Two useful sites from this week's Scout Report.
The National Science Teachers Association has set up this page containing these helpful science objects that provide a bit of a refresher course in each area. Created in partnership with organizations like NASA, NOAA, and the GE Foundation, these interactive features cover Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws, the origins of the universe, and the universe outside our own solar system. Visitors can also search to discover features that cover coral reef ecosystems, the different kinds of energy, and the ocean’s affect on weather and climate.
Looking at Learning….Again, Part 2 is an eight-part programme created by the Anneberg Media Foundation in conjuction with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Educators can learn about how young people learn and then see how to critique and apply these various theories. The sections include “Learning to Share Perspectives,” “Algebra and Calculus: The Challenge,” and “Children’s Ways of Knowing.” After looking over one or all of these insightful programs, visitors can also look at the series website which offers more details about the participants and the structure of the series. Finally, visitors can also sign up to receive related support materials if they are so inclined.