Posted on February 19th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The 2010 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards program is open for applications. The National Center for Technological Literacy at the Museum of Science, Boston is a sponsor of this program, which recognizes K-12 U.S. schools demonstrating 21st century teaching and learning environments and implementing innovative programs that inspire their students to excel in the areas of math and science.
Read More
Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on 2010 Intel Schools of Distinction
Tags: Boston Museum of Science, Competitions for Teachers, Contest, Grant Opportunities, Scholarships and Fellowships, Teacher Awards, Web Resources
Posted on February 19th, 2010 by ASEE
The Laserfest Website 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the laser,
with a list of resources and upcoming events, as well as information about laser history, uses, innovations, and pioneers
Read More
Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on Web Resources: All About Lasers
Tags: IEEE, Laser technology, Web Resources
Posted on February 17th, 2010 by ASEE
The Science of Speed program, produced for the National Science Foundation (NSF), explains the scientific principles so essential to the NASCAR experience. Through 12 videos ranging in topic from “firesuits” to “friction and heat” and “load transfer,” viewers learn how science and engineering makes sports cars powerful, agile, fast and safe — and how these same principles affect cars on the street.
Read More
Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on Video: NASCAR, Science, and Engineering
Tags: NASCAR, National Science Foundation, Videos
Posted on February 13th, 2010 by ASEE
The National Engineers Week Foundation, with its cornerstone program, National Engineers Week, strives to reach out to current and future generations of engineering talent. Join E-week events this February 14-20, 2010, around the country at engineering schools, museums, and other organizations.
Read More
Filed under: K-12 Outreach Programs, Web Resources | 2 Comments »
Tags: Events, Family events, Programs for Girls, Weekend programs
Posted on February 8th, 2010 by ASEE
The free site Lessonopoly has created student activities and lesson plans to support the video series, Science of the Olympic Winter Games, created by NBC Learn and the National Science Foundation. Featuring exclusive footage from NBC Sports and contributions from Olympic athletes and NSF scientists, the series aims to help teach students concepts like friction and angular momentum.
Read More
Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on Website: Olympics Lesson Plans
Tags: Lesson Plans, National Science Foundation, Olympics, Videos, Web Resources
Posted on February 8th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
edHelper offers free 2010 Winter Olympics-themed games, puzzles, booklets, activities and reading materials for students. This comprehensive web page features teaching aids in several different disciplines, including math, reading and writing, language development, critical thinking and more.
Read More
Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on Winter Olympics Resources for Students
Tags: Class Activities, Curriculum, Grades K-5, Olympics, Resources for Teachers, Web Resources
Posted on February 8th, 2010 by ASEE
NBC and the National Science Foundation (NSF) teamed up to make 16 fascinating videos about the science and engineering of the Olympic Winter Games. We picked a few favorites, below.
Read More
Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on Videos: Science, Engineering, and the Olympics
Tags: National Science Foundation, Olympics, Videos
Posted on February 8th, 2010 by ASEE
This website informs students about engineering’s role in helping Olympic athletes increase speed, accuracy, and strength in their respective sports.
Read More
Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on Engineering the Winter Olympics
Tags: Olympics, Sports Engineering
Posted on February 8th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
At the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop, students of all ages build things and experiment. Eli Whitney offers many programs for teachers and students, including a 2010 winter program for the Olympics, Feb. 15-17. Visit the museum and the museum website to learn about Eli Whitney himself, as well as other inventors.
Read More
Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs, Web Resources | Comments Off on Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop, New Haven, Conn.
Tags: Grades 3-6, Programs for Students, Programs for Teachers, Summer Camps & Programs (Students), Web Resources, Workshops
