April 30, 2012
The Web 20.12 Tech Tune-Up Sweepstakes is under way. Enter today and every day! The more you enter, the better your chance of winning. DeVry University and Discovery
Education have partnered to help you transform the way you teach and the
way your students learn.
Enter daily for your chance to win a Tech Tune-Up for you and your classroom. Discovery
Education prizes include a digital media package and a trip to an
educational technology conference of your choice where you will have the
opportunity to collaborate with fellow educators and learn about the
most effective technology tools, tips and trends for transforming your
classroom.
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April 26, 2012
Join us for a special educator evening on Thursday, May 3rd, to talk
about what is not often talked about: the biological and social meaning
of skin color. Anthropologist and paleobiologist Nina G. Jablonski,
author of Skin: Its Natural History will discuss the unique biological and cultural aspects of human skin and its importance as a key element of human evolution.
The evening will provide teachers with opportunities to engage in dialog
with colleagues and conversation around the research on the evolution
of human skin and color. Dr. Jablonski, Distinguished Professor of
Anthropology at Penn State studies the evolution of adaptations to the
environment in nonhuman and human primates.
Dr. Jablonki's research done in collaboration with other scientists, has
demonstrated that skin color is the product of natural selection acting
to regulate levels of melanin pigment in the skin relative to levels of
ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in the environment. Melanin is a natural
sunscreen that prevents the breakdown of certain essential biomolecules
(in particular, B vitamin and DNA), while permitting enough UVR to enter
the skin cells to promote the production of the essential vitamin D.
Following the talk, a reception in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins
will provide an opportunity for teachers to engage with Museum staff and
network with other educators.
Please download the flyer for more information about this Educator Evening. When: Thursday May 3, 2012, 4 pm - 7 pm Cost: Free for educators Register: The event is free but space is limited. Please reserve by April 27. Call Central Reservations at (212) 769-5200 Manday-Friday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or register online through Survey MonkeyFor more information, contact: Cristina Trowbridge ctrowbridge@amnh.org
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April 26, 2012
Did you know you
can find Google-related lesson plans all in one
place online? This collection
includes 100+ lessons for Exploring
Computational Thinking. Lessons contain
examples for integrating the principles of
computer science in your math, science, and
humanities classroom. Students will learn to
analyze data, create models of understanding,
and develop algorithms to experiment and
explore. Teachers with all levels of experience
can start using these right away.
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April 20, 2012
Earth Preservers is the most wide-ranging environmental news and education site on the Internet, combining a monthly newsletter with regularly-updated reports that find the green in everything – science; technology; fashion; design; music; art; law; crime; jobs; business; sports; celebrities; films & documentaries, and more. http://earthpreservers.com
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April 19, 2012
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April 19, 2012
Introducing Nature Works Everywhere
A new online portal providing teachers and students with tools to explore and understand nature's fantastic factory.
Earth Day is coming. The Nature Conservancy and its scientists have partnered with Discovery Education to create Nature Works Everywhere
to help students learn the science behind how nature works for
us and how we can keep nature running strong. This new program provides
engaging ways to bring science and nature to your students.
Nature: It's more than just a faraway beach or mountain. It's a fantastic factorythat
makes the building blocks of all our lives; food, drinking water, the
stuff we own and the air we breathe. It makes memories and even protects
us from floods and storms.
Nature Works Everywhere gives teachers, students and families everything they need to start exploring and understanding nature's fantastic factory:
Visit Nature Works Everywhere and explore this unique opportunity. On Earth Day, teach your students about food and participate in the world's largest
picnic celebration. Then,
continue throughout the year with free educator resources that will
enlighten your students about the benefits nature brings to each of us.
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April 19, 2012
Discover
is making a five-year, $10 million investment in financial education to
ensure that students get the information they need to manage money and
achieve brighter financial futures. Through its financial education
program, the Pathway to Financial Success,
the company will be providing grants to schools to cover the cost of
implementing or enhancing a personal finance course; giving them access
to a standards-based curriculum developed by the Council for Economic
Education; and offering teachers the training they need to deliver it.
Discover is offering grants to public high schools that implement substantial and measurable financial education curriculum.
To apply for a grant or get more information, visit www.pathwaytofinancialsuccess.org and click on "Apply Now."
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April 19, 2012
Every teacher recognizes the importance of field trips for developing young minds. But not every class is equipped with the resources to actually travel to their destination.
That's where conducting virtual field trips becomes the perfect solution! Easily take these 7 FREE virtual field trips with your class today! ...and you'll also get 7 great tips for conducting and getting the most out of your next virtual fieldtrip!
==> Download your FREE ebook here...
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April 19, 2012
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Field Station: Dinosaurs
is a world-class family attraction located in the Meadowlands, a
breathtaking, natural setting that's visible from the top of the Empire
State Building. Dramatic, surprising and fun, FSD is also a completely
unique experience--A thrilling dinosaur "expedition" with 31
life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, exciting educational programs,
games, dig sites, and special events. In
collaboration with the New Jersey State Museum, we make sure your
field trip is entertaining and meaningful, and our dinosaurs provide
the "wow factor"...realistic, interactive, and full of personality!
They are like no other dinosaurs in the world.
Imagine an animal bigger than your house--three stories tall and ninety feet long.
Imagine the razor sharp teeth of a T-Rex--the size of a Bowie knife and just as deadly. Imagine the growl of a raptor--low and menacing as it stalks its prey. Imagine
standing in a dinosaur's shadow, looking in its eyes and feeling the
rumble of its terrible roar. That's one experience you'll never
forget.
That's Field Station: Dinosaurs.
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April 17, 2012
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INVITATION for EDUCATORS & SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS:
Open House for BODIES...The Exhibition
and Dialog in the Dark
on May 2nd or May 3rd
If you have not yet seen these fascinating Exhibitions, now is your chance. RSVP is required to attend. Details below!
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Hailed as a groundbreaking and life changing journey, this exceptional
experience leads students through everyday environments in complete
darkness. New York City-centric scents, sounds, temperatures and
textures will come alive and turn daily routines into an unforgettable
experience. Relying solely on guides from the New York area who are
blind or visually-impaired, students will be expertly and securely led
through a variety of interactive environments. The Exhibition
encourages teamwork, trust and understanding and allows guests of all
ages to gain a greater appreciation of the power of communication and
the abilities of others.
BODIES The Exhibition. This fascinating Exhibition offers a glimpse into one of the most complex systems in the universe--the human body. Showcasing more than 225 specimens, 130 never-before-seen in New York, the Exhibition leads students
through galleries that provide an up-close look inside the skeletal,
muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of
the human body. BODIES...The Exhibition is an excellent teaching opportunity for Science, Anatomy, Health and Biology.
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The Exhibition and Dialog in the Dark invite you to a FREE Open House
Event to experience two fascinating and unique field trip destinations
for your students.
RSVP is required to attend.
Chose from: Wednesday May 2nd, or Thursday May 3rd
Time: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:00 pm)
Location: South Street Seaport Exhibition Centre, 11 Fulton Street, NYC 10038
IMPORTANT--Who may attend?: This invitation is good for You + 1 Guest for
"Bodies the Exhibition." Educators and Administrators will also be
allowed access to the "Dialog in the Dark" exhibit on a first come/first
serve basis, though due to limited capacity Guests will not be provided
admission to Dialog in the Dark.
CLICK HERE to complete our online RSVP form.
Please RSVP by May 1st. Once you submit your RSVP, you will receive a
Confirmation Email. Please print the Confirmation Email and present it
along with your School/District ID, UFT membership card, or pay stub at
the check in table.
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March 14, 2012
My mother is Polish/Irish from Greenpoint Brooklyn, and my father is
mestizo Filipino/Spanish from Cavite City in the Philippines, so my
sisters and I have a unique cultural background. Growing up, one of my
favorite holidays to celebrate was Easter. After attending mass in our
parish, we'd drive to my uncle's apartment in Greenpoint Brooklyn, a
neighborhood sometimes called "Little Poland" due to it's large Polish
community, where my aunt prepared a Polish feast. We all looked forward
to the traditional Polish dishes. There would be pierogies, little
triangle shaped dumplings stuffed with potatoes and onions; kielbasa,
sausage boiled and served with sauerkraut; and babka, a sweet yeast
cake. Read more...
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March 7, 2012
One of the ways that you can nurture creativity is by providing a
creative outlet for your child. While arts and crafts are not the only
way for your child to exercise creative expression, it is one of the
most popular techniques. Young children are less comfortable and less
capable of expressing themselves verbally.
Time spent drawing, coloring, and cutting also helps to develop fine
motor skills. You will find that working on arts and crafts projects are
a large part of pre-school and early elementary routines.
Setting up a well-stocked arts and crafts area at home will provide
your child the opportunity and materials necessary to exercise their
creative muscle. The time and money that you invest in setting one up
will more than pay for itself in the hours of enjoyment your child will
get in return. Seeing how much fun the kids are having may just inspire
you to boost your own creativity.
Here are some of the things you’ll need:
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March 7, 2012
Ryan McVay, Getty Images
It's that time of the year: The annual school Science Fair. If you plan for the event in advance, there's no need to become overwhelmed or have feelings of stress. While you shouldn't be doing the project for your child, you can teach time management skills by helping him stick to a schedule. A good Science Fair project takes about six weeks of preparation.
Read more....
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March 4, 2012
http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day
Visit
the history channel to research the significance of St. patrick's day
and how people celebrate this holiday across the country and around the
world. Did you know that the Chicago River is died green for this
special day? According to the history channel "The practice started in
1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegal
sewage discharges and realized that the green dye might provide a unique
way to celebrate the holiday. That year, they released 100 pounds of
green vegetable dye into the river--enough to keep it green for a week!
Today, in order to minimize environmental damage, only 40 pounds of dye
are used, and the river turns green for only several hours."
Study
the meaning behind ancient celtic knots an symbols, gods and goddesses
in celtic mythology. Be inspired by this folklore and have your students
design their own creative renderings of this art form that is still
popular today. According to Whats-Your Sign..."The Celtic knot symbol,
is also referred to as the mystic knot, or the endless knot. The more
esoteric or spiritual meaning of this symbol eludes to beginnings and
endings."
Who
were the Vikings? Explore a viking village and see secrets behind the
Norse Ships. You can even build a tree ring time line with your students
and have the opportunity to write your name in Runes. Nova Online is a
wonderful way to have an online classroom adventure with the Vikings.
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March 4, 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012
10:00am to 1:00pm (Included in Aquarium Admission)
Share
the egg-citement at our Penguin Egg Hunt, which offers plenty of great
prizes, including a free birthday party, Family Fun Center vouchers,
Tour Boat tickets, and rides on both on Discovery Tower and Submarine
Simulator! >
Family Brunch
10:00am Seating or 11:45am Seating
For
added family fun, don't forget to include a reservation for our annual
Family Brunch in our all-new and spectacular Sea Star Ballroom.
Hop here and read more. >
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Train a Seal, Kiss a Sea Lion - it's time for our Trainer Program!
Have you ever wondered what it takes to work with se als or sea lions? Now you can find out! On Saturdays from April through September, our Trainer Program gives participants 10 years of age and older the chance to go behind the scenes with our Marine Mammal staff. * Learn how we train our animals and help Java paint (yes, paint)
* Go into the seal exhibit with trainers
* Participate in a seal training session - and get to pet and feed one of our harbor seals
* Help prepare food for seals
* Get a kiss from a sea lion
All participants also enjoy all-day Aquarium Admission. >
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 Penguins + Pajamas Sleepover
Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:00pm to 7:00am Let's
celebrate the birthdays of two of our penguins with one unforgettable
overnight sleepover! Interact with these adorable birds during this
activity-filled overnight adventure where you'll get up close and
personal with the penguins in an encounter like no other, take part in
hands-on activities with our crafts station, and how's your dancing?
Show us your own happy feet with a fun penguin dance! Enjoy dinner, then before bedtime, enjoy some birthday cake as you settle in for movie time, featuring Happy Feet! When the lights go out, unroll your sleeping bag next to our 120,000-gallon shark tank, or next to the colorful Best Buddies tank, or even sleep under the watchful eye of our giant Pacific octopus. In the morning, you'll wake up with the fishes and enjoy a continental breakfast. >
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March 1, 2012
Brooklyn Museum
Teacher Leadership Program
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m
Place: Education Division, 1st Floor
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Teacher Leadership Program
Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 4:30–6:30 p.m
Education Division, 1st Floor
Join us this month for an art-making workshop inspired by African Innovations,
the Museum’s reinstalled collection of African art. Explore meaningful
art-making practices that connect objects with students’ personal
experiences, and discover how creating and having tactile experiences
with works of art can expand students’ aesthetic awareness, content
knowledge, literacy skills, and cultural understanding.
K–12 educators in all subject areas are welcome to attend this
free event. Participants will receive free Museum passes and teaching
materials.
Advance registration is required. Please email teacher.services@brooklynmuseum.org or call (718) 501-6244 to RSVP.
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March 1, 2012
The
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is searching middle schools nationwide to find America's 2012 Top Young Scientist.
Do your students have what it takes?
Encourage your students in grades 5-8 to enter by submitting a 1-2 minute video
describing a new innovation or solution that could solve or impact an
everyday problem. Ten finalists will compete for the grand prize of
$25,000, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Costa Rica with Discovery Student Adventures.
TEACHERS: Join us for a free webinar
to learn more about the entry guidelines and explore a variety of
strategies for developing students' scientific process skills.
Process this! Analyze that! Process Skills Strategies for Science
Tuesday, April 3 @ 7:00 pm
REGISTER NOW
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February 27, 2012
Every March, classrooms and communities observe Women's History Month, highlighting women who have shaped our world. HISTORY Classroom and History.com feature video clips and other resources for Women's History Month lesson plans and activities. Visit us online at http://www.history.com/topics/womens-history-month to view these resources.
You will also find valuable background information and video clips at the BIO Women's History site located online at http://www.biography.com/womens-history/index.jsp Throughout March, HISTORY Classroom will air commercial-free copyright cleared programs relevant to Women's History Month. These programs include:
• Founding Mothers with Cokie Roberts, Monday, March 5th at 6am/5c
• Mothers of Invention, Monday, March 12th at 6am/5c
• First Mothers(2 parts), Monday, March 19th & Monday, March 26th at 6am/5c
View a timeline of Women's History
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February 24, 2012
In
recognition of all you do as educators, we're giving away a pair of tickets to
the Celebration of Teaching &
Learning! Come share your knowledge and be inspired! The
Celebration—presented by THIRTEEN, WLIW21 & NJTV—is a premier professional
development conference that brings together the world’s best thinkers,
practitioners, and more than 10,000 educators to share their passion for
teaching and learning. This two-day experience will take place on March 16-17,
2012 at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. Take your favorite colleague, administrator, or a
friend. This prize is valued at
$750 ($375 each ticket), and includes lunch for each day.
All
you have to do for your chance to win is tell us how you differentiate
instruction to meet the needs of your high-ability/gifted learners in 50 words
or less in the comment section below. Be creative, we've heard it all (or have
we?). The contest is open to all educators - teachers, administrators &
parents who homeschool. Don't forget to include your name and email
address! The contest ends on March
9th and the winner will be notified by March 11th. Good luck! Enter the contest here: http://www.enrichment4kids.com/contest.php
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February 24, 2012
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During the late 19th Century and into the mid-20th Century, millions of
immigrants arrived in the United States
in search of new opportunities.
For many, Ellis Island was the gateway to America and a new life.
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New Immigration Site
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February 23, 2012
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February 22, 2012
Save the Date!
March 6, 1pm EST
We hope that you and your students will join us for
Experiencing Shakespeare—the Folger Shakespeare Library's
first-ever virtual field trip! Based on Folger Education's philosophy
that the best way to learn Shakespeare is to do
Shakespeare, students will discover ways to explore Shakespeare's works for themselves.
Plus,
register today for this free program and find out how your students can
have a chance to appear in the broadcast by submitting a video clip of
their own Shakespeare performance by March 1.
Click the image below to watch the trailer!
Experiencing Shakespeare takes students inside the Folger Shakespeare Library, the world’s largest Shakespeare collection. Through
Experiencing Shakespeare
students investigate original documents relating to Shakespeare’s life
and times, take a trip backstage with professional actors rehearsing for
a Shakespeare performance, and discover how to read and understand
Shakespeare’s language. During the broadcast, students will have the
chance to submit questions to Folger experts and hear their responses,
live and on-air.
Please click here to register for this exciting event and to receive more information on how the field trip can be used in your classroom.
Experiencing Shakespeare targets students in grades 6 – 12.
We hope you'll join us!
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
We want to hear about your environmental project at your school to celebrate Earth Day 2012.
Nickelodeon’s The Big Help Greens Your School wants to see kid-led
green projects and there are great prizes for the best submissions.
Teachers, principals, and school administrators! Here’s your chance
to get some green love from Nick and bring some excitement to kids in
your community. Tell us what your school is planning or has done as a
project to help the environment. Please don’t be shy about sending
photos and videos to help tell us your story.
Ten projects will receive a $1,000 spot grants to help take their
environmental project to the next level. Five projects will receive
“shout outs” on Nickelodeon and/or Nick.com and one project will be
chosen for a visit by Nickelodeon. In order to be considered for a visit
from Nick your project must take place between April 1 and 14.
Elementary, middle and high schools (public and private) and
after-school community-based programs with 501(c)(3) status in the US
are eligible.
To download a submission form, click here. Write to Maitland.Lachman@mtvstaff.com for more information about submitting.
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February 22, 2012
Making the most of Leap Year!
All programs are from 6:30p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
unless noted otherwise. Register today!
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February 22, 2012
The SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Outstanding Environmental Educator
of the Year award recognizes and rewards an outstanding teacher who is
working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment.
One teacher will win $10,000, an expenses-paid trip for themselves and
one guest to a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park for a special awards
event, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the NSTA National Conference on
Science Education. The deadline to receive nominations for this year's
award
is March 5, 2012. Apply today!
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February 22, 2012
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Science Fair Central
The complete online science fair resource for teachers, parents and future scientists.
It's science fair season - time to visit Discovery Education's Science Fair Central for the tips, tricks and tools you will need for creating a winning display and standing out from the crowd. |
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- Parents and Students: Check out project ideas, rebates and coupons, supply lists, and printable shopping lists with handy where-to-buy information.
- Teachers: Find clever tips and step-by-step instuctions for guiding your students through the science fair process.
- Science Fair Coodinators:
Take advantage of our customizable timelines, judging criteria and
detailed checklists to organize experts and first-timers alike.
Science fairs can be an exciting starting point for young scientists. Start at Science Fair Central for stress-free success this season.
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February 17, 2012
SAGE’s Education Newsletter is now available! Access the newsletter today and enjoy top-read articles from highly influential journals, and learn about the latest product news from SAGE, including Upcoming Conference Free Access to Top-Read Journal Articles Journal News New Books and Reference Works from SAGE New Books from Corwin
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February 15, 2012
Simple K-12 is offering a digital eBook highlighting 20 free iPad Apps educators can use right now in their classroom. The free resources will help you create engaging 21st century learning experiences for you and your students. Download your FREE ebook here...
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February 14, 2012
Join our specialists for one-hour webinars highlighting NASA Education Resources that you can use in your education activities. On February 23rd, Steve Culivan will present Solar System inquiry activities from 5-6PM EST. On February 28th, Tom Estill will focus on planet-specific resources for Saturn and the Cassini spacecraft, also 5-6PM EST. Click here to join the conversation.
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