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National Science Education Standards Awareness Workshops
When educators want to know what the National Science Education Standards are - and what they are not, there isn’t a better starting point that the three kits (workshops) from The Learning Team. Funded by the Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project, these awareness kits (workshops), packed with videos, color overheads, sample presentations and talking points, help schools and communities make the commitments necessary for building excellent science programs.
Department of Energy
Teacher workshops to support and promote the integration and usage of The Sun’s Joules CD-ROM in school districts throughout Colorado.
This one video series combines the exciting effects you need to take physical sciences fun to teach as well as exciting for your students to learn. Plus, you have the serious academic content you need to support NSES Standards for professional development and improve teacher confidence.
Developed by science educators, classroom teachers and media specialists working under a National Science Foundation grant, the series includes five subject videos - Forces and Motion, Opposing Forces, Circular Motion, Machines, and Pressure - plus three teaching technique videos. Each includes exciting actual scenes, shows how children explore, and gives you classroom tips and print materials that you can use immediately.
Developed by:
University of Florida-Gainesville
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IDEAAAS
IDEAAAS is an extensive compendium of over 1,000 organizations, and the 10,000 resources and programs they offer. It has something of interest for anyone seeking resources for K - 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Listings contain contact names, address information, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Whether you are a policy maker, educator, community leader, librarian, parent or student you will be able to easily browse through IDEAAAS, find what you are looking for, and link up with other people and organizations with common goals and interests.
Edited by:
Barbara Walthall
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Find It!
Find It! will set you on your way to finding books that will beautifully supplement and enliven your science curriculum. The CD-ROM provides the information you need to make judicious book choices. There are few things more frustrating than using limited funds on disappointing books.
All titles in Find It! Science have been chosen for one of three reason: 1) they have appeared on best books lists and have been regarded as excellent by reviewers; 2) they speak directly and powerfully to topics most often taught in the school curriculum; and 3) they address children’s queries and interests making them likely candidates to promote self directed study.
MathFINDER Sourcebook
Whether you’re a math specialist, department head, librarian or teacher, this reference book is your complete introduction to the NCTM Standards - as well as an invaluable aid for all in-service training and pre-service training programs designed to promote mathematics reform.
Autograph
Autograph is the ideal solution for the instructor looking to bring mathematics to life, whether through clever animations or through student-driven exploration. Its powerful features and point-and-click technology can engage all levels of students. Flexibility, ease-of-use, and value make this package a must for both educators and learners.
The Learning Team is proud to be offering workshops for Autograph around the country and around the world. Please click here for more information.
Constructing Physics Understanding (CPU)
Now you can equip each of your students with their own ripple tank, sound lab, electrostatic lab bench, and ultrascope. And that’s just the beginning! CPU features the CPU Simulation Software, which lets your students conduct countless experiments, and the CPU Curriculum Units which provides 300+ hours of lessons and activities.
The Learning Team is proud to be offering workshops for CPU around the country. Please click here for more information.
