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SEFS livestream

Teachers: We want your livestream ideas!

Nov 5, 2021

The Scientist in Every Florida School program wants you to pitch your idea for a livestream about biology!

alan ivory showing first grade student a frog during a classroom visit

VIDEO: Putting a Scientist in Every Florida School

Oct 26, 2021

Watch this video to learn more about how we are connecting Florida’s K-12 students with scientists across the state.

Native Artifacts

Join SEFS to Learn About Florida’s Early Indigenous People

Sep 29, 2021

Meet archaeologists and learn how early indigenous people interacted with Florida’s environment.

wetland

Turning Students Into Scientists: SEFS Helps Collier Teachers with Learning Strategies

Sep 23, 2021

SEFS paired teachers with real-life researchers to develop strategies they could use to better engage their students in science. 

The Scientific Method

K-5 Students in Highlands and Lee Counties learn about the Nature of Science from UF Scientists

Sep 13, 2021

Students learned from scientists studying frogs, sea urchins, and the ocean to help them understand the scientific process.

students watch a virtual SEFS presentation from Alan Ivory

With Continued Support, SEFS Makes a Difference in Marion and Levy Counties 

Aug 10, 2021

K-12 Scientist in Residence, Alan Ivory, will continue to connect scientists with classrooms.

SEFS zoom

Teachers and Scientists Partner to Develop Lessons on Hydrosphere

Aug 5, 2021

The lesson plans focus on real-world water issues and will soon be available for free download.

hurricanes helene and joyce

Scientists: Does your work involve the atmosphere? Collaborate with Scientist in Every Florida School!

Aug 5, 2021

Consider working with teachers during our 4th annual summer professional development workshop!

Jowan Johnson-Allen Superstar Teacher Award

Jowan Johnson-Allen Presented with SEFS Superstar Teacher Award

Jun 29, 2021

Marion County first-grade teacher Jowan Johnson-Allen was awarded a SEFS Superstar Teacher of the Quarter award.

Participants of the 2020 professional development workshop

Scientist in Every Florida School unites Florida teachers, scientists to develop science lesson plans rooted in current research

Jun 28, 2021

From July 5-9, 59 teachers representing 22 counties will assist scientists with ongoing research projects.

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