Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

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Please briefly describe your experience teaching Earth science during your career. Specify whether this includes "Earth Science" courses, integrated science courses, or other science course in which you included Earth science content. (Up to 100 words.) *

Earth science topics (K-5) or courses (6-8) currently teaching: *

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Current curriculum vitae or resume with complete contact information, professional development experience and awards.
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Letter of recommendation from the teacher's principal on school letterhead.
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Letters of recommendation (with contact information and on letterhead) from two other education professionals who have observed the applicant teaching Earth science (district science supervisor, teaching colleague, team leader, etc.). If you can combine the two letters into one document, please submit them as Document 3. If you are unable to combine your two letters into one document, please submit one as Document 3 and the other as Document 3a.
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Exemplary Earth system science lesson plan (including any handouts) that emphasizes an inquiry-based and/or phenomenon-based approach. The lesson plan must include key instructional elements, such as: objectives, student outcomes, key concepts, materials used, safety guidelines, lesson procedure, and assessment methods.
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Essay (750 words maximum) describing the importance of teaching Earth science to students and how the applicant inspires students to learn Earth science concepts. The essay should also include information on how the applicant augments their own Earth science understanding as an adult learner. Statements about the potential impact of the Ed Roy Jr. Award on the applicant’s career path are also welcome.
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