Seeking high school science teacher to write lesson plans

Note: The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, September 11.

LEARN NC and the creators of the Powering a Nation website are looking for an innovative high school science teacher to write lesson plans based on the stories on Powering a Nation.

Overview

A team of 12 journalists at UNC-Chapel Hill received a grant from the Carnegie and Knight foundations to investigate energy issues in the United States for 10 weeks this summer. They used innovative multimedia storytelling to explore energy solutions that will sustain a growing population. This web-based news project, entitled Powering a Nation launched July 31. The content includes nine stories about energy use in the U.S. and how it affects — and is affected by — the American population. We are searching for a high school science teacher to write at least five detailed instructional plans that make innovative and meaningful use of the stories on the website to teach science objectives in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

The lesson plans will be published on the LEARN NC website, and the teacher will receive $500 for his or her work.

Job requirements

The curriculum designer will work closely with LEARN NC to determine grade and subject suitability. The lesson plans must meet LEARN NC’s standards for publishing lesson plans.

Timeline

Deadline for proposals: Friday, August 28.
Deadline extended to Friday, September 11.
To start immediately with completion by Friday, November 6.

Expression of interest

After reviewing the content on Powering a Nation, please submit to Emily Jack a one-page proposal detailing your lesson plan ideas. Proposals should include, for each lesson, a brief overview of lesson activities, planned curriculum alignment, and connection to the Powering a Nation material. For more information, contact Laura Ruel.