Posts Tagged ‘ Science ’

Schoolyard Habitat Program Grant

October 11, 2012

The Schoolyard Habitat Program, an initiative of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, helps teachers and students create a school wildlife habitat. Typical projects include wetlands, meadows, forests and variations based on specific ecoregions. The first step to creating a successful Schoolyard Habitat Project is to create a team that includes students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members who will support the project. This team will ensure the project is created with full participation of the school and will create the foundation of support the school needs for sustainability. Eligibility: K-12 schools Deadline: Ongoing Award: Up to $8000 Web: http://www.classroomearth.org/node/1893 …

Track Seasonal Changes in Nature

December 12, 2011

Journey North is a free, Internet-based program that explores the interrelated aspects of seasonal change. Through interrelated investigations, students discover that sunlight drives all living systems, and they learn about the dynamic ecosystem that surrounds and connects them. Journey North for Kids is a simple, student-directed entry point to Journey North studies. Engaging stories, photos, videos and slideshows from the natural world build observation skills, inspire scientific thinking and create fertile ground for discussions and new questions. Click Here to Visit Journey North Website Click Here to Visit Journey North for Kids Website This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement…

Science Videos for Your Classroom

February 14, 2011

NBC Learn offers over 400 videos that include the following subjects: Agriscience Archaeology and Palentology Astronomy and Space Biology Chemistry Computer Sciences Earth Sciences Engineering Environmental Sciences Physics Lives and Careers in Science Web: http://archives.nbclearn.com/portal/site/k-12 This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement by the district. It is important to thoroughly evaluate a website before using it with students. For help with this please contact the Learning Technologies Coach for your campus.

Get Real-World Experience with STEM Activities

January 28, 2011

Beginning in February 2011, science and math educators can get real-world experience with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities by participating in one ofVernier Software & Technology’s free four-hour hands-on workshops. The workshops touch on topics such as chemistry, biology, physics, middle school science, physical science and Earth science. Each session is led by current or former classroom science and math teachers. Find a schedule of dates and locations on the Vernier Web site. Click Here for More Information This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement by the district. It is…

6 Virtual Tours Of The Human Body For Free Interactive Anatomy Lessons

January 17, 2011

You can put your money on virtual reality and virtual worlds becoming part of our daily lives. One of its greatest impacts will be felt on education and health. You can already get hints of the value educators (and others) placed on 3D virtual tools from the success of virtual globes like Google Earth. Virtual worlds are now commonplace on things like flight simulators and massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs). When it comes to interactive virtual views, we have gone to space and around the globe. So, it’s not surprising that we are also going within ourselves on a virtual journey of…

Earth Revealed

January 4, 2011

This series shows the physical processes and human activities that shape our planet. From earthquakes and volcanoes to the creation of sea-floor crusts and shifting river courses, Earth Revealed offers stunning visuals that explain plate tectonics and other geologic concepts and principles. Follow geologists in the field as they explore the primal forces of the Earth. This series can also be used as a resource for teacher professional development. Produced by Intelecom. 1992. A video instructional series on geology for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 26 half-hour video programs and coordinated books. Web: http://learner.org/resources/series78.html This information is provided…

Case Studies in Science Education

January 4, 2011

These case studies take science education reform to a personal level, where individuals struggle to make changes that matter. Follow Donna, Mike, Audrey, and other science teachers as they work to improve one aspect of their teaching. Each case follows a single teacher over the course of a year and is divided into three modules: the teacher’s background and the problem he or she chooses to address, the chosen approach and implementation, and the outcome with assessment by the teacher and his or her advisor. Produced by the Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Observatory in association with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.…

Assessment in Math and Science

January 4, 2011

“Will this be on the test?” “Is this going to count?” How often do students ask these questions? This workshop examines current assessment issues and strategies in K-12 math and science classrooms. Through video segments of real classrooms interspersed with lively discussions of practicing teachers and content experts, see how teachers deal with common issues and discover ways to use assessment to improve teaching and learning. Produced by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Telecommunications (MCET). 1997. A video workshop for K-12 teachers; 8 ninety-minute video programs, workshop guide, and Web site. Web: http://learner.org/resources/series93.html This information…

Participate in Authentic Scientific Research

November 7, 2010

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…