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Composite Materials Layup Lab
No full textThis learning activity will provide students with an introduction to the layup method of composite production. Students will use epoxy resin and fiberglass woven cloth to create their own lay-up, and in the process learn about matrices, resins, hardeners, and release agents. This activity is intended for advanced high school and undergraduate college students and can be completed in one and a half to two and a half hours in the lab. The document is available to download in PDF file format
Retraction Watch
No full textLaunched in 2010 by science writers Ivan Oransky and Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch seeks to make public the "self-correcting" nature of science. The site has been praised for bringing to light many hundreds of retracted papers in a wide variety of fields, some due to fraud, others just to mistakes in experiments or the publishing process. A great place to start is with the latest retractions, listed in chronological order on the homepage. For instance, recent retracted papers at the time this writing concerned plagiarism in the field of aeronautic dentistry, a paper on wheat straw that seems to have been published (and retracted) more than once, and even a letter to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, written by an impersonator. The site also contains a useful search function for readers who are looking for specific topics, authors, or articles
Solar System Exploration: Missions
No full textVisit this site to research past, present and future solar system missions, both from NASA and from the space agencies of other countries. You can choose missions by target, by name, or by year
Evaluation Center
No full textThe Evaluation Center's mission is to advance the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation. The Center's principal activities are research, development, dissemination, service, instruction, and national and international leadership in evaluation
Ocean Surface Topography From Space (TOPEX/Poseidon Missions)
No full textA joint US and France project, the TOPEX-Poseidon satellites continuously measure sea surface height. The oceans store and transport solar heat, helping to keep Earth's climate in balance. The overall shape of the oceans' "hills" and "valleys" is called ocean surface topography, or OST. Precise knowledge of OST is essential to predict the effects of catastrophic storms. Educational resources available for all ages and backgrounds. Outstanding animation of OTS also included
Science with NOAA: El Nino
No full textThis website includes teaching activities about El Nino, how it forms, and its effects on the weather of the world. Includes background information, data, applications, and additional activities. Links to related sites, as well as a wealth of similar NOAA lessons covering a variety of marine and environmental science topics
Making Math and Science Skills Pay Off
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. In this episode of ATETV, laser and photonics technology, geospatial technology and alternative energy technologies are discussed. A strong background in math and science gives students an advantage in their community college programs. The skills learned in such programs translate directly to the field. Community colleges offer courses to help students improve their math and science skills if need be. The episode can be watched in full or through the three segments: âThe Precision of Laser and Photonics Technologies,â âMapping the Coordinates of a New Career,â and âAlternative Energies of the Future.â Running time for the full episode of this streaming video is 9:25
My NASA Data User Contributed Lesson 18: Does cloud type affect rainfall?
No full textScientists have studied the physical properties of clouds and have developed instruments on board satellites to characterize the types of clouds they see below. Some satellites have instruments that allow them to measure rainfall as well. For this lesson, students will hypothesize what types of clouds they believe will create the most precipitation (rainfall) over Nashville, TN. Students use the Live Access Server (LAS) to obtain Cloud Coverage data that represents what percentage of the sky is covered by a certain type of cloud. They then compare the cloud coverage data to precipitation data provided by the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center. The lesson provides detailed procedure, related links, sample graphs, follow-up questions, extensions, and teacher notes
Jaques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve's Education Resources for K-12 Educators
No full textThis site from the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve includes information for K-12 educator professional development, teacher workshops, habitat workshops, and online lessons and lesson plans. Site also includes information on the Mid-Atlantic Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE)
USGS Science Resources For Undergraduate Education
No full textThis portal provides links to selected United States Geological Survey (USGS) educational resources that may be useful to undergraduate educators. Many of these resources can be used directly in the classroom, as preparation for lessons or demonstrations, or as resources for teacher education and curriculum development. The resources are also searchable by state or region with the use of an interactive map. Major topic areas include biology, geography, geology, and water resources. Resources (indicated by symbols) include complete teaching modules and web-based resources. Items that have costs beyond basic printing or on-line viewing costs are also indicated by a symbol