU Credit fee of an additional $69 will also be purchased by the participant. Link will be sent with more information. 
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU Fee. You must be a contracted Utah teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited. If in the event you do not successfully complete the course with a C or better or drop out after the first day of the course you will be required to  pay UtSTA the additional $550 for the course.

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• Elementary Book Chat 3/18/2025

  • When
    18 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    34 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour virtual event with Melissa Mendenhall
  

  Rosie Revere, Engineer: A Picture Book

  K-3 including engineering into their science instruction.

  Objective: Our goal is to demonstrate how literature can be used as a catalyst for developing analytical writing skills within the context of scientific inquiry. By using selected books as mentor texts, this session will guide teachers in initiating and enhancing students' analytical writing abilities, intertwined with scientific practices. The focus will be on leveraging inquiry-based writing exercises to achieve proficiency in the writing standards.

  When you register, please enter your CACTUS number if you would like to receive one relicensure point.

  Members will receive a free copy of one book! FREE 

  Nonmembers cost is $35.00 to register.

  
  

  NOTE: If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can renew your membership or join the Utah Science Teachers Association today ($10-15/year) To join today, CLICK HERE.

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• Meet the Scientist Virtual Event: Dr. David Stroupe

  • When
    19 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    16 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour event with Dr. David Stroupe. 

  Ambitious and Equitable Science Teaching

  UtSTA Members - FREE - If you would like to donate to the Richard Tolman Scholarship do so under the donations button at the bottom of the home page.

  Nonmembers will be $30.00. (become a member and attend for free). All proceeds go to the Richard Tolman Scholarship

  This will be a one hour virtual event where David will share his passion of science with us. David has three areas of research interests anchored around ambitious and equitable teaching. First, he frames classrooms as science practice communities. Second, he examines how beginning teachers learn from practice in and across their varied contexts. Third, he studies how teacher preparation programs can provide support and opportunities for beginning teachers to learn from practice. David received the AERA Division K Exemplary Research Award and the NARST Early Career Research Award.

  When you register, please enter your CACTUS number if you would like to receive one relicensure point.

  NOTE: If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can renew your membership or join the Utah Science Teachers Association today ($10-15/year) and save money on your registration costs.  To join today, CLICK HERE.

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• Energy in the Classroom - Elementary- Canyons - 2025

  • When
    25 Mar 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Canyons District Offices @ 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Energy in the classroom is brought to you in a collaboration between the Governors Office of Energy Development, Division of Gas Oil and Mining and the Utah Science Teachers Association. This course is for Elementary Teachers 4-6th grade that want to incorporate energy lessons into their classroom. The teachers will have access to over 40 lessons, each of which is directly tied to the SEEd standards and will be presented in the 3D pedagogy. Teachers will receive $250.00 worth of materials and $120 will be paid to their school to go toward the cost of a substitute. Lunch will be provided. To view the lessons go to  https://energy.utah.gov/energy-education/curriculum/

  The instructors are Dawn Monson and Barbara Gentry. The class is limited to 25 and will be taught at Canyons District Offices @ 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070 in the Twin Peaks Room

  • $250+ of equipment
  • $120 toward sub, if sub not needed it is a stipend to the teacher
  • Lunch
  • Upon successful completion, You have the option of receiving 1 SUU Graduate Credit for only $23.00 if you would like in place of the 7 relicensure points. Instructions coming soon.

  NOTE: If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can renew your membership or join the Utah Science Teachers Association today  and save money on your registration costs.  To join today, CLICK HERE.
  

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  If you have any questions please email Dawn Monson at dmonson@utsta.org  or call 801-755-3241

  
  

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• Meet the Scientist Virtual Event: Dr. Sebastian Fischetti

  • When
    24 Apr 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    17 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour event with Dr. Sebastian Fischetti 

  Black Holes and Beyond

  UtSTA Members - FREE - If you would like to donate to the Richard Tolman Scholarship do so under the donations button at the bottom of the home page.

  Nonmembers will be $30.00. (become a member and attend for free). All proceeds go to the Richard Tolman Scholarship

  This will be a one hour virtual event where Sebastian will share his passion of science with us. An understanding of quantum gravity is my primary research interest, which I pursue by focusing on black holes: objects massive enough but also dense enough that both general relativity and quantum mechanics are needed to describe their behavior. It turns out that describing black holes thoroughly requires drawing insight from many branches of physics, ranging from gravity to quantum information to condensed matter to high-energy physics.

  When you register, please enter your CACTUS number if you would like to receive one relicensure point.

  NOTE: If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can renew your membership or join the Utah Science Teachers Association today ($20-35/year) and save money on your registration costs.  To join today, CLICK HERE.

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• BYU/UtSTA 2025 Physics 1

  • Start
    02 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    06 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Brigham Young University Eyring Science Center N-106
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University.

  
  

  Physics 1
  
  Description:  Physics 1 covers motion through energy.  Fits any physics textbook or physics curriculum.

  
  

  
  Instructors: Duane Merrell

  Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org

  MPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

  • Registration is $50 for Public School Educators who are under contract plus BYU credit cost. Both are refundable through UtSTA.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course you will be required to pay the full $800.
  • Registration is $800 for teachers who are NOT Public School Educators who are under contract plus credit cost. Refer to this document if you have any question. This is NOT refundable.
  • 3 semester hours of BYU Credits need to be paid separate from the course registration. Link coming soon.

  
  

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• BYU 2025 Three Dimensional Science and Engineering

  • Start
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Brigham Young University
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Three Dimensional Science and Engineering

  Description: This course satisfies the Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Requirement for the new Science Core (6-8) Endorsement. -  In this class you will engage with science phenomena in authentic ways; dive into science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas; and, reflect upon how this can be carried out by learners at all levels. You will actively participate with the science and one another during this intensive weeklong workshop after doing some preliminary reading and work before meeting in person. Final projects will be finished after the in-person workshop and shared with others in the course. 
  
  Instructor: Josh Stowers (BYU) & Matt Woolley (Alpine)
  
  Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org
  
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

  • Registration is $50 for Public School Educators who are under contract plus BYU credit cost. The $194 is refundable through UtSTA.
  • Registration is $800 for teachers who are NOT Public School Educators who are under contract plus credit cost. Refer to this document if you have any question. This is NOT refundable.
  • 3 semester hours of BYU Credits need to be paid separate from the course registration. BYU credits cost $48 per credit for a total of $144. Link coming soon
  • You must pass the course with a C or better or will be required to pay UtSTA and additional $750 within two weeks of course ending
  • Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, meeting location(s), and supplies. NOTE: You must be a UtSTA member to take this course.  To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  
  

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• UVUGEO/UtSTA 2025 HistoricalGeology

  • Start
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Provo High School and area field trips
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University, and Utah Valley State University.
  

  Physical Geology UVU - 

  
  

  
  Description: This course will focus on learning and teaching concepts of geology.  This week-long geology course will include inquiry style learning with methods to reach and engage students in the study of geology.  Fabulous trips will be scheduled for the entire week of the course.  Several local field trips during the courses.
  
  Instructor: Peter Edmondson
  
  Course Contact: Josh Stowers -  jstowers@utsta.org

  
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $900 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (See next bullet)  This fee is refundable if you are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds. Link coming soon

  • The teachers who have not taken classes at UVU in the past will first need to apply for admission. Those who have not taken classes recently may have to apply for readmission. Once the student has been admitted they will be able to register for the classes.  Here is the link to the Admissions page where they can go to apply to UVU. Here is the link for registration, as that is found within the individual students MyUVU which they will have access to once they are admitted. This link will take them to MyUVU.Here is the CRN for this course.

  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass this course with a C or better you will owe UtSTA $850 within two weeks of the course ending.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.
  

  
  

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• BYU 2025 Secondary Teaching Methods in Science

  • Start
    16 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    20 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Brigham Young University
  • Spaces left
    37
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Brigham Young University, 3 semester hours of University Credit.

  
  

  Secondary Science Instructional Methods: Bringing Students Doing Science Back Into The Science Classroom.
   

  Description: Top-notch, exciting, engaging, and just plain fun, this class is designed for teachers in all stages of their career who are interested in bringing the excitement of science into the classroom.  The investigations used in the course are Core specific and designed for teachers to become proficient in implementing Utah SEEd Standards in their own classrooms.

  
  
  Instructor: Dr. Adam Bennion, Josh Stowers

  Course Contact: Josh Stowers
                            jstowers@utsta.org

  
  

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $800 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. Link coming soon. This fee is refundable if you are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  BYU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course with a C or better you will be required to pay the full $800.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  Classes dropped after the course starts are not refundable. 

  
  

  
  

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• WSU 2025 Three Dimensions of Authentic Science and Science Learning

  • Start
    16 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    20 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Cache County School District Office
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Three Dimensions of Authentic Science and Science Instruction - Physics 3570
  

  
  

  Description: This course satisfies the Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Requirement for the new Science Core (6-8) Endorsement. -  In this class you will engage with science phenomena in authentic ways; dive into science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas; and, reflect upon how this can be carried out by learners at all levels. You will actively participate with the science and one another during this intensive weeklong workshop after doing some preliminary reading and work before meeting in person. Final projects will be finished after the in-person workshop and shared with others in the course. 
  
  Instructor: Adam Johnston (WSU) & Angela Stewart (DSD)
  
  Course Contact: Dawn Monson
                            801-755-3241
                           dmonson@utsta.org
  
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $800 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Link will be posted shortly)  This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  WSU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course you will be required to pay the full $800.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  
  

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• WSU 2025 Secondary Teaching Methods in Science

  • Start
    23 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    27 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Weber State University
  • Spaces left
    20
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Weber State University, 3 semester hours of University Credit.

  
  

  Secondary Science Instructional Methods: Bringing Students Doing Science Back Into The Science Classroom.
  
  

  Description: Top-notch, exciting, engaging, and just plain fun, this class is designed for teachers in all stages of their career who are interested in bringing the excitement of science into the classroom.  The investigations used in the course are Core specific and designed for teachers to become proficient in implementing Utah SEEd Standards in their own classrooms.
  
  Instructor: Dr. Adam Johnston & Angela Stewart
  
  Course Contact: Dawn Monson
                            dmonson@utsta.org
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $800 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Click HERE to pay this $40 fee, scroll down to find the correct course)  This fee is refundable if you are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  WSU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • For contracted teachers you must pass the course with a C or better. If you do not you will owe UtSTA $750 within two weeks of course closing date. 

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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• BYU/UtSTA Astronomy 2025--Emery High School in Castle Dale, Utah

  • Start
    23 Jun 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    27 Jun 2025
  •  
    1:00 AM
  • Location
    Castle Dale, Utah
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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teaching Association and BYU.

  Astronomy

  Description: This course will focus on learning and teaching Astronomy.  This week long course will include inquiry style learning with methods to reach and engage students in the study of Astronomy.  Fabulous evening viewing opportunities occur each evening of the course.  This is a field experience with night time viewing.  You will be able to use a telescope to find objects in the sky during this workshop.  The Castle Dale area has gorgeous night skies and Emery High School is very gracious to host the event.  This UtSTA Astronomy workshop is much more than a paper pencil class and UtSTA looks forward to hosting you for the week.
  
  Instructor: Emma Smith, Adam Benion
  Course Contact: Duane Merrell duane_merrell@byu.edu
                                                          
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

  • We will meet in Castle Dale at 11:00 AM on June 23rd and complete the class by Noon on June 27, 2025.  Overnight stay is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights.

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $350 nonrefundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher for cost of the lodging. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $1050 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Link coming soon to pay for the credits)  This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course you will be required to pay the full $950.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  Courses dropped after the start date will not be refunded.  

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• UVU-CHEM/UtSTA 2025 Chemistry 1

  • Start
    07 Jul 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    11 Jul 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs
  • Spaces left
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  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association and Utah Valley University.

  
  

  Chemistry 1 - UVU Credit - 
  
  Description: The course will focus on learning and teaching chemistry.  Introduces you to properties of solutions, reactions rate and mechanisms, reversible reactions, systems at equilibrium (including gaseous, acid-base, and precipitate), nuclear chemistry, and polymer chemistry. This week-long chemistry course will include inquiry style learning with methods to reach and engage students in the study of chemistry.  Taught at Westlake High School.  Don Bastian a master chemistry teacher leads this course.  Come away with new content knowledge, labs completed and with pedagogical skills to use when teaching chemistry.
  
  Instructor: Don Bastian
  
  Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org or Dawn Monson dmonson@utsta.org
  
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $700 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to Apply for 3 university credits directly to the university. (See next bullet point)  .  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.

  • The teachers who have not taken classes at UVU in the past will first need to apply for admission. Those who have not taken classes recently may have to apply for readmission. Once the student has been admitted they will be able to register for the classes.  The link is coming soon to the Admissions page where they can go to apply to UVU.The link is found within the individual students MyUVU which they will have access to once they are admitted. This link is coming soon and will take them to MyUVU. Here is the CRNs for the this Chemistry course.

  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course with a C or better you will be required to pay the full $800.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.
  

  
  

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• BYU/UtSTA 2025 Physics 2

  • Start
    07 Jul 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    11 Jul 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Brigham Young University Eyring Science Center N-106
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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University.

  
  

  Physics 2
  
  Description:  Atomic nature of matter, electricity, light and color and Heat are topics for Physics 2.  Fits any physics textbook or physics curriculum.

  
  

  
  Instructors: Duane Merrell & Lars Johnson

  Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:

  • Registration is $50 for Public School Educators who are under contract plus BYU credit cost. Both are refundable through UtSTA.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course with a C or better you will be required to pay the full $800.
  • Registration is $700 for teachers who are NOT Public School Educators who are under contract plus credit cost. Refer to this document if you have any question. This is NOT refundable.
  • 3 semester hours of BYU Credits need to be paid separate from the course registration. Link to pay for the credits is coming soon.

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• SUU 2025 Three Dimensions of Authentic Science and Science Learning

  • Start
    07 Jul 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    11 Jul 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    SUU
  • Spaces left
    23
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Three Dimensions of Authentic Science and Science Instruction - Physics 3570
  

  
  

  Description: This course satisfies the Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Requirement for the new Science Core (6-8) Endorsement. -  In this class you will engage with science phenomena in authentic ways; dive into science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas; and, reflect upon how this can be carried out by learners at all levels. You will actively participate with the science and one another during this intensive weeklong workshop after doing some preliminary reading and work before meeting in person. Final projects will be finished after the in-person workshop and shared with others in the course. 
  
  Instructor: Dr. John Taylor
  
  Course Contact: Dawn Monson
                            801-755-3241
                           dmonson@utsta.org
  
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $700 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Link will be posted shortly)  This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  WSU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course you will be required to pay the full $800.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  
  

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• SUU 2025 Secondary Teaching Methods in Science

  • Start
    14 Jul 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    18 Jul 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    SUU
  • Spaces left
    23
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Weber State University, 3 semester hours of University Credit.

  
  

  Secondary Science Instructional Methods: Bringing Students Doing Science Back Into The Science Classroom.
  
  

  Description: Top-notch, exciting, engaging, and just plain fun, this class is designed for teachers in all stages of their career who are interested in bringing the excitement of science into the classroom.  The investigations used in the course are Core specific and designed for teachers to become proficient in implementing Utah SEEd Standards in their own classrooms.
  
  Instructor: Dr. John Taylor
  
  Course Contact: Dawn Monson
                            dmonson@utsta.org
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $700 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. (Link coming soon)  This fee is refundable if you are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  WSU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • For contracted teachers you must pass the course with a C or better. If you do not you will owe UtSTA $750 within two weeks of course closing date. 

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

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• UtSTA 2025 Annual Conference "Wild About Science

  • When
    19 Sep 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West Layton, Utah 84041

  Register

  
  

  Early Bird Rates (before August 19, 2025)

  • Member $120
  • Non Member $180
  • Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher= $70

  
  

  Rates Starting August 19th - September 19th,

  • Member  $140
  • Non Member $200
  • Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$80

  
  

  Rates Day of Conference

  • Member  $180
  • Non Member 220
  • Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$95

  
  

  
  

  Registration codes will be sent to accepted presenters

  
  

  Vendor for profit: $800

  Vendor for nonprofit: $325 (501C3)

  
  

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   BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
  

  Watch for information about the awards dinner the evening of Sept 19th

  The 2025 Annual USTA conference is a wonderful opportunity for professional development, lesson plan ideas, networking, and inspiration, and so much more.
  
  Keynote speaker TBA! In addition to the keynote, there will be 13 different themed strands throughout the day and 3 different breakout session for each to help you with your teaching curriculum with ideas, demos, lessons, etc. We hope you can join us for a great day that will help you and your students better appreciate science and science education.
  
  Teacher Awards will be given at the start of the conference before the Keynote.

  Refund: full refund until August 19, 2025 for Teachers. Vendors please see specific info on registration.

  
  

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