Project-Based Learning 101 for Teachers Who Want t. Great Games and Simulation Tools for teaching STEM Content! (P2) It’s great to be a STEM teacher these days!
We have a plethora of technology tools to help us improve teaching and learning in our classroom. One of the greatest tools for teaching science and math that I have used are online simulations. Numberphile - Videos About Curious Number Facts. A Great Collection of Science Videos. PowerUp the Game - have fun while learning about engineering and the environment. PowerUp the Game is a 3D, action strategy, multi-player, free, online game.
The premise is that the Planet Helios is being destroyed from the side effects of burning fossil fuels for energy. The environment is damaged with CO2, pollution, extreme weather, and more. Players work together in extreme environments to try to save the planet, learning about environmental issues and designing systems to harness renewable energy. It's fun, it takes critical-thinking and problem solving skills, along with teamwork and is educational. Earth Exploration Toolbook. Awarded Science Magazine's Science Prize for Online Resources in Education (SPORE), September 30, 2011 AAAS Press Release What is the Earth Exploration Toolbook?
Developed by teams of scientists and educators, the Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) is a collection of online Earth system science activities. Each activity, or chapter, introduces one or more scientific data sets and analysis tools that enables users to explore some aspect of the Earth system. Within the context of a case study, each chapter guides users through a step-by-step process in which they access data and use analysis tools to explore real issues and questions in Earth system science.