Ideas The science topics are devided into Life sciences, and physical science and Teaching tip categories include biology, chemistry, earth science, http://www.sitesforteachers.com/resources_sharp/science/sci_ideas.html
Extractions: Acid Rain Program. Acid Rain Program is part of the EPA efforts to reduce emissions responsible for acid deposition. It provides for middle grade science student resources featuring a collection of classroom experiments and activities for exploring acid rain effects on the environment. Air Travelers. Air Travelers, provided by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), contains resources for teaching the science of balloons and lighter-than-air flight in grades 4-6. The site includes four student investigations/activities, teacher and science background materials, and a picture gallery, and movies of balloons and blimps. Amazing Environmental Organization WebDirectory! Amazing Environmental Organization WebDirectory! provides a collection of school projects and classroom activities for teaching about environmental education in grades K-12. Anatomy and Physiology Database. Anatomy and Physiology Database features ten systems of our human body where students in grades 7-12 can explore them online. The systems include the circulatory, the respiratory, and the nervous. Animal Information Database.
The EET Team Previously, she spent seven years teaching Earth science and chemistry at the high She taught junior high life and physical science, high school Earth http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/team.html
Extractions: @import "/styles/layout.css"; @import "/styles/base.css"; @import "/styles/eet_look.css"; The Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) is a collaborative effort by individuals at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at TERC, the Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College, the Complex Systems Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network at Columbia University. Center for Science Teaching and Learning, TERC Tamara Shapiro Ledley , a senior scientist at TERC in Cambridge Massachusetts, received her PhD from MIT in meteorology 1983. She conducted a research program in Earth system science and global climate change with a focus on the polar regions at Rice University for 15 years and has authored over 30 scientific papers. She has also been involved in Earth system science education activities. These activities include the development of a museum exhibit to bring near real time images of the Earth to the public, the directing of teacher training programs in the Earth sciences, working with a high school students to study the influence of El Nino on the polar oceans, providing scientific reviews of Earth science text books and the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework. Dr. Ledley has received NSF grants to develop an Earth System Scientist Network in which she works with scientists and educators to develop scientists research projects for the participation of high school students; and to develop the Earth Exploration Toolbook which will provide teachers with step by step instructions on how to use Earth science datasets and tools in an educational context. Other current work includes directing the development the Earth as a System chapter of the Teachers Guide for the NSF sponsored GLOBE program, and contributing to the development of a group of museum exhibits for the NASA sponsored Museums Teaching Planet Earth project. She is also active in the Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP Federation), the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), and in the Digital Library for Earth Systems Education (DLESE).
Center For Science Education: The science Teaching Scholars Program (STSP) is a partnership between LoyolasCenter for physical science; Teaching science in the Middle School http://www.luc.edu/cse/programs/stsp.shtml
Extractions: Scholars Program With funding provided by Loyola University, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and CPS, teachers will take 9 courses in science and science education over a 3 year period. These graduate level courses will count toward our developing Masters of Education degree in Science Education. The program includes six science courses and three science education courses. All courses will be offered in the summer and late spring, along with enhancement activities throughout the academic year. Participants successfully completing the program will not only earn an endorsement in middle school science education but will also be at or near completion of our developing M.Ed. in Science Education. Because of generous funding by Loyola, ISBE and CPS, this program will be
SCSU: Faculty Center For Teaching Excellence collaborating with physical science, math, social science, The primaryemphasis of Judy s scholarship is teaching; she is extending this passion to http://condor.stcloudstate.edu/~teaching/jfoster.shtml
Extractions: Faculty Focus, Fall 1995 Judy Foster, Professor of English Judy Foster, Professor of English, proudly asserts that her career focus has been on pedagogy. The wide range of courses she teaches-from the first year required composition class to the graduate seminars-and her discipline focus in American Literature and Rhetoric only speak to one aspect of that interest in teaching. Since she joined the English Department in 1979, Foster has co-coordinated the General Studies program and taught with the Honors program. While working with a three year FIPSe grant she developed an interdisciplinary curriculum for first year honor students, collaborating with physical science, math, social science, and history professors to develop an eight credit interdisciplinary block. The primary emphasis of Judy's scholarship is teaching; she is extending this passion to her work as an Advisory Committee member for the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Online Particle Physics Information - Education Sites the National science Education Content Standards for teaching science which The excellent physical science list contains useful links for physics, http://www.slac.stanford.edu/library/pdg/education.html
Extractions: Each site in this section containing student activities now lists the (U.S. educational system) school grade level(s) that best fit that site. Also listed are the National Science Education Content Standards for teaching science which are relevant to the classroom activities provided at that site. Further explanation of the National Science Educational Content Standards can be found at: Science Content Standards: GRADES 5 - 8 Science Content Standards: GRADES 9 - 12 Excellent source for online demos aimed at middle school students (modifiable for other levels). Online demonstrations include: Air-Powered Rockets; Desktop Stars; Lunar Topography, Ping Pong Ball Launcher; Potato Power; Solar System; and more to come. Each includes an introduction, teacher and student worksheets, and a list of materials needed.
Science Engaging multimedia articles and activites make science Ua great place to Sourcebook For teaching science. Looked like it might be a good resource. http://www.maxpatch.com/edscience.html
Extractions: VirtualRiver Here you will find two interactive exercises designed to help you learn about river processes like discharge, flooding, and flood frequency. Each activity requires you to make careful observations and measurements, do simple calculations, and answer questions about your work. A "Certificate of Completion" will be available to you at the end of each activity.
Science Resources By Subject: Lessons And Interactive Activities How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? In this exhibit, you llhave a Eisenhower National Clearing house science Lessons and activites http://can-do.com/science/lessons_interactive.html
All Programs Teaching Integrated Mathematics and science (TIMS) a threeyear program for in research activites so that students can learn fundamental physics in the http://www-ed.fnal.gov/ffse/pep_main.html
Extractions: Friends Home Mission Programs Support ... Membership Fermilab is a dedicated program laboratory operated by Universities Research Association, Inc. for the U. S. Department of Energy. The Laboratory's mission is to conduct research in high-energy physics. To fulfill its responsibilities to enhance science education, Fermilab established an Education Office in 1989 and opened the Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center in 1992. To assist in the fulfillment of these responsibilities, the Friends of Fermilab was founded in 1983. In 2002, Friends of Fermilab was renamed Fermilab Friends for Science Education. Under a Memorandum of Understanding and a Cooperative Educational Agreement, Fermilab Friends for Science Education seeks public and private sector support for precollege science education programs at Fermilab. Staff Development Preservice Resources Conferences ... Students STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS Summer Institute for Science and Mathematics Teachers : a four-week institute and academic year follow-on for high school biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics teachers to update teachers' content knowledge and instructional strategies.
Science Experiment Kits & Activites Schoolmasters science Experiment Kits activites. How Scientists Do scienceTeach your students basic problemsolving skills! http://www.wolverinesports.com/scikits.html
Extractions: Quantity Experiment with one of the most promising energy sources of the 21st century! Build and experiment with a car that runs on water!. Find out how environmentally friendly fuel cells work. Pour in the water and watch it separate into hydrogen and oxygen, forming a gas to power your vehicle across the floor. Store energy for future use. Conduct more than 30 experiments and demonstrations. Automobile manufacturers are already experimenting with this technology and now so can you! Kit Contains: Complete reversible fuel cell (hydrocycle system): wire; motor; chassis; axle; gas collector; 4 wheels; solar panel with support; syringe; tube; digital multimeter; test tube; protective goggles; labels; bag of small parts for fuel cell; bag of small electronic parts;comprehensive lab manual with 30 experiements and demonstrations. How to build a solar powered car; Effects of direct and indirect radiation; Characteristics of a solar module; Electrolysis and its effects on water; Oxy-hydrogen test; How to construct and load reversible fuel cell; Decomposition of water in the fuel cell; Qualitative and quantitative analysis of gas in a fuel cell; How effecient is electrolysis?; How light influences electrolysis; Solar electrolysis; Fuel cell-powered car. Quantity Teach your students basic problem-solving skills!. Challenge them to develop and test a hypothysis which determines the ideal environmental conditions for specially encapsulated sponge animals to emerge from their "cocoons". In the process, they learn the basics of how scientists design experiments, control variables, gather information, summarize and present data, and solve scientific problems. Grades 7-10
TLC T L Initiatives In College Of Science Department of Physics Teaching and Learning activites Research on ScienceTeaching and have been written up in the Physics Teacher, Academic Computing, http://www.psu.edu/dept/tlc/tlinitiative/up/sci/physics.html
Strategies For Teaching Hispanic Students Have high science expectations for all students; positive expectations increase Discover a student s ability by looking past their physical attraction, http://www.as.wvu.edu/~equity/hispanic.html
Extractions: References Resources Organizations Other Links Books and Videos Invite students to talk about topics they are familiar with connecting your lesson plans to their prior knowledge. Communicate realistic expectations for the students at the beginning and throughout the year. Use interactive technology to help students learn. Teachers should use cognitive coaching to help promote critical thinking skills by asking students who have correctly answered a problem "How did you get that? Why?" Incorporate advising programs in students' curriculum which will allow for contacts with the home. (Use translators when necessary). Be aware of the minority students in class, and create an accepting climate for them. Have students in class introduce themselves and share their experiences in order to educate others. Teachers must take an introspective look at their own cultural background, understanding the effects their biases have when interacting with students. Only then can teachers examine the backgrounds and needs of their student population and understand their students' cultural biases as well. Recognize and understand the cultural differences among students from diverse backgrounds, and treat such differences with respect.
Science Web Sites For Teachers NASA/MSU CERES Project Educational activites Lesson plans for grades K-12. Community science Action Guides - Teaching units and lesson plans for http://www.sldirectory.com/teachf/scied.html
Extractions: Resources for Teachers and Parents Go Back: Virtual Middle School Library Home Resources for Teachers and Parents Menu / Science Science Education Menu: General Science Resources Astronomy and Space Exploration Biology Chemistry, Physics and Technology ... Oceanography The National Science Education Standards - Prepared by the National Research Council. The text includes standards for teaching, content, assessment, and professional development. Benchmarks for Science Literacy - What students should know about science, math, and technology by the time they graduate from high school. This guide to instruction and the writing of a curriculum has been developed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for the improvement of Math and Science Teaching - Lesson plans, links to science web sites, and professional development. SciCentral - A directory of over 50,000 science sites on the internet, and a special section for K-12 sites. This is a good place to keep up with science in the news. The Science Spot - This site is written by a middle school science teacher and contains lots of science lesson plans, links to science web sites, and projects for a science club or class.
Links Digital Library for Earth science Education (DELESE) Teaching Box on Plate taught in an introductory earth science or physical geography class. http://jclahr.com/science/links/
Extractions: Earth Science Links Earthquake Lesson Plans Buffalo Grove, IL, Earthquake Project (grade 6) This project and unit is an exciting exercise integrating many subject areas across the curriculum. During the unit, students not only learn about Plate Tectonics and earthquakes, but they also learn descriptive writing techniques, architectural design, computer skills, oral communication skills, monetary/budget skills, cooperative group working skills and many other important skills. Investigating Earthquakes through Regional Seismicity (grades 8-12) A great tutorial with 30 classroom exercises from the Southern California Earthquake Center. Virtual Geology Labs (grades 9-16) Learn by doing. You can become a "Virtual Seismologist" at the Virtual Earthquake page. Earthquake Web Quest A good internet-based research lesson with a focus on Tennessee. This could also be adapted to another region. Surfing for Earthquakes and Volcanoes (grades 6-8) Students use the Internet to research data on earthquakes and volcanoes and plot locations to determine continental plate boundaries. Extensions include interpretation of interaction between plate boundaries, causes of earthquakes and volcanoes, and the comparison of the formation of Olympus Moons on Mars and the Hawaiian volcanic chain.
Extractions: Required for incoming students. Meets with MSTU 6600. Discussion of critical issues, reading of key works, development of project Communication, Computing, and Technology in Education, presentation of work in progress, conversations with leaders in the field. Special fee: $25. MSTC 4007 Urban Science Education I Drawing from the scholarship in policy, curriculum, and teaching, this course explores the major issues faced in urban science education, including (1) the issue of resources (physical, human, and social) in urban schools and how urban science education programs might draw from local resources in meeting the needs of urban learners, and (2) the issue of what roles might teachers, administrators, policy makers, and curriculum writers play in the design and implementation of empowering curricular and pedagogical practices in urban science classrooms. This course provides students with both research-based and field-based experiences. MSTC 4008 Urban Science Education II MSTC 4008 will continue and draw on discussions begun in Urban Science Education I (MSTC 4007). This course will use cultural lenses and community perspectives to explore challenges and successes in teaching science well with students in public urban settings. We will explore the issues involved in public school science education, from school and classroom vantage points, and practices that represent the best of what we know about science teaching and learning, and how these play themselves out in urban education environments.
PKAL: PKAL International Activites The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Robert J. Beichner Chair, Department of Chemistry, Earth science Physics http://www.pkal.org/template2.cfm?c_id=1532
Syllabus Have your attitudes or feelings about science and science teaching changed? 1 (physical science, Earth/Space, Life). Plan two lessons (one Direct and http://www.plu.edu/~vedrosr/syllabus.html
Physical Education, School Of / 2005-2006 PLU Catalog Exercise science Minor 19 semester hours, including physical Education 360 (2hours), 279 Teaching physical Activity Generic teaching and management http://www.plu.edu/print/catalog/degrees-courses/phed.html
Extractions: www.plu.edu/~phed The university's physical education program seeks to ingrain in each student a fundamental respect for the role of physical activity in living. Instruction is offered in approximately 30 different physical education activities. The activity program is uniquely characterized by a timely response to student interests in recreational opportunities available in the Pacific Northwest. Outstanding modern sports facilities include an all-weather 400-meter track, an Olympic-style swimming pool, six lighted tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, two gymnasiums, racquetball and squash courts, a fitness center, and an all-purpose astro-turf field house. Faculty: Evans, Interim Dean ; Hacker, Kerr, McConnell, Moore, Tannehill, Wells; and Turner, Athletic Director Assisted by Girrard, Harshman, J. Johnson, Keim, Kreier, Loomis, McCord, Nicholson, Noren, Rigell, Thomas, Scott Westering, Susan Westering.
KanCRN SciLi: Searching For PROPERTIES In PHYSICAL Great resource for space science, physical science, earth science. organizationcommitted to improving mathematics and science learning and teaching. http://pathfinderscience.net/teachers/urls/results.cfm?SCIENCE=PHYSICAL&SEARCHKE
KanCRN SciLi: Searching For ENERGY In PHYSICAL Great resource for space science, physical science, earth science. Providesinformation about and links to science education websites for all grade levels. http://pathfinderscience.net/teachers/urls/results.cfm?SCIENCE=PHYSICAL&SEARCHKE
Geology/Earth Science Education Listings QUICK AND EASY activites from the Southeastern Michigan Mathscience LearningCoalition, This is an ideal site for science instructors team teaching http://personal.cmich.edu/~franc1m/es-geo-e.htm
Extractions: ADDRESSES (Current as of Science Lesson Plans General Science ERIC LESSON PLANS: specific examples of ready-to-go lesson plans in the gopher format from Syracuse University. Make this your first step in the search for lesson plans. QUICK AND EASY ACTIVITES: from the Southeastern Michigan Math-Science Learning Coalition, offers science related lesson plans for pre-school, early elementary, later elementary, middle school, for the teacher who doesn't have a lot of time to implement activities. The site is also appropriate for parents who want to demonstrate science concepts at home. SCIENCE SNACKS ONLINE: from Exploratorium, the site features 100 quick activities using simple materials for attention grabbing demonstrations and hands on activities including "Afterimage," "Colored Shadows," and the "Bronx Cheer Bulb." SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN MATH SCIENCE LEARNING COALITION: an impressive set of science lesson plans and science activities. I like the site because it quick loading, easy to follow, and differentiates lesson plans from activities, the latter typically being a demonstration that will perk student interest before a lecture. ... Clarifying commonly taught misconceptions ranging from the greenhouse effect to cloud formation. General Earth Science EARTH SCIENCE LESSONS: from the Southeastern Michigan Math-Science Learning Coalition, this site offers a variety of
