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Cheska Lorena

Lesson: evolution: Natural Selection of Stick-Worms - 3 views

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    Students play the role of birds, go out on the school lawn, and pick up toothpick "stick worms" which have been previously scattered on the lawn in equal numbers of green-stained and unstained. "Birds" are chased away before the "worm population" drops too low. Back in the classroom, the number of green and non-green "worms" are compared individually and for the whole class. Discussion relates the experience to the elements of natural selection. As presented here, it does not lend itself to demonstrating the effects of selection over multiple generations.
Martin Burrett

Book: MasterClass in Science Education by @DrKeithSTaber via @BloomsburyAcad - 0 views

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    "In his new book, Professor Keith Taber reassures practicing and training science teachers, as he explores a range of issues faced by secondary school educators and discusses strategies for teaching the nature of scientific knowledge, making practical work effective and challenging young scientists. Throughout the academic prose, Professor Taber reflects on the nature of scientific knowledge in science education encouraging creating narratives, challenging misconceptions, and exploring principles of constructive teaching. The book continues with exploring specific challenges, such as teaching electrical circuits to lower secondary school students, along with a chapter dedicated to supporting gifted students who excel at the subjects."
Martin Burrett

Geocube - The world of Geography at your fingertips - 3 views

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    This site is a great place to find information about a range of geoscience and geography topics, ranging from volcanoes and droughts to natural resources and environmental protection. You can even download minimalist versions of the topics as PDFs. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental
Cheska Lorena

CEE: Children's Engineering Educators LLC - 6 views

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    "Preparing the students of today to become productive citizens of the future requires our educational system to promote life-long learners who are able to work together to solve realistic problems and develop a basic understanding of the natural and humanly modified world around them. Information presented in a familiar and mind-engaging context leads to greater understanding and retention, as compared to memorization of facts in isolation. Research indicates that retention is greatest when students are actively engaged, put their knowledge into immediate practice, and become "teachers" of other students. Children's Engineering activities directly address these issues."
Sophie V

Useful Presentation Software Alternatives To Help You Publish Energy Wind/Water Geo Slides - 2 views

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    Think about PowerPoint presentations, and you will probably think of a never ending series of slides. Of course, presentations have become a vital element for all the businesses or industries, and energy segment is not an exception in it. All household items rely on utilities such as electronics, natural gas, water and more. The presentations are a great way to make people understand the significance of energy saving. However, lack of required templates is a major drawback associated with conventional PowerPoint presentations, and this is the reason why many people or organizations associated with energy sector use a variety of mediums to publish energy wind water geo slides. If you're in need of something different that a conventional PowerPoint presentation, then it is time for you to think about other alternatives that can help you publish your energy wind water geo slides on the go.
Amy Roediger

Human Footprint Interactives from National Geographic - 4 views

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    Both of these interactive charts could be useful in starting lessons about energy and natural resource consumption. Have students use both interactives to see how they compare to others. Then ask students to identify opportunities for reducing consumption.
Roland Gesthuizen

The Natural and Enhanced Greenhouse Effect - YouTube - 2 views

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    video by VCE Environmental Science Students
Holly Barlaam

BBC - Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - 15 views

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    detailed subject matter on the human body as well as interactive games and challenges
Martin Burrett

Forest Academy - 2 views

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    A well made flash resource that introduces the features of a forest and our responsibilities to look after them. The resource is generic enough that it is useful for forest locations from around the world. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science
Jeanne Elliott

Living Together - Parasites and Hosts| Q?rius, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural H... - 1 views

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    5/19 webcast
Cheska Lorena

Evolution: Online Lessons for Students: Activity 1- Darwin's Great Voyage of Discovery - 4 views

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    WMHT Online Lesson on Learning Evolution: Activity 1: Darwin's Great Voyage of Discovery Activity 2: Observations Lead to a Theory
Sandra Goodrich

Postmodern Beatnik · Why sit in a tree? - 2 views

  • private property rights and the pursuit of profit do not trump the needs of our communities and our planet.
  • the earth is alive and we are all interconnected, to nature and to each other. When we live from this new/old story, the world looks very different—and we can no longer accept business as usual.
  • in order to change this business as usual, we’ve got to change the story we have about who we are and how the world works. We act as though the earth were a dead ball of matter spinning through the cosmos and running like a machine and as though human beings were truly autonomous actors independent not only of the environment but of each other.
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  • property rights are attenuated by the concept of stewardship, which requires property owners to maintain the ecological integrity of their land for the benefit of all.
  • bring attention to this larger picture.
  • bullying in public life has become all too common.
Jeanne Elliott

Webcast Schedule | Q?rius, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - 1 views

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    Webcasts have science literacy! Hard to find. Several literacy sources on the same topic. Able to use media and written forms on the same topic
Adam Brickey

About - The Molecularium Project - 5 views

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    "We want to excite children about the world of science and the Molecularium program is a tremendous tool to ignite their curiosity." Shirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The Molecularium® Project's mission is to expand science literacy and awareness. We aim to excite audiences of all ages to explore and understand the molecular nature of the world around them.
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