NSTA Presentation

NSTA Conference: March 2010

Free Innovative Science Resources to Engage Student LearnersKatherine Hayden: California State University San Marcos

Donna Markey: Vista Magnet Middle SchoolNancy Taylor: San Diego County Office of Education


Cal State San Marcos Projects

CyberTEAM iQUEST (Investigations for Quality

Understanding and Engagement for Students and Teachers)

Preparing 21st Century Workforce in STEM Focus on underserved populations Create free resources for teaching science

Partners include San Diego County Office of Education, CA State Parks, Rochester Institute of Technology and Scripps Institute of Oceanography


Focus on Student NETS

http://www.iste.org/



Balloon Toss Learning Object Newton's 2nd Law. Enjoyed by both girls and boys of all ages.


Flash-based Epicenter Locator Tool (FELT) Exercise 1

CyberTEAM Learning Object


CyberTEAM FELT - Exercise 2


CyberTEAM FELT - Exercise 3


CD Resources from IRIS


CyberHawk Adventure


CyberHawk Adventure Journal


ISTE Standard 1

Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and CreativityTeachers:a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative

thinking and inventivenessb. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving

authentic problems using digital tools and resourcesc. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to

reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments


Roller Coaster



Driving Simulation




Chemistry




Lesson Plans





Microbes in Beer


Microbes in Chocolate





Click and Clone











ISTE STANDARD 2

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity


Creativity and Innovation


Scratch Student Projects


Questions?

Session Resources Posted Online:http://www.csusm.edu/iquest

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