Opportunities for Students and Teachers
The New York Botanical Garden
Spend an exciting and educational week at The New York Botanical Garden this summer. The Summer Institutes are dynamic, week-long, intensive immersions in ecology and botanical science. Learn how to use the outdoors as an extension of the classroom while enriching your curriculum with lesson plans, activities, and reproducible resources. Participants are eligible for three “P” In-service Credits from the NYC After School Professional Development Program.
To learn more visit: http://www.nybg.org/email/general/postcard_20100422.php
NYC DOE Professional Development "P" In-service 30-hour courses for NYC teachers offered by The New York Botanical Garden
These workshops are designed to provide the classroom teacher with important science content and guidance in effectively utilizing techniques of inquiry-based learning. Learn how to creatively use the outdoors as an extension of your classroom and receive proven classroom activities, discussion points, and reproducible curriculum materials.
Cost: $300 (includes the mandatory $100 ASPDP course fee)
To register visit the After School Professional Development’s website at http://schools.nyc.gov/Teachers/aspdp and view their spring course catalog. Contact Judith Hutton at 718-817-8140
New York Hall of Science
STEM Teacher Institutes for Summer 2010. Send to all of your colleagues, principals and teacher networks please.
The Microlab is especially useful for elementary and middle school teachers who need to prepare their students for the 4th and 8th grade exams. Teachers become proficient at use of microscopes and all of the concepts covered related to living environment in the scope and sequence.
The BiotechLab is especially useful for teachers who want to spice up how they teach about genetics. Key about this program is that it is useful for students to build their lab skills. For middle and high school students, we have found that it is the only opportunity to work with biotechnology tools and this is helpful when they apply to college.
The Crime Scene IT program this summer will focus on three mysteries: our Biology, Ecology and Earth Science mystery. Correlated to the middle school scope and sequence and to the high school regents, this course helps teachers introduce required topics in engaging ways to students. This course is especially useful for forensic science teachers as well.
For detailed information and applications: http://www.nysci.org/learn/education/teachers/steminstitutes
A BLOG for High School Students
Environmental Education Coordinator/Education Press U.S. EPA , Region 2 Public Affairs BLOG IT!!!.VISIT EPA'S Blog for High School Student’s http://blog.epa.gov/blog/category/students-and-teachers/high-school/
The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (PS 201Q)
was selected as the winner of the 2009-2010 Siemens Science Day Ultimate Cool School Science Day Sweepstakes from among more than 16,000 entries this past year. One of their prizes was an interactive assembly with Science guru Steve Spangler which helped reinforce the significant role that science plays in our daily lives. The Siemens Science Day program promotes science and math literacy throughout the country by providing classroom materials that will help children develop the knowledge, skills and self-confidence needed to succeed in school and in the workforce. Developed for students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, the program emphasizes the importance of math and science through fun and engaging hands-on science activities. For more information, visit the Siemens Science Day website: http://siemensscienceday.com
Urban Advantage in NYC for Middle Schools
The Urban Advantage initiative is a great opportunity to receive professional development and materials to assist with the required 8th grade science exit project. Applications are being accepted for the 2010-11 school year. Urban Advantage is an integrated program for middle school science that includes professional development for teachers, resources for students and schools, and visits to the eight participating scientific and cultural institutions. Current Urban Advantage teachers who want to participate next year must complete continuing teacher recommitment forms. Please visit www.urbanadvantagenyc.org/home.aspx for more information and applications.
Is Your School You Ready to Get Energy Smart?
Energy Education is NOT just for science class! Energy Education is multidisciplinary. We are all affected by energy issues every day.
NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) offers the Energy Smart Students program, raising the level of students’ knowledge of energy efficiency and its impact on the environment.
We schedule the workshops at your convenience at any location. They are typically six hours in length and can be held Monday thru Friday during the day or after school, or on Saturday. The FREE workshops are open to all K–12 teachers, educators in not-for-profit agencies, pre-service teachers, college professors, and other educational professionals.
Workshop Content
ABCs of Energy for Grades K–3
The ABCs are one of the building blocks of primary students. Why not teach the ABCs of energy at the same time? This hands-on workshop introduces basic energy content through fun and engaging activities that will lay the ground work for energy education at an early age. Students will apply classroom learning to their own lives through a family-oriented take-home activity.
The 4 Es of Energy for Grades 4–6
Do you know the 4 Es of energy? This interactive workshop promotes an understanding of energy’s relationship with the environment, our economy, efficiency AND the all-important “E” – education. You will use hands-on activities to explore energy forms and sources, global climate change and actions we can take to address the energy challenges we face.
Energy Trilogy for Grades 7–12
Energy – we all depend upon it every day, but what are the consequences for the global community’s growing demand for it? This interactive workshop will highlight the Energy Trilogy – how economics, efficiency and the environment relate to the energy challenges before us. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to introduce your students to the impacts of their energy use and explore actions we can take to make a difference.
Focus on Solar for Grades 5–12
Based on NYSERDA’s School Power…NaturallySM lessons, educators will be given materials that teach students about energy and, in particular, the role solar electric power – photovoltaics – can play in providing clean energy for our homes, schools, and workplaces. These workshops offer classroom teachers free lesson plans and kits to teach solar energy applications.
To learn more, visit www.GetEnergySmart.org
To discuss scheduling a workshop, call 1-877-NYSMART
SAVE THE DATE
On Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 there will be two types of workshops geared toward high school science teachers and administrators.
I) TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION to be held at the UFT Center, Manhattan
II) ENERGY TRIOGY to be held at City College and St. John’s university Manhattan Campus
Please hold the date for these two events which will be held on the Chancellor’s Day in the Fall. More information to follow.
NYC Workshops
July 7-8: “Summer Series” of workshops for lower-grade educators (4Es of Energy for Grades K-6 on July 7; Focus on Solar for Grades 5-8 on July 8), Solar One, New York
August 11-12: “Summer Series” of workshops for upper-grade educators (Energy Trilogy for Grades 7-12 on August 11; Focus on Solar for Grades 9-12 on August 12), Solar One, New York
Science Matters to Parents: How Students Learn Science
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11102#toc
How Students Learn: Science in the Classroom builds on the discoveries detailed in the best-selling How People Learn. Now these findings are presented in a way that teachers can use immediately, to revitalize their work in the classroom for even greater effectiveness. This book discusses how to build straightforward science experiments into true understanding of scientific principles. It also features illustrated suggestions for classroom activities.
Read this book from the National Academies Press online for FREE!
ORC: New feature “ORC On:” … The Science of Oil Spills
ORC has a new feature, ORC-On, that focus on a specific event or topic, spotlighting excellent resources and ideas you can use in your classroom. These e-pubs are brief and to the point. The first science edition of ORC-On is “The Science of Oil Spills.” We’ve pulled together a set of resources that can be used to examine the oil spill through a variety of lenses. There is something here for everyone involved in K-12 science education.
Check it out at http://www.ohiorc.org/orcon/oilspill/default.aspx
From NSTA: Freebies for the busy science teacher
http://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx
NSTA keeps a running list of hundreds of free resources, such as videos, publications, CD-ROMs, lab kits, and other opportunities for teachers. If you need some free materials or curriculum resources, and would like a list of helpful web sites (in addition to the Science Matters eBlasts, of course), then access this link anytime online! If you are an NSTA member, you would be able to use the handy pull-out center section of your copy of the NSTA Reports, which is sent to members 9 times throughout the year.
K-12: Science Video Contest: Tell Us Why Science is Cool
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2010festival/contests/kavli-science-video-contest
K12 students are encouraged to enter the “Tell Us Why Science is Cool” video contest. The USA Science and Engineering Festival is scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, in October 2010 and will screen the contestant’s winning video on the National Mall in Washington, DC. With possible prize money, electronics, and a trip to the Expo in Washington for the winners, this is an opportunity to get your students involved and share your passion for science. Sponsored by The Kavli Foundation and conducted in partnership with SciVee, the contest closes on July 15, 2010.
K-12: Cloud Appreciation
http://cloudappreciationsociety.org/
You may want to consider joining the Cloud Appreciation Society, which wants people to enjoy cloudy skies, not just perfect blue skies. Summer is a great time to contemplate clouds, after all…
K-12: Habitable Planet Web site Wins AAAS Science Award
http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Science magazine have awarded The Habitable Planet Web site its SPORE prize, the science prize for online resources in education.
The prize recognizes freely available online materials that enrich science education. The Habitable Planet was one of 12 selected from an international field by a panel of 16 scientists and nine teachers. Science’s Editor-in-Chief, Bruce Alberts, writes that the prize was started because “being an outstanding science educator is as demanding and valuable to society as being an exceptional research scientist.”
K-12: Do you use insects to engage your students in the study of science?
http://www.entsoc.org/awards/professional/educational.htm
Here is an award you should apply for! The Entomological Society of America’s Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in Primary and Secondary Education!
These awards (which are presented at the ESA Annual Meeting) recognize educators who have gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as educational tools. One winner will be chosen from among primary teachers (grades K-6) and one from among secondary teachers (grades 7-12).
The recipients will receive:
* A $400 donation made payable to the winner's school to purchase teaching materials required to expand the use of insects in the teaching curriculum;
* A $400 award paid directly to the winner for expenses associated with travel required to present a paper or poster on the use of insects in primary or secondary educational programs at a peer professional venue of their choosing;
* Free registration to attend ESA’s Annual Meeting; and
* An $800 award paid directly to the winner for expenses associated with travel, hotel arrangements, and all other costs associated with attending the ESA Annual Meeting, which will be in San Diego California, from December 12-15, 2010
K-12: Free Resources and Downloads for Project Learning
http://www.edutopia.org/maine-project-learning-free-resources-and-tools
K-8: The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
http://siemens.discoveryeducation.com/
As you are planning for the next school year, please consider entering your students in this challenge opportunity! The Siemens Challenge offers a unique way for teams of students in K-2, 3-5, and/or 6-8 to create sustainable local solutions that can have global impact.
Applications are being accepted for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge from August 17, 2010 through March 15, 2011, so you have plenty of time. Learn more online, and let’s have some Ohio winners next year!
The New York Botanical Garden
Spend an exciting and educational week at The New York Botanical Garden this summer. The Summer Institutes are dynamic, week-long, intensive immersions in ecology and botanical science. Learn how to use the outdoors as an extension of the classroom while enriching your curriculum with lesson plans, activities, and reproducible resources. Participants are eligible for three “P” In-service Credits from the NYC After School Professional Development Program.
To learn more visit: http://www.nybg.org/email/general/postcard_20100422.php
NYC DOE Professional Development "P" In-service 30-hour courses for NYC teachers offered by The New York Botanical Garden
These workshops are designed to provide the classroom teacher with important science content and guidance in effectively utilizing techniques of inquiry-based learning. Learn how to creatively use the outdoors as an extension of your classroom and receive proven classroom activities, discussion points, and reproducible curriculum materials.
Cost: $300 (includes the mandatory $100 ASPDP course fee)
To register visit the After School Professional Development’s website at http://schools.nyc.gov/Teachers/aspdp and view their spring course catalog. Contact Judith Hutton at 718-817-8140
New York Hall of Science
STEM Teacher Institutes for Summer 2010. Send to all of your colleagues, principals and teacher networks please.
The Microlab is especially useful for elementary and middle school teachers who need to prepare their students for the 4th and 8th grade exams. Teachers become proficient at use of microscopes and all of the concepts covered related to living environment in the scope and sequence.
The BiotechLab is especially useful for teachers who want to spice up how they teach about genetics. Key about this program is that it is useful for students to build their lab skills. For middle and high school students, we have found that it is the only opportunity to work with biotechnology tools and this is helpful when they apply to college.
The Crime Scene IT program this summer will focus on three mysteries: our Biology, Ecology and Earth Science mystery. Correlated to the middle school scope and sequence and to the high school regents, this course helps teachers introduce required topics in engaging ways to students. This course is especially useful for forensic science teachers as well.
For detailed information and applications: http://www.nysci.org/learn/education/teachers/steminstitutes
A BLOG for High School Students
Environmental Education Coordinator/Education Press U.S. EPA , Region 2 Public Affairs BLOG IT!!!.VISIT EPA'S Blog for High School Student’s http://blog.epa.gov/blog/category/students-and-teachers/high-school/
The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (PS 201Q)
was selected as the winner of the 2009-2010 Siemens Science Day Ultimate Cool School Science Day Sweepstakes from among more than 16,000 entries this past year. One of their prizes was an interactive assembly with Science guru Steve Spangler which helped reinforce the significant role that science plays in our daily lives. The Siemens Science Day program promotes science and math literacy throughout the country by providing classroom materials that will help children develop the knowledge, skills and self-confidence needed to succeed in school and in the workforce. Developed for students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, the program emphasizes the importance of math and science through fun and engaging hands-on science activities. For more information, visit the Siemens Science Day website: http://siemensscienceday.com
Urban Advantage in NYC for Middle Schools
The Urban Advantage initiative is a great opportunity to receive professional development and materials to assist with the required 8th grade science exit project. Applications are being accepted for the 2010-11 school year. Urban Advantage is an integrated program for middle school science that includes professional development for teachers, resources for students and schools, and visits to the eight participating scientific and cultural institutions. Current Urban Advantage teachers who want to participate next year must complete continuing teacher recommitment forms. Please visit www.urbanadvantagenyc.org/home.aspx for more information and applications.
Is Your School You Ready to Get Energy Smart?
Energy Education is NOT just for science class! Energy Education is multidisciplinary. We are all affected by energy issues every day.
NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) offers the Energy Smart Students program, raising the level of students’ knowledge of energy efficiency and its impact on the environment.
We schedule the workshops at your convenience at any location. They are typically six hours in length and can be held Monday thru Friday during the day or after school, or on Saturday. The FREE workshops are open to all K–12 teachers, educators in not-for-profit agencies, pre-service teachers, college professors, and other educational professionals.
Workshop Content
ABCs of Energy for Grades K–3
The ABCs are one of the building blocks of primary students. Why not teach the ABCs of energy at the same time? This hands-on workshop introduces basic energy content through fun and engaging activities that will lay the ground work for energy education at an early age. Students will apply classroom learning to their own lives through a family-oriented take-home activity.
The 4 Es of Energy for Grades 4–6
Do you know the 4 Es of energy? This interactive workshop promotes an understanding of energy’s relationship with the environment, our economy, efficiency AND the all-important “E” – education. You will use hands-on activities to explore energy forms and sources, global climate change and actions we can take to address the energy challenges we face.
Energy Trilogy for Grades 7–12
Energy – we all depend upon it every day, but what are the consequences for the global community’s growing demand for it? This interactive workshop will highlight the Energy Trilogy – how economics, efficiency and the environment relate to the energy challenges before us. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to introduce your students to the impacts of their energy use and explore actions we can take to make a difference.
Focus on Solar for Grades 5–12
Based on NYSERDA’s School Power…NaturallySM lessons, educators will be given materials that teach students about energy and, in particular, the role solar electric power – photovoltaics – can play in providing clean energy for our homes, schools, and workplaces. These workshops offer classroom teachers free lesson plans and kits to teach solar energy applications.
To learn more, visit www.GetEnergySmart.org
To discuss scheduling a workshop, call 1-877-NYSMART
SAVE THE DATE
On Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 there will be two types of workshops geared toward high school science teachers and administrators.
I) TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION to be held at the UFT Center, Manhattan
II) ENERGY TRIOGY to be held at City College and St. John’s university Manhattan Campus
Please hold the date for these two events which will be held on the Chancellor’s Day in the Fall. More information to follow.
NYC Workshops
July 7-8: “Summer Series” of workshops for lower-grade educators (4Es of Energy for Grades K-6 on July 7; Focus on Solar for Grades 5-8 on July 8), Solar One, New York
August 11-12: “Summer Series” of workshops for upper-grade educators (Energy Trilogy for Grades 7-12 on August 11; Focus on Solar for Grades 9-12 on August 12), Solar One, New York
Science Matters to Parents: How Students Learn Science
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11102#toc
How Students Learn: Science in the Classroom builds on the discoveries detailed in the best-selling How People Learn. Now these findings are presented in a way that teachers can use immediately, to revitalize their work in the classroom for even greater effectiveness. This book discusses how to build straightforward science experiments into true understanding of scientific principles. It also features illustrated suggestions for classroom activities.
Read this book from the National Academies Press online for FREE!
ORC: New feature “ORC On:” … The Science of Oil Spills
ORC has a new feature, ORC-On, that focus on a specific event or topic, spotlighting excellent resources and ideas you can use in your classroom. These e-pubs are brief and to the point. The first science edition of ORC-On is “The Science of Oil Spills.” We’ve pulled together a set of resources that can be used to examine the oil spill through a variety of lenses. There is something here for everyone involved in K-12 science education.
Check it out at http://www.ohiorc.org/orcon/oilspill/default.aspx
From NSTA: Freebies for the busy science teacher
http://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx
NSTA keeps a running list of hundreds of free resources, such as videos, publications, CD-ROMs, lab kits, and other opportunities for teachers. If you need some free materials or curriculum resources, and would like a list of helpful web sites (in addition to the Science Matters eBlasts, of course), then access this link anytime online! If you are an NSTA member, you would be able to use the handy pull-out center section of your copy of the NSTA Reports, which is sent to members 9 times throughout the year.
K-12: Science Video Contest: Tell Us Why Science is Cool
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2010festival/contests/kavli-science-video-contest
K12 students are encouraged to enter the “Tell Us Why Science is Cool” video contest. The USA Science and Engineering Festival is scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, in October 2010 and will screen the contestant’s winning video on the National Mall in Washington, DC. With possible prize money, electronics, and a trip to the Expo in Washington for the winners, this is an opportunity to get your students involved and share your passion for science. Sponsored by The Kavli Foundation and conducted in partnership with SciVee, the contest closes on July 15, 2010.
K-12: Cloud Appreciation
http://cloudappreciationsociety.org/
You may want to consider joining the Cloud Appreciation Society, which wants people to enjoy cloudy skies, not just perfect blue skies. Summer is a great time to contemplate clouds, after all…
K-12: Habitable Planet Web site Wins AAAS Science Award
http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Science magazine have awarded The Habitable Planet Web site its SPORE prize, the science prize for online resources in education.
The prize recognizes freely available online materials that enrich science education. The Habitable Planet was one of 12 selected from an international field by a panel of 16 scientists and nine teachers. Science’s Editor-in-Chief, Bruce Alberts, writes that the prize was started because “being an outstanding science educator is as demanding and valuable to society as being an exceptional research scientist.”
K-12: Do you use insects to engage your students in the study of science?
http://www.entsoc.org/awards/professional/educational.htm
Here is an award you should apply for! The Entomological Society of America’s Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in Primary and Secondary Education!
These awards (which are presented at the ESA Annual Meeting) recognize educators who have gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as educational tools. One winner will be chosen from among primary teachers (grades K-6) and one from among secondary teachers (grades 7-12).
The recipients will receive:
* A $400 donation made payable to the winner's school to purchase teaching materials required to expand the use of insects in the teaching curriculum;
* A $400 award paid directly to the winner for expenses associated with travel required to present a paper or poster on the use of insects in primary or secondary educational programs at a peer professional venue of their choosing;
* Free registration to attend ESA’s Annual Meeting; and
* An $800 award paid directly to the winner for expenses associated with travel, hotel arrangements, and all other costs associated with attending the ESA Annual Meeting, which will be in San Diego California, from December 12-15, 2010
K-12: Free Resources and Downloads for Project Learning
http://www.edutopia.org/maine-project-learning-free-resources-and-tools
K-8: The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
http://siemens.discoveryeducation.com/
As you are planning for the next school year, please consider entering your students in this challenge opportunity! The Siemens Challenge offers a unique way for teams of students in K-2, 3-5, and/or 6-8 to create sustainable local solutions that can have global impact.
Applications are being accepted for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge from August 17, 2010 through March 15, 2011, so you have plenty of time. Learn more online, and let’s have some Ohio winners next year!
Grades 3-4: Nutrients for Life Field Test Curriculum for 3-4 Grade Teachers
http://bscs.org/nfl2-ft-application.html
BSCS is developing a curriculum supplement for use in grades 3-4 science through funding from the Nutrients for Life Foundation. The new curriculum unit, Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century, will enhance elementary students’ understanding of plant growth, agriculture, and the appropriate use of fertilizers to produce high quality food while protecting the environment. The curriculum will feature an integrated science approach. The unit will include six inquiry-based lessons that align with the National Science Education Standards. Field-testing will take place in August and September of 2010. Selected teachers will receive an honorarium after completing the field test and submitting evaluation materials. They are excited about the opportunity to work with elementary teachers across the country for this new science unit.
Gr 5-8: New NSTA Award for Middle School Girls
http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx?lid=exp
The “Angela Award” honors one young woman who is involved in or has a strong connection to science. The award has been established in honor of Gerry Wheeler (NSTA Executive Director Emeritus) and his outstanding dedication to NSTA, and his lifelong commitment to science education. In addition to receiving a $1,000 U.S. EE Savings Bond or Canada Savings Bond, the awardee will be honored at the Teachers Awards Banquet at the NSTA National Conference. The award is open to female students in grades 5–8 who are residents of the United States, U.S. Territories, or Canada, and are enrolled full time in public, private, or home school.
Gr 5-9: Introduce Your Students to Nanoscale Science
http://www.nanoed.org/concepts_apps/nanocos
Gr 5-12: The Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP)
http://ncesse.org/2010/06/ssep/
Gr 6-8: Helping Student-Teachers Teach Space Science
http://lhsgems.org/AMANTISS.html
Announcing the NASA-sponsored AMANTISS (Advancing Mentor and Novice Teachers in Space Science) project! Here is an exciting opportunity for middle school science teachers who will have a student teacher in their class in each of the next two years.
Gr 6-12: Spark Interest in STEM Careers
http://www.materialsworldmodules.org/
MWM’s inquiry- and design-based STEM program trains teachers on what are called Materials World Modules, teaching units focused on matter and its applications. The idea is to give teachers the lessons and tools to increase student interest and achievement in STEM subjects and careers. The program pairs teachers with scientists and engineers, who will also serve as mentors and resources after the program is completed.
“Ask a scientist”
http://www.materialsworldmodules.org/science_help/ask_a_scientist.shtml
Gr 9-12: The Ultimate Physics Career Guide
http://www.guidetocareereducation.com/tips-and-tools/physics-careers
The importance of teachers advocating physics studies to high school students is very important. Because of this a campaign has started to help encourage students to enter careers in physics. The purpose of this campaign is really great and could encourage lots of students to decide to choose an education and sooner a career in physics. An article on the Guide to Career Education which focuses on providing Physics students and professionals with the best physics career resources on the internet, has just been released; access it online at the URL above. Perhaps this article will help students find a great job in the field of Physics.
Gr 9-12: Wanted: Student Teams to Compete in the Real World Design Challenge
http://www.realworlddesignchallenge.org/
High school teachers with an interest in engaging grades 9–12 students might consider an annual competition called the Real World Design Challenge. This is an opportunity for students to apply classroom lessons to real-life technical problems. In support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the Challenge asks student teams to develop solutions to address a leading industry problem. This year, the 2010–2011 Challenge focuses on fuel efficiency in aviation. Student teams compete on a state level and winning state teams will advance to compete nationally.
Teacher/coaches who lead their teams and professional scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who volunteer as mentors are an integral part of the Challenge. Sponsors will donate $1 million in professional engineering software to teacher/coaches and provide training so they can better utilize and apply the tools to teach design and global engineering. Mentors provide guidance to students and support teachers with content knowledge and experiences that can supplement the teacher’s expertise. Top national winners will receive outstanding prizes, awards, and recognition from leaders in government, industry, and higher education. Registration for the free competition is open.
Thirty-one States Collaborate to Create National Tests
As reported by USA Today, a group of 31 states has banded together to compete for a federal grant to create a series of new national academic tests to replace the current patchwork system. In the current system, every state gives a different test to its students. In some states, passing the exam is a graduation requirement. The federal government has said it will award up to two grants of up to $160 million to create a testing system based on the Read the USA Today story “Going for Grants: 31 States Join to Create National Academic Tests”
Stony Brook University is planning another workshop for Summer 2010
This one will be for high school teachers in NY State. Full details and application form is available on the web site. Real World Science - Exploring Horizons http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/teachers/RealWorldScience.shtml
August 9 - August 13, 2010 The workshop will provide High School science teachers with professional development in cutting edge applications of science concepts in biology, earth sciences, and physical sciences. Real world science is part of every discipline and information addressed in this workshop will enable teachers to better incorporate New York State MST Standards 1,2,6 and 7 in their instruction. (All expenses paid; stipend for participating teachers.Real World Science - Exploring Horizons http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/teachers/RealWorldScience.shtml (For HS science teachers) August 9 - August 13, 2010 The workshop will provide High School science teachers with professional development in cutting edge applications of science concepts in biology, earth sciences, and physical sciences. Real world science is part of every discipline and information addressed in this workshop will enable teachers to better incorporate New York State MST Standards 1,2,6 and 7 in their instruction. (All expenses paid; stipend for participating teachers.)
The Growing Classroom: Garden-Based Science
The Growing Classroom is a teacher's manual with step-by-step instruction and strategies for setting up a garden-based science program and outdoor classroom activities. Topics include planning a garden laboratory, facilitating investigative lessons on ecology and nutrition and involving the community. Developed by the Life Lab Science Program, this award-winning second edition has been revised to meet current science standards and is appropriate for grades 2–6. Learn more at the Gardening with Kids website. (right click for link)
Free Books to Introduce Students to Engineering for Middle School Students
Those Amazing Engineers, an engaging 28-page book, describes the major engineering disciplines and uses kid-friendly examples and colorful graphics to introduce students to the world of engineering and the difference engineering makes in our lives.
Suitable for grades five and six, the book is accompanied by a teacher’s guide with suggestions for integrating the book into reading, writing and other classroom activities. Those Amazing Engineers has been reviewed by engineering professionals and has been recommended by the National Science Teachers Association.
For information and to order free books for your school, go to www.trilogypublications.com and click on the link “New York City Schools Register Here.”
“Earth Science in Space Has No Boundaries” Workshop for TeachersSummer 2010 Institute For Teachers of Earth Science Grades 6-12Date: August 9-13 Time: 8:30-3:00 PMLocation: Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteThis summer institute is brought to teachers of Earth Science though a NASA grant written by Dr. Heidi Newberg, Rensselaer astrophysicist and the Dudley Observatory Curriculum Committee. Receive 30+ professional development credit hours Contact InformationJoan Wagner EMAIL: JSW2012@AOL.COMAll topics will be aligned with the NYS Earth Science Standards. Teachers will be provided with a toolkit of activities to bring into their classrooms. Continued support for the integration of these topics into the classroom will continue throughout the 2010-2011 school year.A flyer about this workshop can be downloaded from: www.Eastern-stanys.org
Education Law- Sect. 809 Instruction in the Humane Treatment of Animals
School districts are reminded to review Education Law Section 809 - Instruction in the Humane Treatment of Animals on an annual basis. The provisions of the law can be accessed on the Department’s website at
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/news.html Certain specified types of lessons or experimental studies on live vertebrate animals require submission of an application for a waiver from the Commissioner of Education. Information regarding the §809(5) Treatment of Live Vertebrate Animals and the waiver process, including an application form can be accessed at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/science/809_5waiver.htm
STEM
2010 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index reveals Ways to Enhance Teens’ Interest in STEM
The nation is hoping for a bright future. Many believe the key to strengthening the U.S. economy and competing globally lies in fostering an innovative culture and educating America's youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). According to this year's Lemelson-MIT Invention Index, an annual survey that gauges Americans' perceptions about invention and innovation, teens are enthusiastic about these subjects, with 77 percent interested in pursuing a STEM career. Teens listed activities such as field trips to places where they can learn about STEM (66 percent) and access to places outside the classroom where they can build things and conduct experiments (53 percent) as the best ways to get them interested in these subjects. Highlighting the need for non-traditional learning regardless of setting, two-thirds of teens chose hands-on individual projects and hands-on group projects as the types of classroom-based educational methods they enjoy most. These findings align with recent reported trends on an increasing interest in tinkering and hands-on work. The survey also found that while in the classroom, educators play a powerful role in exciting teens about STEM -- more than half of teens (55 percent) would be more interested in STEM simply by having teachers who enjoy the subjects they teach. The 2009 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index also found that mentorship is important to teens' motivations; 43 percent said that role models in STEM fields would increase their interest in learning about these areas. An overwhelming number of respondents wish they knew more about STEM in order to create or invent something (85 percent); however, a majority might be discouraged from pursuing STEM professions due to a lack of understanding of the subjects or what people in these fields do, and not knowing anyone who works in these fields (51 percent). In addition, with less than one-fifth of respondents feeling scientists contribute most to society's well-being, and even fewer selecting engineers (5 percent), many teens may lack a full understanding of the societal impact that STEM professionals have, further highlighting the need for teachers and mentors in these areas. The Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam initiative is one way teens can get direct access to hands-on learning and STEM professionals. InvenTeams are teams of high school students, teachers, and mentors that receive grants up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems. InvenTeam projects this year include a portable, human-powered UV water filtration device, a physical therapy chair designed to reduce muscular atrophy, and a temperature-sensitive color-changing roof to combat global warming. More details are at http://web.mit.edu/invent
NSF Launches Green Revolution Video SeriesThe National Science Foundation released online its "Green Revolution" video series. The educational videos, each about five minutes long, feature scientists and engineers who are working to develop and improve the use of clean energy sources, new fuels, and other energy-related technologies. Each segment explores the research carried out by men and women at the forefront of discovery and innovation related to clean energy, as well as some of the basic science behind their work. As part of a science and engineering initiative to educate students in fields contributing to energy science and engineering systems, the "Green Revolution" series aims to encourage people to ask questions and look beyond fossil fuels for innovative solutions to our ever-growing energy needs. Each episode is accompanied by supplemental materials for educators, including brief descriptions of the scientific concepts relevant to the technology. Additional videos are scheduled for release this summer. More details are online http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution
Strategic Report Says STEM Education Needs to Start as Early as Pre-Kindergarten Students need to begin training in the sciences and math as early as pre-kindergarten for success in today's global economy, according to a report recently released by Wheelock College's Aspire Institute. The report, "Strengthening STEM Education in the Early Years http://www2.wheelock.edu/wheelock/Documents/News/Foundation%20for%20the%20Future%20Report.pdf was commissioned by the John Adams Innovation Institute of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and recommends the establishment of a Greater Boston STEM Educator Consortium to provide additional teacher training. "The report offers an actionable roadmap for students to adapt to the opportunities of the 21st century economy," said Mitchell Adams, executive director of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Within the past year, national and local calls to strengthen STEM education have intensified. President Obama recently announced a $250 million initiative as part of his Educate to Innovate Campaign to train math and science teachers. The federal Race to the Top funding includes STEM as the only "content" area referred to as a "competitive preference priority." In Massachusetts, Governor Patrick recently created the STEM Advisory Council to advise on STEM education issues. "It is imperative that we continue to invest in STEM education in order to prepare our students for the jobs and careers of the future," said Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, Chair of the Governor's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Advisory Council. "This report lays out clear recommendations and action steps to promote education in these fields as early as pre-kindergarten and I look forward to including these ideas in our ongoing dialogue." U.S. students consistently trail behind their peers in countries, such as China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Russia, England, and the Netherlands in math and science academic performance. And while Massachusetts as a whole performed well above the national average in math and science on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), it is among the states with the largest achievement gap between different racial/ethnic and income-level student subgroups in these same areas.
Some Free Resources
Kids Science Challenge Website
http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com/html/sciencefair.php
NestWatch
http://watch.birds.cornell.edu/nest/home/index
Science for All Blog
http://teachscience4all.wordpress.com/
Berkeley Lab Video Glossary
http://videoglossary.lbl.gov/
Science Companion Pre-K Science Lessons
http://science-companion.wikispaces.com/
Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/pdf/practiceguides/behavior_pg_092308.pdf
Wastes Website
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm
Tsunami Education resource Kit
http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/TERK/terk_intro.htm
NASA Education Careers Website
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/careers-index.html
NASA – What is a Planet Website
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/9-12/features/what-is-a-planet.html
Kids Climate Website
http://climate.nasa.gov/kids/
Evolution of Evolution: 150 years of Darwin’s On the origin of Species
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/darwin/
Environmental Education Training Partnership
http://www.eetap.org/
Top Science Discoveries
http://futurity.org/
School yard Habitat Project Guide
http://www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/pdf/habitatguide.pdf
Dinosaur App from the AMNH
http://www.amnh.org/apps/
The Weather Wiz
http://theweatherwiz.com/
Podcast of Life Series
http://education.eol.org/podcast
Range Rick and the Oil Spill
http://education.eol.org/podcast
Big Apple History
http://pbskids.org/bigapplehistory/parentsteachers/building_lesson7.html
Teach Food Science Website
http://www.teachfoodscience.com/
Math Discovery Website
http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/index.jsp?prio_area=9
Sustainable Footprint Project
http://www.sustainablefootprint.org/en/cms/home.asp
Technology Based Lesson Plans Site
http://www.create4ms.org/
Safe Food Lessons
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/lesson/?CFID=10499411&CFTOKEN=58487551
Space Food and Educator Nutrition Guide
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Space_Food_and_Nutrition_Educator_Guide.html
Earthquake Teachable Moments
http://www.iris.edu/hq/retm
Common Chemistry Website
http://www.commonchemistry.org/
Differentiated Instruction Articles
http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/differentiated/front_differentiated.htm
The Energy Kids Website
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/
What you need to know about Energy
http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/
The Discovery of Pluto
http://www.astrosociety.org/pluto/ab2009-23.pdf
Nature Resources for K-8
http://www.exploringnature.org/db/subcat_index.php?dbID=45
Printable Paper Rulers
http://www.vendian.org/mncharity/dir3/paper_rulers/
The AMNH Ology Website
http://www.amnh.org/ology/
Moon Math
http://quest.nasa.gov/vft/
The National Wildlife Federation has developed a site on the BP oil spill for teachers.
It includes a section of questions and answers on what kids are asking about the spill. The URL is:
http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School/Special-Report.aspx
Lesson Plans on Recycling
Marcal Paper Products has released four lesson plans—one each for primary, elementary, middle, and high school levels—emphasizing the importance of recycling. Lessons include Recycling Helps You, Me, and a Tree (grades K—2); Small Steps® to Recycling (grades 3—5); Small Steps® to Prevent Deforestation (grades 6—8); and Small Steps® Toward Big Changes (grades 9—12). Access the lessons at www.marcalsmallsteps.com/recycling-lesson-plans.html
Your Spitting Image
Targeted at middle and high school students and teachers, this educational website from the National Museum of Dentistry provides classroom activities and resources for exploring forensics, saliva, and bioengineering as they relate to science and oral health. Learn how forensic dentists use dental records and DNA analysis to solve missing-person cases, discover the secrets revealed by saliva, and learn how the mouth is a window to health for the body at www.dentalmuseum.org/ysi.
Printable Paper Rulers
At www.vendian.org/mncharity/dir3/paper_rulers , teachers can print out a range of paper rulers they can use with students. The rulers come in various styles and increments from the classic one-foot ruler marked with centimeters and inches to color square rules, which contain no numbers but have inches and centimeters marked as squares of color. The site includes helpful comments from teachers about how they’ve used the rulers in their classrooms.
Nature Resources for K—8
The revised website at www.exploringnature.org/db/subcat_index.php?dbID=45
features more than 100 free activities for science topics studied throughout grades K—8. Developed to align with the National Science Education Standards, the collected activities address more than 30 topics from process skills, such as Writing About Science, Scientific Illustration, and Publishing Student Projects, to content-oriented topics, such as Habitats and Biomes, Earth Day, and Erosion and Soil Science.
Planet Connect http://planet-connect.org
Clicker Resources http://STEMclickers.colorado.edu
Weather Wiz http://theweatherwiz.com
Stardate Online http://stardtae.org/teachers
Dinosaur App www.amnh.org/apps
Supporting ELLs www.ascd.org/ased_express/vol5/505_toc.aspx.
Environmental Education Articles www.eetap.org
Podcast of Life Series http://eol.org/podcast.
Climate Kids Website (NASA) http://climate.nasa.gov/kids
Grants
NSF Launches Green Revolution Video SeriesThe National Science Foundation released online its "Green Revolution" video series. The educational videos, each about five minutes long, feature scientists and engineers who are working to develop and improve the use of clean energy sources, new fuels, and other energy-related technologies. Each segment explores the research carried out by men and women at the forefront of discovery and innovation related to clean energy, as well as some of the basic science behind their work. As part of a science and engineering initiative to educate students in fields contributing to energy science and engineering systems, the "Green Revolution" series aims to encourage people to ask questions and look beyond fossil fuels for innovative solutions to our ever-growing energy needs. Each episode is accompanied by supplemental materials for educators, including brief descriptions of the scientific concepts relevant to the technology. Additional videos are scheduled for release this summer. More details are online http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution
Strategic Report Says STEM Education Needs to Start as Early as Pre-Kindergarten Students need to begin training in the sciences and math as early as pre-kindergarten for success in today's global economy, according to a report recently released by Wheelock College's Aspire Institute. The report, "Strengthening STEM Education in the Early Years http://www2.wheelock.edu/wheelock/Documents/News/Foundation%20for%20the%20Future%20Report.pdf was commissioned by the John Adams Innovation Institute of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and recommends the establishment of a Greater Boston STEM Educator Consortium to provide additional teacher training. "The report offers an actionable roadmap for students to adapt to the opportunities of the 21st century economy," said Mitchell Adams, executive director of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Within the past year, national and local calls to strengthen STEM education have intensified. President Obama recently announced a $250 million initiative as part of his Educate to Innovate Campaign to train math and science teachers. The federal Race to the Top funding includes STEM as the only "content" area referred to as a "competitive preference priority." In Massachusetts, Governor Patrick recently created the STEM Advisory Council to advise on STEM education issues. "It is imperative that we continue to invest in STEM education in order to prepare our students for the jobs and careers of the future," said Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, Chair of the Governor's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Advisory Council. "This report lays out clear recommendations and action steps to promote education in these fields as early as pre-kindergarten and I look forward to including these ideas in our ongoing dialogue." U.S. students consistently trail behind their peers in countries, such as China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Russia, England, and the Netherlands in math and science academic performance. And while Massachusetts as a whole performed well above the national average in math and science on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), it is among the states with the largest achievement gap between different racial/ethnic and income-level student subgroups in these same areas.
Some Free Resources
Kids Science Challenge Website
http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com/html/sciencefair.php
NestWatch
http://watch.birds.cornell.edu/nest/home/index
Science for All Blog
http://teachscience4all.wordpress.com/
Berkeley Lab Video Glossary
http://videoglossary.lbl.gov/
Science Companion Pre-K Science Lessons
http://science-companion.wikispaces.com/
Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/pdf/practiceguides/behavior_pg_092308.pdf
Wastes Website
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm
Tsunami Education resource Kit
http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/TERK/terk_intro.htm
NASA Education Careers Website
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/careers-index.html
NASA – What is a Planet Website
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/9-12/features/what-is-a-planet.html
Kids Climate Website
http://climate.nasa.gov/kids/
Evolution of Evolution: 150 years of Darwin’s On the origin of Species
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/darwin/
Environmental Education Training Partnership
http://www.eetap.org/
Top Science Discoveries
http://futurity.org/
School yard Habitat Project Guide
http://www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/pdf/habitatguide.pdf
Dinosaur App from the AMNH
http://www.amnh.org/apps/
The Weather Wiz
http://theweatherwiz.com/
Podcast of Life Series
http://education.eol.org/podcast
Range Rick and the Oil Spill
http://education.eol.org/podcast
Big Apple History
http://pbskids.org/bigapplehistory/parentsteachers/building_lesson7.html
Teach Food Science Website
http://www.teachfoodscience.com/
Math Discovery Website
http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/index.jsp?prio_area=9
Sustainable Footprint Project
http://www.sustainablefootprint.org/en/cms/home.asp
Technology Based Lesson Plans Site
http://www.create4ms.org/
Safe Food Lessons
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/lesson/?CFID=10499411&CFTOKEN=58487551
Space Food and Educator Nutrition Guide
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Space_Food_and_Nutrition_Educator_Guide.html
Earthquake Teachable Moments
http://www.iris.edu/hq/retm
Common Chemistry Website
http://www.commonchemistry.org/
Differentiated Instruction Articles
http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/differentiated/front_differentiated.htm
The Energy Kids Website
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/
What you need to know about Energy
http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/
The Discovery of Pluto
http://www.astrosociety.org/pluto/ab2009-23.pdf
Nature Resources for K-8
http://www.exploringnature.org/db/subcat_index.php?dbID=45
Printable Paper Rulers
http://www.vendian.org/mncharity/dir3/paper_rulers/
The AMNH Ology Website
http://www.amnh.org/ology/
Moon Math
http://quest.nasa.gov/vft/
The National Wildlife Federation has developed a site on the BP oil spill for teachers.
It includes a section of questions and answers on what kids are asking about the spill. The URL is:
http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School/Special-Report.aspx
Lesson Plans on Recycling
Marcal Paper Products has released four lesson plans—one each for primary, elementary, middle, and high school levels—emphasizing the importance of recycling. Lessons include Recycling Helps You, Me, and a Tree (grades K—2); Small Steps® to Recycling (grades 3—5); Small Steps® to Prevent Deforestation (grades 6—8); and Small Steps® Toward Big Changes (grades 9—12). Access the lessons at www.marcalsmallsteps.com/recycling-lesson-plans.html
Your Spitting Image
Targeted at middle and high school students and teachers, this educational website from the National Museum of Dentistry provides classroom activities and resources for exploring forensics, saliva, and bioengineering as they relate to science and oral health. Learn how forensic dentists use dental records and DNA analysis to solve missing-person cases, discover the secrets revealed by saliva, and learn how the mouth is a window to health for the body at www.dentalmuseum.org/ysi.
Printable Paper Rulers
At www.vendian.org/mncharity/dir3/paper_rulers , teachers can print out a range of paper rulers they can use with students. The rulers come in various styles and increments from the classic one-foot ruler marked with centimeters and inches to color square rules, which contain no numbers but have inches and centimeters marked as squares of color. The site includes helpful comments from teachers about how they’ve used the rulers in their classrooms.
Nature Resources for K—8
The revised website at www.exploringnature.org/db/subcat_index.php?dbID=45
features more than 100 free activities for science topics studied throughout grades K—8. Developed to align with the National Science Education Standards, the collected activities address more than 30 topics from process skills, such as Writing About Science, Scientific Illustration, and Publishing Student Projects, to content-oriented topics, such as Habitats and Biomes, Earth Day, and Erosion and Soil Science.
Planet Connect http://planet-connect.org
Clicker Resources http://STEMclickers.colorado.edu
Weather Wiz http://theweatherwiz.com
Stardate Online http://stardtae.org/teachers
Dinosaur App www.amnh.org/apps
Supporting ELLs www.ascd.org/ased_express/vol5/505_toc.aspx.
Environmental Education Articles www.eetap.org
Podcast of Life Series http://eol.org/podcast.
Climate Kids Website (NASA) http://climate.nasa.gov/kids
Grants
The James Randi Educational Foundation
In its continuing efforts to provide resources to teachers and other educators, the James Randi Educational Foundation is proud to announce its grants for educators. These grants are intended to help offset the cost of developing or improving critical thinking and scientific skepticism programs in the classroom and beyond. The grants will be awarded annually to educators of grades K-12 to help improve the education of their students, school and/or community in the methods of science and critical thinking through the examination of the paranormal and pseudoscience. Grants will allow teachers to:
Purchase materials and / or equipment for the classroom, school or community for use in skepticism and critical thinking education.
Begin new school and / or community skepticism and critical thinking outreach and educational programs.
Enhance and expand existing skepticism and critical thinking educational programs.
Attend courses, workshops or conferences related to scientific skepticism that will significantly enhance their teaching activities.
The James Randi Educational Foundation will award a limited number of grants of up to $500 each. In general, those educators selected to receive the grant are those whose applications are deemed to:
Have the greatest need.
Will have the most significant and widest impact.
Have submitted the most detailed proposal describing how the grant money will be spent.
Be most likely to succeed with their proposal.
We ask that curricula and other resources developed with the help of this grant be made available to other educators through the James Randi Educational Foundation.
Grant proposals should be sent to mblanford@randi.org and must include information about the educator's school or institution, a detailed description of the critical thinking/skepticism project, biographical information about the applicant, and a project budget. Grant proposals are due on or before July 31st, 2010 and recipients will be announced August 16th 2010.
Deadline: 31 July 2010http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/swift-blog/1003-announcing-the-james-randi-grants-for-educators.html
Office of Elementary and Secondary EducationTeacher Incentive FundThe purpose of the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) program is to support projects that develop and implement performance- based compensation systems (PBCSs) for teachers, principals, and other personnel in order to increase educator effectiveness and student achievement (as defined in this notice), measured in significant part by student growth (as defined in this notice), in high-need schools (as defined in this notice). Estimated Average Size of Awards: $7,500,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 40-80.Eligible entities for these funds are: (a) State educational agencies (SEAs), (b) Local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that are LEAs, or (c) Partnerships of-- (1) An SEA, LEA, or both; and (2) At least one nonprofit organization.Deadline: 6 July 2010http://www2.ed.gov/programs/teacherincentive/applicant.htmlNational Grid FoundationEducation. EnvironmentThe Foundation was created to enhance the quality of life in areas where we provide services. Our ongoing challenge is to create opportunities for solutions to educational and environmental issues. Our educational priorities include: classroom based education for k-12 students; innovative scholarship and university partnerships that support and advance underserved members of our community; skills training that helps people of all ages to lead more productive lives. Our environmental priorities include projects that support the sustainability of our natural resources; programs & projects that inspire and educate young people about their connection too and responsibility for the preservation of the environment; projects that seek to preserve open spaces for future generations.Region:Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode IslandDeadline: Openhttp://www2.nationalgridus.com/corpinfo/community/foundation_all.jspKids In Need FoundationTeacher Grants 2010Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. Teacher Grant awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to finance creative classroom projects. Typically, 200-300 grants are awarded each year.Applications for 2010 Teacher Grants will be available July 15, 2010.http://www.kinf.org/grants/index.php
ESF in the High School: Introduction to Green Entrepreneurship (3 credits)http://www.esf.edu/outreach/green/ This course will introduce you to the challenges and goals of creating a start-up venture in environmental science or technology and will help you develop the ability to recognize trends in the marketplace and where commercial opportunities can be created. Dates: We offer two opportunities: July 26-30 (Section 1) or August 9-13 (Section 2)Audience: Rising high school seniors and recent (2010) high school graduatesInstructor: Mr. Gary Lim Program fee: $175 ESF Online: Climate Change Science and Sustainability (1 credit) http://www.esf.edu/esfonline/climatechange.htm This online course is an introduction to climate science, the evidence of modern climate change, and an evaluation of some of the proposed solutions, integrating NASA and other web-based climate change media and products with outside readings.Dates: July 12 - August 20 (online course)Audience: Everyone interestedInstructor: Mr. Dave Eichorn Tuition: $207ESF Online: Concepts in Watershed Hydrology (1 credit)http://www.esf.edu/esfonline/hydrology.htm The course is an introduction to the distribution and movement of water throughout the earth, as it interacts with the atmosphere, living organisms, and the physical earth. Dates: July 12 - August 20 (online course)Audience: Everyone interestedInstructor: Ms. Virginia Williams Tuition: $207 Please call ESF Outreach at 315-470-6817 with any questions.
National Science Teachers Association
Awards and Recognitions
NSTA offers a variety of awards for science teachers at all levels.
Deadline: N/A http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines
July 15: Deadline for entries in the “Tell us Why Science is Cool” contest
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2010festival/contests/kavli-science-video-contest
Sept 1: Deadline for proposals to present at the 2011 SECO conference in Akron
http://www.secoonline.org
Sept 5: Deadline to register for Trash to Treasures
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/contest/index.html
Sept. 30: Deadline for entries in the Humans in Space Symposium Youth Art Competition
http://www.humansinspaceart.org or http://www.dsls.usra.edu/meetings/IAA/artContest
Websites for Your Reference
Planning Guides for K-2
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2010festival/contests/kavli-science-video-contest
Sept 1: Deadline for proposals to present at the 2011 SECO conference in Akron
http://www.secoonline.org
Sept 5: Deadline to register for Trash to Treasures
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/contest/index.html
Sept. 30: Deadline for entries in the Humans in Space Symposium Youth Art Competition
http://www.humansinspaceart.org or http://www.dsls.usra.edu/meetings/IAA/artContest
Websites for Your Reference
Planning Guides for K-2
The planning guides for FOSS and Harcourt (K-2 Science) can either be found at the NYC science website: http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/Science/EducatorResources/Planning+Guides+-+Pacing+Calendars.htm or at the FOSS website: http://www.fossweb.com/NYC/resources.html (you need to know the user name and password) or the Harcourt Website http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/index_nyc.html (user names and passwords below for students and teachers)
Harcourt Website for NYC: http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/index_nyc.html
Harcourt Users: “ebooks for teachers”
For all passwords, see the September Update.
FOSS Website for NYC:
http://www.fossweb.com/NYC/index.html
Click on Teacher resources on the bottom left of the page to take you to the videos of lessons. You will need the Username and Password as follows for all grades:
User Name: fossnyc Password: fossnyc
Glencoe Website for NYC:
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/new_york/support_student/state_resources/city_res_ny.html
SEPUP Website: http://nyc.lab-aids.com/nyc_pd_online_videos.php
Holt Website: http://holtmcdougal.hmhco.com/states/newyork/
New York State STEM Education Collaborative http://www.nysstemeducation.org/
New York State Science Home Page http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/home.html/
NY ECLIPSE Home Page http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/nyeclipse/html
The NYSED Curriculum, Instruction & Instructional Technology E-Blast - http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/eblast.html
Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology Home Page - http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/
Science Matters to Parents
A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering http://www.engineeringsights.org/
Many sights around the country can help children and families learn about engineering. Places such as Hoover Dam, the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Thomas Edison’s Birthplace, Museums of Ceramics or Aeronautics, roller coasters and other sights can be both educational and fun. (The National Society of Professional Engineers created this site.)
Science Matters (NSTA) for Parents, Students and Teachers http://www.nsta.org/sciencematters/?lid=hp
NYC Science Home Page http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/Science/default.htm
STANYS http://www.stanys.org/
Have a great summer!!!
Thanks Roy! This is great! Have a great summer too!
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