There are plenty of terrific science teachers in Iowa and the Iowa Academy of Science (IAS) wants to reward them with an Excellence in Science Teaching Award (ESTA). Each year, outstanding science teachers of all grade levels and areas of science are eligible to be recognized for their work and innovations in science education.
Nominate your outstanding science teachers by sending in a nomination letter found by clicking here. Nominations are encouraged from administrators and colleagues or a teacher may self-nominate. Two letters of recommendation must accompany the nomination. One of the two letters must be from an administrator. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2010.
Final selections are made by the Awards and Recognition Committee. Winners are honored at a luncheon during the Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting and receive a plaque and $200 award.
Nominees must teach at least one of the following subjects:
•Physical Science (physics, chemistry and physical science)
•Life Science (biology, anatomy/physiology, life science)
•Earth/Space Science/Environmental Science
•General/Multiple Science (integrated science, interdisciplinary courses, multiple preps)
•Middle School/Junior High Science
•Elementary Science (two awards may be given/year)
Past ESTA winners can be nominated again if they teach a different subject than when they were previously awarded. Applicants do not need to be a member of the IAS to receive the award.
Questions can be directed to Tom Ervin, ESTA Committee Chair, at tomervin@mchsi.com.
