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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Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs, Web Resources | 1 Comment »
Tags: African-American Students, Competitions for Students, Curriculum, Pre-College Engineering Society, Scholarships and Fellowships, Student Conference
Posted on November 25th, 2009 by ASEE
The Florida Solar Energy Center, a research arm of the University of Central Florida, has developed downloadable sets of curriculum materials for K-12 teachers and schools on alternative energy sources, including solar, photovoltaics, hydrogen, and fuel cells. The Website lists descriptions of these curriculum materials, links to web sites, and information on each unit. Care has been taken to insure that the proper state standards that apply have been maintained.
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Filed under: Web Resources | Comments Off on Curriculum: Solar, Alternative Energy
Tags: Alternative Energy, Class Activities, Curriculum, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Lesson Plans, Solar Engineering
Posted on November 11th, 2009 by ASEE
Curriculum for teaching about wind energy kindergarten – 12th grade. Teacher and student guides with background information and hands-on activities to explore motion, weather, the history of wind, and modern wind technology.
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Tags: Curriculum, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Green Technology, Lesson Plans, motion, Wind Technology
Posted on October 30th, 2009 by ASEE
Science Netlinks/Thinkfinity offers free, Internet-based content across academic disciplines, with a wealth of standards-aligned resources for K-12 science educators, including lesson plans, interactives, and reviewed Internet resources.
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Tags: Curriculum, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Internet Resources, Lesson Plans, Website
Posted on October 20th, 2009 by ASEE
The Engineering Pathway offers teaching and learning resources in engineering, applied science and math, computer science/information technology, and engineering technology for K-12 and university educators and students.
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Tags: Curriculum, Design, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Math, Science
Posted on August 28th, 2009 by ASEE
An engineering-inspired school curriculum connects standards-based theory with practical invention. By Mary Lord
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Tags: A World in Motion, Automotive engineering, Curriculum, Prism, SAE, STEM education
Posted on August 27th, 2009 by axb
The Engineering is Elementary (EiE) project aims to foster engineering and technological literacy among children. EiE is creating a research-based, standards-driven, and classroom-tested curriculum that integrates engineering and technology concepts and skills with elementary science topics. EiE lessons not only promote K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning, but also connect with literacy and social studies.
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Tags: Boston Museum of Science, Curriculum, Museums, Science museum, Workshops
