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Teacher Researcher Knowledge Exchange

The "Teacher Researcher Knowledge Exchange" (TRKE) is designed to foster collaborative educational initiatives and research between teachers and researchers. It aims to improve educational outcomes and increase scientific literacy through direct involvement in ongoing research activities. This project facilitates meaningful exchanges of knowledge, ensuring that both educators and researchers benefit from shared insights and experiences.

Welcome to the Teacher-Researcher Knowledge Exchange (TRKE)

An innovative platform where educators and researchers collaborate to enhance educational outcomes and scientific literacy through direct engagement and knowledge exchange.

Our Vision

To establish a lasting framework where Wyoming's educators and researchers collaboratively develop educational resources that integrate real-world scientific research into classrooms, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of science among students.

Our Mission

TRKE is committed to:

  • Building strong partnerships between K-12 educators and university scientists.
  • Co-designing educational initiatives that bring real-world science into classrooms.
  • Preparing educators to effectively teach and inspire the next generation of scientists.

About TRKE

Initiated under the Wyoming Anticipating Climate Transitions (WY-ACT) project, TRKE offers a cross-disciplinary professional development program that bridges the gap between pedagogical approaches and scientific research. By participating in TRKE, educators gain hands-on experience with current scientific methods and insights, which they can translate into compelling educational experiences for their students.

What's New

Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming workshops, latest research insights, and success stories from the classrooms.

Get Involved

Are you an educator interested in science? A researcher looking to make an impact in education? Join us at TRKE to make a difference. Contact us at minouye@uwyo.edu for more information.

Testimonials

"Participating in TRKE has transformed the way I teach science. It's not just about textbooks anymore; it's about bringing real science problems to the classroom." - Wyoming K-12 Educator
"TRKE has provided a unique opportunity to share my research with educators and directly see its impact in their teaching methods and student engagement." - University Researcher

Contact Us

If you have questions about the TRKE program or wish to get involved, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our team is ready to assist you and provide any information you need.

Project Director

Martha Inouye
Science and Mathematics Teaching Center
University of Wyoming

Email: minouye@uwyo.edu

Mailing Address

Teacher-Researcher Knowledge Exchange Program
Science and Mathematics Teaching Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave,
Laramie, WY 82071

Phone

For immediate assistance, please call the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center:
+1 (307) 766-6381

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TRKE Cohort 1 Learning Showcase

Welcome to the TRKE Cohort 1 Learning Showcase, a platform dedicated to highlighting the outstanding presentations delivered by educators and researchers during our annual showcase event. Held on May 10, 2024, this event brought together teachers, non-formal educators, and researchers from across Wyoming to explore how local data and place-based education can be integrated into classrooms to enhance student learning.

Our presenters shared their unique insights on how to bring real-world scientific data into the classroom, whether through climate action projects, data visualization techniques, or hydrology lessons. This year’s topics covered a range of subjects from climate change impacts and water resource management to fostering data literacy in students of all ages.

How to Explore the Showcase

You can browse through the posts to learn more about each of the presentations and the innovative teaching strategies they shared. These posts will automatically populate below, providing a deeper look into the various projects and initiatives presented during the event.

To see all the presentations from the Learning Showcase, click on the posts tagged with #Cohort1 below.

All Posts

Image Title Tags Overview
Model Bias: The Truth is Complicated Model Bias: The Truth is Complicated
Scenario Planning and Uncertainty Scenario Planning and Uncertainty
Data Check-In: Data Exploration Through Fact Sheets Data Check-In: Data Exploration Through Fact Sheets
Data Check-In: "Taking the Temperature of WY Public Opinion on Adapting to Climate & Water Change” Data Check-In: "Taking the Temperature of WY Public Opinion on Adapting to Climate & Water Change”
Data Check-In: Gages Through the Ages StoryMap Data Check-In: Gages Through the Ages StoryMap
Data Check-In: Exploring Lake Trends with WyADAPT Data Check-In: Exploring Lake Trends with WyADAPT
Data Check-in: Puzzle Pieces Connecting Students and Research Data Check-in: Puzzle Pieces Connecting Students and Research
Stream Gauge Data Analysis Tool Stream Gauge Data Analysis Tool
Wildflower Bloom Watch Wildflower Bloom Watch
WyACT Researcher Videos WyACT Researcher Videos
TRKE Cohort 1 Learning Showcase Submissions Posted TRKE Cohort 1 Learning Showcase Submissions Posted
TRKE Page is Live! TRKE Page is Live!
Accessing and Exploring Wyoming Data: Engaging Students with Free Tools and Local Resources Accessing and Exploring Wyoming Data: Engaging Students with Free Tools and Local Resources
Data Visualization in the Classroom: Using WY-Adapt to Enhance Learning Data Visualization in the Classroom: Using WY-Adapt to Enhance Learning
Building Science Literacy in K-5: Graphing, Climate Action, and Data Interpretation Building Science Literacy in K-5: Graphing, Climate Action, and Data Interpretation
Building Data Literacy in High School Freshmen: Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Curiosity Building Data Literacy in High School Freshmen: Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Curiosity
Empowering Students Through the Literature Review Process in Health Sciences Empowering Students Through the Literature Review Process in Health Sciences
Exploring the Journey of Water: An Educational Unit by Elizabeth David Exploring the Journey of Water: An Educational Unit by Elizabeth David
Enhancing Data Analysis Skills in Science Education with Real Data Enhancing Data Analysis Skills in Science Education with Real Data
Mapping the Upper Green River Watershed: A Tool for Education and Research Mapping the Upper Green River Watershed: A Tool for Education and Research
Meet a Scientist: Engaging K-12 Students with Real-World Researchers Meet a Scientist: Engaging K-12 Students with Real-World Researchers
Empowering Students with Scenario Thinking in Climate Education Empowering Students with Scenario Thinking in Climate Education
Enhancing Classroom Learning Through TRKE: Chelsea Lund's Approach Enhancing Classroom Learning Through TRKE: Chelsea Lund's Approach
Exploring Changes in Flora and Fauna: A Phenological Study in Natrona County Exploring Changes in Flora and Fauna: A Phenological Study in Natrona County
Integrating Real-World Science into Classrooms: Insights from Addie Deupree Integrating Real-World Science into Classrooms: Insights from Addie Deupree
Highlights from the Teton Science Schools’ Place-Based Education Symposium Highlights from the Teton Science Schools’ Place-Based Education Symposium

All Lesson Plans

Image Title Tags Overview Grade Level Resource Type
Weather Station Data Sharing Weather Station Data Sharing AnalyzingAndInterpretingData ClimateData DataVisualization StudentResearch InTheField InTheClassroom A team of elementary science teachers (Josh Cox, Liz David, Andrea Hayden, Kelli Petrick, and Becky Qualm) developed this collaborative statewide project. The goal was to give students authentic, plac... Grades 3-5 N/A
Field Notes & First Steps Field Notes & First Steps InTheField StudentResearch Videos CareerConnections AnalyzingAndInterpretingData Ruby Jenco, a field instructor, developed this winter video series to connect students with real Wyoming scientists and foster authentic research experiences. Each "Research Day" engages students in h... Grades 3-5 Grades 9-12 Grades 6-8 N/A
Building Climate Knowledge Building Climate Knowledge UncertaintyInScience ClimateData InTheClassroom AnalyzingAndInterpretingData Chelsea Lund, a high school science teacher, developed this lesson to give students practice working with messy climate data. The activity emphasizes experiential learning and student engagement with ... Grades 9-12 Teacher Created Resources
Alternative Assessment for Environmental Data Alternative Assessment for Environmental Data AnalyzingAndInterpretingData Assessment InTheClassroom InTheField UncertaintyInScience Jules Craft, a high school science teacher, recognized the need for alternative assessment formats through her participation in TRKE. This unit features a project-based assessment approach that emphas... Grades 9-12 Teacher Created Resources
When the Data Doesn't Match When the Data Doesn't Match ClimateData AnalyzingAndInterpretingData UncertaintyInScience This lesson engages students in comparing observed weather station data with modeled climate data using WY-Adapt. Through this exploration, students encounter two key types of scientific uncertainty: ... Grades 9-12 Program Created Resources
Managing WY Water for a Changing Future Managing WY Water for a Changing Future ClimateData ScenarioThinkingAndNarratives InTheClassroom Jill Woodhouse, a field instructor and former water engineer, developed this lesson to help students explore the complexities of water use and weather modification in the drying American West. This ac... Grades 9-12 Grades 6-8 Teacher Created Resources

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