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WIRED FOR WONDER

March 7, 2025

Description:  Do you find teaching physical science a challenge? Are you looking for ways to effectively teach the Arizona Science Standards? Come join us for an interactive professional development workshop designed to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to teach physical science concepts based on AZ State Standards. During this engaging workshop, you will have the opportunity to create a simple generator, work with paper circuits, explore heat and sound waves, and learn how to use slow reveal graphs to teach renewable and nonrenewable energy. You will leave with materials and resources needed to teach this unit in your classroom. The goal of this workshop is to help you foster a deeper understanding and enthusiasm for science in your classroom.

Grade Focus: 4th Grade

PD Hours: 14.5  hours

Date: Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 2025

Time: 8am-4:00pm

Location: Northern Arizona University’s Science Annex Room 225, Flagstaff, AZ

Cost/Commitment Fee: $35 for ASTA members; $50 for Non-ASTA members

Organizer: Deeper Dive Unit Author: Amanda Norton, Kathy Hartley, and DaNel Hogan

Participants will receive:

·       Resource to implement unit in your classroom (~$150 worth of materials)

·       $250 Stipend ($200 for attending workshop; additional $50 for providing feedback of unit)


Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information


  • For questions regarding this resource, please contact Arizona Science Teachers Association.
  • Contact Name: Sara Torres
  • Phone No: 520-709-1886
  • Email Address: astaexecdir@azsta.org