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Southeastern New England Marine Educators
No full textThis site represents the regional chapter of National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) representing teachers in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The site shares information on marine and aquatic science education and issues in Southeastern New England, provides opportunities for educators to communicate, encourages professional growth through workshops and conferences
Dust to Dust: The Carbon Cycle
No full textThis case study examines the carbon cycle: from carbon becoming carbon dioxide, to carbohydrate, to animals, then back to carbon dioxide again. Chemistry topics like atomic structures, carbon isotopes, radiocarbon dating, beta decay, half-life and photosynthesis are explained. The case study and teaching notes may be downloaded in PDF format. The site also includes a section for instructor feedback where general comments may be read and contributed
Gordon and Mike's ICT Podcast: Joomla! Interview with TNR Global
No full textGordon and Mike's ICT Podcast offers perspectives on the information and communication technologies (ICT) industries from Gordon Snyder and Mike Qaissaunee. In this podcast, Joomla is discussed. Joomla is an open source content management system that enables you to build websites and other online applications. The running time for this show is 17:33.This podcast is available for direct download in mp3 format from the Libsyn site, or click here to subscribe to the whole series in iTunes
Cooperative Learning Center at The University of Minnesota
No full textThis webpage by Roger Johnson and David Johnson, two of the leaders in the cooperative learning movement, is an invaluable resource on this learning method. This site defines cooperative learning and provides information on all aspects of the technique from methodology to assessment and includes referencing documenting the efficacy of the technique. The page should be a useful resource for educators interested in developing cooperative learning activities for their classroom as well as veterans who wants additional ideas about improving their use of cooperative learning
Viewing Microstructures of Materials using the Optical Microscope
No full textThis lesson plan introduces students to microscopy using a light microscope. The unit will provide a background of light optical microscopy and the ways of manipulating the tool in order to optimize viewing of a sample. Students will gain a basic understanding of how the microscope works and learn to identify its components. A step by step module procedure is included.This document will serve as a framework for instructors and may be downloaded in PDF format
Women Now Nearly Half of San Diego Mesa Community College's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program
No full textThis brief case study highlights San Diego's Mesa Community College's Geographic Information Systems program, and the strategies that program has adopted to recruit and retain female students. The program took part in the CalWomen Tech Project, which was a collaborative effort by several colleges to increase enrollment of female students in technical areas of study. Some of the strategies that worked for Mesa Community College are outlined here, including: -Identifying female role models in GIS and taking their photos for marketing collateral to be developed by IWITTS and:-Distributing recruitment posters, flyers, brochures and a CalWomenTech College Website section featuring female role models.This narrative, and the lessons that can be learned from the success of Mesa Community College in this area, would be useful for other community college and technical programs looking to increase their numbers of female students
Exploratorium: Geometry Playground
No full textYou've probably been to a playground, but have you been to the Geometry Playground? It's just as much fun, and it may change the way you think about geometry. Created by the good folks at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, this exhibit is meant to complement the traveling exhibit which has been featured in other science museums around the United States. The exhibit here contains three sections: Seeing, Moving, and Fitting Things Together. In the Seeing exhibit, visitors can make their way through a fine photo essay about the invisible geometry of light, while the Moving section gets interested parties up and exploring geometry with their bodies. Each of these sections has great photo essays, complemented by animations and fun activities
Collaboration, Conservation and the Cutting Edge
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. In this episode of ATETV, industry partnerships, energy education and laser and photonics technology are discussed. Community colleges encourage students in computer technology programs. These colleges build strong relationships with business leaders, creating a bond between the educational environment and the professional world. Programs in the areas of energy education and laser and photonics technology teach students skills that can be applied in different vocational settings, and such programs can be completed in as little as two years. The episode can be watched in full or through the three segments: âMaking a Connection With the IT Industry,â âReducing the High Cost of Energy,â and âThe Cutting Edge of Lasers.â Running time for the full episode of this streaming video is 8:52
Stanford Solar Center
No full textThis free web site provides a collection of 25 multi-disciplinary, interactive exercises and activities based on the Sun and solar science, most geared to grades 4-12 with a few for grades k-3. Included are lesson plans and activities for educators
Preparation for Pouring an Agarose Gel
No full textThis video from CUNY Kingsborough Community College describes the technique of preparing to pour an Agarose Gel. The video describes the process step by step and would be easy to replicate in a laboratory setting. Running time for the video is 3:22