The Whiteboard Report order to develop and manage collaborative activities with library and archival Sponsored by the Cornell Lab of ornithology and the Audubon Society. http://content.nsdl.org/wbr/Issue.php?issue=30
Neuroscience @ Skidmore College Errors Children s Memory for collaborative activities. His general researchinterests include ornithology, molecular and behavioral ecology, http://www.skidmore.edu/academics/neurosci/faculty.htm
Extractions: Flip, Greg, and Denise David Domozych Professor of Biology , received his Ph.D. in botany from Miami University, and was a postdoctoral research fellow in plant biology at Cornell University. At Skidmore, his research focuses on the study of secretory mechanisms in primitive green plants. His primary research tools include electron and confocal microscopy , cryofixation, immunocytochemical labeling, high-resolution light microscopy and biochemistry. Recently his lab isolated and characterized cell wall proteins, profilin, actin and myosin from the green alga Closterium, and used immunological techniques to locate the synthesis/transport of these materials within the cell. Director of the Skidmore College Microscopy Imaging Center (SMIC) Dr. Domozych teaches the biological electron microscopy course within the neuroscience major. [ email web site Selected publications J. Linde, L. Morse and D. S. Domozych (2001) Calmodulin and its role in the secretory apparatus of the desmid
News6 Special activities will include tours of the Division of ornithology collections, One will take us on a collaborative trip with the Smithsonian http://nhm.ku.edu/birds/news/news6.htm
Online Activities Internet Projects and activities. collaborative Projects bullet, ClassroomFeederWatch The Cornell Lab of ornithology presents explorations in which http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us/hodag/educationaltec/Online.htm
Extractions: Online Activities Scavenger Hunts WebQuests Online Projects and Activities Student Email Projects WebQuest Page (Bernie Dodge) Best WebQuests.com Use Tom March's content matrix to select WebQuests for early to adult learners. A Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests CESA 8 Webquests Matrix of Examples Manteno, IL Indiana University ... Social Studies WebQuests for Kids TeacherWebQuest Webquest Materials and Resources WebQuest Template The WebQuest Design Process ... Return to Top of Page Internet Projects and Activities Collaborative Projects West's Internet Projects North American Quilt Project - Geography Global Schoolhouse Registry Houghton Mifflin Education Place Classroom Projects CIESE Online Classroom Projects ... ECB Projects Here's a terrific list of projects from Journey North, to the Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education, to Traveling Techno Teddy. Let your students choose! Signs of Autumn, Signs of Spring
22 Contemporary Australian Composers Jercher developed an interest in ornithology, studying the nesting habits As a collaborative artist, he believes his educational activities are central http://www.rainerlinz.net/NMA/22CAC/jercher.html
Extractions: Herbert Jercher, a composer who explores environmental sounds and works in community-based music, was born in Austria in 1947, and arrived in Australia in 1952. His family spent a year in Bonegilla migrant camp, Albury, before moving northeast to the smal l rural town of Oaklands in New South Wales, where Jercher lived until 1959. When he was eight, a friend of his mother sent him a baroque recorder, upon which he played his own songs. Hudson's Primary School, which he attended, also had a treble recorder group. However, because its fingerings were inappropriate, Jercher wa s left largely to find his own way on the baroque instrument. Musically `unconditioned', Jercher used it to imitate bird calls long before he had heard of Olivier Messiaen, and using both voice and recorder, also explored the acoustic properties of empty water towers. Until he was 12, Jercher was able to explore his environment and its sounds, learning about time and rhythm in an intuitive way by remaining sensitive to subtle environmental changes. Gradually, the sounds and images of each season became linked i n his mind. He heard echoes in silos towering above the flat wheatlands, the clank of trains shunting, telephone wires humming in the wind, the din of farm machinery and the echo of culverts. Summer crackled underfoot with snapping leaves, dust storms rode the sky, rain pattered on tin roofs, watertowers baked and windmills lazily clanked and whirred while galvanised iron creaked and sounds carried from a packed rural swimming pool on sweltering days.
Crossroads Learning Center ornithology Cluster This cluster (a term given to a set of activities with Nay Ah Shing collaborative - The staff and students at the CLC created and http://www.clc.k12.mn.us/home2.html
Extractions: Alternative Schooling Welcome to Crossroads Learning Center Image drawn by CLC student George LaFave. What would a school look like if it were designed, managed and staffed by teachers? One only has to travel to the Crossroads Learning Center (CLC), formerly located in the old Finlayson High School, to find the answer to this question. Follow this link to find a brief history of the CLC. The CLC has moved to a new location. Check out the history for more information. The CLC staff has identified four basic beliefs/values that guide the CLC staff. To see the supporting rationale for these beliefs/values , please follow this link. The CLC staff has identified some basic assumptions that guide their practice. All students need a place that feels safe, secure and provides a sense of connection.
Extractions: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School Part III: Teachers and Teaching Technology to Support Learning What is now known about learning provides important guidelines for uses of technology that can help students and teachers develop the competencies needed for the twenty-first century. The new technologies provide opportunities for creating learning environments that extend the possibilities of "old"but still usefultechnologiesbooks; blackboards; and linear, one-way communication media, such as radio and television showsas well as offering new possibilities. Technologies do not guarantee effective learning, however. Inappropriate uses of technology can hinder learningfor example, if students spend most of their time picking fonts and colors for multimedia reports instead of planning, writing, and revising their ideas. And everyone knows how much time students can waste surfing the Internet. Yet many aspects of technology make it easier to create environments that fit the principles of learning discussed throughout this report. Because many new technologies are interactive (Greenfield and Cocking, 1996), it is now easier to create environments in which students can learn by doing, receive feedback, and continually refine their understanding and build new knowledge (Barron et al., 1998; Bereiter and Scardamalia, 1993; Hmelo and Williams, in press; Kafai, 1995; Schwartz et al., in press). The new technologies can also help people visualize difficult-to-understand concepts, such as differentiating heat from temperature (Linn et al., 1996). Students can work with visualization and modeling software that is similar to the tools used in nonschool environments, increasing their understanding and the likelihood of transfer from school to nonschool settings (see
Collaborative Internet Projects Developed by TERC and The Cornell Lab of ornithology (The Lab) for grades 58, A collaborative project for Grades 1-2 whose activities are designed to http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/gayle/projects/projects.html
Extractions: Projects Current and Ongoing Projects Helpful Information About Projects Keypals ... Contests PROJECTS Some of the projects below are open for enrollment, while others have been completed; however, all the projects offer valuable information for planning your own project. If you find a project of interest in the list below, please contact them directly. Current and Ongoing Projects Join an exciting expedition or adventure and let your students participate vicariously! Elementary and Middle School students are encouraged to follow this trek to the "roof of the world" with double-amputee, Ed Hommer. Brought to you by Touchstone Energy, this site includes over 30 lesson plans and expedition journals for students and teachers. President Bush called on America's children to send $1 to help Afghan children struggling to cope with the devastation of war. Bush asked children to send dollars to the White House addressed to "America's Fund for Afghan Children." A list of projects sponsored by the Armadillo World Wide Web page.
Wright Center For Science Education At Tufts University Using ornithology as the central theme, participants will learn how to integrate collaborative and independent activities were demonstrated that enhance http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/work_con_lec/pstwrk.html
Extractions: Three one-day workshops for middle/high-school physics teachers will investigate Ben Franklin's original experiments using modern materials. Participants will read Franklin's classic letters on electrostatics, build inexpensive but effective equipment using modern materials, and recreate key experiments done by Franklin and his associates. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the week before each workshop. Workshop to be held at Tufts University, Medford, MA. Lunch provided. July 14, Vermont Technical College, Randolph, VT Four one-day workshops for middle/high-school science teachers will explore the science behind the world's fastest growing energy resource-wind power. From grain grinders of old Holland to today's controversial off-shore projects near Cape Cod, wind power has captured the public's imagination. Classroom materials and a comprehensive curriculum package are included. Lunch provided. Co-sponsored by US Department of Energy. Workshop conducted by Michael Arquin.
National Museums Of Kenya The Department of ornithology is the centre for Ornithological research in Kenya.The Departments activities fall into three main areas curation, http://www.museums.or.ke/resorni.html
Extractions: Ornithology The Department of Ornithology is the centre for Ornithological research in Kenya. The Departments activities fall into three main areas: curation, research and training. Curation. The Department takes care of the regional reference collection of study skins (and other specimens such as nests and eggs). Some of the 35,000 or so skins date from the last century but they are still in good condition! Looking after the skins and making sure that they are properly catalogued is a major task. The collection is used extensively by scientists interested in bird taxonomy and distribution, and also by artists and birdwatchers. Research. The Department focuses on research and monitoring related to bird conservation. The monitoring programme is an area where birders can become actively involved (see below). Our research focuses particularly on threatened species, the effects of habitat fragmentation and land-use changes (for example, in the Taita Hills forests and Kinangop Plateau grasslands), and sustainable use of birds (for instance, through gamebird shooting). The Departments varied monitoring work includes: The Nest Record Scheme of East Africa
Sept-Oct 00 Ornithology In the early decades of its history, the Cornell Lab of ornithology not only lacked The Lab offers wonderful opportunities for hightech collaborative http://cornell-magazine.cornell.edu/Archive/Sept2000/SeptOrnithology.html
Extractions: EXPANSIVE NEW FACILITY In the early decades of its history, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology not only lacked a building of its own, it didn't even have permanent office space. Founded in 1915 by Arthur A. "Doc" Allen, the "Lab" was shuffled from building to building on the Cornell campus. And yet during those early years, the Lab was already a place of innovative bird research, where many top ornithologists completed their graduate studies. The first recordings of bird songsfor which the Lab would eventually become world famoustook place then, as well as the Lab's first efforts to engage the public directly in the study of birds. Doc Allen always firmly believed that developing a strong public interest in birds was the most effective way to promote bird conservation. The day eventually came when the Lab of Ornithology outgrew the space that Cornell provided on campus, and it was time to start searching for a new home. Businessman Lyman K. Stuart generously offered to provide funding to purchase a site and construct a new facility. There was probably never any doubt that the Lab would be housed at Sapsucker Woods, a favorite birding area of Doc Allen's since he first came to Ithaca as a Cornell undergraduate in 1903. Unfortunately, in the intervening years, a large part of the woods had been cleared for agriculture. The site where the Lab facility was erected stood in the middle of an empty field.
Dr. Steve Case Web Site University of Kansas, Project Coordinator of the Kansas collaborative ResearchNetwork coordination of all events and activities, education programming, http://home.everestkc.net/scase001/ProfessionalActivity.htm
Extractions: Home Curriculum Vitae Research Interests Professional Activity ... Honors and Awards Present Work: Past Employment: University of Kansas , Project Coordinator of the Kansas Collaborative Research Network, Center for Research on Learning and Research Scientist, Science Education Center. School of Education instructor for the elementary and secondary science methods classes.
Extractions: The State of Kerala in India has long been acclaimed universally for its unique development profile, characterised by achievements in the fields of literacy, education and health care, inspite of a low level of per capita income. But, the "Kerala Model" development has still to grapple with issues like rejuvenation of industries from slow pace of progress and those related to sustainable development, among others. Government of Kerala has also formulated a new industrial policy so as to make the State investment friendly and to ensure a nine percent average annual industrial growth. In the process of promoting integrated sustainable development, the Centre also concentrate on serious empirical research on industrial energy demand/consumption aspects. Two such programmes presently in progress are: While housekeeping measures and energy conservation efforts to a certain extent reduce energy consumption, there is no better approach than achieving energy efficiency through pre-implementation design efforts. EMC by way of conducting energy efficiency studies identifies integrated energy efficient design systems for existing industries to reduce total energy costs. For new industrial projects coming up in the State, EMC provide cost-effective, energy efficient and environmentally sound technologies specific to the end-use application. Necessary support systems for providing integrated energy services, include a good data base on energy efficient technology and process systems and equipments.
Extractions: Esteban Fernández-Juricic - Department of Biological Sciences - CSULB Welcome to Ornithology ( Bio 424 Go to the Spring 2005 site Why is Ornithology important for your professional background? Birds have generated a great deal of interest by amateur and professional ornithologists in the last two centuries because of their widespread distribution and high diversity (about 9,600 living species). This makes birds interesting models to answer research questions and to assess the environmental quality of different types of ecosystems (e.g., bioindicators). As a result, many of the jobs available at Federal Agencies, non-profit organizations, consulting companies, and Universities (graduate studies, post-docs, Faculty positions) involve knowledge of bird biology and ecology. What are the prerequisites? BIOL350, but I would be willing to waive it based on the courses you have taken. Please, contact me What is the class schedule? Lectures: Tuesdays 9-10:45 Labs/field work: Thursdays 8:30-10:45 (most of the time from 9:00-10:45) Goals of the course The main goal is to understand why and how birds are so diverse. To that end, students will need to learn the major aspects of bird biology and analyze them carefully and logically from different points of view. The identification of birds (and their behavior) in the lab and the field will allow students to appreciate the ecological and evolutionary basis of their diversity. Furthermore, students are expected to develop their writing and oral communication skills in order to make ideas about birds accessible to others.
Extractions: Esteban Fernández-Juricic - Department of Biological Sciences - CSULB BACK TO ORNITHOLOGY HOME Ornithology (Spring 2005) Meeting point: Lecture meeting time: Tuesdays 9:00-10:45 am Lab meeting time: Thursdays 8:30-10:45 am Prerequisites: BIOL 211A,B, with a grade of C or better and 8 units of upper division biology. Instructor: Dr. Esteban Fernández-Juricic Phone: 562-985-7597 (but you can reach me faster by e-mail) E-mail: efernand@csulb.edu Instructor's website: http://www.csulb.edu/~efernand/ Ornithology course website: http://www.csulb.edu/~efernand/ornithol/ Office: Office hours: Wednesdays 11 am to 1 pm (or by appointment) Course description: Birds have generated a great deal of interest by amateur and professional ornithologists in the last two centuries because of their widespread distribution and high diversity (about 9,600 living species). Ornithology will study the ecology, morphology, physiology, behavior and taxonomy of birds from an evolutionary perspective, but also considering the biological reasons that have influenced a recent increase in their extinction risk. Course objectives: The main goal is to understand why and how birds are so diverse. To that end, students will need to learn the major aspects of bird biology and analyze them carefully and logically from different points of view. The identification of birds (and their behavior) in the lab and the field will allow students to appreciate the ecological and evolutionary basis of their diversity.
Alabama Geographic Alliance Ø Working with their students in handson terrarium activities Teachersparticipating in this course work in collaborative groups to tackle problems and http://www2.una.edu/geography/aga/events.htm
Extractions: Unique, active, and fun! Enter a $1000 workshop scholarship drawing to attend the workshop. The Amazon Rainforest Workshop is a professional development opportunity for teachers to work side-by-side with scientists in one of the most biologically diverse environments in the world. Join author/illustrator Lynne Cherry and a spirited faculty of specialists in ornithology, botany, marine biology, and entomology. Full land cost for the workshop is $1898. Budget airfares, up to 3 semester hours graduate credit, and optional Andes extensions are available. Scholarship entry deadline in April 2, 2001. For workshop and funding information call Frances Gatz, 800-669-6806, email: fgatz@earthlink.net or check the web site www.travel2learn.com
Extractions: UC Home Courses Departments Library ... Search Marine Ecology Research Group 2002 Stacie Lilley and Dr Michelle Mei Sharyn Goldstien and Liv Hollins collecting Stacie Lilley and Sharyn Goldstien Rolly Russell and Spencer Wood MERG meeting Seal group's Thanksgiving dinner Seals that can read! Laura Boren and Arturo Hernandez Seal with radio transmitter Kaikoura Peninsula Sorting specimens Jukka Jokela counting snails Curt Lively and Brit Koskella Snail experiment Research Activities 2002 Marine Ecology Research Group Marine Mammal Research Group Ornithology and Behaviour Crustacean Biology ... Geography Visiting Researchers Evolution Geology Marine Ecology Fish Biology The Marine Ecology Research Group had a busy and successful year. This year (2002) was a year of consolidation of projects, new initiatives to lead into a comprehensive round of bidding for new grants as current funding comes to an end, and presentations of MERG work to the scientific community (both nationally and internationally).
Olin College | Student Life Click below to check out some of Olin s activities and Programs for students Olin Dance Project, ornithology for Engineers, ¡Por supuesto! http://www.olin.edu/student_life/activities_programs.asp
Extractions: The Council of Olin Representatives (CORe) is a student-elected, student-led body that serves the students of Olin College and represents them to other parties. Olin's student government is unique in the strong ties it has to the college's governance structure and in having a high level and variety of representation, responsiveness to student initiatives, and a central role as a hub of information relating to the student body.
Rodl2 In collaborative projects the scope of these investigations is extended with thestudy of Research Associate, MaxPlanck Research Unit for ornithology http://www.princeton.edu/~wikelski/Rodl2.htm
Extractions: Alexander von Humboldt - Fellow Principle Research Interests : My main interests focus on behavioral and physiological stress responses of free-ranging animals solicited by the approach of a human or a predator. On the proximate level I am interested in modifications of the stress response due to differences in individual characteristics, e.g. social status, body condition, prior experience and learning. On the ultimate level I am interested in the fitness consequences of individual differences in stress responses. The methods applied are derived from behavioral ecology and endocrinology. In collaborative projects the scope of these investigations is extended with the study of the interactions of an animal's stress response and the functioning of its immune system. Current Research E-mail: trodl@princeton.edu
CCCU/PewGSIActReport9/96-2.html This center s directives are to establish collaborative efforts between Christian MCCALL ornithology course. This community course provided a continuing http://cesc.montreat.edu/GSI/GSI-Conf/Activity_Reports/Montreat.html
Extractions: This report is prepared to summarize the activities on our campus that have resulted from the selection to participate in this grant awarded to the Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities through the Pew Foundation's Global Stewardship Initiative. Montreat College's selection to participate in this grant effort coincided very effectively with the initiation of our Christian Environmental Studies Center (CESC @ MC). This center's directives are to establish collaborative efforts between Christian Environmental Organizations, academic programming, and the Christian Community. The supportive efforts of the CCCU / Pew GSI grant and the developments in the CESC @ MC both will be reflected in this report since these developments were very significantly linked. The formation of a campus Global Stewardship Task Force (GSTF) was requested immediately upon selection to participate in this grant. Those individuals that contributed to the grant development and the team consulted in the discussions of the CESC @ MC were designated as the GSTF. Thus, the GSTF was established on campus to both administrate the activities of the Global Stewardship Initiative and review the developments of the Christian Environmental Studies Center @ Montreat College.
