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• 2025 Fall: Astronomy for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    26 Sep 2025
  • End
    17 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    7 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Our place in space and how we have come to this understanding, are the foundations on which this course is built.  We will explore the tools and laws of nature astronomers use to construct our model and understanding of the cosmos—both its structure and components.  From this informed foundation, we will address the fundamental question of are we alone within this context of our place in space.
  

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

  • Earth Science 1
  • Physics 2 
  • 6-8 Core Science

  This is a content and NGSS 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.  Weekly participation is required. 

  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.

  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. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.
    
    

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Fall: Biology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    26 Sep 2025
  • End
    17 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    13 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This content teaching course will introduce you to the basics of biology including ecology, cell structure and function, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and classification. You will also identify ways to incorporate NGSS science practices  and crosscutting concepts into the science classroom while studying life science.

  The course emphasizes content and teaching practices that can be used in the classroom. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom.

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

  • Secondary Science Core

  Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits.

  This is a content and NGSS 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.  Weekly participation is required. 

  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.

  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. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Fall: Physics 1 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    26 Sep 2025
  • End
    17 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    15 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This course will introduce you to the basics of physics learning about motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, collisions, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics. Physics is the study of everything around you, forming the basis of all science. As you begin to understand and analyze basic principles of physics, you will gain a greater understanding of the world around you and other areas of science.

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

  • Physics 1
  • 6-8 Middle School

  This is a content and NGSS 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.  Weekly participation is required. 

  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.

  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. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Fall: Earth Systems for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    26 Sep 2025
  • End
    17 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This is an integrated introduction to the earth system stressing the geological, biological, chemical, and physical interactions among the atmosphere, ocean, and solid earth. The course applies basic scientific and mathematical concepts to explain the history and behavior of the earth system. The course includes discussions of topics that are relevant to a wide range of scientists and engineers, such as the physical basis of climate change, weather, and oceanography. 

  The course emphasizes content and pedagogy teaching practices that can be used in the classroom. Lesson plan creations are part of this course.

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

  • 6-8 Middle School

  Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits. 

  This is a content and NGSS 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.  Weekly participation is required. 

  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.

  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. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

  
  

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• Meet the Scientist Virtual Event: Dr. Heath Ogden

  • When
    08 Jan 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    18 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour event with Dr. Heath Ogden - UVU 

  The evolution of flight in insects & bringing evolution into the classroom. 

  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 $35.00. (become a member and attend for free). All proceeds go to the Richard Tolman Scholarship

  This will be a one hour virtual event where Heath will share his passion of the evolution of insects with us and how to bring the idea of evolution into our classrooms.

  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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• Elementary Book Chat 1/15/2026

  • When
    15 Jan 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    24 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour virtual event with Michelle Berg
  

  Snow Flake Bentley I will have to dive into each standard, weather and patterns K-6th.

  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 ($20-25/year) To join today, CLICK HERE.

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• Recharge & Reset Professional Learning - 2026

  • When
    24 Jan 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Washington Fields Intermediate 322 W 3090 S, Washington, UT 84780

  Register

   This Professional Learning Day is for all K-12 teachers. Join us at Washington Fields Intermediate for a day that will transform your classroom. One and two hour sessions where presenters will take the participants through the learning sequence so they can experience the full sequence from Phenomena to assessment. Sessions specific to grade and subject will be offered as well as a Lesson plan Share-a-Thon. Lunch included. Limit of 450 registrants.

  You have the option of receiving .5 SUU Graduate Credit for only $11.50 if you would like in place of the 6 relicensure points. Instructions coming soon for the SUU credit and the assignment will be due by Feb 20th.

  Lunch included.

  #supersaturdayscience

  #nosubplansneeded

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• 2026 SPRING: Chemistry 1 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Register

  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 6-10 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
  • Secondary Core Science: General Chemistry

  Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits. 

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher and pass with a 74%. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher and pass with a 74%. 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 (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C (74%) or better, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

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• 2026 SPRING: Genetics 1 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Register

  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: 

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher and pass with a 74%. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher and pass with a 74%. 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 (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C (74%), you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $550.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

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• 2026 SPRING: Geology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Register

  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 6-10 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
  • Secondary Science Core: Geology

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher and pass with at least a 74%. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher and pass with at least a 74%. . 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 (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C (74%) or better, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $550.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

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• 2026 SPRING: Human Anatomy for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  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 6-10 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 a contracted teacher and pass with 74%. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  This fee is refundable if you are are a contracted teacher and pass with a 74%. 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 (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C (74%), you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $550.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

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• 2026 SPRING: Environmental Science for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Register

  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 a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $600 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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 74% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C 74%, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

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• 2026 Spring: SUU Physics 2 for Teachers Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
  • End
    29 Apr 2026
  • Location
    Online - Canvas
  • Spaces left
    20
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  This course will introduce you to the basics of physics: vibrations, waves, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.  As you begin to understand and analyze basic principles of physics, you will gain a greater understanding of the world around you and other areas of science.

  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. Weekly participation is required. 

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

  • Physics 1: General Physics 1

  Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits. The $69 fee will be paid by the participant directly to SUU at the beginning of the course.

  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. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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 75% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C 74%, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $50 registration fee or the university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Spring: Lab Safety Certification Online Course

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
  • End
    04 Mar 2026
  • Location
    Online - Canvas
  • Spaces left
    25
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Register

  As part of the application for all secondary science endorsements, it is a requirement that all Utah science teachers complete a Lab Safety Certification Course. This certification process helps to assure that all of our science teachers are knowledgeable about the practices necessary for safe lab experiences for students and themselves.

  This course is a four-week online class.

  This Lab Safety Certification Online Course meets the Safety Certification requirement for ALL Utah State Science Endorsements.

  Upon successful completion, the participants will receive .5 SUU Credits.

  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 $50 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $11.50 for .5 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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. The total cost will be $260
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C (74%), you will not be reimbursed the $50 fee or SUU credit fee.

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• Meet the Scientist Virtual Event: Dr. Katelyn Weeks

  • When
    12 Feb 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    3 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour event with Dr. Katelyn Weeks 

  The Chemistry of Hot Springs

  I study how chemistry shapes life in extreme environments. My research combines geochemical modeling, genomic sequencing, and laboratory cultivation of microorganisms to explore how environmental chemistry influences where microbes live and how they evolve. By uncovering these connections, my work helps us better understand life’s adaptability on Earth and guides the search for habitable environments beyond our planet. WHY? Discussing the chemistry of hot springs helps people understand how life and environment are deeply connected. Hot springs are natural laboratories where heat, water, and rock interact to create unique chemical conditions that shape which microbes can live there. By exploring their chemistry, we can learn how Earth’s systems sustain life, how environments change over time, and even gain clues about where life might exist on other planets.

  
  

  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 $35.00. (become a member and attend for free). All proceeds go to the Richard Tolman Scholarship

  This will be a one hour virtual event where Heath will share his passion of the evolution of insects with us and how to bring the idea of evolution into our classrooms.

  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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• Elementary Book Chat 2/19/2026

  • When
    19 Feb 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    17 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour virtual event with Cynthia Lloyd
  

  One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies

  Explore an integrated STEM and language arts lesson with One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies! Participants will engage in a lesson blending story and facts about the life of a loggerhead sea turtle, including its growth, survival, and the dangers its hatchlings face, while participating in reading, writing, mapping, calculating, digital tools, and a collaborative STEM project to protect ocean habitats and ecosystems.

  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.

  Attendees 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 ($20-25/year) To join today, CLICK HERE.

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• Meet the Scientist Virtual Event: Dr. Holly Godsey

  • When
    12 Mar 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour event with Dr. Holly Godsey

  History of Lake Bonneville

  My research focused on developing a high-resolution record of Lake Bonneville oscillations to determine past climate change. Lake Bonneville was a large ice-age lake that covered most of western Utah about 15,000 years ago. Teachers in many areas of the state can see evidence of Lake Bonneville shorelines just by walking outside. It's an important story for the geologic history of our state and helps teachers understand how scientists study climate changes that happened long before historical data collection.
  

  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 $35.00. (become a member and attend for free). All proceeds go to the Richard Tolman Scholarship

  This will be a one hour virtual event where Heath will share his passion of the evolution of insects with us and how to bring the idea of evolution into our classrooms.

  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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• Elementary Book Chat 3/20/2026

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    17 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour virtual event with Amy Nielson
  

  Pass the Energy Please by Barbara Shaw McKinney

  'Pass the Energy, Please!,' is an upbeat rhyming story written in poetry form (with beautiful illustrations). It is a great hook for helping teachers meet 5th Grade SEEd Standard 5.3.3 (with can be extended to food webs in 6th grade) by creatively and cleverly focusing on the movement of matter and how it cycles among plants, animals, and the environment. Students can develop and use a model of this process. This literature is an excellent extension resource because its poetic language builds essential science vocabulary and helps to inspire young independent learners while sharpening skills needed for reading informational texts.

  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.

  Attendees 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 ($20-25/year) To join today, CLICK HERE.

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• Meet the Scientist Virtual Event: Dr. Travis Tu'ifua

  • When
    09 Apr 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour event with Dr. Travis Tu'ifua - U of U 

  Using computational genomics to study disease in Pacific Islanders

  I am currently studying Pacific Islander genomes to better understand the genetic factors that contribute to the increased rates of diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease that affects this community. We are using a multi-omics approach to identify and characterize both common and rare genetic variants in Pacific Islanders that associate with disease. I think a better understanding of the challenges of genetics research and how we leverage technology to meet those challenges is fascinating. Teachers in UtSTA are inspiring the next generation of scientists. If the teachers understand this, they'll be better equipped to prepare the kids.

  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 $35.00. (become a member and attend for free). All proceeds go to the Richard Tolman Scholarship

  This will be a one hour virtual event where Heath will share his passion of the evolution of insects with us and how to bring the idea of evolution into our classrooms.

  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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• Elementary Book Chat 4/16/2026 Brittny Amott

  • When
    16 Apr 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtually Online
  • Registered
    16 registrants

  Register

  Join UtSTA for a one hour virtual event with Brittny Amott
  

  Yucky Worms by Vivian French

  This session will highlight strategies for using Yucky Worms to discover ways to help students collect information and deepen their understanding.  Teachers will explore how to use a focus question to guide students in crafting expository writing informed by the book and personal exploration.

  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.

  Attendees 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 ($20-25/year) To join today, CLICK HERE.

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• Exploring Life & Earth on the San Juan

  • Start
    01 Jun 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - USBE Canvas
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  June 1–5, 2026 — Upper San Juan River (Sand Hill to Mexican Hat)
  Limited to 25 participants — Register quickly!

  Embark on a four-day, immersive rafting expedition through one of the most spectacular natural laboratories in the world! This professional development course takes you deep into the heart of southern Utah’s canyonlands—where every bend of the river reveals new stories of ancient seas, migrating dunes, desert ecosystems, and the rich biodiversity of the San Juan corridor.

  By day, we’ll navigate the river, explore side canyons, identify native flora and fauna, uncover fossil-rich rock layers, and practice field-based instructional strategies you can bring directly back to your classroom. By night, we’ll camp under some of the darkest skies in the country, enjoy catered meals, and participate in fireside discussions that connect Earth systems, evolution, ecology, and Utah’s geologic history.

  All food, camping gear, and rafting equipment are provided—you bring your curiosity, sense of adventure, and passion for teaching.

  This is the most engaging way to learn biology and geology in the field, and space is extremely limited.

  Cost is $1500, non reimbursable, plus SUU credit of $69, reimbursable to contracted teachers.

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • The cost for this course is a $1500 NONrefundable 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 $1600 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay an additional $69 for 3 university credits directly to SUU. (Instructions coming soon.)  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 74% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $69  SUU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not pass the course with at least a C 74%, you will be billed for the remaining balance of the course which is $1600.

  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.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you cancel or withdraw 7 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be billed the full tuition balance.

  • You will not be reimbursed for the $1500 registration $69  university credit fee.

  • A "W" (Withdrawal) will appear on your SUU transcript.

  
  

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