SciChats@Salk
SciChats is a video-conferenced-based science outreach program that pairs students in a classroom (or an alternative learning setting) with a volunteer scientist for an interactive conversation about what it’s like to be a scientist. SciChats gives students a clearer picture of how science progresses, encourages them to imagine a future for themselves as scientists, and illustrates the contributions that science makes to our society.
SciChats’ mission is to function as an interactive learning experience for students and a communication exercise for scientists. Rather than strictly teaching content, SciChats embraces students’ curiosity by letting their questions dictate the discussion, and emphasizes both the process of science and the people behind it.
SciChats@Salk
Other learning opportunities from this partner
Salk Mobile Science Lab Volunteer
Salk Institute Education Outreach
Volunteer with the Salk Mobile Science lab to help bring science to life for middle schoolers all over San Diego County!
The Salk Mobile Science Lab travels to schools approximately every other week from September to June.
For information about specific program dates take a look at our google calendar!
Morning
Distance Learning Resources Page
Salk Institute Education Outreach
Website with educational resources for teachers and families.
Online/Hybrid
Salk Mobile Lab Kit Training Workshop
Salk Institute Education Outreach
Required kit training to be able to check out equipment sets to do Mobile Lab activities in your classroom.
Workshop will take place at the Salk Institute for Biological Students from 8:30-12pm in the Parker Room.
Morning
Ellen Potter Research Connections For Teachers Symposium
Salk Institute Education Outreach
Attend talks from Salk researchers and create NGSS-aligned lesson plans focusing on sustainability and climate change.
Morning, Afternoon