Intersections

This piece argues that the NGSS has focused on diversity and inclusion, and talks about science as the great equalizer. Perhaps of interest as discussion point in teams.

fascinating and detailed descriptions of how to improve writing about science, originally published in American Scientist in 1990

Mark St. John shared this program as an example of a place-based program.

From Mark St. John-- this might be helpful to teams, especially MT and AZ in their place-based work. Enjoy!

Check out this brilliant idea for an interest-driven science project -- the Hyperbolic Chrochet Coral Reef.

a biosketch on Bill Nye

The history and future of the periodic table

first person by Naomi Shah, winner of Intel Science Talent Search. Discusses her research, her work getting young girls interested in science and her future plans.

A report on Expeditions curriculum in a Maine Middle School.  I love it

What does it mean to be a museum...and I would add, how does learning fit into the equation?

a possible reading for our summer institute, this theoretical chemist explains why writing, using metaphors and teaching undergraduates improve his science.

Help with harnessing the inner scientist in us all

I LOVE this piece. thanks for sharing it!

Can we grow a garden on Mars? would students like to research and write about this question? Maybe an idea or an idea stimulator for an intersections project?

This Ed Week article lists capacity issues (teacher education, professional development, assessment development, availability of materials) in taking up the NGSS

Lots of collaborations might be thinking about how to 'reinvent' the field trip or exhibit visit. Here are some app-based ideas...but could also imagine youth building apps. 

At age 12, Freeman Hrabowski marched with Martin Luther King. Now he's president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he works to create an environment that helps under-represented students -- specifically African-American, Latino and low-income learners -- get degrees in math and science. He shares the four pillars of UMBC's approach.

Predicting Future Technologies: Keeping in mind that prediction is more of an art than a science, CNN spoke to a host of design and technology experts -- from academics to magazine editors -- in search of what might well just be the shape of things to come.

Today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield passed command of the International Space Station to cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov. Hadfield's command has been so much fun, because he not only plays guitar and tweets prolifically; he also gamely answers almost any kind of question in a series of space FYI videos.

This pod cast features Neal Stephenson (who will be a keynote at ASTC's fall conference) and Tim Wu discussing whether we are living in the future...

"Partnering with Icelandic singer andartist Björk, and the New York Public Library, CMOM presents Biophilia, a suite of nine musical compositions with accompanying games, images and videos that encourages users to explore the connections between music, nature and technology. Using provided iPads, CMOM educators will conduct workshops, guiding families through the Biophilia apps to foster creativity and inspire children to tap into their own musical creativity. Children and families will explore the themes of Biophilia while enjoying hands-on science experiments, movement, dance and even music theory."

Cool! Was just talking about Bjork inspirations while playing with other Charlotte Intersections peeps at a music/sound exhibit at Discovery Place.

argues that storytelling should be a part of science, so that students, especially female students, see why/how science is important in the world.