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Continue reading →: Washington STEM: Get Connected
The eagerly-awaited Washington STEM is now up and running with a growing web presence. Visit the new WashingtonSTEM.org site for: Information on their Core Strategy Funded Investments Grants Center and Application information STEM Community STEM Blog Get connected with Washington STEM on Facebook HERE and sign up HERE to join…
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Continue reading →: Surrounded by Science
A new clip from The National Academies on the importance of informal science learning experiences- Surrounded by Science Other Resources: – slides describing the 6 Strands of Science Proficiency – The LIFE Center– Learning in Informal and Formal Environments – FREE to read online- Learning Science in Informal Environments See…
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Continue reading →: Update on Conceptual Framework for New Science Education Standards
There was an update today (3/7/11) on the status of the Conceptual Framework for the New Science Education Standards. This framework will be used by the writing team when new national science standards are created. UPDATE (as of 3/7/2011) The revised Framework report is undergoing a confidential external review by…
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Continue reading →: Washington STEM: Opening Soon!
The long-awaited arrival of Washington STEM (Washington the state… not D.C.) is quickly approaching. Here is wording from a recent email: The wait is almost over. Washington STEM, a new nonprofit organization devoted to investing in programs to advance innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Washington…
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Continue reading →: Chemistry: It’s All About You
Nothing like a chemistry video to make your Friday go by a little faster. Chemistry: It’s All about You
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Continue reading →: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science & Engineering: 2011
NSF recently released Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2011. The report can be downloaded directly as a 1.8 MB pdf- HERE. But I would highly recommend checking out the online digest that highlights six key themes: enrollment field of degree employment status occupation academic employment…
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Continue reading →: Misconceptions about Falling Objects
A new video from Veritasium on Misconceptions about Falling Objects.
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Continue reading →: Making STEM Real
The March 2011 edition of Educational Leadership has an article on STEM education titled: Making STEM Real. The article describes four crucial elements for advancing STEM learning: An Integrated Curriculum Project-Based Learning Work-Based Learning Continuous Improvement Read the article online HERE.
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Continue reading →: Energy & Dynamic Braking
Saw this video posted on NSTA and wanted to share here too. Could be useful for discussing; force and motion energy transfer/transformation energy of motion conservation of energy
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Continue reading →: Natalie Portman: Oscar Winner and Scientist
The New York Times printed an interesting article about Best Actress Oscar Winner Natalie Portman and her background studying science. The article also mentions other actors with a science connection. Check out the article HERE.
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