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Participate in Authentic Scientific Research
NASA and Arizona State University’s Mars Education Program is offering students nationwide the opportunity to be involved in authentic Mars research by participating in the Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP). Teams of students in grades 5–12 will work with scientists, mission planners and educators at Arizona State University’s Mars Space Flight Facility to image a site on Mars using the visible wavelength camera onboard the Mars Odyssey spacecraft, which is currently orbiting Mars every two hours. National Science Education Standards–aligned MSIP curriculum has been developed to fit within existing science curriculum using real-world science instead of worksheets or simulations. Student teams can participate in one of three formats for image reception activities: On-site at the Mars Space Flight Facility in Tempe, Arizona; Distance Learning; or Archived Data.
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Save Planet Earth
At Green Education Network, K–16 teachers, students and parents will find a comprehensive and easy-to-use aggregation of Save Planet Earth curriculum-related information, lesson plans, activities, projects, contests—and inspiration. It’s all at your fingertips using the keyword search box or the topics list on the left-hand side of the site.
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Explore the Building Blocks of Visual Composition
The Artist’s Toolkit: Visual Elements and Principles is an online interactive that allows students to explore the tools that artists use—for example, line, color and balance—to build works of art. In See Artists in Action, students can watch two professional artists using the visual elements and principles. Students can also use the Artist’s Toolkit Encyclopedia to learn more about these building blocks of composition. The encyclopedia includes many examples of works of art that illustrate the visual elements (line, shape, color, space, texture) and visual principles (balance, emphasis, movement/rhythm).
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Explore the Moon—and Beyond
Lockheed Martin, the Space Foundation and SpaceClass have launched a strategic online education collaboration called Orion’s Path. The interactive virtual classroom project will form a link between teachers, students and NASA’s human space exploration program known as Constellation. Orion’s Path is an interactive lesson on SpaceClass, a Web-based education program using videos and virtual science labs to engage students in research being conducted for space exploration. Lesson content meets national learning standards for middle school grades, and use of the site is free to teachers.
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Follow the Monarch’s Migration
The Journey North program engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. Students share field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, bald eagles, robins, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, gray whales and other birds and mammals. Students also monitor the budding of plants, changing sunlight and other natural events. Since the program is based on seasonal changes, the standards-based lessons focus on southern migration in the fall and winter and northern migration in the spring and summer. For almost all the lessons, there is a reading–writing connection. Teachers must register to take part in the program, but registration is free.
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Get Up to Speed in Technology Concepts
Nortel LearniT offers free, educator-created and classroom-tested technology tutorials for teachers and students. These short videos (about four minutes each) are a quick way to get up to speed in specific technology concepts. The videos provide the basic “getting started” steps and concrete examples, and are ideal for individual learning or use in a classroom setting. Topics include Creating Objects in Flash; Digital Audio; Digital Ethics; Discovering the Internet; Imaging; Networks to Knowledge (N2K); Online Safety; PowerPoint Presentations; Video Production; and Web Content Creation.
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Find Out What Works for English Language Learners
The U.S. Department of Education’s Teaching Literacy in English to K–5 English Learners provides videos, slideshows and tools for teaching reading to K–5 English learners. The site’s resources are based on five research-based recommendations: screen and monitor students’ progress; provide small-group reading interventions; provide vocabulary instruction throughout the day; develop academic English competence beginning in primary grades; and schedule regular peer-assisted learning opportunities, including structured language practice.
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Promote Science Readiness
SID THE SCIENCE KID is a new educational animated television series using comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers. The 40 half-hour episodes, co-produced by The Jim Henson Company and KCET/Los Angeles for PBS KIDS® , debuted on September 1, 2008. The series uses music and humor to celebrate children’s natural curiosity about science in everyday life. The energetic and inquisitive Sid starts each episode with a new question (Why are my shoes shrinking? Why do bananas get mushy?) and embarks on a fun-filled day of finding answers with the help of family and friends. The SID THE SCIENCE KID Web site helps caregivers to build a strong foundation for early science exploration. The site models scientific inquiry in everyday settings: a kitchen, classroom and playground. Complementary online and offline activities motivate children to practice and internalize scientific methodology: Observe! Compare! Contrast! Describe! The Web site is updated each week to present online games, videos, and printable activities tied to the week’s scientific concept.
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Celebrate the Birthday of Our Government
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day (September 17) is a time to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. The National Constitution Center’s We the People Web site provides resources to help you celebrate Constitution Day featuring more than 200 activities, lessons, books, DVDs and more from over 30 different providers.
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Experiment with Science
PBS’s Design Squad is a contemporary, inspirational resource for ‘tweens and teens of all backgrounds. Presenting content in a fun and hip format, the site introduces visitors to the world of engineering and empowers young people and adults alike to learn about and experiment with science. The visually compelling format attracts and motivates users to read, watch, build and learn. The video section includes show and bonus footage and also offers fans an inside look at the competing teams and an opportunity to “meet” the cast, while building projects range from creating a mini zip line to building a motorized car. Extensive resources for parents and educators round out the content. The site also reaches out to engineers, offering them the chance to host events and workshops to foster an interest in this vital industry.
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