Science Education Resources An excellent collection of labs, activities and basic information for high schoolscience teachers Has separate areas for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. http://eduweb.brandonu.ca/BU-Resources/science.htm
Extractions: Teacher Programs By State A listing by state and institution of programs designed to provide professional enhancement in the areas of science, engineering, and mathematics where teachers learn specific problem-solving methods and instructional strategies. Many programs address practical applications of science, mathematics, and technology in the business environment so that teachers might advise students on current career opportunities and options. Includes some Masters programs. Very Good. National Association of Biology Teachers The NABT website offers a comprehensive list of summer workshops and professional development activities for educators. AAPT High School Committee A listing of sites of interest to high school Physics teachers. Developed by the High School Committee of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). Teacher Enhancement Programs: A Perspective on the Last Four Decades A description of past and present Teacher Enhancement Programs funded by the National Science Foundation and a summary of the results of studies on their effectiveness. A Nation At Risk Revisited , by Glenn Seaborg Glenn Seaborg was the chair of the The National Commission on Excellence in Education that produced the now famous report, "A Nation At Risk." that described the state of American science education at that time. This report was written 10 years later and indicates what, if any, progress has been made in implementing the changes recommended in the initial report.
Dr. Demo!!!! Colorado class, did a fantastic job with their NSTA presentation titiled SixtyDemos in Sixty University of Arizona science activity lesson plans. Physics. http://scied.unl.edu/pages/mamres/pages/demos/demo.html
Extractions: Dr. Demo's Science Demonstrations (You should examine all sites below and realize that at present we have some duplication of activities.) Ultimate Science Demonstration Page This page is the result of a visit to Texas Tech and Dr. Julie Thomas. I was invited to work with her students and in the process, we video taped many of the demonstrations that day. Dr. Thomas then gave the task to graduate student, (whose name I must add at this point) and he created this magnificent layout. This site contains lesson plans, key step photos, and many quicktime videos. Have fun!! Denver Demos (Sixty Demos in Sixty Minutes) The UN-L Secondary Science Methods class of 1998, along with Dr. Gerry Saunders' Colorado class, did a fantastic job with their NSTA presentation titiled: Sixty Demos in Sixty Minutes. Over 400 teachers were in attendance that day. This site at present only offers lesson plans. Future methods classes are going to add to the layout. Biology Demonstrations are very difficult to find. Here are a couple of sites that offer several demonstrations and activities. Biology Class Demonstrations and other Course Activities University of Arizona science activity lesson plans Subject Specific Demonstrations These pages have limited material, with the exception of physic's.
Unit2 TOY THAT DOMOS Measuring or graphing ar a science misconception. Physics 691 GRADEDETERMINATION. covering previous class lecture, labs, activities, and reading http://www.bsu.edu/classes/watson2/Summer/unit2.htm
Extractions: Dear PHYCS 691 Participant, The course is about to begin! According to my latest class list you are signed up for P691 (Advanced Physical Science) Since the class is only one week, we must start immediately, even before class starts! I've enclosed a list of supplies you can be looking for. We will be turning into demonstrations, equipment or lab experiments. Enclosed is a tentative schedule (think I'm behind already!). The first thing Monday I'll go over the course and what is expected. We have already bought each of you some special supplies for $10, due Monday. See you the first day: Monday June 9 7:30 am , in room CP102. PHYSICS 691 ADVANCED PHYSICAL SCIENCE Tentative SCHEDULE/SYLLABUS Dr. James Watson Ph: 765/285-8874 Home: 289-3119 JWATSON@bsu.edu HOMEWORK: Read the appropriate chapter related to the topic . Apply topic to everyday events and formulate questions and answer them or ask in class. Complete lab write-ups. CLASS: You should be able to discuss and answer basic questions in each topic below and know and understand the basic laws of physical science. Class format will mainly be laboratory discovery, exploration and concept development by using the toys you bring and the ones you purchase from us.
Science And Classroom Demonstrations It contains 19 Classroom activities describing how physics.about.com/cs/forteachers/Classroom Demonstrations 12 science Activites K12 science ActivitesWelcome http://www.supercrawler.com/pages/science_and_classroom_demonstrations.html
Secondary Education Resources-Science-Physics guide to teaching physics Contemporary Physics Education Project (CPEP NASA InstructionalMaterials for Space Sciencea boatload of activities you can http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/physics.html
Extractions: Secondary Education Resources-Science-Physics List of Contents (click on topic name for more links) General (36) Astronomy (6) Communications (4) Earth and Space (8) (see also El Ed and Sec Ed Science: Earth and Space) Electromagnetism / Electricity / Magnetism (10) Flight (13) Gasses (3) Gravity (3) ...
Extractions: Evanston IL 60208 Considerable attention is now directed toward improving earth science curricula, as illustrated by both presentations at national scientific meetings and discussions in the literature. Much of the discussion addresses large-scale changes, such as the development of new degree programs [e.g. Stein, 1996 ]. Such reforms can be very successful, but require lengthy interactions with university bureaucracies. A complementary approach is to upgrade individual courses or groups of them. This approach has the advantage of being doable by individual faculty, without bureaucracy, and on small (or zero) budgets. We have been taking such a "small is beautiful" [ Schumacher, 1973 ] or "faster, cheaper, better" approach to upgrade our introductory geophysics course. In discussion with colleagues elsewhere, we have found interest in this effort, and so summarize it briefly in the hope of encouraging discussions of similar experiments elsewhere. We have begun with a beginning geophysics course required of geology majors, and taken as a distribution course by engineering majors. It provides a relatively rigorous and homework-intensive overview of the structure and evolution of the Earth and terrestrial planets, at a level higher than a descriptive "Geology 1" class, but lower than the standard introduction to geophysics for seniors or first year graduate students. For example, in this class we typically present without proof results such as Snell's law, which will be derived in later courses.
Online Particle Physics Information - Education Sites Provides charts, brochures, Web links, and classroom activities. Fundamental Particlesand Interactions; Plasma Physics and Fusion; and Nuclear science. http://www.slac.stanford.edu/library/pdg/education.html
Extractions: Online Particle Physics Information Particle Physics Education Sites General Ask-A-Scientist Experiments, Demos and Fun This Particle Data Group site provides links to three subsites each filled with well-designed and visually attractive information: The Particle Adventure; Contemporary Physics Education Projects' Educational Materials; and then a set of links to Physics Education Sites.
Riverdeep Products - Middle School Science Gateways for scientific investigation The Middle School science Gateways simulation activitiescover topics in physical science, Life science, and the Human Body. http://www.riverdeep.net/products/other/ms_science_gateways.jhtml
Extractions: The Middle School Science Gateways simulation activities cover topics in Physical Science, Life Science, and the Human Body. Through easy interactive learning activities students explore various topics in science, which help them, gain an in-depth understanding of science concepts. The primary focus of this course is science content and skills geared for middle school grade students with an emphasis on qualitative learning. Teachers use Gateways activities in teaching science as tools to successfully demonstrate phenomena that are difficult for students to understand, are time consuming or even dangerous to experiment with. Students are able to independently run experiments, manipulate variables, and instantly see the results. Students can also repeat an experiment as needed to reinforce learning of a particular concept. They are asked to predict the outcome of an experiment, run the experiment and then validate their prediction. Although attention is given on qualitative learning, students gather and analyze data for a better understanding of a variety of scientific concepts. The Middle School Science Gateways Series contains 3 multiple-unit titles.
Science AL!VE - 2004 Classroom Workshops In Vancouver the SuperCool, science AL!VE scientists have picked their favourite activities anddemos from a variety of subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics and http://www.sciencealive.ca/workshops.html
Extractions: Someone is dumping toxic chemicals into a stream in your city, and we need your help! Using forensic science, ecology and analytical chemistry, help us to crack the case and undo the damage. This workshop involves mostly hands-on activities that demonstrate relevant science principles to a variety of grade levels. Machine Madness: After 10 years of experimenting on everything they can get their hands on, the Super-Cool, Science AL!VE scientists have picked their favourite activities and demos from a variety of subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Engineering. In this workshop we will use the scientific method to explore the extremes of science. Booking Information:
IAP Activity Categories Multicultural activities Workshops and lectures on Linguistics, and Cognitive ScienceIncluding histories and physical Sciences Lecture series and discussions http://web.mit.edu/iap/www/iap03/iap/IAPcategories.html
Extractions: Academic Skills and Resources Including learning strategies, UROP, student to student mentorship and advising, and leadership. Athletics and Exercise Team sports, dance, gymnastics, skating, swimming, and weight training, etc. Boston and Cambridge Featuring tours and discussions related to Boston and Cambridge. Careers Offerings on career planning, interviewing, graduate/medical school application processes, internships, facilitation, etc. Computers: Athena Featuring Athena Minicourses and other Athena-related workshops and demonstrations. Computers: Miscellaneous Unix Internet topics, network security, programming languages, etc. Computers: PC and Mac Applications Featuring "Quick Start" training sessions, application user groups, program demos, SAP and Data Warehouse workshops. Computers: Web Design and Development Including accesibility issues, web design applications, and working with GIFs and animation. Crafts, Hobbies, and Do-It-Yourself Hand-crafted jewelry, machine shop skills, gardening, calligraphy... Economics and Finance Including discussions on economic policy and development, pension reform, personal finance management, labor issues, and taxation.
Web Links For Teachers: General Science Projects site provides excellent strategies and activities to promote for the areas of algebra,physics, chemistry, and science and Math Initiative Lesson Plans and http://www.spjusd.org/links/tgensci.html
Internet Resources For Science Education Includes a display of earthquake activity for any local area. physical science. Interactivedemos that make the principles of physics seem clear. LIFE science. http://www.educ.drake.edu/gerlovich/EDUC 125, 225/Course Description files/WebSi
Extractions: Internet Resources, Elementary Science Education GENERAL http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/asis/csi/documents.html Iowa Department of Education website for their version of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. http://www.courttv.com/forensics_curriculum/ Forensic sciences for classrooms. âStandards based curriculum supplements. http://www.nsta.org/main/pdfs/store/pb166x1np.pdf Exploring Safely: A Guide for Elementary Teachers, National Science Teachers Association 2002. Excellent general science safety tool for classroom teachers. Free for classroom and workshop duplication. http://careers.nsta.org/ National Science Teachers Association Online Career Center. Servers both job seekers and institutions seeking science teachers http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/ Kid-friendly, weekly science articles, brain teasers and on-line games, hands-on activities, book recommendations, etc. Produced by Science News Magazine shown in class http://www.yahoo.com/science/education/k_12/ Excellent site for science content and teaching ideas for grades k-12. http://www.sln.org/
Extractions: Choosing a Topic: Ideas for your project Finding an idea for your project can be the hardest part. Many of you have sent us questions on topic ideas and we have added some websites to give you more choices. Ideas for science fair projects come from many sources. Here are websites that can get you started in the right direction with some basic ideas which you can develop into projects, or you may find full explanations of projects you can do. Just remember to choose a topic that interests you and have fun with your project! Bill Nye The Science Guy "Agriculture doesn't have its own category in science fairs, but it is a part of many of the "official" categories. Here, we've put together a few basic ideas of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-off place for coming up with your own project."
The Catalyst: Links - Experiments State University Chemistry and Physics Department) http or the hardware store. Theactivities mentioned are http//www.sciencehouse.org/learn/CountertopChem http://www.thecatalyst.org/m05demos.html
Extractions: This activity introduces students to the idea of chemical reactions by having them mix chemicals inside zip-lock baggies. Although this activity was designed for younger students, it can be used as is or modified for high school students. There are more activities available on the ERIC Chemistry Lesson Plans page.
Experiments And Demonstrations neat stuff from several areas of physics. the instructions for a number of interestingactivities. Internet Public Library science Fair Project Resource Guide http://www.mpcfaculty.net/ron_rinehart/exptdemo.htm
Extractions: EXPERIMENTS " LECTURE DEMOS " Return to Content Table or use Back Button ChemMovies ["Becker Demos"] via David W. Brooks at University of Nebraska Lincoln http://chemmovies.unl.edu/chemistry/beckerdemos/bd000.html QuickTime movies of 60 demos. Dave has been directing his substantial experience and expertise in chemistry education toward improving the teaching of high school chemistry. See more of his work on my High School page. DVAction: Digital Video to Assist Chemistry Teachers and Instructors Online from Northwestern University http://dvaction.northwestern.edu around 80 images and/or videos illustrating various chemical techniques Dr. Slime' s Experiments by Mike Garlick at Delta College, MI http://www.delta.edu/slime/ ewwwwww, sliiimmmme! Actually, the URL changed, and so did the page itself, but now there's a downloadable [.PDF] Dr. Slime coloring book and other things for young folks Dr Aargh safety website for youth from the New Zealand Occupational Safety and Health Service http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/kidz/index.html
Duke Physics: Resources For The Department is source for handson activities exploring many extensive collection of phyiscalscience modules for Carolina Educational Standards; Physics Department Lecture http://www.phy.duke.edu/~ked/outreach/phys.ptml
Extractions: Physics Home Duke University Email to be placed on the list of interested people. Include age of student and types of activities which interest you. If you haven't worked with groups of children before, you can volunteer to go along with somebody experienced. Email to let us know of a resource you would like to share with the department Examples of successful educational activites and resources for planning: GEMS (Great Explorations in Math and Science) are books with lesson plans, activities, and worksheets suitable for K-8 classrooms, organized by subject and recommended age group.
