Pulse of the Planet : Sounds of science, nature and culture Videos, Webcasts, Podcasts & Slideshows | Exploratorium TV Science Classroom Lessons Snicker's Science Playdoh Mountains (Student worksheet provided) Ride the Rock Cycle Mighty Minerals (Student worksheets provided) Sand Hunt (Student worksheet provided) Simply Sediments (Student worksheet provided) Rock and Roll - Building Earthquake Proof Homes Plate Tectonics - Pick-A-Project (Student worksheet provided) Weather Lessons (Student worksheets provided) Don't miss ..."Digging Into Science - An exploration of paleontology" - Visit this area for details on creating a "dinosaur dig" for your students and an assortment of lesson to explore the world of dinosaurs and fossils! Visit my ISM Geology Online page for more lessons about rocks and minerals, such as GeoHunt, Sediment Sleuths, and Project Geode! Join the Middle School Earth Science E-group! Internet Lessons • Earth Energy Resources (pdf) or Fossil Fuels (pdf) - Challenge your students to explore energy topics on the web with these scavenger hunts contributed by Stacy Baker. Also available ... | Back to top |
American Field Guide The American Field Guide site has been retired from pbs.org and is no longer available Produced in 2001 by Oregon Public Broadcasting, American Field Guide was an early experiment in online video for PBS. A unique local-national partnership, AFG presented a curated collection of over 1400 outdoors and recreation videos, produced by nearly 30 local stations around the country. Many of the programs and videos featured on AFG are still available through local station websites.
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HRP Education and Outreach While NASA’s Human Research Program studies the functions of the human body in space, our research can also inform and inspire the next generation of space flight researchers and engineers. Sharing what we have learned with the public is an important part of HRP’s mission, and we are dedicated to making the knowledge our scientists and engineers have accumulated as accessible and easy to understand as possible. Whether you are a student completing an assignment for school, an educator who wants to bring real-world examples into the classroom, or just an insatiably curious science buff, you are sure to find what you are looking for here. eLanguages - home - Welcome JASON Learning | EDUCATION THROUGH EXPLORATION Level UP! Beginner to Intermediate Level Core Subjects: Language Arts, Visual Arts, Science, Math These four lessons and worksheets are perfect for classes interested in using basic game design techniques to reinforce core skills. Tool: Gamestar Mechanic Students will use writing and research to learn about myths and storytelling. Students will learn about art and design by designing their own games. Students will learn about ecology by creating an environment for a game, complete with predators and prey. Students will use ratios to construct rules for an original game. About Gamestar Mechanic Gamestar Mechanic is a learning platform designed to foster the development of 21st century skills while teaching the principles of game design. Intermediate to Advanced Level Core Subjects: Science, Math, Computer Science, and Physical Education These four lessons and five worksheets are perfect for knowledgeable students looking for real-world applications of their science and math skills. Tool: Activate! Activate!
Five-Minute Film Festival: 8 Interactive Video Tools for Engaging Learners It's no secret that I am a passionate advocate for using video in the classroom. When used well, videos can help students make connections to people and ideas beyond their usual frame of reference. That's why I've been really excited to see a wave of new (and mostly free or low-cost!) tech tools recently that enable teachers to take favorite clips and make them more valuable for educational use. Whether you use videos to flip your classroom or you just appreciate the power of video to engage kids, maybe one of the tools in my playlist below will help you go deeper in 2014. Video Playlist: Tools to Enhance Videos for Learning You may notice my playlist below looks a little different this time; I'm embedding using a great tool called Huzzaz, reviewed below. More Resources on Using Video in the Classroom Reviews and Guides for Interactive Video Tools Sources and Ideas for Using Videos in the Classroom