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\n\t\t\tABOUT WEST GYSTC\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tOconee River Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center\t<\/h2>\n\t

Oconee River GYSTC can provide professional learning sessions to meet the Science and STEM needs of your K-8 teams.<\/h4>\n

\n\t\t\t*NEW* Edison Robot Training\t<\/h2>\n
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Get hands-on with Edison, the LEGO-compatible coding robot students can grow with from kindergarten all the way up to high school! In this two-hour session, you’ll learn the basics of programming Edison, try out classroom-ready challenges, and plan how the robots will work in your own classroom or media center. Completing the training gives your school access to our 30-robot checkout set, enough for a whole class.<\/p>\nGYSTC is not a paid affiliate of
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\n\t\t\tS(TEAM) PLC\t<\/h2>\n
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A collaboration between NEGA RESA & OR-GYSTC,STEM & STEAM teachers from across Northeast Georgia meet through out the school year to collaborate and share helpful tools. Join us if you teach or support STEM\/STEAM in your building!<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail your Regional Coordinator to Request\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tConnecting Science & Literacy\t<\/h2>\n
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Gain ideas for keeping hands on science learning happening no matter if you are face-to-face or distance learning! See ideas and lesson resources for grades K-2, 3-5, or 6-8 that take advantage of common household materials to allow students to interact with science in the real world while linking each activity with the new GA ELA Standards to support literacy and science at the same time!<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail your Regional Coordinator to Request\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tDigital Tools for Teaching Science\t<\/h2>\n
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Gain ideas to use G Suite Tools for Education to facilitate learning with your students. See and receive examples to help your students master specific GSE Science Standards through engaging lessons. This session can be specifically geared for grades 3rd-8th.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail your Regional Coordinator to Request\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tKeep Them Hooked with The 5E’s\t<\/h2>\n
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Leverage your students’ curiousity and keep them actively learning by trying out the 5E lesson model. Experience example 5E science lessons, and write your own 5E lesson with the guidance & feedback of a GYSTC coach, 2 – 1 hour virtual sessions w\/ 3 hours of asynchronous activities.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail your Regional Coordinator to Request\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tIntroduction To NSTA’s Picture Perfect Science\t<\/h2>\n
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Learn more about NSTA’s Picture Perfect Science series.,Blend literacy with science using picture books & 5E Lessons. Take advantage of GYSTC’s pre-packed lesson boxes including books and lesson materials.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail your Regional Coordinator to Request\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tScience Olympiad Support\t<\/h2>\n
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Learn about Elementary & Middle School Science Olympiad competitions, how to form a team, and what to expect at tournaments. Also, learn about what resources and equipment is available for your team to use.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail your Regional Coordinator to Request\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tStudent Technology Compeition and Science and Engineering Fair Support\t<\/h2>\n
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Learn about these competitions, how to support students jumping into these competitions, and what to expect for students at competition. Also, learn about what resources and equipment is available for your students to use.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail your Regional Coordinator to Request\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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