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Professional Development
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Annenberg Media Learner.org - At this site, teachers can access online workshops by content area and grade level grouping. Visit the science page for professional development resources in this content area.

Learner.org Workshops/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science Correlations
Standard
Grade Levels
Workshop
5.1 Scientific Processes
5-8
Learning Science through Inquiry, Sessions 1-8
9-12
Teaching High School Science
5.5 Life Science
K-6
Essential Science for Teachers - Life Science, Sessions 1-8
9-12
Rediscovering Biology
5.6 Physical Science - Chemistry
K-6
Essential Science for Teachers - Physical Science, Sessions 1-6
9-12
Reactions in Chemistry
5.7 Physical Science - Physics
5-8
Force and Motion
5.8 Earth Science
K-6
Essential Science for Teachers - Earth and Space Science, Sessions 1-6
5.9 Astronomy and Space Science
K-6
Essential Science for Teachers - Earth and Space Science, Sessions 7-8

 
• Designing Effective Professional Development a Conceptual Framework - This site offers many resources related to professional development design for math and science teachers.
• The e-Learning Science digital workshops from PAEC (Panhandle Area Educational Consortium) were developed for the U.S. Department of Education. Educators can find additional science digital workshops at the Teacher-to-Teacher Web site.
• Liberty Science Center's Programs for Teachers - The Liberty Science Center provides professional development programs for science teachers at all grade levels focusing on both content and methodology.
• Teachers’ Domain offers over 1,500 media resources in science, engineering, and technology.
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Teacher Tube offers science instructional video clips for K-12 educators. FREE sign up.
   
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Resources
• Exploratorium provides a variety of tools for teaching science including a digital library and hands-on activities.
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Franklin Institute Resources for Science Learning
                      • The Case Files are filled with stories of scientific enterprise. This presentation highlights individuals                         from the history of science and technology.
                      • The Human Heart allows you to explore the heart, look back at the history of heart science, and more.
                      • The Human Brain - Get to know your brain: the food it likes, the challenges it craves,
                         the rest it requires and the protection it deserves.

• Journey North uses online media to teach science and math.
• NASA Education provides activities and resources for K-12 educators related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• PBS Teachers: Science & Tech - Find activities, lesson plans, and professional development information for grades K-12.
• Science NetLinks connects K-12 educators to activities, lessons, and other resources.
• Smithsonian Education Science & Technology lesson plans emphasize inquiry-based learning and provide all the materials needed for the activities. In addition, the Smithsonian's Science & Nature site offers games, activities, and other resources.
• Xpeditions - Check out the science-related lessons.