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Addressing Student Misconceptions in Science Using Concept Cartoons and Web Resources |
You will be introduced to concept cartoons - a wonderful, non-threatening strategy for students to identify and assess their own subject knowledge and understanding. Using templates and Microsoft Publisher you will create and customize your own cartoons for any science subject area. Cartoons will be used to promote discussion and identify the range of misconceptions.
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K-12 |
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An Introduction to Astronomy through the Eyes of Hubble |
From how we know about the composition of stars to the simple appreciation of the beauty of Hubble pictures this course utilizes the Internet and the amazing photographs of the Hubble Telescope to learn about the basics of Astronomy |
K-12 |
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Assessment of Student Science Literacy |
Effective use of assessment is an integral part of increasing science literacy for all students. The first week of this course examines the role of assessment at the local, state, national, and international levels. Week two presents strategies for selecting different types of assessment for different instructional purposes. During week three, teachers learn how to construct effective science content- knowledge assessments. Developing performance assessments and scoring rubrics are the focus of week four. Week five presents the guidelines for ensuring equity and excellence in science assessment for ALL students.
This course is run through the JASON Foundation and is a 30 hour course. |
K-12 |
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Brain Science Educator |
Do you want to innovate your lesson plans, learn about how children think, and motivate your students? Take part in the Brain Science Educator course taught by an instructor from the New York Hall of Science. Participants will complete synchronous discussions and activities, as well as asynchronous assignments, that will increase their knowledge of brain science as it relates to learning and also provide strategies for incorporating hands-on components into lesson plans for all ages. We will focus on exciting topics like brain damage and disease, memory, and the five senses with the underlying theme of learning tying the sessions together. |
K-8 |
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| Designing an Environmental Issue Investigation |
In this course, you will develop the framework for an environmental investigation that could then be used with students. During the first phase of the course, you will work through a 'mock' environmental investigation, using components of the framework. This framework will guide you as you identify the key players in an environmental issue, using survey and questioning techniques to clarify the issue, field data collection to gather information, data analysis of field data using 'appropriate' technology and finally, reaching consensus regarding the environmental issue at hand. Then, you will be asked to apply the technology and adapt the framework to serve an area of environmental concern that is common to your specific area (ie: river/lake pollution, prevalence of introduced species, corporate pollution, population density, epidemiology, etc). |
5-12 |
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Evolution: Separating Fact from Fiction |
Come on a fantastic journey to overview the findings of Charles Darwin and the many o the rs who have, in the last century, moved the science of evolution to the forefront of a societal debate. Examine sources of scientific data that clearly demonstrate the process of Natural Selection. Find credible internet sites to use with your students for class discussion, investigation and experimentation. Participate in discussions of the sources of controversy surrounding evolution and the n work to dispel misconceptions through the development of standards based lessons that will provide a concrete understanding of the biological processes involved. |
7-12 |
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Fun with Biology! |
This professional development course will provide specific instruction for the life sciences within the living environment scope and sequence. This course will provide teachers with an opportunity to receive additional science content, extensions and further applications of the Science Core Curriculum kits for their classroom. This course will utilize online software instruction to support traditional, face-to-face science instruction in the classrooms of the course participants. |
K-12 |
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Inquiring Minds in your Science Curriculum |
Inquiring minds are motivated minds! We will start with the backwards design approach, defining your essential understandings for the students using standards & your curriculum. Using these EU's, participants will design instruction addressing needed skills to meet their goals. This course will teach you to guide your students to an understanding of scientific variables & constants. We will discuss strategies for helping students formulate meaningful questions based on their own inquiry & curiosity. Experimental design will be explored as participants design specific lessons for teaching their students to define variables & constants, make hypotheses, gather data, graph data & share results with the scientific community. Young scientists will become actively involved in this authentic & intrinsically motivating process! |
K-12 |
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Mission to Mars |
In this course you take off on a mission to Mars. There will be reviews of Space Science websites, several creative writing activities related to the NASA Mars Rover Missions, (including a story that you add on to and pass along). You will produce a power point of your own Mar's mission plan, design a Mar's base camp on ms excel, and many more fun and exciting hands on activities. Every assignment is aligned with the NYS Standards and many are full of inquiry science. |
3-12 |
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Preparing for the Future: Integrating Math, Science and Technology |
We will begin by looking at the first MST Standard: “Students will use ma the matical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design, as appropriate to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions”. As an umbrella to the remaining six standards, you will be investigating this Standard as an approach to teaching. You will also explore the interrelatedness of all the MST standards considering possibilities and tactics for integration. By the end of the course you will design an integrated MST unit to be used in your classroom. |
K-12 |
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Smart Board Activities for Project Based Environmental Education |
Smart Board Activities for Project Based Environmental Education Instructor Jim McAndrew In this course you will create several engaging smart board projects that involve science and language arts. After completing this course you will be able to modify these projects for use in your own classroom at any grade level. You will create a smart board activity on the popular topic of fracking for natural gas. You will review Environmental Education websites and develop several creative writing activities related to current issues in environmental studies. You will use the smart board notebook program and explore many of the tools for smart board lessons. You will become more familiar with the Data Driven Instruction process as you analyze student work, identify needs and design an action plan to improve learning. You will prepare your own class room activity following the DDI model. You will explore the EngageNY website and use it to better understand the NYS Reform Initiative. Every assignment is aligned with the NYS Core Curriculum |
K-12 |
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| Science Projects on the Internet |
Making use of the MarcoPolo web site, and the sites associated with it, teachers will be exploring a number of interactive science projects. The nature and purpose of different types of projects will be examined, including collaborative, real-time data, and partner projects. Making use of a collaborative peer process, teachers will select and modify a project for their use, create a project timeline, and align it with NYS standards. The final outcome will include a complete project for immediate use, awareness of many types of Internet science projects available, and access to the projects created by other course participants. Participants will give and receive feedback about project implementation. Course objectives include searching and identifying a science project appropriate for class use, using MarcoPolo and other web resources, developing specific learning activities for the desired learning outcomes, developing assessments and appropriate rubrics for assessing a project, developing policies appropriate to the student population for the project, developing appropriate standards for participation and interaction, and aligning the project to appropriate national, state or local standards. |
3-5 |
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Sensational Web Adventures for the Science Classroom |
Are you tired of the “same old - same old”? Then it is time to sweep away the cobwebs in your classroom and replace them with new materials easily and conveniently obtained on the World Wide Web. For those that are just starting out, be sure not to miss this opportunity to put your best foot forward and gain the attention of your administrators. |
K-12 |
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Stucture of the Earth |
This course examines the physical Earth including its internal structure and the processes that make it an ever-changing place. Week one begins by looking at the structure of matter, including atomic bonding and the formation of minerals. The second week concentrates on the origins of landforms and constructive forces like volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain-building. During this week, igneous and metamorphic processes and their contribution to the rock cycle are examined. Week three takes a close-up look at weathering, erosion, and other destructive forces that not only reshape Earth's surface, but also contribute sediment to that portion of the rock cycle. Finally, in weeks four and five, the learner digs deep into the inner depths of the planet to examine Plate Tectonic theory, and is rewarded with a greater understanding of the internal forces which help drive our dynamic Earth.
This course is run through the JASON Foundation and is a 30 hour course. |
6-9 |
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| Using Technology for the Science Assessment |
Using the Internet and the MarcoPolo web portal, teachers will explore materials that will support the Science Assessments, particularly, the new Constructed Response Questions. This content will be integrated into projects and/or lessons for the classroom. Assessment of the project/ lesson will also be discussed. |
9-12 |
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| Using the Internet to Make Science Lessons POP! |
Are you looking for some new ways to use the internet to instruct, reinforce, and enrich your current science curriculum? Then this is the course for you! In this course you will enhance lessons you currently teach as well as create new ones that engage students through online science games, videos, pictures, lessons, etc. There is a world of information out there at your fingertips! |
K-12 |
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| Volcano Hunt |
It is my goal through this online course to give all participants a positive and rewarding experience through our interaction as you complete group projects, readings, discussions and classroom project building. This course will be a fun online adventure to several famous volcanoes around the world. As you make your way from one volcano to the next using longitude and latitude coordinates, you will participate in creative journaling of your experience as you travel through foreign countries. Are you ready for the adventure of your life? |
5-12 |
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