Posted on December 15th, 2009 by ASEE
The Siemens Foundation invites teachers to enter the Ultimate Cool School Science Day Sweepstakes to win a fun and interactive school assembly that underscores the importance of science literacy and the need for science resources among schools. Discovery Education will lead the assembly, which will consist of videos, mind benders, and interactive demonstrations. Deadline: January 27, 2010
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Tags: Competitions for Teachers, School Assembly, Science Lesson Plans, Science sweepstakes
Posted on December 14th, 2009 by ASEE
The DuPont Challenge© Science Essay Competition invites students grades 7 – 12 to write a 700- to 1,000-word essay about a scientific discovery, theory, event or technological application. Winners receive savings bonds up to $5,000 and an expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center. The program also rewards the contributions of the winning students’ teachers with accompanying trips, $500 education grants, and sponsorship to attend the 2011 NSTA National Conference on Science Education in San Francisco. Submission deadline: January 31, 2010
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Tags: Essay Competition, Grades 7-12, Scientific Writing
Posted on December 12th, 2009 by ASEE
WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science announced that high school and middle school science departments are now eligible to obtain surplus lab equipment from the DOE National Laboratories.
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Tags: Department of Energy, Free equipment, Science materials
Posted on December 11th, 2009 by Jaimie Schock
The Wise Guide introduces the numerous resources available from the Library of Congress, with monthly features drawn from items within collections, databases, and reading rooms. The monthly Guide highlights LOC prints, films, audio recordings, maps, manuscripts, digital materials, and books, as well as performances, lectures, film screenings, and poetry readings. It aims to encourage users to explore the millions of available items at this renowned U.S. library.
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Tags: Images, Lesson Plans, Library, Primary Sources, Web Resources
Posted on December 11th, 2009 by Jaimie Schock
The Doing What Works (DWW) Website, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, translates research-based practices into practical tools to improve classroom instruction. The goal is to create an online library of resources to help teachers, schools, districts, states and technical assistance providers implement research-based instructional practice.
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Tags: Curriculum, Education Policy, Research on Learning, Teacher Training
Posted on December 7th, 2009 by ASEE
The Contemporary Physics Education Project (CPEP) Website features material illustrating current understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy. Four detailed posters are on display, as well as additional information, links, activity worksheets, quizzes, and other material.
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Tags: Class Activities, Cosmos, Grades 9-12, Nuclear Science, Physics, Website
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by ASEE
The National Society of Black Engineers Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program is designed to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and to encourage students in grades K–12 to attend college and pursue technical degrees. Student members have access to scholarships, a national conference, Bridge magazine, and other benefits. The website also provides downloadable curriculum units.
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Tags: African-American Students, Competitions for Students, Curriculum, Pre-College Engineering Society, Scholarships and Fellowships, Student Conference
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by Jaimie Schock
The Royal Society, a British scientific society that turns 350 years old next year, is starting its birthday celebrations a little early. The Society launched an interactive timeline called “Trailblazing,” which showcases online the original texts of 60 of its most significant papers.
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Tags: Aerospace, Engineering in History, Timeline, Web Resources
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by ASEE
The EngineerGirl Website, a project of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), features resources and links helpful for any classroom, including: fun facts, cool links, great achievements, and engineering contests.
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Tags: Engineering in History, Fun Facts, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Programs for Girls, Web Resources, Website, Women in Engineering
