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This is where we'll post, from time to time, the new and noteworthy that we find on our travels in the world of science education -- websites of interest, groups whose work we admire, and individuals making a difference.
Teacher Support
NEON 2
July 14, 2011
Although the shuttle mission currently orbiting Earth is the last chapter of a story that has inspired countless learners to enter the sciences, it is by no means the end of our love affair with space. For those of us back on Earth whose mission it is to foster that inspiration, a new initiative by NASA for the networking of STEM teachers has been developed:...
NEON 1
May 5, 2011
The science of ecology is becoming transformed by the availability of large scale, longterm data sets and new analytical methods which with to study them. The National Ecological Observatory Network has been developed as a repository and center of dissemination for those data and as a structural organization for collaborators in coming together to use them....
Citizen Science
April 15, 2011
You strive to inspire your students. But what can you do to encourage your students' curiosity of and involvement in the community of science when they are outside the classroom? What can you do to spark parents' participation in promoting a life of inquiry? How can you show them that they can make real contributions -- right now -- to scientific knowledge?...
Sixty Symbols
August 31, 2010
g, c, q, lambda. You know the usual suspects. But 90 (they've grown) more symbols from the world of physics and astronomy are the subjects of this series of wonderfully produced videos from the folks at the University of Nottingham.
Each is a bit of symbol storytime. Take a moment and explore....
ScienceBlogs
August 13, 2010
Sure, we considered a blog...but we're pretty sure these guys have it covered! Find yourself a nice chunk of time and dive in....