Summer is finally here and the Science NetLinks Teams knows that just because school is out, it doesn't mean that learning stops. So here are some resources you can enjoy inside or outside while soaking up the sun. Have a safe and happy summer!
Winning Essays from the 2009 AAAS/Subaru Essay Writing Competition for K-12 Educators
The five winners of the 2009 AAAS/Subaru Essay Writing Competition for K-12 Educators were honored in February at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago. The award spotlights teachers who share their knowledge on designing science lesson plans and integrating technology into the classroom. The selected essays include lessons using waves and surfing conditions to teach physics, a class teaming with a college to create PSAs about a local ecosystem, and studying the physical science of music and sound vibrations.
You can read the winning essays and learn more about the competition here.
NECC 2009
The 2009 National Educational Computing Conference will be held in Washington, DC, June 28-July 1. This year NECC is "Celebrating 30 years of Ed Tech Vision" by looking back at years of innovation and looking ahead to the future of education technology. Science NetLinks and Thinkfinity will be there so please visit booth #2004 for demonstrations, sessions, or just to say hi. On June 30, Thinkfinity will host a Spotlight Session called Shattering Expectations and Exploring Adventure in the Classroom. Join actor/director Eric Close as he leads an interactive session with teacher and blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer that will surely inspire creativity in your classroom. We hope to see you there!
For a complete list of Thinkfinity sessions at NECC, visit their NECC 2009 page.
AAAS Teacher Membership
Did you know that AAAS offers a special membership rate for K-12 teachers? AAAS members have access to a wealth of resources including issues of Science Magazine, SB&F Online, and Science News for Kids. From the best news and research, to kid-friendly resources, AAAS provides a voice for science and science education around the world.
Check out AAAS Membership for more information and sign up today!
Science NetLinks Summer Science Fun
Summer officially starts this month! Help keep kids excited about science and learning by visiting Science NetLinks' collection of Summer Science Fun. We've collected a great selection of books for summer reading, found experiments kids can do with materials from around the house, and picked engaging online science resources. Kids can read about sibling relationships in the animal world, experiment with magnets, and explore the lunar cycle.
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