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Continue reading →: NEON: NASA Educators Online Network
The NASA Educators Online Network (NEON) is an example of using Social Networking as a professional learning community. Interested educators create an account and then answer a set of questions, list their wants and needs from the community, etc. The site then connects you to folks with similar needs and…
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Continue reading →: Brian Greene on the Importance of Science Education and more
I’m a big fan of Brian Greene. He takes complex scientific ideas and makes them digestible and easy to understand. Below are three clips of Brian Greene: On the importance of science education Discussing string theory on Letterman The Universe on a String: at TED
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Continue reading →: Phylo: the Trading Card Game
Phylo The Trading Card Game looks like a very cool biology game for students learning about biodiversity. Like Pokemon or Magic: The Gathering- the game is much more than just card collecting. The site is currently in the Beta stage but there is already a significant library of cards and…
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Continue reading →: The Future of Women in Chemistry and Science
This sounds like a wonderful virtual conference where you can hear 60 speakers in 60 minutes discussing 60 perspectives on how to expand women’s leadership in science- the conference airs March 1, 2011 at 11am EST. Throughout the past century, chemistry—and all sciences—has seen enormous transformations in gender parity. Today,…
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Continue reading →: Update on the Next Generation Science Standards
I have been waiting for an update on the Next Generation Science Standards and finally have something to share. Dr. Stephen Pruitt recently gave an update on the project and below is a pdf of the slides used. Hope this is helpful to all who want to be informed as…
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Continue reading →: Veritasium: Science Video Blog
I mention a lot of online science education resources on this site and occasionally I find a resource that needs to be highlighted and elevated above the typical post. Veritasium is one of those resources! This is the type of site I wish I was involved with. Veritasium is a…
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Continue reading →: Washington State Board of Education Student Video Contest 2011
The Washington State Board of Education is once again holding a student video contest on the importance of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and career & technical education (CTE) courses. The contest due date is May 2, 2011 and you can download a flyer with complete information HERE (pdf) and an…
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Continue reading →: Mr. Rogers Addresses US Senate 1969
As the federal government considers cutting funding to PBS (a source of many excellent science programs) I think it is compelling to listen to Fred Rogers (yes… Mr. Rogers) address the Senate back in 1969. I recommend watching the clip to the end- the last 2 minutes are very powerful.
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Continue reading →: TIMSS Videos of Science Instruction
As a teacher, I feel that one of the best forms of professional development is having an opportunity to observe the teaching practices of others. This is often difficult to arrange in buildings and to be honest it has not been a part of traditional school culture to observe and…
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Continue reading →: 10 Stunning Science Visualizations
Wired Science posted 10 amazing recent visuals from the world of science- from photography to computer generated images. I think my favorite is the photograph of the tomato seed trichomes. Image: Robert Rock Belliveau
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