ERIC Number: EJ977396
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jan
Pages: 4
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Reach for the Stars!
Ivey, Toni; Angle, Julie; Byers, Albert; Marks, Steve; Tingler, Paul
Science and Children, v49 n5 p56-59 Jan 2012
Few things excite science educators more than NASA and NSTA. Teachers recognize these two entities for their expertise in Earth and space science and science education, respectively. In this article, the authors share some of their favorite digital resources for grades K-6 from both NASA and NSTA to teach concepts about the Earth, Sun, and Moon. Before they explore these great resources, they would first like to explain the selection of resources one has at his/her fingertips in the NSTA Learning Center, an e-professional development (e-PD) portal designed to help teachers tailor professional learning experiences to their pedagogical and content needs. The Learning Center provides teachers with access to journal articles, book chapters, web seminars, interactive modules, and online courses. Here they focus on two resources from the Learning Center: "SciPacks" and "Science Objects." (Contains 1 figure and 4 online resources.)
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Space Sciences, Learning Centers (Classroom), Internet, Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Scientific Concepts, Astronomy, Faculty Development, Online Courses, Educational Technology, Access to Information, Inquiry
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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