http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights Highlights are weekly information nuggets that are published at http://NSDL.org. Topics include information about new library resources, as well as stories about discoveries, events, activities and current news. The Highights archive may be found at http://NSDL.org/index.php?highlight_archive=1. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:55:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spark your students’ curiosity and hone their inquiry skills with free DragonflyTV Nano educational resources. Sign up for this free NSDL/NSTA Web Seminar, Thursday, November 11th at 6:30pm Eastern Time to learn more about nanotechnology and how to incorporate related online materials into your teaching. Dragonfly TV features six ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/11/04/november-11th-web-seminar-knowing-nano/ The Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) Pathway will steward a broad collection of educational resources that facilitate students, teachers, and citizens becoming climate literate and informed about “the climate’s influence on you and society and your influence on climate.” The CLEAN Pathway will integrate the effective use ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/10/23/climate-and-energy-awareness-a-new-nsdl-pathway-begins-planning-in-2010/ Applications for next year's Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program are now available online. Spend a year in Washington D.C. working in a professional staff position for congress or within a federal agency. You can view the current list of Einstein Fellows on the Triangle Coalition for ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/10/14/einstein-fellowships-for-k-12-educators/ Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle, George E. Smith - Nobel prize winners in Physics for 2009. This week's announcement by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honors these scientists for their foundational work in areas that have revolutionized modern life: information technology, and digital photography. It's a great opportunity ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/10/06/shining-a-light-on-physics-fiber-optics-and-digital-photography/ Participate in free professional development straight from your desktop through NSDL's web seminar series with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The first seminar for this school year begins on October 15th: Chemistry Comes Alive IV: Oxidation/Reduction. This seminar is for educators at high school and lower undergraduate levels. ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/09/28/a-new-year-of-nsdlnsta-web-seminars-begins-oct-15th/ October will be a busy month with opportunities to participate in National Earth Science Week, October 11-17 and National Chemistry Week, October 18-24. Both weeks consist of national and local events, speakers, activities for the classroom, and additional materials for the educator. Earth Science Week is ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/09/21/get-ready-for-national-chemistry-and-national-earth-science-weeks-in-october/ The K-12 audience pages have a new look to them. Try out the audience tabs to find more specific information at the grade level you teach, watch for resource highlights with a new topic each month (this month it’s on careers and the scientific process), and learn simple ways ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/09/14/test-out-the-new-nsdl-k-12-audience-pages/ The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will be the site of the launch of the NSDL SMILE Pathway featuring resources from the nation's leading science museums on Nov. 1, 2009 at a panel discussion to be presented during the Association for Science-Technology Centers Annual Meeting. The lighthearted SMILE logo ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/09/09/stay-tuned-for-digital-learning-assets-from-nations-museums-this-fall/ Artist and geologist Susan Eriksson uses a full palette of materials and methods in her artwork: rock, metal, paint…and even principles of chemistry. In a video interview from US News & World Report, you can see some of Dr. Eriksson’s artistic interpretations of landscapes, textures, and the ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/08/24/how-one-artist-creates-science-in-art-and-art-in-science/ The ALA Office for Library Advocacy selected the National Science Digital Library as the "Digital Library of the Week" for Aug. 12 at http://www.Ilovelibraries.org Web site. "Ilovelibraries" is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest (66,000 members) library association in the world with members in ... http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/highlights/2009/08/17/nsdl-is-ala-digital-library-of-the-week/