Project: Center for Essential Science : Science Resources Developed by the Biodiversity Institute at the University of Kansas, Lifemapper is a professional tool for creating species distribution maps that display current and predicted ranges of where individual species live. Lifemapper makes use of massive archives of online geospatial species occurrence data and global climate and land cover data contributed by research biologists and biological museums around the world. The Critter Catalog is a web resource that provides rich information on local animal populations including appearance, habitat, predator-prey relationships, and endangerment. The Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. CyberTracker is an application for mobile devices that enables users to record and organize field observations.
Air Force wants student help on STEM projects Collaborative partnership encourages real-world solutions to STEM projects By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, @eSN_Laura Read more by Laura Devaney August 26th, 2013 A new interactive online projects platform urges science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students and educators to solve real-world challenges and seeks to show students how classroom STEM lessons translate to the workforce. The STEM projects will be hosted through the Air Force Collaboratory, a partnership between the U.S. Air Force and GOOD, a social network for activism, launched Aug. 1 and will remain active through the end of November. Air Force representatives said humanitarian and search-and-rescue missions depend more and more on technological advances created by STEM-educated workers. (Next page: The three STEM projects)
NGSS 101 – A Guide to Next Generation Science Standards Resources. | seedsofsciencerootsofreading January 8, 2013 at 5:52 pm From the NGSS web site… Through a collaborative, state-led process managed by Achieve, new K–12 science standards are being developed that will be rich in content and practice, arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education. The NGSS will be based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education developed by the National Research Council. The Second and Final Public Draft of NGSS is to be released Tuesday, January 8, at 3 p.m. Let’s start with a great overview video created by Paul Andersen. The National Science Teachers Association web site provides a number of resources covering NGSS. A webinar featuring Stephen Pruitt, Vice President for Content, Research, and Development from Achieve. A community forum dedicated to NGSS allow you to post questions and comments and get feedback from peers. Like this: Like Loading... Entry filed under: NGSS, Video.
14 Amazing Project Sites: A STEM, PBL, Common Core Series - A Goldmine of Resources The STEM and PBL Series Part 5… 14 Amazing Project Sites…. A STEM, PBL, Common Core Series… A Goldmine of Resources I hope you have enjoyed the series and if you missed any post, feel free to click above! This last of this series allows you to explore some PBL units. By searching through STEM subjects in these sites’ databases or directories you can come up with a PBL unit to use, remix, or possible implement a lesson from. BIE Tools – PBL Project Search – Here you will find a collection of 450 proven lesson plans to set any PBL desire into action. West Virginia PBL Project Data Base – This is a wonderful site where teachers can search through the subjects of reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, dance, visual arts, theater, and music. Learning Reviews – This website claims to connect kids to learning on the web. Here are more than 30 websites with free PBL examples, guidance, rubrics, and templates. Others
Home 6-8STEMresources Introduction: In recent years, the potential impact of global warming has been discussed widely by the scientific community. The majority of scientific reports suggest that the Earth will be soon facing climate change as the Earth increases in temperature. Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth. The increase in temperature may only be a few degrees, however, this slight change could have a profound impact on the Earth's polar ice caps. There are many possible causes of global warming. The melting of the ice in Antarctica, Greenland and other land locked glaciers is a big concern for scientists. A good introduction to global warming for students can be found at: The Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change Kid's site Group Size: Any Learning Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. Guiding Question: What is global warming? Materials: Student Introduction: What is Global Warming1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 4. Procedure1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1.
Solar Energy Instructional Materials | Institute for School Partnership | Washington University in St. Louis Harvesting the Renewable Source of Heat and Light Energy In the solar energy “hot topics” workshop curriculum, learn about the quality of electromagnetic radiation produced by the sun and investigate how this energy is captured and transferred into usable forms of energy. Explore the energy capture and transfer process in natural systems, like photosynthetic organisms, as well as in man-made systems for producing electricity from sunlight. Download Instructional Materials Solar Energy Curriculum Explore Related Instructional Materials Discover units about wind energy and biomass energy. The solar energy curriculum is one of the lessons explored in a series of workshops for teachers; learn about the Hot Topics Workshop Program.
Part 3…17 Challenges and Competitions… A STEM, PBL, Common Core Series…Goldmine of Resources Welcome to a series that is must read for any PBL or STEM educator. It will include information to reflect and build upon as you consider both PBL and STEM. Best of all, it will finish with over 50 amazing resources you will want to investigate. First, to ensure you do not miss one of these valuable posts or other resources covering PBL, Digital Curriculum, Web 2.0, STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. Quick Note I have been getting a lot of requests asking if I will make a visit to your school, organization, or conference. The STEM and PBL Series Part 1…. Part 3… 17 Challenges and Competitions ….A STEM, PBL, Common Core Series… A Goldmine of Resources I know you have been waiting for the resources. I often tell people you do not have to enter a competition to use the resources, although the completions are a lot of fun! Challenges and Competitions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Like this:
Building Capacity for State Science Education (BCSSE) - CSSS Fact sheets and one pagers about the K-12 Framework for Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. Tools for increasing awareness about different aspects of the K-12 Framework for Science Education Engineering in the Framework This is a one-hour presentation that focuses on Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts and Disciplinary Core Ideas for engineering. Framework Factsheet A single page document that gives a broad overview of the purpose and structure of the K-12 Framework. Framework Overview - 20 Minute A short (20 minute) presentation that gives an overview of the purpose and structure of the Framework. 19 slides. Framework Overview - 60-90 Minute A slightly longer (60-90 minute) presentation that gives an overview of the purpose and structure of the Framework. 40 slides. NGSS Factsheet A single page document that gives a broad overview of the NGSS, including the current timeline for publication. Science and Engineering Practices in the Framework Dr.
Connect the Dots | STEM CAMP But first, they must embrace science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to build the skills that will serve as their tool set for the future. For that to happen, we must work together to ignite their curiosity and get them excited about STEM in their everyday lives. So we ask you to join us in connecting the dots between learning and life. Together, we can ignite the spark in students around the clock and around the world. While after-school learning and summer programs provide rich opportunities to keep students inspired beyond the classroom, we know that unequal access to these programs can contribute to disparities in student achievement. STEM Camp combines hands-on labs, engineering challenges, digital investigations, and more - all designed to immerse kids in the grand challenges of science set forth by the National Academy of Engineering.