STEMAZing Systems Thinking is embedding the Habits and tools of systems thinking into high-quality STEM lessons. From existing resources using the Habits and tools of systems thinking to new resources designed to specifically to help students make sense of the world using systems thinking, STEMAZing Systems Thinking professional development will help teachers bring these powerful learning opportunities to all our students.
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2023-2024 Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Cohort
(Joining a STEMAZing cohort for the first time!)
Worried about preparing our students to take on jobs which don't yet exist when they become adults? A systems thinking teacher doesn't have to worry. Their students are developing the Habits and learning the tools of systems thinking which will allow them to do any kind of sensemaking, problem-solving, and critical thinking needed to be successful regardless of the career path they pursue. Let us prove it to you!
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Cohorts will support teachers from around the state of Arizona as they learn the Habits and tools of systems thinking and how to integrate systems thinking into 3-dimensional science instruction, technology explorations, engineering design projects, and mathematical adventures. Cohorts will be located in Tucson, West Valley (Phoenix), and Flagstaff (a hybrid combined with STEMAZing Systems Thinking Sophomore teachers). Explore the Habits of a Systems Thinker here: https://thinkingtoolsstudio.waterscenterst.org/cards
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking teachers who participate fully in this professional development will learn and apply the Habits of a Systems Thinker to their professional practice. They will also learn how to use the tools of systems thinking - behavior-over-time graphs, connection circles, stock-flow maps, feedback loops, and the ladder of inference - in STEM lessons and beyond.
A teacher who participates in all cohort meetings and two individual coaching sessions will earn 30 hours of professional development with 21 in-person hours at three full-day workshops spread throughout the school year. This meets the ASU ASAP stipulation of at least 20 of the 30 hours of required PD for the ASAP Fellowship occurring in-person.
Who: ASU ASAP Fellows and Other PreK-12 Arizona Educators New to Systems Thinking
Cost: $25 for current or past ASAP Fellows, $100 for non-ASAP Fellows (If you have asked your school/district to cover the $100 fee and they said no, reach out to DaNel Hogan via email button above to request $25 fee if you are paying out of your own pocket.)
For first time Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinker participants. If you are a second year Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinker because you participated with us last year, keep scrolling to find your registration.
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting Schedule
You are expected to attend ALL seven meetings.
Put one option for each on your calendar now!
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 1 (Must attend ONE in-person.) – (7:30 check-in) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
1A - Tucson - Friday, September 29, 2023 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
or
1B - Flagstaff - Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Northern Arizona University – Science Annex Room 225
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1C - Tucson, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
or
1D - West Valley (Phoenix) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Cartwright Elementary School District
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 2 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
2A - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
2B - Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
or
2C - Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 3 (Must attend ONE in-person.) – (7:30 check-in) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
3A - Flagstaff - Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Northern Arizona University – Science Annex Room 225
or
3B - West Valley (Phoenix) - Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Cartwright Elementary School District
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3C - Tucson - Friday, January 26, 2024 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 4 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
4A - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
4B - Thursday, February 9, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
or
4C - Saturday, February 11, 2024 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 5 (Must attend ONE in-person.) – (7:30 check-in) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
5A - West Valley (Phoenix) - Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Cartwright Elementary School District
or
5B - Flagstaff - Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Northern Arizona University – Science Annex Room 225
or
5C - Tucson - Saturday, March 9, 2024 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 6 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
6A - Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
6B - Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
or
6C - Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 7 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
7A - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
7B - Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
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7C - Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
For first time Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinker participants. If you are a second year Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinker because you participated with us last year, keep scrolling to find your registration.
2023-2024 Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Cohort
(Continuing your STEMAZing Systems Thinking journey!)
Were you in our STEMAZing Systems Thinking Cohorts last year and are you excited about continuing to develop yourself and your students as systems thinkers? Worried about preparing our students to take on jobs which don't yet exist when they become adults? You know a systems thinking teacher doesn't have to worry. Their students are developing the Habits and learning the tools of systems thinking which will allow them to do any kind of sensemaking, problem-solving, and critical thinking needed to be successful regardless of the career path they pursue. Let's continue to share everyone how powerful systems thinking is together!
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Cohorts will support teachers from around the state of Arizona who are well on their way to using the Habits and tools of systems thinking in their classrooms. Cohorts will be located in Tucson and Flagstaff (a hybrid combined with Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinking teachers).
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking teachers who participate fully in this professional development will further their professional practice using and integrating the Habits and tools of systems thinking into their instruction. They will also be given time to collaborate with other participants during the in-person meetings on lesson plan ideas and development.
A teacher who participates in all cohort meetings and two individual coaching sessions will earn 30 hours of professional development with 21 in-person hours at three full-day workshops spread throughout the school year. This meets the ASU ASAP stipulation of at least 20 of the 30 hours of required PD for the ASAP Fellowship occurring in-person.
Who: Current/Past ASU ASAP Fellows and Other PreK-12 Arizona Educators who were involved in a STEMAZing Systems Thinking Cohort last school year and attended more than 60% of the meetings. (Reach out to DaNel Hogan if you need to check your eligibility.)
Cost: $25 for current/past ASAP Fellows, $100 for non-ASAP Fellows (If you have asked your school/district to cover the $100 fee and they said no, reach out to DaNel Hogan via email button above to request $25 fee if you are paying out of your own pocket.)
For year two Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinker participants. If you are a first year Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinker because you did not participate with us last year, scroll back up to find your registration.
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting Schedule
You are expected to attend ALL seven meetings.
Put one option for each meeting on your calendar now!
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 1 (Must attend ONE in-person.) – (7:30 check-in) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
1A - Tucson - Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
or
1B - Flagstaff - Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Northern Arizona University – Science Annex Room 225
or
1C - Tucson - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 2 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
2A - Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
2B - Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
or
2C - Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 3 (Must attend ONE in-person.) – (7:30 check-in) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
3A - Flagstaff - Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Northern Arizona University – Science Annex Room 225
or
3B - Tucson - Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
or
3C - Tucson - Friday, January 19, 2024 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 4 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
4A - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
4B - Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
or
4C - Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 5 (Must attend ONE in-person.) – (7:30 check-in) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
5A - Flagstaff - Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Northern Arizona University – Science Annex Room 225
or
5B - Tucson - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
or
5C - Tucson - Friday, March 29, 2024 at CATALYST Creative Collective inside the Tucson Mall
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 6 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
6A - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
6B - Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
or
6C - Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinking Meeting 7 (Must attend ONE on Zoom.)
7A - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom
or
7B - Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
or
7C - Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 8:00-10:00 am on Zoom
For year two Sophomore STEMAZing Systems Thinker participants. If you are a first year Freshman STEMAZing Systems Thinker because you did not participate with us last year, scroll back up to find your registration.
School of Rock - Earth Science from the North Atlantic Ocean
STEMAZing Webinars Uplinking Classrooms, Teachers, Families, and Friends with DaNel Hogan Aboard the
JOIDES Resolution Ocean Research Drilling Vessel
Join DaNel Hogan, Chief Learning Officer at the Waters Center for Systems Thinking, aboard the JOIDES Resolution as she sails across the north Atlantic Ocean in October. The JOIDES Resolution is a research vessel that drills into the ocean floor to collect and study core samples. Scientists use data from the JOIDES Resolution to better understand climate change, geology, and Earth’s history. It is a part of the International Ocean Discovery Program and is funded by the National Science Foundation. DaNel will be participating in a program called School of Rock while aboard the ship. She and other educators from around the country will come together to find creative ways to empower science teachers and learners to use ocean drilling data. You can join DaNel on this STEMAZing adventure as she hosts uplinks from the ship. Learn about the experiences she is having, tour the ship, learn how it drills cores out of the ocean floor, and peek inside the labs on the ship conducting awesome earth science research. Register for one or more uplink events with DaNel in October!
When:
- Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 pm PDT (UTC -7) for teachers, families, and friends
- Friday, October 20, 2023 from 9:00-9:45 am PDT (UTC -7) for classrooms, families, and friends
- Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 8:00-9:00 am PDT (UTC -7) for teachers, families, and friends
- Monday, October 23, 2023 from 1:00-1:45 pm PDT (UTC -7) for classrooms, families, and friends
Where: Virtual Webinar on Zoom
Who: Anyone from around the world interested in learning more about this incredible ocean research vessel and the earth science it is enabling
Cost: FREE!
Ready, Set, Eclipse #2!
A STEMAZing Webinar focused the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Join Dr. Sanlyn Buxner, Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, and DaNel Hogan, the Chief Learning Officer at the Waters Center for Systems Thinking, for this webinar focused on the spectacular total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2023. The eclipse can be observed comes across the entire state of Arizona with 50-70% obscurity of the sun. Students can make observations during this incredible astronomical event and you can join Sanlyn online with NASA as they track the path of totality of the eclipse passing over the United States from Texas to Maine. If you miss this one, you will have to wait until 2045 to see another total solar eclipse in the continental United States. Loads of resources for engaging scientists of all ages before, during, and after the eclipse will be shared.
When: Tuesday, February 13, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 pm
Where: Virtual Webinar on Zoom
Who: Formal Classroom Teachers and Informal Educators from all levels from anywhere in the world
Cost: FREE!