• Unveiling the Scientist Circle: A Journey into Collaborative Learning

    At Washington High School in Washington, IA, Science Consultant Maria Hasken-Averkamp collaborated with high school science teachers to help model a piece of… Read More

  • Science Made Accessible

    PowerKnowledge (grades 3-6) and Core Concepts (grades 7-12) are two science-focused digital resources that will… Read More

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    STEM at Grant Wood AEA

    Grant Wood AEA supports STEM in Eastern Iowa! Here are just a few ways the agency is helping the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, programers,… Read More

  • Courses for Teachers New to FOSS or a Specific Unit 2023

    FOSS 2023 Full day courses of unit specific professional learning are offered through Grant Wood AEA. Teachers will get a deep dive into the unit as… Read More

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    STEM BEST Design Days 2023

    Tomorrow STEMS From Iowa! Iowa STEM in partnership with Iowa's AEAs will provide virtual sessions to help local school districts in applying for the next… Read More

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    Digitarium Portable Planetarium

    Join us at Grant Wood Area Education Agency for this workshop on using the new Digitarium portable planetarium. This workshop will develop K-12 teachers’ abilities… Read More

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    Building Models with Gallery Walks

    The important practice of creating models brings life to content and concepts that are part of the Iowa Core Science Standards. When students… Read More

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    FOSS Fundamentals: 2022

    At this full-day of professional learning, attendees will learn how to implement the FOSS curriculum in their classrooms. The professional learning will integrate portions of… Read More

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    Eastern Iowa STEM Goes Red

    The American Heart Association (AHA) invites you to this year's Cedar Rapids area "STEM Goes Red" digital experience welcome for all to attend. STEM Goes… Read More

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    Exploring Scientific Concepts with Children’s Literature

    In this course, participants will read the book “Sharing Books, Talking Science.” Teachers will engage in learning around the crosscutting concepts of the Iowa Science… Read More