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Continue reading →: BLOSSOMS: Free STEM Lessons from MIT
BLOSSOMS (Blended Learning Open Source Science Or Math Studies) is a library of math and science video courseware from MIT. Currently there are over 50 FREE video-based lessons for high school students. Each 50 minute lesson includes video components, a teacher guide, and handouts for students. Check out the Free…
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Continue reading →: USA Today Special Section on STEM Education
USA Today recently published a special section on STEM education. It is a colorful and well-organized look at a variety of issues in STEM education including: equity, importance of effective STEM teachers, and STEM careers. You can download a pdf of the section HERE.
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Continue reading →: Science and Engineering Practices K-12: Thoughts by Roger Bybee
Science and Engineering Practices in K-12 Classrooms: Understanding a Framework for K-12 Science Education by Roger Bybee is being published in all of the December NSTA journals and is available FREE online. This article provides: A clear explanation of the Science and Engineering Practices- displays the similarities and differences Describes…
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Continue reading →: FREE- NSTA Reader’s Guide to the Framework for K-12 Science Education
Are you looking for a perfect and inexpensive gift for the science education nerd on your holiday list? Well look no further- the NSTA Reader’s Guide to the Framework for K-12 Science Education is here… and it’s FREE at the NSTA store as an e-book! This reader’s guide is intended…
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Continue reading →: Spongelab
Spongelab (beta) is a “global science community” where science educators will find: Science games and interactives Animations Graphics Lesson plans and quizzes Most of the resources are FREE, however there is some premium content as well. Definitely worth checking out. See the embedded video overview of Spongelab below.
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Continue reading →: Message in a Bottle
I have been out of the classroom for a few years now, so I no longer get notes or gifts from students and parents. It makes me realize that perhaps I took those kind words and gestures for granted at the time. Occasionally I will peruse the pictures and cards…
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Continue reading →: The Cell: An Image Library
The Cell: An Image Library is a FREE, searchable database of images, video, and animations related to cells, cell processes, and cell parts. This seems like a useful resource for teachers and learners of life science ideas. There are lots of visuals that can provide another model or piece of…
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Continue reading →: Dayton Regional STEM Center
For those of you (like me) who are on a journey of learning about STEM Education.. The Dayton Regional STEM Center is a site you will want to add to your STEM bookmarks. The Dayton Regional STEM Center site contains: A rich searchable database of STEM lessons/activities STEM Education Quality…
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Continue reading →: The Newton Project
Free Technology for Teachers mentioned The Newton Project today and I thought you might be interested. The Newton Project is a non-profit organization charged with making all of Sir Issac Newton’s writings available for FREE in electronic form. Several documents are currently available (over 4.8 million words!) with even more…
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Continue reading →: Tweeting from NSTA in Seattle
The 2011 NSTA conference in Seattle was packed with great sessions, exhibits, field trips and more. I spent most of my time at featured panels & presentations (the ballroom type events) and plan to recap some of my favorite sessions in upcoming blog posts. I attempted to Tweet quotes, main…
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