Archive for September, 2008

New Multimedia Classroom Resources from WGBH Teachers’ Domain

Just in time for back to school, Teachers’ Domain has expanded resources in Science, Math, Social Studies, Art, and English Language Arts for grades K-12. We have also added a Teachers’ Domain College Edition, which includes resources in science and engineering for higher education, and VITAL New York, K-12 resources for NY state educators. Click here to read the […]

Posted in Topics: Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology

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New EP Design Promotes Learning Opportunities

The NSDL Engineering Pathway(EP) recently redesigned its website to better engage the younger generation by incorporating findings and recommendations from the recent National Academy of Engineering study, Changing the Conversation. The new Engineering Pathway logo connotes movement and adventure - paths that provide opportunities to learn, connect, create, dream, design and do. The tagline messages encourage the […]

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Engineering Education "Today in History" Blog: First Cable Cars in San Francisco

Today in History - September 1, 1873 - the world’s first cable-powered railroad in San Francisco is put into operation. The inventor of the cable car was Andrew S. Hallidie (center image above) and contracted by the Clay Street Hill Railroad Company in San Francisco. Hallidie’s system used a continuous looped wire rope that was […]

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