By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 4 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.
This course is an introduction to the systematics, anatomy, and physiology of the animal kingdom. The course will examine the structure and function of animal organ systems in the framework of the evolution of adaptations. This course also deals with the study of the structure and bodily functions of animals; their habits; where and how they live; their relations to one another and to their environment; and their classification including theories and laws that relate to animal life.
This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:
This is a content and classroom teaching course. Lesson plan creation is part of the course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom. Additionally, the online science endorsement courses require participants to practice the science lessons in either a classroom setting or with a group of at least five individuals (can be family, friends, neighbors, etc.). In signing up for this course, you may need to be able to have weekly access to one of these two settings to complete assignments.
Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits. Participants will need to register with SUU and pay for the credits in addition to this UTSTA registration.
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.
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.
This content teaching course will introduce you to the basics of modern physics: relativity, atomic theory, Quantum Mechanics, quantization of charge and energy, nuclear physics, and subatomic particles. 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.
The course emphasizes content and teaching practices that can be used in the classroom.
Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits . Participants will also need to register with SUU and pay for the credit online, in addition to registering with UtSTA.
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 are not refundable.
This course will introduce you to the basics of evolution learning about natural selection, speciation, adaptations, evidences and classification. Evolution is the foundation of biology and the unifying concept that ties all living things together. In this class you will also define the difference between science and religion to help you as a teacher know how to respond to the questions and concerns that students have about evolution.
This course is a content and teaching course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom. Creating lesson plans are required.
Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern University credits. Participants will need to register with SUU and pay for the credit in addition to this UtSTA registration.
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.
This course is intended for students that need General Chemistry II. Students should have completed General Chemistry I prior to starting this course.
Particularly, students should be familiar with chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, molecular geometry, atomic and quantum theory, stoichiometric calculations, periodicity, thermodynamics, and spontaneity.
This is a content and a 3D pedagogy course. Emphasis is on best practices used to teach this content in your classroom.
Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits. Participant will need to register with SUU and pay the for the credits in addition to this registration.
This course is an introduction to ecological principles with an emphasis on living things and their interactions with the environment. You will also identify ways to incorporate The Framework for K-12 Science, science practices and crosscutting concepts into the science classroom using the disciplinary core ideas of Ecology.
Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University. Participants need to register with SUU and pay for the credits in addition to this registration.
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.
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 1.0 Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Credit that will post to the State Professional Learning MIDAS Education System. This course is not refundable under the new USBE endorsement program.
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 on your registration costs. To join today, CLICK HERE.
USBE has instituted a reimbursement program for teachers getting their endorsements. You qualify to get reimbursed the full $600 plus the tuition of $40 if you pass with a C or better, IF YOUR DISTRICT is willing to work with USBE. Contact your district for details and for verification that you will be reimbursed. UtSTA, will NOT be reimbursing you. If your district does not participant in this new program, the $600 is not refundable.
Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, meeting location(s), and supplies. 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 $250 on your registration costs. To join today, CLICK HERE.
You will need to set up access to the Weber State Wildcat username and password for access to the Canvas course. Click HERE for instructions.
Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University, and Utah Valley State University.
Instructor: Peter Edmondson
Location: Lehi High School and Field Trips
Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, and course materials. 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 $250 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 3 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.
Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University.
Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, meeting location(s), class supplies,
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 $250 on your registration costs. To join today, CLICK HERE.
USBE has instituted a reimbursement program for teachers getting their endorsements. You qualify to get reimbursed the full $600 plus the tuition of $141 if you pass with a C or better, IF YOUR DISTRICT is willing to work with USBE. Contact your district for details and for verification that you will be reimbursed. UtSTA, will NOT be reimbursing you. If your district does not participant in this new program, the $600 is not refundable.
IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION:
NOTE: If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can renew your membership or join the Utah Science Teachers Association today ($15-20/year) and save on your registration costs. To join today, CLICK HERE.
Payment should be in full two weeks before the start of the course. 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.
Course Contact: Josh Stowers jstowers@utsta.org
Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, meeting location(s), class supplies
Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teaching Association and BYU.
Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, meeting location(s), supplies, overnight accommodations and meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner during stay). 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 $250 on your registration costs. To join today, CLICK HERE.
Secondary Science Instructional Methods: Bringing Students Doing Science Back Into The Science Classroom. USBE has instituted a reimbursement program for teachers getting their endorsements. You qualify to get reimbursed the full $600 plus the tuition of $141 if you pass with a C or better, IF YOUR DISTRICT is willing to work with USBE. Contact your district for details and for verification that you will be reimbursed. UtSTA, will NOT be reimbursing you. If your district does not participant in this new program, the $600 is not refundable.
Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association and Utah Valley University.
Registration Costs are to cover the course instructor, meeting location(s), and supplies. NOTE: If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can renew your membership or join the Utah Science Teachers Association today save on your registration costs. To join today, CLICK HERE.
Early Bird Rates (before Sept 1, 2023)
Rates Starting September 1st,
Rates Day of Conference
NON MEMBER $160
Presenter CODE: email Dawn Monson for the code dmonson@utsta.org
Vendor for profit: $800
Vendor for nonprofit: $325 (501C3)
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The 2023 Annual USTA conference is a wonderful opportunity for professional development, lesson plan ideas, networking, and inspiration, and so much more. This year our keynote speaker is Temple Grand! 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 September 1, 2023.