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Physics: Spotlighting Exceptional Research
No full textPhysics: spotlighting exceptional research is a free service of the American Physical Society (APS). The site's content explains selected physics research published in the APS journals Physical Review (PR) and Physical Review Letters (PRL). The site also provides an archive of links to Physics News Update stories from the American Institute of Physics that cover papers from APS journals
Cybersafety, Cyberethics and Cybersecurity (C3) for Educators: Ethical and Legal Implications for Classroom Technology
No full textFrom the University of Maryland, this page presents materials from the course Cybersafety, Cyberethics and Cybersecurity (C3) for Educators: Ethical and Legal Implications for Classroom Technology. Taught by Davina Pruitt-Mentle for graduate and undergraduate students alike, this course "addresses several of the major ethical and policy issues that are changing the way educators think about new information and communication technologies in the classroom setting." The materials here include a description of how the course meets standards, evaluations, syllabi, examples of student work, presentations, and examples of final projects
Properties of Fibers and Fabrics
No full textThis learning activity tests the strength of fibers and fabrics: specifically, threads, string and yarn made from a variety of materials. The experiment will demonstrate the particular properties of different fibers and fabrics and the differences between natural and synthetic fibers. This activity would be suitable for high school and introductory college undergraduate students. The lesson should take two class periods to complete in full. This document will serve as a framework for instructors and may be downloaded in PDF format
Implementing ISO 14001- Sustainable Design: Exploring Existing Products for Reuse
No full textThis learning module will introduce students to ISO 14001, which is a standard which serves as a framework assisting organizations in creating their own environmental management system. Students will learn how easily existing products can be reused with minor modifications, redesigned or reused. This activity would be suitable for technical high school seniors and college freshman. The lesson should take one class period. This document will serve as a framework for instructors and may be downloaded in PDF format
Electrons in Atoms and Molecules: Activity
No full textThis resource provides an introductory activity on electrons in atoms and molecules. Core concepts include the formation of atoms, chemical bonding, chemical polarity and atoms in electric fields. The interactive module allows students to test their knowledge as they learn. The material would be best for high school AP classes and college level students. Although a preview of the activity is available, instructors and students are encouraged to sign up with the Electron Technologies site before starting to use these materials.
Video: Focusing a Compound Microscope
No full textThis video from CUNY Kingsborough Community College describes how to focus a compound microscope. The brief clip, available for viewing on YouTube, would be most useful for students with a basic understanding of the parts of a compound microscope and how to use it. Running time for the video is 0:55
University of Idaho Aquaculture Research Institute
No full textLocated in Hagerman and Moscow, Idaho, ARI promotes, supports, and coordinates aquaculture research activities at the University of Idaho and throughout the state and region. UI scientists in various disciplines conduct research in both commercial and conservation aquaculture sciences and technologies. Site includes information on facilities, faculty, current research, outreach initiatives, and publications, including access to the institute's newsletter
Marine Fisheries Overview
No full textThis instructional guide is designed to provide instructors with lecture support on the topic of marine fisheries with an emphasis on those species that are commercially harvested in the United States. A general lecture outline and a more detailed PowerPoint presentation with instructor notes are provided. Historical perspectives are addressed as well as assessments of the current status of the resource. Proposed and implemented management activities that are designed to manage fisheries stocks in a sustainable manner are also discussed with an emphasis on those that take an ecosystems approach to fisheries management.The overview module is designed primarily for use in introductory courses such as General Biology, Introduction to Natural Resources, General Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, Conservation Biology and Environmental Science. Some background in basic ecological concepts such as population growth and energy flow (trophic levels and food webs) is assumed. High school-level coverage of these topics should be adequate. Delivery of the PowerPoint presentation associated with this module requires approximately two, one-hour lecture sessions. The presentation can also be easily modified by instructors who choose to dedicate just a single lecture session to the marine fisheries topic. Those instructors who choose to dedicate a significant portion of their course (several lectures) to marine fisheries topics should use the following modules from the NCSR Marine Fisheries Series, which take a more detailed approach to the same topics covered in this overview module:* Marine Fisheries â Introduction and Status* Marine Fisheries - Causes for Decline and Impacts * Marine Fisheries â Management and Proposed SolutionsInstructors who are looking for videos or additional print and web-based resources on the topics covered in this module should consult the Comprehensive Resources for NCSR Marine Fisheries Series where these resources are summarized and cited
Power Profiler: How Clean is the Electricity You Use?
No full textThis site from the EPA provides a useful Energy Pollution Calculator which will help students and other interested persons calculate the greenhouse gases and other pollutants created from the energy they consume. The calculator determines users' power grid region based on ZIP code and electric utility, compares the fuel mix and air emissions rates of the electricity in users' region to the national average, and determines the air emissions impacts of electricity use in users' home or business. The calculator is a handy tool and very easy to use
Introductory Astronomy Materials
No full textThe material on this website may be used as supplemental materials for students taking an introductory astronomy course. There is information on topics such as stellar evolution, the planets, the milky way, and much more. Each section includes a practice exam. This website may also be used as supplementary material for teachers teaching an introductory astronomy course