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Enriching mathematics for all learners

A free-to-use collection of mathematics activities, lessons and problems designed to nurture curious, resourceful and confident learners of mathematics. Produced by The University of Cambridge.

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The Nrich Maths Project Cambridge,England. Mathematics resources for children,parents and teachers to enrich learning. Problems,children's solutions,interactivities,games,articles.

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Registrations mailed during the late registration period should include the non-refundable $25 late fee (maximum $50 late fee per family). Returned checks will result in a $20 fee. Checks should be made payable to "The Super Saturday Program" and sent to this address: PO Box 43385, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243.

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2025 Back to School Edition

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Looking for a way to add STEAM and/or the Oculus to your classroom experience? 

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Looking for a way to add STEAM and/or the Oculus to your classroom experience? 

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Tabitha Shumate found this great FREE resource. This website lists free VR and demonstrative STEAM experiences.

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Today's technology makes STEM learning more exciting than ever before. Virtual and augmented reality programs give students the ability to explore places they may not be able to go in real life. Other apps offer the chance to try out the skills they'll need for potential future careers. In fact, there are so many options available, it can be hard to keep up. That's why the new collection of STEM lessons from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ is so awesome.

These free, ready-to-teach lesson plans provide everything you need for a variety of unique STEM learning experiences across the curriculum. Students develop a STEM (growth) mindset and think critically as they discover new technologies and concepts. Dive into the ocean depths, soar into outer space, and learn more about our incredible universe with these STEM lessons for every grade level.

To jump directly to the Middle School STEM Lessons from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, click here.

To jump directly to the High School STEM Lessons from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, click here.

Elementary STEM Lessons

At this age, kids absolutely love to experiment with anything new. Teach them to use virtual and augmented reality apps for learning (as well as fun!) with these lessons.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Design an apparatus to help a duck stay afloat

Technology Needed: iOS tablet or smartphone with the Aurelia app

How It Works: This part is optional, but you can start by reading the book Swim Swim Sink by Jennifer Harney, in which one little duckling just can't seem to stay afloat like her siblings. Use it to launch a STEM challenge (or just jump right in if you don't have the book), inviting kids to design an apparatus to help a small toy duck float. Encourage students to explore the underwater world using the Aurelia augmented reality ocean app. By getting up close to fish and other aquatic creatures, they can gather ideas to help them create a successful design.

Why We Love It: STEM challenges are always a hit with kids, who love the hands-on aspect. Plus, this one involves water, which fascinates all children. When you add the chance to experience the ocean through augmented reality right in your classroom, this lesson is sure to bring science to life.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Report on a VR trip to Mars

Technology Needed: iOS tablet or smartphone with the TimePod Adventures app

How It Works: Start kids on their voyage of discovery by having them sort a set of exploration-themed cards into categories. Next, they'll go exploring themselves (without leaving the classroom!) using the TimePod Adventures augmented reality app. After their "visit" to Mars, students record what they saw on their voyage, reporting on their experiences.

Why We Love It: Space is endlessly fascinating for all kids. This generation could see human expeditions to Mars in their own lifetimes, so lessons like this one encourage them to dream big and consider a career in space exploration.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Use a vector graphic design program

Technology Needed: Laptop/desktop with access to the Vectr graphic design site

How It Works: Students experiment with Vectr, a free online graphic design software program. First, they'll watch a video to see how graphic designers use this kind of software to create items like emojis. Then, using the Student Guide, they dive in and try using Vectr to create their own graphics.

Why We Love It: This lesson introduces a potential career path for kids (graphic designer), but it's really more about encouraging a growth mindset. Kids will likely struggle, make mistakes, and even fail as they experiment. And that's OK! The key is for them to see that there's a lot to learn if they just keep trying.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Use an easy app to make their own movies

Technology Needed: Tablet or smartphone with the Stop Motion Studio app

How It Works: Start by watching the Introduction to Animation video, then introduce the concept of stop-motion animation. Kids use basic instructions to create their own simple stop-motion video of a spinning object. Once they've mastered that, they're ready to plan and make a longer stop-motion animation!

Why We Love It: In addition to fostering a growth mindset, this activity encourages kids to think in both 3D and 2D. They'll develop a sense of spatial awareness as they convert their images from one to the other. This lesson also encourages creativity through technology and play.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Design the perfect fish

Technology Needed: iOS tablet or smartphone with the Aurelia app

How It Works: Students use the Aurelia app to design a new fish, one that's either a predator or prey. After some discussion and exploration, they refine their design, tweaking it to better fit its role in the environment.

Why We Love It: This lesson fits perfectly into a unit on predators and the food web. Kids will get a kick out of the augmented reality aspect while learning more about how each creature plays an important role in the ecosystem.

Middle School STEM Lessons

By junior high, students are pretty comfortable with technology in general. These lessons show them even more incredible possibilities.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Explore the possibilities of Scratch

Technology Needed: iOS tablet or smartphone with access to Scratch

How It Works: Students use the free Scratch software program to design and code their own video game. After watching a video about game developers, they jump in and use basic coding skills, learning through trial and error along the way.

Why We Love It: Coding is one of those skills all kids should be familiar with, especially those with a strong interest in technology. Once kids know the basics of Scratch, they can create all sorts of projects and even share them with others.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Use an app to become a sound engineer

Technology Needed: Tablet or smartphone with Music Maker Jam app

How It Works: Start by watching a video about professional sound engineers, and talk with kids about their own favorite music. Then, ask them to use the Student Guide and Music Maker Jam app to mix their own tracks. First, they'll create a quick track to learn the software. Then, they'll spend more time creating an original mix to share with the class.

Why We Love It: Music is universal and has a real appeal for kids at this age. Consider compiling all their tracks into one big mix and using it for brain break dance parties throughout the school year.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Create a new extremophile

Technology Needed: Tablet or smartphone with the Visceral Science app

How It Works: Learn about extremophiles, organisms that can live in extreme environments. Take a virtual trip using the Visceral Science app to explore possible extreme environments in space. Students then create and draw their own extreme environment, and imagine the extremophiles that might live there.

Why We Love It: When we encourage kids to think beyond the familiar, they become willing to experience and embrace new things. This lesson encourages imagination within the realm of scientific possibility, and reminds students that there's always something new to be discovered.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Examine the effects of their water usage

Technology Needed: Tablet or smartphone with the Arcadia Earth app

How It Works: After diving in (virtually) to the Great Lakes using the Arcadia Earth app, students audit their own water usage. They calculate data for the class's water usage as a group, and consider how they can make changes in their own lives to help the Great Lakes and other water systems.

Why We Love It: This is a cool way to explore during a unit on the Great Lakes, water systems, or water pollution. It's especially impactful to those who live in the Midwest, where students are likely to have a personal connection to these mighty lakes.

High School STEM Lessons

Teens are ready to use technology in more advanced ways and consider how it might impact their own future careers. These lessons use virtual and augmented reality apps to make a real impact.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Build a VR cell model

Technology Needed: VR headset (web app coming fall 2023)

How It Works: To learn why models are valuable tools for scientists, students build virtual cells (using VR headsets if you have them) via the Looking Inside: Cells app. In subsequent lessons, they can build specialized cells and watch them divide.

Why We Love It: Cell models are a classic STEM project. This version adds the latest technology into the mix, showing students how these programs can help scientists visualize and problem-solve.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Explore the stars using VR

Technology Needed: Smartphones or tablets with the Visceral Science app

How It Works: Using the augmented-reality Visceral Science app, students study a variety of stars and record their attributes. Then, they categorize and catalog them, just as scientists do, to determine their age.

Why We Love It: Night skies are fascinating, but they're even better when you have more information about those tiny points of light. This lesson shows students an easy way to find out more about the objects in the skies all around us, so they can continue to explore on their own.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Evolve the ideal fish for any environment

Technology Needed: iOS tablet or smartphone with the Aurelia app

How It Works: First, students explore underwater ecosystems in the Aurelia AR ocean app. After discovering more about aquatic body shape, fin type, and mouth type, they proceed to create a fish better suited to its environment.

Why We Love It: Very few classes can take actual underwater field trips, so this virtual reality app is a real game changer! It makes learning about animal adaptations and the anatomy of a fish truly engaging.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Go hands-on with black hole models

Technology Needed: Smartphones or tablets with the Visceral Science app

How It Works: Students start with a simple STEM experiment, using balloons and aluminum foil to build black hole models. They calculate the radius, volume, and density of each trial. Then, they use the Visceral Science app to explore real black holes in more detail.

Why We Love It: Combining a hands-on element with virtual reality technology engages students on multiple levels. Black holes are extremely hard to comprehend, and this lesson provides a practical way to help students understand more about them.

What Students Will Do/Learn: Envision a responsible way to tour Mars

Technology Needed: iOS tablet or smartphone with the TimePod Adventures app

How It Works: To begin, students learn about the definitions of tourism and ecotourism in general. Then, they use the TimePod Adventures app to explore Mars using augmented reality. Finally, they create a Mars ecotourism trip that benefits Mars and the Earth, while avoiding potential harm to either.

Why We Love It: There's a real possibility that space tourism will become more popular in these students' lifetimes. Considering the moral and ethical implications is a fascinating topic, one that encourages critical thinking along with creativity.

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We Just Found This Treasure Trove of Free STEM Lessons

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Use augmented and virtual reality apps to explore the universe with free STEM lessons for all grades from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ.

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To help connect students to the variety of NASA career options, the agency’s Next-Gen STEM project is hosting a Back-to-School Career Day virtual event. Participants will get the chance to engage directly with NASA employees and gain access to NASA resources and opportunities

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Double-Slit Experiment (9-12)

The Double-Slit Experiment was first performed in 1801 by Thomas Young to provide support for a wave theory of light. Recreate one of the most important experiments in the history of physics and analyze the wave-particle duality of light with this easy classroom demonstration designed for high school level physics students.

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Four standards-aligned activities help students learn about the STEM needed for NASA to overcome several challenges to explore and inhabit the surface of the Moon.

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Four standards-aligned activities help students learn about the STEM needed for NASA to overcome several challenges to explore and inhabit the surface of the Moon.

With these activities, students will:

Activity One Electrostatic Moon Duster: identify the properties of lunar dust that make it a big problem on the lunar surface and use the engineering design process to create a dust mitigation device.

Activity Two Drilling on the Moon: be challenged to compare the properties of ice to simulated icy-regolith on the Moon's south pole and design and build a drill bot that will be able to drill through simulated icy-regolith.

Activity Three Print a Lunar Habitat: consider the necessity of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) and design and construct a model lunar habitat using simulated lunar concrete in an additive manufacturing process.

Activity Four Extract, Pack, Transport: locate and simulate the mining of ilmenite (a Moon resource) and collect the oxygen that is extracted from the ilmenite and be challenged to build a cold storage and transfer system to store and safely transfer the fuel to a spacecraft.

Next Generation Science Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS 1-2, MS-ETS1-3, MS-ETS1-4, MS-PS2-3, S-PS2-5, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-3, MS-PS3-4, PS.1.A

Common Core State Standards: MP.2

Full Guide: Lunar Surface Exploration

Section Links:

Introductory Pages 5-8 (PDF)
Activity One: "Electrostatic Moon Duster" Activity Two: "Drilling on the Moon" Activity Three: "Print a Lunar Habitat" Activity Four: "Extract, Pack, Transport"
Appendix Pages 43-44 (PDF)

This educator guide is part of the Next Gen STEM Moon series. Other Moon standards-aligned science activities in this series:

- Crew Transportation With Orion
- Propulsion With the Space Launch System
- Habitation With Gateway
- Landing Humans on the Moon
- Hazards to Deep Space Astronauts
- Deep Space Communications
- Artemis Generation Spacesuits
- Build, Launch, Recover

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Students will use Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to explore exactly what is needed to live and work on the lunar surface.

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2024 Drop Tower Challenge | Glenn Research Center | NASA

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Expulsion: Microgravity Expulsion from Water WHAT? Teams of grade 8-12 students are challenged to design and build simple devices

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Moving Forward Guide designed for the Class of 2023.  Resources include self-care strategies, tips for taming stress, how to reach out for mental health support, tips for college, careers and more!

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The mental health network, established by MindPeace, has created a much-improved system for easily accessing services. These services have helped to improve school culture, behavior support, and understanding of mental health throughout our district. CPS's partnership with MindPeace has enabled me to perform my role of school psychologist more effectively, as I can easily connect families with ongoing mental health treatment that is part of available supports in each Cincinnati Public School."

Sara Maurer, Lead Psychologist
Cincinnati Public Schools

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August 2023 Gifted and Talented Newsletter

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August 2023 Gifted and Talented Newsletter

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Created by: Angela Jenkins

Choice Boards are being used with the 5 Most Difficult First GT Strategy to allow students who have mastered content to "test out" additional practice work. In lieu, of additional practice work students are invited to participate in this Choice Board.

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The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology is a diverse organization of scientists, students, artists, preparators, advocates, writers, and scholars across the globe. Including FIELD TRIPS!

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FIELD TRIPS
Paleozoic Vertebrates of the Ohio River Valley Area
October 16-17, 2023
This is a two-day trip covering vertebrate fossil sites in the Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Sites preserving both marine and freshwater faunas will be explored. We will travel across the entire width of the Cincinnati arch, and see rocks deposited prior to the deformation of the arch, as well as deposition in the nearby Dunkard Basin. Dense horizons of vertebrate fossils will be seen in Devonian carbonates, where we expect to see the remains of acanthodians, sharks, lobe-fined fishes, and the possibility of placoderms on the first day. On the second day we will look at bonebeds in nearshore carboniferous clastics which preserve a record of chondrichthyans, bony fishes, and occasional early tetrapods. We will also view bone beds in freshwater limestones, where we expect to see body fossils from xenacanth sharks, hybodont sharks, Bony fishes, and the rare possibility of temnospondyl amphibians and synapsid amniotes. Nearby interbedded terrestrial mudstone and sandstone deposits of early Permian age can be rich in tetrapod trackways from temnospondyls, lepospondyls, and synapsid amniotes.

Begins: 7:30 AM, October 16, at the Duke Energy Conference Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Ends: 8:00PM, October 17, at the Duke Energy Conference Center

Venue: Fossil sites near East Liberty, Columbus, Caldwell, Cambridge, and Marietta Ohio, Clarksburg, West Virginia, and Washington, Pennsylvania. Visited fossil exhibits will include the Permian exhibition at the Campus Martius Museum in Marietta.

Cost: $250 per person
Cost includes: Transportation, lodging for one night, and a field trip guide

Minimum number of participants: 7
Maximum number of participants: 15

What to wear and bring: Clothing and shoes for mild to moderate hiking less than 1.5 miles or 2.5 kilometers. Clothing suitable for temperatures between freezing (32 degrees F; 0 degrees C) and mildly cold conditions (50 degrees F; 10 degrees C). A backpack, rain jacket, sunscreen, water bottle, and hand lens may be useful. Hammers, picks, and/or pry-bars will be beneficial at some sites.

Physical capabilities: Participants must be able to hike at least 1.5 miles or 2.5 km over moderate terrain. They should be equipped to deal with sporadic but prolonged exposure to wind, sun, or rain. It is also suggested that each participant be able to carry at least 10lbs or 4.5kg.

Children: Anyone 15 and over is welcome

Leaders: Chuck Ciampaglio, Don Esker , Ryan Shell, David Peterman, David Jeffery
Mammoth Cave National Park
October 16-17, 2023

Visit Mammoth Cave and see paleontology at the world's longest cave. The 412 miles of Mammoth Cave are carved into limestone dating to the Middle and Late Mississippian. As these cave passages have been formed by dissolution, Mississippian fossils have been exposed in the walls of the cave. One stop will allow people to see shark cartilage and shark and ratfish teeth exposed (as well as abundant invertebrates) in the walls of a cave passage that is not open to the public. 70 species of Mississippian fish have been identified from this geologic horizon! After the cave formed in the late Neogene and Quaternary, remains of Pleistocene and Holocene animals accumulated in them. Stops will include a past entrance with interglacial deposits and fossil mammals, bat roosts from past use of the cave by large free-tail bat colonies, a fossil vampire bat locality, and prehistoric bat roosts that show effects of commercialization of the cave. We will also discuss how management actions have impacted past bat use of the cave and fossil deposits.

Because the trip is in a national park, no collecting will be allowed.

Cost per person: $195

Minimum number of participants: 12
Maximum number of participants: 15

Depart: 8:00am, October 16, 2023, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Return: October 17, 2023, Hyatt Regency Hotel ~5:00 pm

Physical Capabilities:

All sites will be on prepared tour trails

Approximately 4 miles of total hiking in cave

Longest segment 3 miles along Violet City Lantern Tour with several hills and staircase

Most trails will not have fixed electric lighting

Most trails will be dirt and will have uneven parts.

Park will provide hardhat and headlamps for use

Cave is 13°C (55°F), so a light jacket is recommended

Sturdy hiking shoes or boots are required

Lodging will be at the Cave Research Foundation's Hamilton Valley facility. This is dormitory style housing with bunk rooms for up to four people per room. You will need to bring a towel and bedding/bedroll. For people coming from farther away, we may be able to loan bedding and towels. More on this facility can be found at http://www.cave-research.org/hv/index.html

Lunches on October 16 and 17, a continental breakfast on October 17, and snacks are included in the trip cost. Dinner on October 16 will be at the restaurant at the park hotel and will be paid for by the individual.

Because we will be traveling in 12 passenger vans, there will be limited space for luggage. Please respect a one-bag limit for the trip.

Trip Leaders: Rick Toomey - Cave Specialist, Mammoth Cave National Park, 270-758-2145; Vincent Santucci - Paleontology Program Coordinator, NPS; JP Hodnett - Dinosaur Park Paleontologist, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation
Visit to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
October 17, 2023
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Purpose: Give the opportunity for participants to visit the Children's Museum of Indianapolis (TCMI). The museum recently added in two new fossil galleries and updated their existing galleries all with a strong DEAI initiative. Galleries include fossils collected from the museum's Late Jurassic dig site in Wyoming, a Mesozoic marine fossil gallery, a Cretaceous fossil gallery, and a paleo art gallery. Iconic specimens include the Tyrannosaurus, Bucky, as well as the type specimens of Dracorex and Prenoceratops.

Participants will also be given the opportunity to do a tour of the paleo prep lab and the Natural Science Collections. The lab is on view to the public and also acts as a fully functional prep lab equipped with everything needed for large specimen prep. The lab staff will be available to answer questions for those interested in the various types of equipment and techniques used. The Natural Science collections staff will also be available for questions and can help with facilitating research visits and loans. Highlights from the collections include the disarticulated skull of our Gorgosaurus, Edmontosaurus and Hell Creek microfossils collected over 16 years from the Ruth Mason Quarry, diplodocid and microfossils from the Museum's Morrison dig site, extensive extant malacology, and avian oology collection, as well as mineralogy.

Venue: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Materials Provided: Transportation by coach bus provided. Food will be available for purchase at the museum cafeteria.

Physical capabilities: Please note that while access to the TCMI building and all public facilities within the museum are ADA compliant, the provided coach bus is unable to accommodate those with wheelchairs. However, the museum Welcome Center does have wheelchairs available at no charge. For those that wish to participate in the optional tours, the paleo prep lab and the Natural Science Collections are also ADA compliant.

Please visit the museum's website for more information regarding accessibility.

Organizer: Laura Rooney, Curator of Paleontology

Cost per person: $60

Minimum/Maximum number of participants: 35/50

Minimum age requirement: 18
Southern Ohio Prehistoric Earthwork Tour
October 17, 2023
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Join Cincinnati Museum Center archaeologists for a tour of iconic southern Ohio prehistoric earthwork sites, to include Serpent Mound, the pre-eminent effigy mound in North America, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (Mound City), and Fort Ancient State Memorial, the world's largest hilltop enclosure. The first is on the tentative list for World Heritage inscription and the last two are currently waiting inscription for World Heritage status.

At approximately one-quarter mile in length, Serpent Mound is the longest snake effigy in the world. Situated on a ridge saddle overlooking a major stream, it forms a coiled serpent with a head swallowing either an egg or the sun. Conflicting radiocarbon dates place the effigy between approximately 300 BCE and 1070 CE. Serpent offers an elevated viewing tower and a small museum detailing the history of the earthwork. The valley below the effigy forms the western rim of a four-mile wide circular crater, the eroded remains of an ancient crypto-explosion, determined to be a Permian-aged asteroid collision (astrobleme) resulting in a central uplift of nearly 1000 feet and a corresponding subsidence along the rim of nearly 400 feet. This "disturbance" was first noted by Cincinnatian Dr. John Locke in 1838.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, located in Chillicothe, Ohio is a collection of six earthwork sites dating to the Hopewell Period, ca. 1 CE to 400 CE. Our visit will be to Mound City, the flagship site of the park. Located along the edge of a broad river valley, with unglaciated uplands as a backdrop, Mound City comprises two-dozen densely clustered mounds surrounded by an earthen embankment or earthwork. Excavations over the years have revealed structure floor plans and exotic artifacts of mica and copper.

Of the many Hopewell-age hilltop enclosures in Ohio and neighboring states, Fort Ancient is by far the largest and best preserved. Situated on a high plateau above a state and national scenic river, Fort Ancient boasts two miles of embankment walls, more than 100 constructed ponds, and 84 openings or gateways. This massive prehistoric undertaking encloses over 100 acres. Excavations over the last 100 plus years have revealed areas of domestic and ritual use.

Cost - $55
Cost includes van transportation, admission fees*, Guide to Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks pamphlet, and box lunch with drinks

Minimum number of participants - 12
Maximum number of participants - 24

*the Fort Ancient Museum is an additional fee of $6/7 per person at their discretion.

Physical Capabilities - The tour incorporates good accessibility at each of its sites, although accessibility varies. The terrain at all three sites is relatively flat with only minor areas of relief. At Mound City and Serpent Mound, trailways are paved, while at Fort Ancient, trails are in mulch or low grass. Hiking distance at each of the sites is relatively short. Mound City is completely wheelchair accessible, although rental vans for the tours will not accommodate wheelchairs.

Tour Leaders: - Robert Genheimer, Rieveschl Curator of Archaeology, Cincinnati Museum Center, and Tyler Swinney, Tribal Liaison/NAGPRA Coordinator, CMC.
Big Bone Lick: Birthplace of American Vertebrate Paleontology
October 17, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm "As no other place hitherto discovered in the Union has afforded such quantities of huge animal remains, and as the first ever transmitted to the philosophers of Europe, were collected here, the Big Bone Valley deserves, among naturalists, a classical distinction. It is indeed well worth a visit from those who can relish the sentiments and the speculations excited by contemplating the ruins of the largest animal species which have appeared on our globe. And if, according to Mr. Jefferson, the passage of the Potomac through the Blue Ridge, be a scene worth a voyage across the Atlantic - the tomb of the mammoths will certainly reward the traveler of taste and science, for a journey from Cincinnati."
-Daniel Drake, Natural and Statistical View; or Picture of Cincinnati and the Miami Country, p. 197

This one-day field trip will journey to Big Bone Lick, Kentucky, where participants will visit a salt spring, outdoor diorama, and museum interpreting the National Natural Landmark. Following lunch, stops will be made at (1) Dinsmore Woods to see a "buffalo trace" created by bison frequenting the Lick; (2) Devou Park to review the pre-glacial and glacial events responsible for the preservation of Pleistocene animal bones and teeth at the Lick; and (3) Cincinnati Museum Center's Geier Collections and Research facility to inspect fossils and Native American artifacts discovered at the Lick, as well as an 1807 letter that William Clark (of Lewis & Clark fame) wrote at the Lick to inform General James Findlay of the skeletal remains that Clark had thus far collected for President Thomas Jefferson.

Begins: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, at the Hyatt Regency, 151 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati

Ends: 5:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency

Venues: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site (Union, Kentucky), Dinsmore Woods Nature Preserve (Boone County, Kentucky), Devou Park (Covington, Kentucky), Geier Collections and Research Center (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Cost: $75.00 per person
Cost Includes: Bus transportation, admissions, lunch and guidebook

Minimum Number of Participants: 30 (excluding the leaders)
Maximum Number of Participants: 40 (excluding the leaders)

What to Wear or Bring with You: Outerwear for autumn weather, and rain gear if necessary; a water bottle might be useful

Physical Capabilities: Ability to walk on trails, perhaps muddy, for about a mile

Children: Under 12 not allowed

Leaders: H. Gregory McDonald, Richard Arnold Davis, Eric Scott, Stanley E. Hedeen
Downtown Cincinnati Walking Tour
October 19, 2023 or October 20, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This 2 hour, approximately 2.5 mile guided walking tour will focus on the architecture and history of downtown Cincinnati.

Tour meets at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza/Carew Tower, one of the world's great examples of French Art Deco design. See the iconic 1866 Roebling Suspension Bridge. Walk through Fountain Square, to the historic Over-the-Rhine district, once a thriving and energetic German neighborhood. Hear about Cincinnati's glorious Music Hall and the Ingalls Building, the world's first reinforced concrete skyscraper. View examples of Beaux Arts, Italianate, Chicago School, and Renaissance Revival architecture. Several buildings are listed on the National Historic Register.

Begins: 10:00 am, Thursday October 19, in the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza hotel registration lobby
Ends: 12:00 pm, October 19, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

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Begins: 10:00 am, Friday October 20, in the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza hotel registration lobby
Ends: 12:00 pm, October 20, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Cost: $25 per person per tour. Please indicate which tour you will attend.

Minimum number of participants: 5 per tour
Maximum number of participants: 20 per tour

Minimum age requirement: 14 (14 -17-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

What to wear and bring: Comfortable, sturdy shoes and dress appropriate for mid-October weather conditions in Cincinnati - warm to cold, wet to dry. Bring a camera if desired.

Physical capabilities: Participants must be able to walk 2.5 miles through an urban landscape.

Leaders: Janice Forte, 513-607-3039, and Kat Lang, Cincinnati Heritage Programs
Exploring a Sea without Fish: Late Ordovician Stratigraphy and Paleoecology of the Cincinnati Arch Region
October 22, 2023
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
The tri-state region of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana is world famous for its type-Cincinnatian Series rocks and fossils, which have undergone over 175 years of professional study. This one-day field trip explores the geology, paleontology, and stratigraphy of these Upper Ordovician rocks throughout the Cincinnati Arch region in order to gain insight on the climate and ecology of this geologically and historically significant region during Late Ordovician times.

Although the rocks of the Cincinnatian Series are characteristically devoid of vertebrate fossil material in their type area, the quality and abundance of invertebrate fossils they contain is unmatched, and their utility in understanding the paleobiology and paleoenvironmental systems during Late Ordovician times is invaluable. This interval has been recognized as one of substantial intracratonic flooding, and dynamic fluctuations in both climate and sea level. Moreover, the paleoceanographic changes recorded in Cincinnatian rocks are accompanied by an episode of major ecological change known as the Richmondian Invasion. This trip will facilitate the investigation of these and other factors at play in Laurentia during the Late Ordovician through the examination of carefully selected and easily accessible outcrops.

The trip will begin in metropolitan Cincinnati, towards the middle of the Arch, where some of the oldest Cincinnatian strata are exposed. Here, we will overview the geologic and paleontologic history of the Cincinnati Arch and see firsthand the stratigraphic architecture used throughout the region. We will then travel south into Kentucky, across the Ohio River (I-471) for classic sections of the Edenian Kope Formation at Fort Thomas, Kentucky and optionally at New Palestine, Ohio (distinct from and 286 miles from East Palestine, site of the notorious rail disaster!); afternoon trip will feature a tour through a complete succession of richly fossiliferous upper Kope, and Maysvillian Fairview, and Grant Lake formations at Lawrenceburg, Indiana and the noted Trammel Fossil Park. Will return to the meeting hotel by ~6:30 PM. Discussions will focus on depositional environments, sequence stratigraphy, and paleoecology. The collection of invertebrate fossil material is encouraged, and plastic bags will be provided for this purpose.

Cost: $80

Minimum number of participants: 12 (excluding organizers/leaders)
Maximum number of participants: 25 (excluding organizers/leaders)

Cost Includes: Transportation via vans, lunch, and a field trip guidebook.

Physical Capabilities: Must be able to walk on moderate terrain for short distances. Children 8 and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Depart: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, 22 October, 2023 from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Return: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 22 October, 2023 to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Venue: A series of roadcuts throughout the Cincinnati Arch region of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Recommended clothing and items to bring:

Clothing, covering arms and legs

Hat

Jacket/Rain jacket

Outdoor footwear

Water bottle

Snacks

Sunscreen

Hammers, picks, and chisels are not necessary; bags will be available for collecting

Organizers/Leaders: Cameron Schwalbach, Brenda Hunda, Carlton Brett, Ben Datillo, Kyle Hartshorn
Gray Fossil Site & Museum
October 22-23, 2023
Participants will visit the Gray Fossil Site, one of only a few pre-Pleistocene Cenozoic fossil vertebrate sites in eastern North America (outside of Florida), and the only one in the Appalachians. Participants will tour the museum and fossil site, which will include seeing exhibits, ongoing excavations, the prep lab, and collections. Leaders will highlight the diverse fauna and flora preserved at the site, which includes over 100 animal species and 100 plant species. Leaders will also discuss karst landscapes and sinkhole formation, as well as the unique forest ecosystem represented by the fossils preserved at the site.

Dates: October 22 - 23, 2023; leaving 8:00AM on the 22nd from the Hilton Cincinnati Netherlands Plaza. Returning on the evening of the 23rd.

Venue: East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Museum of Natural History and the Gray Fossil Site

Cost - $235
Cost includes van transportation to and from Cincinnati and 1 night's lodging in Tennessee, but meals are excluded.

Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 18

Physical Capabilities - The ETSU Museum of Natural History is designed to be accessible and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. All areas visited (exhibit gallery, prep lab, collections, overlook of excavation pits) should be accessible to all participants. Tour of the entire facility and exterior excavations would require moving less than 1 km (little exertion), there will be no walking over rough terrain, no hiking, and all movement of participants will be over tiled interior surfaces of buildings (stairs or elevator) or across paved/level gravel exterior walkways.

Recommended items to bring: Camera, notebook, hat, sunglasses

Trip Leaders: Dr. Joshua X. Samuels, Dr. Steven Wallace, Dr. Blaine Schubert, Dr. Chris Wigda, Shawn Haugrud, April Nye, David Moscato

East Tennessee State University
Museum of Natural History & Gray Fossil Site
PO Box 70357
Johnson City, TN 37614-1709

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Field Trips - Society of Vertebrate Paleontology

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FIELD TRIPS Paleozoic Vertebrates of the Ohio River Valley Area October 16-17, 2023 This is a two-day trip covering vertebrate fossil sites in the Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Sites preserving both marine and freshwater faunas will be explored. We will travel across the entire width of the Cincinnati arch, [...]

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Look no further...this is the Big Future National Recognition Program. One application for multiple opportunities! :)

Thanks, Mrs. Budke for sharing!!

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Discover how the National Recognition Programs reward the hard work of Latino, Black, Indigenous, and rural students.

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G+T Newsletter Spring 2023 - Google Docs

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Moby Max has K-8 Curriculum for: Math, Language Arts, + Reading.

There are progress monitoring options. Teachers can adjust grade levels for content and they can may test prep continuous.

Placement tests (take about 20 minutes).

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Teacher resources for African American History Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

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Celebrating International Women's Day in Schools

Take time on International Women's Day to think about the extraordinary women in our everyday lives.

Helping children of all ages and all genders find inspiration and courage from diverse women role models is key to education. And teaching children and young adolescents to actively question and openly challenge stereotypes and bias is important because it helps forge a more inclusive world. It is for this reason that International Women's Day in collaboration with Puffin Schools is providing practical and insightful classroom resources for teachers around the world. The education of children about gender issues is an important means by which we can forge equality.

And teachers, in addition to the brilliant downloadable resources below, remember to select some of the inspiring and informative International Women's Day videos as classroom discussion starters to reinforce important gender concepts or to provide entertaining ways to celebrate the day.

Dowload useful International Women's Day resources

Below are some insightful gender resources for teachers and librarians.

International Women's Day Book Study

The International Women's Day Book Study provides in-depth material for five, hour-long lessons that can take place during classes or as extra-curricular activities. The International Women's Day Book Study covers literacy, history, drama and art objectives. It serves as an exciting and important introduction to the equality themes addressed in 'Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History' - a beautifully illustrated book by Vashti Harrison, championing many women who have changed the world and in their own ways have all forged equality.

International Women's Day Sisterhood Book Club

Access the thought-provoking IWD Sisterhood Book Club questions and resource to promote and guide inspiring discussion about this selection of classic novels.

International Women's Day Schools Resource Pack

The International Women's Day (IWD) Resource Pack for Schools has been created to champion the cause of International Women's Day using favourite stories and authors, exclusively selected to spark discussion in classrooms. The objective of the IWD Resource Pack is for students, whether aged from 5 through to 14, to understand the significance of International Women's Day, as well as their own role in the continued campaign for equality.

International Women's Day Reading List

We want to give young readers access to new feminist icons and ideas - female authors and artists to be inspired by, women-centred stories to learn from, fantastic heroines to befriend. From time-travellers to detectives, supermodels to superpowers, this diverse collection includes something for everyone. The International Women's Day Reading List is a curated round-up of the best fiction and non-fiction books for raising the next generation of feminists.

46 books about women who changed the world

Discover stories about women who stood up, spoke out, struggled through, and soared.

Further classroom and library resources

Show International Women's Day videos

Use some of the inspiring and thought-provoking International Women's Day videos available from around the world as great classroom discussion starters or teaching resources.

Teaching notes for the gender stereotypes viral video

Watch the viral video challenging gender stereotypes. Use the accompanying Teaching Notes to discuss the topic "what if women and men switched for a day?"

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Resources

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The BIG 2023 Summer List of Enrichments! 

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HCESC Gifted Enrichment and Opportunities List -2023

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Gifted Resource Fair (3 hours PD) April 22, 2023

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Gifted Resource Fair (3 hours PD) April 22, 2023

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Welcome to the world's science classroom

Experience science as it should be: a journey of bold thinking, deep imagination, and supportive community.

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A free online platform for science education from Harvard University

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A camp like no other

The 10-year need for workers in agribusiness occupations totals nearly 470,000. More than 90,000 of this need is in farming occupations, including agricultural managers. Source: Regionomics

The recipient of American Farm Bureau's 2020 New Horizon Award, the ExploreAg program offers one-week long camps, weekend camps and one day experiences for high school students free of charge. Students are immersed in hands-on learning exposing them to a multitude of careers in agriculture, including those careers in STEM.

High school students interact with and learn from internationally known teachers, scientists and researchers. Students are hosted on college campuses such as Ohio State University, Central State University and the University of Findlay and are introduced to various aspects of agriculture both in the classroom and through diverse hands-on learning experiences.

In addition to the classroom experience, scholars will participate in field experiences that highlight cutting-edge research, and introduce industry partners, to provide scholars with a glimpse of innovative careers in related fields.
2023 Program Flyer
"ExploreAg is more than just a camp, it's awesome to get to see how broad agriculture is while having fun and making new friends. You end up learning a lot without it ever feeling like work. It's an awesome opportunity to have fun, gain new friends, make valuable connections and maybe even find your lifelong career." Zach Z.

2023 Information

Three weeklong camps are being planned for 2023, and four mini camps.
Weeklong camps:

OSU Columbus Campus, June 11-16

OSU Wooster Campus, June 18-23

University of Findlay, July 9-14

Mini Camps:

Central State University June 2

Wilmington College June 4-7

COLT Electric Lineman Training, June 9

Rio Grande, June 30

John Deere Training Facility, Plain City July 7

Hocking College, July 31 - Aug. 2

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A camp like no other The 10-year need for workers in agribusiness occupations totals nearly 470,000. More than 90,000 of this need is in farming occupations, including agricultural managers. Source: Regionomics The recipient of American Farm Bureau's 2020 New Horizon Award, the ExploreAg program offers one-week long camps, weekend camps and one day experiences for high school students free of charge.

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NASA’s Space Life Sciences Training Program Summer Internship 2023

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NASA’s Space Life Sciences Training Program Summer Internship 2023

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This activity is part of our Engineering in the Classroom tool for educators! Click to learn more about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for engineering, make connections to NASA and discover more standards-aligned activities.
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Educator Guide: Spaghetti Anyone? Building with Pasta | NASA/JPL Edu

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Students use the engineering design process to build a structure to handle the greatest load and gain first-hand experience with compression and tension forces.

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NASA Science Resources for your Classroom/Home

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NASA science resources for your classroom. NASA Wavelength is a digital collection of Earth and space science resources for educators of all levels — from elementary to college, to out-of-school programs.

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Cloudy vs. Clear

In this activity, students will examine line plots of NASA data and see that the sun heats up land, air, and water. Students will practice drawing conclusions based on graphed data of cloudy vs. clear sky observations.

MRC: Overview of the Solar System (Grades 3-5)

This is a lesson about the size and scale of planets in the solar system. Learners will kinesthetically model the order of the planets outward from the sun. Then they will use a string and beads to create a model to represent the relative distances between the planets.

The Incredible Two-Inch Universe

In this activity, learners explore the size and scale of the universe by shrinking cosmic scale in 4 steps, zooming out from the realm of the Earth and Moon to the realm of the galaxies. This informational brochure was designed as a follow-up take-home activity for teen and adult audiences.

Finding Impact Craters with Landsat

In this activity, students consider the sudden release of a tremendous amount of kinetic energy when an extraterrestrial object strikes the Earth. In small groups, they study satellite images that show possible evidence of impact events.

Stellar Evolution: Our Cosmic Connection

In this activity, students use multiwavelength images of stars in different stages of evolution to investigate how the initial masses of the protostars determines their evolutionary paths.

SOS Water Falls Pre-Visit

Intended for use prior to viewing the Science on a Sphere film "Water Falls," this lesson introduces students to Earth's water cycle and the importance of freshwater resources.

Climate Kids: Make Seed Paper

The recycled paper produced from the instructions provided contains an additional component - wildflower seeds. The entire paper disc can be planted; the sprouting of the flowers can be observed and analyzed.

The Tools of Gamma Ray Astronomy

NASA scientist, Neil Gehrels, serves as your guide to this online lesson on gamma ray tools, which focuses on advances in detector technologies since the 1980s that have enabled us to capture and image high-energy phenomena. Dr.

Should this Laser Slinging Slug have Fired his Weapon?

This fact card discusses the shape of space and how light is affected by the amount of dark matter and energy in the universe. MAP's microwave detection gives us enormous insight into the creation of this matter and energy.

ClimateBits: Fast Carbon, Slow Carbon

This video is narrated by NASA scientist Peter Griffith who explains fast and slow carbon cycling on Earth. A banana is an example of fast, young carbon. A chunk of coal is an example of old, slow carbon.

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Virtual STEM Competition for Grades 6 - 9

Identifying community problems through hypothesis, research, and experimentation.

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NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science Internship

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2023 NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship

Audience: Current high school sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens

Application Deadline: Feb. 20

Contact: baguio@csr.utexas.edu

NASA and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research have joined forces to encourage high school students’ interest in STEM careers. The SEES project offers distance learning modules and guided remote work prior to onsite internships at the University of Texas in Austin from July 8-22, 2023. Participants conduct authentic research while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen areas. Housing, meals, and activities will be provided.

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Sign up to receive notification for SEES application window and deadlines. Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3DeRMwL

Important Dates to Remember
Add the following email to your mailbox to make sure you receive notification or acceptance: sees@csr.utexas.edu

February 20

Applications Due

March 1

Recommendation Forms Due

May 1

Approximate date of notifications

May 1 - June 25

Earth and Space Distance Learning Module Available

May 1 - June 25

Python Distance Learning Module Available (notification provided if project requires, otherwise optional)

June 25

Earth and Space Science/Python Modules Due

June 25 - July 7

Project Specific Online Work with Project Mentors

July 8 - 22

On-site Projects at UT

July 22

All students on-site return home

June 25 - July 22

Virtual Projects

July 24 - 26

SEES Virtual Science Symposium

NASA, Texas Space Grant Consortium, and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM program for high school students. The program provides selected students with exposure to Earth and space research. Interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen area of work.

Scientists and Engineers at UT/CSR are conducting NASA supported research on astronomy, remote sensing, and space geodetic techniques to help understand Earth systems, natural hazards and climate science. This summer TSGC and UT/CSR will support a summer intern program where interns will complete distance learning modules prior to July 1, work remotely June 25-July 7, 2023 guided by project mentors. The on-site internship will be July 8 - July 22, 2023. Housing, meals, and local transportation will be provided for those selected. A limited number of travel scholarships to Texas are available. Virtual internship timelines are listed in the project description. The SEES summer intern program will allow interns to view and investigate NASA remote sensing data, mission design, analysis of ice sheets, Earth's gravity field, and other observations while being mentored by project scientists.

All project teams will present their research during the Virtual SEES Science Symposium July 24-26, 2022.

We are offering summer internships to motivated high school students who have an interest in pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics careers. The interns will work beside NASA subject matter experts analyzing and visualizing data. This content knowledge, coupled with hands-on experiences, allows the intern to gain experience in authentic NASA research through field investigation and data analysis.

Interns are selected on the basis of their academic records, written application that includes answers to essay questions, introduction video, letter of recommendation form, transcript and interest in STEM. The deadline for submitting your application for the summer 2023 internship program is February 20, 2023.

Here's what former interns had to say:
The SEES High School Summer Intern Program is partnered with NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC grant number 80NSSC20M0036), and is funded through NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice NNH15ZDA004C and is a part of NASA's Science Activation program. For more information, go to: https://science.nasa.gov/learners

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STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program

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Getting Flake-y: Why All Snowflakes Have Six Sides

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NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM) uses satellites to measure Earth's rain and snowfall for the benefit of mankind. Launched by NASA and JAXA on Feb. 27th, 2014, GPM is an international mission that sets the standard for spaceborne precipitation measurements.

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Every year, the EngineerGirl website hosts a contest dealing with engineering and its impact on our world. The topic and detailed instructions for the contest are posted in September with a deadline for submissions on February 1st of the following year. Winners are announced in the spring.

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Every year, the EngineerGirl website hosts a contest dealing with engineering and its impact on our world. The topic and detailed instructions for the contest are posted in September with a deadline for submissions on February 1st of the following year. Winners are announced in the summer.

The 2024 EngineerGirl Writing Contest asks students to write a piece exploring the lifecycle of an object that you use in your daily life.

Learn more about the 2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest

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Looking For Shows That Support Learning? Check out Nasa TV! 

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NASA live launches, landings, and events. Watch live broadcasts from NASA Television and NASA’s social media channels, and a schedule of upcoming live events including news briefings, launches and landings.

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The "You've Got Perseverance!" opportunity is for students who have demonstrated perseverance in their academic pursuits. Teachers, educators, and community leaders are encouraged to nominate students who've shown that nothing will deter them from their educational journey.

NASA's Perseverance mission team is no stranger to challenges, as the team has faced and overcome many hurdles to get the rover to Mars. The team wants to encourage students to persevere, to embrace the idea of not giving up when things get tough and to overcome seemingly impossible challenges. We want to hear how your students persevered!

Selected students will:

Get a special message sent directly from the Perseverance rover on Mars!

Chat with the rover team members from mission control at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Get an award pack of materials with mission essentials

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The "You've Got Perseverance!" opportunity is for students who have demonstrated perseverance in their academic pursuits. Teachers, educators, and community leaders are encouraged to nominate students who've shown that nothing will deter them from their educational journey. NASA's Perseverance mission team is no stranger to challenges, as the team has faced and overcome many hurdles to get the rover to Mars.

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Eight Ways Students Can Dive Into NASA STEM in 2023

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Here are some fun and engaging NASA STEM resources to bring the excitement of space exploration into your classroom or to learners at home in 2023.

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A monthly webinar series that enhances rural teachers' access to NASA resources, networking, and professional development opportunities.

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Join Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator hosts Rachael Arens and Michael Guarraia at NASA's Science Mission Directorate the first Thursday of each month from 7-8 pm CT as they present a webinar series for rural educators across the nation. The webinars highlight NASA's assets and connect rural educators to resources, networking, and further professional development opportunities.

Here are the recordings to date:

November 3, 2022: James Webb Space Telescope, DART Mission, and Educational Resources

April 7, 2022: NASA Earth Day Resources

March 3, 2022: NASA eClips Videos and Resources

February 3, 2022: NASA Neurodiversity Network

January 6, 2022: STEM Enhancement

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Join Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator hosts Rachael Arens and Michael Guarraia at NASA's Science Mission Directorate the first Thursday of each month from 7-8 pm CT as they present a webinar series for rural educators across the nation. The webinars highlight NASA's assets and connect rural educators to resources, networking, and further professional development opportunities.

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Paid Summer Research Program for HS Students

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Paid Summer Research Program for HS Students

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Paid Summer Research Programs! NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. -- 700+ programs: Most programs offer both a stipend and housing and travel support. Programs range across all STEM disciplines and all areas of the country!

Need help finding a program? Contact Liv with your level of study and disciplinary interests for help finding a program: ldetrick@ibparticipation.org

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Broad Summer Scholars Program
The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute.

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The Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College facilitates a polar science program for U.S. students called the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP). JSEP offers two e ...read more

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We believe ALL K-12 students should have access to high-quality computer science learning experiences.  Computer science is not about learning how to use a computer, or even just programming.  Computer science is about deeper learning – computational thinking, problem solving and creativity.

To support student learning, we have made the following lessons and activities available.

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By building strategic partnerships and deploying TECH CORPS signature programs, TECH CORPS is building the framework and infrastructure to swiftly and efficiently meet the changing technology needs of our nation's K-12 students and schools.

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FEBE Being Creative in Amplifying Student Potential

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It’s not rockets and satellites that make NASA soar. It’s people. “NASA Explorers” is an award-winning video series that introduces viewers to the diversity of people and talents behind some of the most ambitious NASA missions.

On season 5 of NASA Explorers, “Artemis Generation,” you’ll meet the scientists and engineers who are studying Moon rocks, building space tools, working aboard NASA’s International Space Station, and training astronauts in preparation for landing humans on the Moon through NASA’s Artemis missions.

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It's not rockets and satellites that make NASA soar. It's people. On season 5 of NASA Explorers, "Artemis Generation," you'll meet the scientists and engineers who are studying Moon rocks, building tools, working aboard NASA's International Space Station, and training astronauts in preparation for landing humans on the Moon.

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The American Federation of Teachers' Reading Opens the World initiative focuses on:

Giving teachers and school staff the tools and professional development that translate the science of reading into usable resources to help students read and read well.

Giving parents and caregivers fun and research-based tips and tools to support literacy.

Building on and forging new connections among families, communities, educators and schools to be partners in students’ literacy.

Giving children and young people free books to read, love and keep, because …

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Reading is a foundational skill necessary for virtually everything we do. It opens possibilities for all children to succeed-to learn and grow, to explore and imagine, to investigate and verify, and to lead fulfilling lives. Reading well instills confidence and helps reduce inequities. The disruptions due to the pandemic make focusing on literacy even more important, to assist our students not just to catch up but to thrive.

We have had more than 200 events in 28 states and Puerto Rico at schools, community centers, faith-based organizations and union halls, with many more planned to continue to spread the joy of reading to students, families, educators and school staff in communities across the country in 2023.

906,515 books distributed

of our 1,000,000 book goal

The American Federation of Teachers' Reading Opens the World initiative focuses on:

Giving teachers and school staff the tools and professional development that translate the science of reading into usable resources to help students read and read well.

Giving parents and caregivers fun and research-based tips and tools to support literacy.

Building on and forging new connections among families, communities, educators and schools to be partners in students' literacy.

Giving children and young people free books to read, love and keep, because ...

Reading Opens the World!

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Reading is a foundational skill necessary for virtually everything we do. It opens possibilities for all children to succeed-to learn and grow, to explore and imagine, to investigate and verify, and to lead fulfilling lives. Reading well instills confidence and helps reduce inequities.

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Micro Science videos created by COSI. Emmy Award Winning content!

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Welcome to Dr. B in 3, COSI's animated series hosted by our President & CEO, Dr. Frederic Bertley (aka Dr. B).

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Fun, interactive EMMY WINNING Science Show.

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We are back with another season of our Emmy®-winning science TV show!

QED with Dr. B highlights cutting-edge scientific discoveries that impact our daily lives

Hosted by "Dr. B" - COSI's own President and CEO, Dr. Frederic Bertley

Each episode features relatable conversations with scientists and innovators from across the nation

QED with Dr. B is a partnership between COSI and WOSU Public Media, a PBS affiliate station

Major funding for Season 2 of QED with Dr. B is provided by:

Major funding for Season 1 of QED with Dr. B is provided by:

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We are back with another season of our Emmy®-winning science TV show!

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COSI Connects is COSI's Digital Doorway for fun at-home science discovery and learning, where you'll find exciting and engaging science through COSI videos, challenges and hands-on science activities you can try with your family at home.

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STEMforGIRLS Club is an interactive province-wide STEM community delivered by Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC). Students explore opportunities in STEM through interactive hands-on activities, skill development, and post-secondary exploration. Programs aim to empower female and gender diverse youth between 11 and 18 years of age with information and the self-confidence needed to build successful futures in STEM. Provided free of charge thanks to the support of our sponsors. Please note, a guardian's signature is required at the end of this form.

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STEMforGIRLS Membership Registration | STEM for GIRLS

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1. Get to know yourself: Start identifying your interests, values, skills, personal traits, and career satisfiers in order to identify what might be a good career fit for you.
To kick off this step, complete these career exploration quizzes to aid you in clarifying some of your interests and values. Once you've gotten your results, completing these worksheets will prepare you for talking with role models, help you organize your research, and gain a deeper understanding of what you might want out of your career.

2. Exploration: Explore and research career possibilities. Learn about the connections between academic programs, learning through experience, previous experiences, and careers. One of the best ways to start exploring potential careers is to start networking - speak to someone you know who works in your field of interest, and if possible, speak to people they know. Talking to people with knowledge and experience is a great way to get an inside view of the realities of the industry. Here are some more ideas to get you going on your career exploration:

Conduct career analysis, collect data from reliable sources.

Find information on various areas, sectors, and businesses of your interest.

Look at programs offered at institutions where you think you'd like to study and read about the different career paths that they can lead to.

Interview people working in the fields you are interested in for a more realistic insight into those industries. You can also lookup YouTube or Ted Talk videos featuring people talking about their careers.

Consider interning as a summer job or volunteering to gain work experience and help you decide if something is really for you.

Attend networking or career events, in person or online, to meet new people and discover potential new options.

3. Preparation: Develop your resume and cover letter writing skills, refine your career goals and strategy. "Test the waters" - Apply for internships and/or summer jobs. Even for jobs you don't want, attending interviews is a great way to build confidence. Ask the people who interviewed you for feedback afterward to help you better prepare for upcoming interviews.

- Create an effective resume and cover letter. One trick to making a great resume is to go through the job posting for the job you are applying for and manipulate your resume to use the same language as the posting. Re-writing your bio, skills, and other areas of your resume using the same buzz words and language as the posting make you sound like a perfect fit for the position. Making these small changes for each job you apply for will make you stand out and likely up your chances of getting an interview.

- Research schools and, if possible, visit their campuses.

- Create an elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is a brief speech that helps you sell yourself - usually about 30 seconds to a minute long. A well-crafted elevator pitch can be a fantastic conversation starter. In most interviews, the interviewer will ask you to provide a summary of who you are, what your background is, and what you want from your next job. Your elevator pitch can help plan your answers to these common interview questions or when it comes to considering what to include in a cover letter. Check out these articles for more about elevator pitches: The Importance Of The Elevator Pitch & How To Give an Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

- Create your network by conducting informational interviews - ask your parent, guardian, family, and/or family friends if anyone you know is involved in the field you are exploring and talk to them about their experience.

- Develop and fine-tune your interviewing abilities. Practice makes perfect; ask a friend or family member to do a mock interview with you. Before an actual job interview, you want to do your homework. Check out the company or organization's website and social media pages. Google them to learn about what they do, their history, and the direction they are headed. Look for any recent news articles. Prepare questions to ask the interviewers; this will show you are genuinely interested in the position and helps determine if the position is a good fit for you. Watch this YouTube playlist - Interview Skills For High School Students or check out this article - 20 Tips for Great Job Interviews for more job interview tips.

- Develop a Career Action Plan - The 5 Minute Career Action Plan
4. Implementation
- Sharpen your job search skills and create a potential list of employers

- Prepare for a mock interview based on the position you are going for to practice your interviewing skills and grow your confidence. Check out this online interview simulator for practice.

- Network: Make connections with people working in the field or industry you want to get into.

- Attend job fairs through school, online, or in person. Look for other resources/ activities or seminars to attend.
5. Decision-Making
- Think about your career aspirations, desires, values, and talents for inspiration.
- Consider your choices.
- Meet with a career counsellor to talk about your potential options
- Learn about negotiation.

This all may seem daunting, but when executed with patience over time, it will make a huge difference in your confidence and preparedness when the time comes to start your career.

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5-step Career Development Plan | STEM for GIRLS

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1. Get to know yourself: Start identifying your interests, values, skills, personal traits, and career satisfiers in order to identify what might be a good career fit for you. To kick off this step, complete these career exploration quizzes to aid you in clarifying some of your interests and values.

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Discover Girl Scouts. Learn what Girl Scouts do; about our history, research and data; and about family involvement, or try Girl Scout activities!

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The Million Girls Moonshot seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make. It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.

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Our Mission:

Let's reimagine who can be an engineer; who can build; who can make. Let's reimagine the future.

The Million Girls Moonshot seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make. It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.

The Moonshot will be active in out-of-school programs in all 50 states, leveraging the Mott-funded 50 State Afterschool Network, which has access to more than 10 million youth and 100,000 afterschool programs across the country. Read more about our approach here.

" The future never just happened. It was created."

Mae Jemison, American Physician and Astronaut // First African American woman to travel to space

The Million Girls Moonshot shines a national spotlight on girls in STEM, spurring actions and solutions aimed at positively changing the way girls engage in STEM, and inspiring them to become builders, innovators, makers and problem solvers.

Let's build this Initiative together-everyone has a role to play. Every parent. Every business. Every educator. Every scientist. Every engineer. Every policy maker.

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Let's reimagine who can be an engineer; who can build; who can make. Let's reimagine the future. The Million Girls Moonshot seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make. It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.

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Check out these projects/learning opportunities bases on grade level and interest.

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We Engage Students In NASA's Mission

K-12 students can dig deeper into STEM topics and experience the thrill of exploration and discovery.

NASA makes vital investments in a diverse portfolio of learning opportunities and activities designed to reach as many U.S. students as possible - from kindergarten through graduate school. NASA seeks to build the next generation STEM workforce and broaden student participation to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM fields.

For Kids and Students

We Inspire An Interest In STEM

NASA offers a wide array of unique experiences designed to engage K-12 students nationwide in the agency's missions, people, and resources.

Educators are a significant part of students' lives and play a key role in connecting NASA to the Artemis Generation. NASA STEM fully supports formal educators in classrooms and informal educators in museums, science centers, afterschool programs, and similar organizations, all of whom bring the excitement of the agency's missions to students.

For Educators

Colleges, Universities, Technical and Vocational Institutions

NASA leverages its unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity, and size of the nation's future STEM workforce.

NASA has a portfolio of activities and opportunities dedicated to attracting, engaging and educating students in all institutional categories and levels across the nation. These range from internships and fellowships, research and development opportunities, challenges and competitions, pre-college and college STEM experiences, virtual learning, faculty support, as well as institutional support.

For Colleges and Universities

Latest STEM News and Features

get social with nasa stem engagement

Discover More STEM Topics From NASA

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We're launching learning to new heights with STEM resources that connect educators, students, parents and caregivers to the inspiring work at NASA. Find your place in space!

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NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.

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Each year OAGC offers scholarships to K-12 Ohio students for special activities that extend their special talent/interest areas. Note: The deadline is February 15, 2023 for applications.

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HMH ELA 4-12 Extensions for Advanced Learners

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HMH ELA 4-12 Extensions for Advanced Learners

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If you are looking for extensions for your advanced students HMH has built in extensions!

Go to your digital unit.
Click on Teacher's Edition.
Then click on the drop down "Contents".
Click "End of Unit Tasks".
Click "Reflect and Extend".

You will see a layout of extensions, alternative tasks, differentiated levels of challenge to show lesson mastery, and more!

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STEAM Designs and Competitions w/ Natalie Cook

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STEAM Designs and Competitions w/ Natalie Cook

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We are currently designing recycled cars to connect with our Force & Motion Unit. Students used recycled materials to design a car powered by wind. Then they tested their designs and redesigned until they were satisfied with their final product.  We held a race day to compete against each other.  We did a second race day where students learned how to calculate the speed, by having each car race a different distance, collected time data, and then they calculated the speed for each car and compared their data to determine who was the fastest. -Natalie Cook

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We have a mini Gifted & Talented library to offer our teachers for professional development!

Our library consists of the following books:

Ready to Use Resources for GRIT in the Classroom

50 Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement

Teach Gifted Kids in Today's Classroom

Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students

Brain-Based Learning with Gifted Students

The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids

All Learning is Social and Emotional

Living Gifted

Removing the Mask

Creativity: Genius and Other Myths

Identifying Gifted Students

The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children

Gifted Children

Co-Teaching that Works

The Creative License

The Joy of Creativity

Notice & Note

If you would be interested in a book study or would like to borrow a book from our library reach out to Danielle Sawyers.

**Shout out to Andi Vance for this great idea!

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You can find Study Island on the Clever platform. This resource covers multiple disciplines depending on grade level (Math. ELA, Social Studies, and Science).

-Julie Rogers

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Creating and Implementing Centers for Secondary Gifted Learners: Gifted Resources For Teachers

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Creating and Implementing Centers for Secondary Gifted Learners

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Two-Part GT Training at Hamilton County ESC

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Two-Part GT Training at Hamilton County ESC

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Scholarships for Gifted Students | Davidson Fellows

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The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $10k-$50k scholarships to gifted students who have completed a significant piece of work.

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Would you be interested in building a team? Reach out!

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Destination Imagination Ohio - We Teach the Creative Process

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Destination Imagination (DI) is a non-profit, volunteer-led, cause-driven organization. Our purpose is to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Annually, we offer seven new standards-based Challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning, and Early Learning.

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Check this out! It comes with a time limit, supply list, and resources. :)

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Runaway Turkey Thanksgiving STEAM Challenge - Destination Imagination

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When it comes to holidays and kids, STEAM challenges are a win-win every time. Your kids or class will have a blast trying to rescue their turkey in our Thanksgiving-themed challenge, Runaway Turkey.

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OAGC Virtual (and recorded) Teacher Academy Feb.27-28

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OAGC Virtual (and recorded) Teacher Academy Feb.27-28

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Register today!

This virtual/online professional development will potentially qualify for all 15 hours of your required professional development.

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For 2023, OAGC will be teaming up with Dr. Richard Cash, a very popular national expert on differentiation. The academy will be held on February 27th and 28th and will offer a mix of live and recorded sessions with live q and a chat.

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3 Semester Credits

(post-baccalaureate
PD credits for re-certification and
pay-lane increases )

accredited nationwide

start any time

up to 5 months to complete

independent study

all course materials included with course tuition

view FAQ

Course Description

This teacher professional development course addresses the numerous issues and content utilized for teaching gifted learners in K-12 educational settings. It identifies ways of helping teachers enhance the general classroom content for gifted learners. The book provides strategies to modify and implement lessons for challenging students of all ages and contents areas. Methods for enhancing creative and critical thinking skills as well as effective teaching strategies for subject areas are presented. Educators will research this topic and develop a written application essay or a unit /lesson plans or activity/project for classroom implementation.

Teacher feedback about this course

$425
3 Semester Graduate Credits

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Teaching Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom

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Course Objectives

1. Educators will explore what it means to be a gifted learner, how to create a successful program and the basic beliefs and background about the education of gifted learners.

2. Participants will review the categories of academically, intellectually and creative thinking giftedness. The areas of visual, performing arts and psycho-motor giftedness are defined. Using contracts and customizing strategies for differentiation are presented.

3. Educators will examine issues such as underachievement, barriers to providing support for the gifted student and to understand this complex topic and for personalizing the program curriculum for gifted learners.

4. Participants will be presented with eleven ways to differentiate instruction for gifted learners such as organization, teacher and student roles, techniques and strategies, special assignments and evaluation.

5. Educators will learn about rubrics, instruction, enrichment and advanced placement strategies or for classroom implementation. Parenting Issues are also presented.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

Joseph C'de Baca MaEd.

Grade Type

University Transcript: Click Here For Details

Teaching Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom

What Others Are Saying About This Course

"Awesome! I just finished the Gifted Learner course and will be e-mailing it right away. I will sign up for that course you suggested too. Thanks so much for helping me with this. It is so nice to talk to an actual person, especially one who is helpful. Be looking for my work."

$425
(3 Semester Graduate Credits)

TLC
11768 Camphor Way
Seminole, FL 33772

727-273-4852

Copyright © 2022 Teacher's Learning Center.

Course contact hours, credit types, and grade types...

You will choose either ED 501 level Masters-Eligible graduate credits -or- ED 500 level semester graduate credits for non-degree seeking purposes.

ED 501 level receive a Letter Grade on official university transcripts

ED 500 level receive a Pass/Fail grade on official university transcripts.

There is currently NO PRICE DIFFERENCE between the two. For a limited time we are absorbing the additional costs incurred for masters level courses, by offering both options at the same low price to help during this transition.

Most States and Districts accept either format for post-baccalaureate needs such as pay scale increases or recertification/relicensure. We have worked with thousands of educators from all 50 States, but ultimately it is your responsibility to check your State/District requirements. See below for additional considerations...

ED 500 "PF" courses require 15 contact hours PER CREDIT, as shown on each course syllabus (look for the red .pdf icon on each course page). 500 Level courses receive a Pass/Fail Grade on official university transcripts (sometimes listed as "S" for Satisfactory). They are only for non-degree-seeking students for State license renewals and District pay scale advancement. Note that some States and districts are moving towards requiring a letter graded transcript so please consult your State and local District for approval of the Pass/Fail marks on your transcripts if you choose to go with ED500 level courses.

ED 501 "MA" Courses require 37.5 contact hours PER CREDIT, as shown on each 501 level course syllabus (look for the red .pdf icon on each course page). 501 Level courses receive a Letter Grade on official university transcripts. These courses are also MASTERS ELIGIBLE, and can be applied to a Masters Program at Colorado State University Pueblo (and thus may be transferred to another institution if needed). They require additional assignments, writings, and Research Article Reviews as compared to 500 level courses. Some School Districts and Union Contracts nationwide are moving to these masters-eligible requirements for license renewals or pay scale advancement. As such, the higher 501 level MA courses are also valid for State license renewals, pay scale increases. Consult your District's HR Dept or State Edu. Dept. or desired University Masters program for approvals.

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University updates to course contact hours and credit types

You will choose either ED 501 level Masters-Eligible graduate credits -or- ED 500 level semester graduate credits for non-degree seeking purposes.

There is currently NO PRICE DIFFERENCE between the two. For a limited time we are absorbing the additional costs incurred for masters level courses, by offering both options at the same low price to help during this transition.

Most States and Districts accept either format for post-baccalaureate needs such as pay scale increases or recertification/relicensure. We have worked with thousands of educators from all 50 States, but ultimately it is your responsibility to check your State/District requirements. See below for additional considerations...

ED 500 "PF" courses require 15 contact hours PER CREDIT, as shown on each course syllabus (look for the red .pdf icon on each course page). 500 Level courses receive a Pass/Fail Grade on official university transcripts (sometimes listed as "S" for Satisfactory). They are only for non-degree-seeking students for State license renewals and District pay scale advancement. Note that some States and districts are moving towards requiring a letter graded transcript so please consult your State and local District for approval of the Pass/Fail marks on your transcripts if you choose to go with ED500 level courses.

ED 501 "MA" Courses require 37.5 contact hours PER CREDIT, as shown on each 501 level course syllabus (look for the red .pdf icon on each course page). 501 Level courses receive a Letter Grade on official university transcripts. These courses are also MASTERS ELIGIBLE, and can be applied to a Masters Program at Colorado State University Pueblo (and thus may be transferred to another institution if needed). They require additional assignments, writings, and Research Article Reviews as compared to 500 level courses. Some School Districts and Union Contracts nationwide are moving to these masters-eligible requirements for license renewals or pay scale advancement. As such, the higher 501 level MA courses are also valid for State license renewals, pay scale increases. Consult your District's HR Dept or State Edu. Dept. or desired University Masters program for approvals.

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Regular Classrooms And Gifted Learners - Graduate Courses For Teachers

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3 Credits - 3 Semester Credits(post-baccalaureate PD credits for re-certification andpay-lane increases) accredited nationwidestart any timeup to 5 months to completeindependent studyall course materials included with course tuitionview FAQ Course DescriptionThis teacher professional development course addresses the numerous issues and content utilized for teaching gifted learners in K-12 educational settings.

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A podcast that elevates children’s voices and answers their biggest questions.

With the help of experts from across the country and some very curious kids, we explore a wide range of important and timely topics in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

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At the end of each lesson in the teachers' manual, there are 2 pages titled "Differentiate".  It includes "Extend Thinking" options in purple.  The options include workstations, online, and independent work.  These include application cards, STEM Adventures, and independent worksheets that involve higher-level thinking.

-Kathy Newton

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Thanks to A. Vance and a great suggestion...we will be creating a mini Gifted Library. This will be an on your own option of GT PD for teachers to choose books that will best support GT learners in their classroom. I will post more information soon!

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John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, Jonathan Plucker, Podcast

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John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, Jonathan Plucker, Podcast

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This link with connect you with a little over 8 hours of various gifted education. Be sure to log your time on the ODE checklist in this column.

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A podcast about parenting and educating K-12 gifted and talented kids from Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY).

Show notes available at https://johnshopkinscty.org/bright-now-season-three-show-notes

A podcast about parenting and educating K-12 gifted and talented kids from Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY).

Show notes available at https://johnshopkinscty.org/bright-now-season-three-show-notes

One of the top resources for gifted parents and educators!

There are so many topics to talk about when you talk about gifted education, but Bright Now has done a remarkable job over the last few years of curating a useful and focused series of discussions and interviews. The guests are well-chosen and the presentation is crisp and on-topic, so you don't have to dedicate a huge amount of time to get value from each episode. Also, it is very professionally edited and recorded, which makes it easy to listen to. Just about everyone involved in gifted education, and everyone parenting a gifted child, will find something useful and thoughtful in this podcast.

A Great Resource

I have been an avid listener for the life of this podcast. The range of issues presented has been both interesting and enormously informative. A couple of highlights for me as a CTY parent have been, developmental issues as regards talented youth, and the recent college application process stories.
One thing that I would love to see added for each episode, would be an additional resource list for further investigation.
Please continue with the great work!

Hope there are more episodes coming!

I just found this podcast and really enjoy it. I noticed there's been a lull since the last one, so I hope it's just on hiatus and that there are more coming.

A request if anyone who produces the podcast is reading: There are so many fascinating CTY alums out there. I would love to hear as a feature on this podcast longform interviews with some of those alums, where they share their personal stories of how their talents were first identified, what specific experiences helped them foster those talents, what hindered them along their journey and how they overcame those challenges, and what advice would they give to young people today/their parents. I would listen to these with great interest and am sure others out here in listener-land would too!

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Check out this website for a plethora of GT/Advanced Learners resources and online opportunities.

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Edtech Directory Archive - Who you know matters.

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This site features edtech tools that are connecting students to new relationships-with coaches, experts, mentors, and peers-otherwise out of reach.

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Gifted, Talented, and Neurodiversity Awareness Week Virtual Content from the Director/Producer of The G Word.

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G/T/N Awareness Week: Giftedness Around The Globe | In conjunction with THE G WORD's second annual G/T/N Awareness Week, director/producer Marc Smolowitz leads an exciting discussion about the state of... | By The G Word | Facebook

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In theory, Norman Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DoK) makes sense. But, many teachers feel they're missing a puzzle piece.

That's because there are hurdles to consistently applying each of the four DoK levels in your classroom, from recall and reproduction to extended critical thinking.

Above all, it demands creativity and calculated preparation to deliver engaging tasks that range in complexity - all while providing scaffolding.

This resource will help.

All about applying Webb's Depth of Knowledge in your classroom at different DoK levels, it offers definitions, questions, examples, activities and strategies you can use.

What is Webb's Depth of Knowledge definition?

Based on his 1997 study, Webb's Depth of Knowledge is a framework that categorizes contexts - prompts, scenarios and challenges - into four levels of rigor. As students progress through the DoK levels, they will face contexts in assessments that demand learning and thinking at deeper cognitive stages.

A first-level challenge may only require reciting a math fact. A final-level scenario may involve solving a real-world issue using content from different subjects. Keep in mind:

In action, these context levels look different between subjects and age groups

A student doesn't have to "master" learning and thinking at one level to progress to the next

As a teacher, you can deliver different levels to your students through diverse activities, assessments and assignments

The Depth of Knowledge wheel (and why educators shouldn't use it)

As you'll soon see below in depth, there are four DoK levels:

1. Recall

2. Knowledge application

3. Strategic thinking

4. Extended thinking

Referencing DoK levels should help you create an engaging classroom environment, filled with distinct thinking and learning experiences.

But, before we go on, there's something you should know about the "Depth of Knowledge wheel". You've likely seen the circular DOK diagram, broken into four parts, with accompanying activities attributed to each level.

Webb does not endorse the DOK Wheel Chart

Fun fact: While it may be an interesting (and popular) visual, the DOK wheel that's commonly referenced as Webb's work was not actually endorsed by Webb himself.

As John Walkup, Ph.D. and founder of The Standards Company, writes:

Understanding DoK levels 1 to 4

Recall: DoK level 1

The first Depth of Knowledge level is defined as recollection and reproduction.

Rooted in simple exercises and procedures, students must remember facts, terms and formulas. There is little to no need for extended processing, as there aren't opportunities to "solve" anything. A student will or will not know the answer.

Application: DoK level 2

The second Depth of Knowledge level is defined as knowledge application.

Students must choose the appropriate route to correctly solve a question, making decisions and completing distinct steps along the way. For example, as opposed to reciting a math fact, they may have to solve a multi-step equation. To successfully do so, they may have to apply information in a different way or scenario than they learned it.

Strategic thinking: DoK level 3

The third Depth of Knowledge level is defined as strategic thinking.

Students must face problems and scenarios that are more abstract than those in the previous level. Often, there may be different correct steps and answers. For example, writing an essay based on a defined topic can lead students in unique directions. As a result, they'll likely reach dissimilar conclusions.

Critical thinking: DoK level 4

The fourth Depth of Knowledge level is defined as extended critical thinking.

Students will get a mental workout. To complete a given challenge, they must typically gather information from different sources and disciplines.

These challenges - such as problem-based learning activities - are usually linked to real-world problems without clear solutions, requiring students to justify their ideas and address counterpoints. As a result, students must critically think over relatively-long periods of time.

Webb's Depth of Knowledge questions for every level

1st level Depth of Knowledge question stems

Asking specific questions can launch activities, exercises and assessments that only require recollection and reproduction. For example:

How would you use these questions in, for example, math class? You could ask each student to reproduce a specific formula on paper. Then, test recollection of math facts by calling out numbers for them to plug into the formula.

How about language arts class? If the class recently explored a book's theme, ask students if they remember the activity. Then, everyone can write down steps the class took to identify the theme. As a bonus, the product serves as a template to help them determine elements of future stories.

Just make sure your questions are basic. This helps ensure exercises don't require deep thinking levels.

2nd level Depth of Knowledge question stems

Like the first Depth of Knowledge level, you can ask specific questions to launch exercises that build skills and understandings of concepts.

To get students in the proper mindset, ask:

Returning to the example of math class, you can reinforce concepts by holding a classwide discussion around the different ways to use a formula. You can subsequently provide worksheets that require solving questions with the formula.

In language arts or a similar subject, you can ask students to work in small groups to identify and explain a book's core plot points. This helps them understand concepts surrounding plot devices while developing analytical skills to dissect them.

You can use such questions to frame activities across grades and disciplines.

3rd level Depth of Knowledge question stems

Question stems that promote strategic thinking include:
Strategic Thinking
How would you test ____?

What would happen if ____? Why?

Can you predict the outcome of ___? How?

What conclusions can you draw from ____? What

facts would you use to support the argument that ____?

What is your interpretation of ____? Support your theory or ideas.

Explain and justify the single best answer to this open question: ____?

The goal of such questions isn't solely to gauge a student's understanding of lesson material, but to have them link concepts through independent thought.

Active learning strategies use a similar tactic.

4th level Depth of Knowledge question stems

To encourage continuous strategic thinking, questions must be open-ended. This requires students to independently research and - in the spirit of interdisciplinary learning - fuse information from different classes and subjects.

Some examples include:
Extended Critical Thinking
What information can you find and use to support your idea about ____?

Follow the scientific method to design and conduct an experiment, using ____.

Write and defend a thesis, forming your conclusion based on at least __ number of sources.

Apply information from one source to another source in a different subject. Develop an argument about the overarching topic.

From this list of topics I provide, pick one you know nothing about. Research the topic using at least __ number of sources.

Whereas the third level aims to spur strategic thinking, fourth-level questions should result in products born from longer periods of critical thought.

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Depth of Knowledge activities for any subject

Level 1 DoK

Despite a question's simplicity, you can still provide your class with many activities, having them finish a range of products. Depending on the question's purpose, students can:

Paraphrase a passage or chapter of a book

Outline and re-iterate the main points of a recent lesson

Complete a quiz or series of questions that only requires fact recall or fluency

Make a timeline that maps historical or storybook events in relation to each other

Deliver a short presentation to classmates that doesn't require independent research

While focusing on the first Depth of Knowledge level, you can differentiate your instruction by rotating through this blend of exercises.

Level 2 DoK

Requiring deeper thought than recollection and reproduction, there are many activities that stop just short of the third Depth of Knowledge level. Using questions as starting points, your class can:

Write blog, diary or journal entries

Review texts in pairs or small groups

Complete isolated, multi-step calculations

Synthesize an explanation of a complex concept

Create mind maps that show relationships between topics

Design a physical model to demonstrate a scientific concept or historical event

These activities are time-flexible, lending themselves to many kinds of lessons and assignments.

Level 3 DoK

Activities and products associated with the above questions shouldn't inherently involve long-term research or drawing ideas from different subjects. That would extend into the final Depth of Knowledge level. Keeping this in mind, third-level activities include:

Writing an essay

Composing venn diagrams

Exploring a research question

Delivering a persuasive speech

Preparing and participating in a debate

Completing complex equations related to real-world problems

These may all seem like solo assignments, but some - such as preparing debate points - can involve cooperative learning. Keep this in mind if you feel classroom engagement dwindle due to lack of group work.

Level 4 DoK

Activities that require these longer periods of critical thought lend themselves to high school or older elementary students. But, with a few changes, you can offer similar activities to younger pupils. For example, students can work in small groups to form and test hypotheses under in-class supervision. They can also:

Debate on one side of a contentious issue

Partner or group with other students to complete a cross-subject research report and presentation

Apply lessons from different subjects to pinpoint a problem's underlying issues, subsequently solving it

As they finish products, you'll gain clear insight into each student's distinct thought processes.

Additional Depth of Knowledge questioning strategies to apply in the classroom

Referencing question stems and activity lists are useful steps in designing lessons, but there are other helpful strategies for teaching at each Depth of Knowledge level. Consider:

Keep these strategies in mind as you strive to establish an environment rich with distinct learning and thinking levels.

Final thoughts about Webb's Depth of Knowledge and DoK levels

Whether you see it as basic or complex, effectively applying Depth of Knowledge theory in your classroom takes practice.

Using the questions, examples, activities and strategies in this guide should help you consistently craft engaging lessons that vary in cognitive effort.

So, don't be skeptical if a colleague's strategic thinking exercises have little in common with yours.

It's likely a sign of properly recognizing your students' distinct learning needs and styles.
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The problem with the DOK wheel chart rests on the fundamental, but completely false, premise that teachers can simply select certain action verbs to raise and lower the DOK level of their instruction... In December 2013, I emailed Norman Webb for his views on the DOK wheel chart. Apparently, he is asked quite regularly for permission to use the chart in the mistaken belief that he created it. In his response, Webb explicitly stated that he considers the wheel chart misleading and has always discouraged its use.

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How would you test ____?

What would happen if ____? Why?

Some examples include:
Extended Critical Thinking
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