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Teaching Petrology Using the Primary Scientific Literature
No full textDesigned as part of the Professional Development for Geoscience Faculty series at Carleton College, this particular set of resources is designed for those teaching students about petrology. For those who might be unfamiliar with this discipline, petrology is the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution, and structure of rocks. The materials on this site are divided into two primary sections: Teaching Strategies and Recommended Readings. In the first section, visitors can view a range of materials, including exercises to teach scientific reading comprehension and mineralogic concepts as well as a nice piece on how to review a journal article. Further along, visitors can take in several of the recommended readings. Some of the readings are available in their entirety, although others are only cited and may require an academic library to access
Marine Technology Student: Marine Farming
No full textIn this video adapted from Pathways to Technology, learn how a degree in marine technology helped one student go from working at a marine farming company to becoming a partner in that company. Trevor Fay uses the GPS/GIS technology he studied in school to farm the red abalone, tracking their locations and monitoring their population. This technology helps marine farmers maintain healthy populations of sea creatures and understand more about the important ecosystem of the ocean.The video runs 4:18 and is accompanied by a background essay, standards alignment, and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
PBCL Stage 3: The Situation
No full textFor Problem-Based Case Learning (PBCL), students work in teams to develop and present solutions to real-world problems. In this video from Making Learning Real, the instructor has partnered with a business owner who needs a networking plan for her new store. The business owner needs to know how the proposed networks will function and how she should use them. During the design process, students use the PBCL Need To Know Board (NTKB), which helps them identify what they already know and what they need to learn in order to continue their work.The video runs 2:02 and is accompanied by a background essay and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
PBCL Stage 8: Evidence of Learning
No full textIn Problem-Based Case Learning (PBCL), students work in teams to develop and present solutions to real-world problems. In this video from Making Learning Real, students in an HTML class present their designs to a business partner for her business's Web site. The class and the business partner provide feedback on each teamâs work.The video runs 2:05 and is accompanied by a background essay and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
The Environmental Institute
No full textThe Environmental Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst encourages and supports "collaboration across colleges and disciplines in environmental research and education." On the left-hand side of the page, visitors can learn about the different resources, which include "Environmental Analysis Laboratory," "TEI Environmental Lecture Series," "Conferences," and the "Water Resources Research Center." Visitors would do well to click on the "Water Resources Research Center" to learn about their work, publications, and current research projects. One particularly useful set of resources here is provided within the "WRRC Databases" area. They are two interactive databases: "Acid Rain Monitoring Project" and "Stormwater Technologies Clearinghouse." Policy makers and scientists will find both quite useful, and may wish to share them with friends and colleagues. The site is rounded out with information about their recent and upcoming conferences
Using Spectrophotometry to Determine Concentration
No full textThis lab activity from the Biotechnology Alliance for Suncoast Biology Educators demonstrates the principles of spectrophotometry. It also allows students to develop a testable hypothesis about the chlorophyll concentration in different olive oil solutions. The lesson includes background information on the technique of spectrophotometry, the materials needed for the activity, and the procedure
Why Not Build An App For That?
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode of ATETV looks at designing mobile apps. Some details on common tools for creating mobile apps are discussed, as well as the future of mobile apps. Running time for the episode is 2:11
How Gadgets Work
No full textThis website provides a variety of visual image tutorials on how industrial components and devices work. Gadget profiles include capacitors, computer keyboards, memory cards, diodes, RFID tags, resistors, servo motors and many other interesting devices
Right Tool for the Job
No full textThis lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, introduces elementary students to the concept of using tools to gather information about the world around them. This provides a useful skill foundation for students as they continue into middle and high school and encounter more complex tools. Especially for nanotechnology, the use of tools is extremely important because our knowledge of nanoscale objects relies entirely on the data collected from those tools. Included in this lesson are: Student Worksheet #1, Student Worksheet #2, Student Worksheet #3, Optional Tool Matching set k-2, Optional Tool Matching set 3-5, Center Directions - Matching, Center Directions - Seeing, Word Match Sheet, and Tool Cards
LIGA Micromachining
No full textThis YouTube video, created by Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), provides an overview of the LIGA (Lithography, Electroplating, and Molding) technique for micromachining. The lecture runs for 7:25 seconds and describes LIGA as part of micromachining fabrication, including lithography, process, and post-process steps. More information can be found on the SCME website.Â