The Technology Leadership Network understands that sometimes there just isn’t any spare money in the budget to cover extras that would give your science programs the excitement needed to keep the attention of today’s student. Now is a great time to take advantage of online science resources that are available to the public for free. Listed below are a few motivating science- focused resources to make use of today.
One great way to keep an eye on incoming asteroids and comets is to check out the new Asteroid Watch web page created by NASA which just recently debuted. You can actually track flybys with the help of an Asteroid Watch widget. Incoming asteroids have been known to grab anybody’s attention!
Need a resource for an engagement activity in an Earth Science class? How about The Ten Most Spectacular Geologic Sites in the Continental United States as selected by Smithsonian Magazine Online. It’s like a trip around the world without ever having to leave the classroom.
Studying volcanic activity in the classroom? Check out Oregon State University’s Volcano World website where you can click on an interactive map to discover the location of volcanoes around the world. Or log on to YouTube for a catchy little tune like Explosive Volcanic Eruptions that will get your students singing their newly learned knowledge of volcanoes to their family and friends.
Looking for funds to cover the cost of resources? Join the webinar on the Latest Information From Capitol Hill, A Special Report. This webinar will help explain the Race to the Top funds and how they can be applied to Science education in your district. The Webinar, hosted by NSBA’s Technology Leadership Network, takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT to find out how the U.S. Department of Education is preparing to disseminate education technology funds from the ARRA and how to issue applications for new “Race to the Top” funds. Registration is free for TLN participants
And if you’ll be at T+L this October you will have the chance to learn about S.T.E.M opportunities that engage your students and increase their excitement about science and technology! Below is a short list of some of the featured S.T.E.M sessions that will be available to attendees at T+L:
- TEAMS: Connecting the Dots across S.T.E.M. and the Arts
- Putting an Extra E in S.T.E.M.: Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into the ELEMENTARY Classroom
- S.T.E.M. on Stage: Blending Fine Arts, Science, Math, and Technology
- Sharing Stories: International K-12 Student S.T.E.M. Projects
- Science and Math Alive: Raising Student Motivation Through Collaborative Projects
- The Virtual Learning Magnet for Space Science and Mathematics: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
We hope to see you there! And remember if you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late! Register now!!
