Posted on November 21st, 2010 by ASEE
Why would a science museum screen “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” which is all about wizardry? Because Hogwarts’ spells have intriguing parallels with ongoing research such as genetic engineering and anti-gravity experiments, science educators say. Plus, the magical appeal of the J.K. Rowlings series helps gets students excited about STEM subjects.
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Posted on November 16th, 2010 by ASEE
This lesson teaches students in grades 5-8 about projectile motion through a hands-on activity, an online video from “Science of NFL Football,” and a computer simulation project.
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Tags: Class Activities, Football, forces and motion, grades 5-8, Grades 6-8, Internet Resources, NFL Football Lesson, Physics, Science, Sports Engineering, trajectory, vectors
Posted on November 8th, 2010 by ASEE
This collection of brief examples from NASA show how math and science topics taught in K-12 classes can be used in interesting settings, including every day life. The examples are written primarily by scientists, engineers, and other content experts having practical experience with the material.
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Posted on October 4th, 2010 by ASEE
Science at the Smithsonian highlights scientific research being conducted at the Smithsonian Institution, allowing the public to gain a sense of the critical role of science in the daily life of the Institution. The site offers weekly updated news, features, photos. and videos. Check out the “Science Spotlight,” book review page, archived material, and links to science-related websites at the Smithsonian.
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Posted on August 2nd, 2010 by ASEE
The world’s number two professional golfer Phil Mickelson says that some of his success on the links comes from a firm grasp of math and science — he can calculate the odds of sinking a putt from how many feet away the ball is from the hole, for example. Today, the Mickelson ExxonMobile Teacher Academy in Jersey City, N.J. is helping third, fourth, and fifth grade science teachers hone their math and science teaching skills.
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Tags: Math, Mathematics, Outreach, Outreach for Schools, Science, Sports
Posted on February 4th, 2010 by ASEE
The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this exciting new field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and Technology/ Engineering Framework. Application deadline: April 1, 2011
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Tags: Math teachers, Nanotechnology, Professional Development, Science, Summer Programs (Teachers), Technology teachers
Posted on February 1st, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
Getting middle school students to spend a precious Saturday morning back in school—studying STEM topics, no less—may sound like an exercise in frustration. But, a program developed by the Salisbury, Maryland school district is having great success doing exactly that.
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Tags: After School, Computer Programming, Grades 6-8, Programs for Students, Science
Posted on January 25th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
A National Academies committee has begun a two-year study aimed at creating a framework for developing national standards for science education. The committee will evaluate evidence to determine how well standards-based educational reform has worked, including the redesign of Advanced Placement courses by the College Board.
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Posted on January 25th, 2010 by ASEE
The National Academies of Sciences Evolution Resources Web page features a collection of books, reports, statements, papers, and articles about evolution, as well as provide an excellent list of scientific definitions.
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Tags: Biology, Darwin, Evolution, National Academies of Sciences, Science, Web Resources
