K-8 Science Education Award - Science Outreach

K-8 Science Educator Award

for Excellence in Science Teaching

+ Deadline is November 1, 2026

Description

The SACSP is soliciting nominations for Excellence in Science Teaching Awards. This program is open to any state certified science teachers grades K-8 within the geographic boundaries. The award consists of a certificate and monetary award. A maximum of three winners will be awarded. A letter of referral is recommended.

Once completed, the application is valid for two years. Questions? Email Megan Melucci, Chair: melucci@pittcon.org

Teacher Name*
First Last
Teacher Email*
Teacher Phone*
Teacher Grade Level*
School Name*
School District*
School Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Upload Letter of Referral. (Recommended)
Please include school official's name, title, email, and a description as to why teacher is being nominated.
Accepted file types: pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.
What best describes your teaching situation this year:*
Please give some level of detail as how you effectively taught science in one or more of these capacities.*
Describe your educational background including the most recent postgraduate courses and college, major, course degree and years.*
How many years have you been teaching? What areas of science have you taught during those years?*
List all professional, educational and scientific organization memberships and the extent of your involvement.*
Have you received recognition for excellence in science teaching from your school, school district, state, regionally, nationally, or from a science/academic/professional organization? If your answer is yes, please list each organization that bestowed the recognition and describe the forms of recognition. If the answer is no, then simply state N/A.
Describe 3-5 scientific activities that you have been engaged in either alone or with your students. How does each activity promote science in your classroom? Unique or unusual activities or approaches are especially important. Additionally, the impact of bringing real world applications of science in your classroom will hold significant value to the committee.*
Who or what inspired you to become a science teacher? How has that carried over to your classroom activities?*
Describe a moment or two in your science teaching career that stands out in your mind where your efforts resulted in your students understanding the importance and the relevance of science in their everyday lives.*