Posted on December 24th, 2015 by Mary Lord
The CyberPatriot Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative (ESCEI) is a set of three fun, interactive learning modules aimed at increasing K-6 students’ awareness of online safety and cybersecurity principles. The free program kit comes with curriculum on these topics to supplement material presented in the interactive learning modules.
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Tags: Curriculum, Cybersecurity, DangerBots, interactive learning, Internet Resources, Internet safety, Lesson Plan, Web Resources
Posted on November 18th, 2015 by Mary Lord
What does engineering have to do with Thanksgiving? Plenty, including football broadcasting technology and meatless Tofurkey, among other holiday delights.
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Tags: cooking, Engineering, Football, gadgets, helmet, Sports, Sports Engineering, Thanksgiving, turkey
Posted on November 16th, 2015 by Mary Lord
Think computer science is only for an elite group of professionals? An Hour of Code could change your mind – and inspire your students! More than 41,000 U.S. schools, libraries, and other organizations are celebrating Computer Science Education Week this year by hosting hour-of-code events from December 7 to 13, 2015. Will you class be one of them?
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Tags: Class Activities, computer science education week, hour of code, programming, Resources for Teachers, STEM education, Web Resources
Posted on November 9th, 2015 by Mary Lord
Seek inspiration or instructional tips for your STEM classes? Find out how the National Academy of Engineering’s new LinkEngineering portal can connect you with engineering experts, educators, activities, and more at a Town Hall Google Hangout November 18 from 1 to 2 pm EST.
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Tags: Curriculum, expert advice, LinkEngineering, National Academy of Engineering, Resources for Teachers, STEM teacher professional development, Videos, Web Resources, Website
Posted on November 5th, 2015 by Mary Lord
What is graphene? How do we see color? These are just two of the questions Brown University researchers answer in a series of engaging animated videos called Sci-Toons designed for informal and after-school science programs.
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Tags: After School, asbestos, Brown University, Climate Change, Curriculum, Geology, graphene, informal science, Internet Resources, Lesson Plans, RNA, Science Research, Videos, Web Resources
Posted on October 29th, 2015 by Mary Lord
From weather patterns and food supplies to society’s daily electricity needs, energy drives everything. The U.S. Department of Energy’s new energy literacy video series highlights the seven principles that demonstrate energy’s role across the natural and social sciences, and is part of a broader set of education resources, lessons, and activities maintained by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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Tags: Alternative Energy, Class Activities, Energy, Environmental science, Internet Resources, Sustainability, U.S. Department of Energy, Web Resources
Posted on October 29th, 2015 by Mary Lord
The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest invites children 15 and under from around the world to share ideas about the future of mobility by drawing their dream cars. Participants can win great prizes and have the opportunity to tour a Toyota factory and visit Japan for an award ceremony.
The entry period runs from October 2015 until the end of March 2016
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Tags: art contest, Automotive engineering, car design, Competitions for Students, Contest, Design, STEAM, Toyota
Posted on September 24th, 2015 by Mary Lord
Hack him back! Why just watch The Martian when you can participate in a design contest (and possibly win $25,000) to help marooned astronaut Mark Watney, track his progress on interactive maps, or download free activities to incorporate space science and engineering in your classroom?
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Tags: 20th Century Fox, aerospace lessons, Competitions for Students, Contest, Hacking Mars, Internet Resources, Microsoft, Resources for Teachers, The Martian, Web Resources
Posted on September 23rd, 2015 by Mary Lord
To celebrate Earth Science Week, the American Geosciences Institute is hosting a photography contest for people of all ages, a visual arts contest for elementary students, and an essay contest for students in grades 6 to 9. Deadline for submission is Friday, October 16, 2015.
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Tags: Competitions for Students, Contest, Earth Science Week 2015, environment, Environmental Engineering, Essay Contest, Geology, geoscience, nature, photography contest, visual arts contest, Weather