When it comes to STEM education, the Festival recognizes the need to offer continuing education opportunities for educators in our community.  In collaboration with Arizona Project WET, the Festival is facilitating a workshop for STEM educators.  By adopting innovative teaching practices, workshop attendees will be able to more effectively connect with students and improve learning outcomes.

Workshop Location: USGS Astrogeology Science Center, Building 6 (2255 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001)

Workshop Date:

Workshop is free, but has limited spots and requires registration.  Continuing education credits are offered.

October 5th, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

“Hydrological Focused Professional Development Workshop”

On October 5, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., attend the “Hydrological Focused Professional Development Workshop”!  This is a unique opportunity for educators in the Flagstaff area presented by Arizona Project WET.  This workshop provides experiential, environmental education, allowing educators to integrate science instruction with local geographical and environmental contexts.  Enhance your teaching with authentic, place-based learning that connects scientific concepts to the local landscape.  Key focus areas include: water cycle, groundwater, watershed, and water sustainability.  Enrich your learning and your classroom with place-based, experiential learning.  This is your opportunity to contribute to water stewardship!

Arizona Project WET promotes water stewardship and STEAM literacy through engaging educators, students, and communities with relevant educational strategies.  They offer teacher professional development, state standards-based curricula, and experiential environmental education programs to enhance math and science practice.  APW aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills for water stewardship and to pique interest in STEAM-based careers.