Bob Panoff, executive director of Shodor and NSDL’s CSERD: Computational Science Education Resources Pathway is passionate about using computational science teaching methods to stimulate student engagement in learning math and science. In a recent article for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) entitled “Simulations Deepen Scientific Learning,” he explains the role of simulations […]
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Dynamic Math and Science Learning With Computational Simulations
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 2:39 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
Globalwarmingkids.net Features Online Books from NSDL’s Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears eZine
Thursday, June 25th, 2009 10:45 am
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
Global Warming Kids draws millions of young people from across the U.S. and around the world who enjoy exploring this lively and engaging Web site. The project is part of Climate Change Education.Org (CCE) where volunteers from science museums as well as students, staff and scientists at the University of California, Berkeley provide the people […]
Posted in Topics: Chemistry, Education, Interactive, Science, Social Studies, multimedia, polar regions
Ticked-off Science
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 10:55 am
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
Just when humans venture outside to enjoy good weather in many parts of the U.S., small creatures also begin to spread their wings or stretch their multiple legs and get out into the world–often to the same places humans like to visit. One of the more invasive pests that is causing health concerns nationwide is […]
NSF Science on “Web TV”
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 1:12 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
NSF’s new Science Nation is a weekly, media rich “online magazine that’s all about science for the people.” Developed by CNN science producers, Science Nation topics take an entertaining look at the research and people that impact our day-to-day lives. The first two shows are about phenomena and events that most of us have wondered […]
Posted in Topics: Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Interactive, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Technology
Looking for Climate Change Impacts in the 21st Century
Monday, June 1st, 2009 5:11 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
What do scientists do? The National Academies recently launched the African American History Web site to help answer that question for students and teachers. Important contributions made by African American scientists, engineers, and physicians are featured along with information about NAE programs and events. One of the scientists highlighted on the NAE Web site is Warren […]
Posted in Topics: Education, Engineering, Mathematics, Science
Streamlined NSDL.org Browsing
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 4:51 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
Looking for a particular STEM subject resource? NSDL.org features streamlined collection browsing to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. Browse collections alphabetically or through subject gateways that include: Biological and Health Sciences; Engineering, Computing, and Technology; General Science and STEM; Geosciences; Mathematics; Physical Sciences; and Social Sciences. Within each of these […]
Posted in Topics: Chemistry, Education, Health, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology






Posted in Topics: Education, Health, Interactive, Mathematics, Physics, Science, multimedia
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