This site offers ways students can learn about biomimicry in the classroom and outdoors; through lectures, classroom discussions, inquiries, or self-study.

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Andrew N. Meltzoff, Patricia K. Kuhl, University of Washington, Seattle; Javier Movellan, Terrence J. Sejnowski, University of California at San Diego Abstract Human learning is distinguished by the range and complexity of skills that can be learned and the degree of abstraction that can be achieved compared with those of other species. Homo sapiens is […]

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Summary of a recent report from the National Academies: Early childhood mathematics is vitally important for young children’s present and future educational success. Research has demonstrated that virtually all young children have the capability to learn and become competent in mathematics. Furthermore, young children enjoy their early informal experiences with mathematics. Unfortunately, many children’s potential […]

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In this elementary school activity, students learn about biomimicry and how engineers often imitate nature in the design of innovative new products. They demonstrate their knowledge of biomimicry by practicing brainstorming and designing a new product based on what they know about animals and nature.

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The YouthLearn Initiative offers ways technology can be used to create exciting learning environments, providing tools for after-school and in-school programs.

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The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Teacher at Sea (TAS) program is to give teachers a clearer insight into our ocean planet, a greater understanding of maritime work and studies, and to increase their level of environmental literacy by fostering an interdisciplinary research experience.

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Honeywell will sponsor scholarships for 20 middle school science teachers in northern NJ schools, including: Tuition for one-week summer institute, $750 stipend for completion of all activities, Approx. $300 of classroom source materials, 30 hours of professional development credit, Classroom coaching and support.

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Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments: First Results from TALIS This survey released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Developing provides the first internationally comparative perspective on the conditions of teaching and learning, based on data from over 70,000 teachers and school principals who represent lower secondary teachers in the 23 participating countries. Click […]

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InvenTeams is a Lemelson-MIT national initiative to foster inventiveness among high school students. Teams composed of students, teacher(s) and mentors identify a problem to address with an invention, and receive up to $10,000 ($2,000 can be a teacher stipend) to develop a prototype.

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