PSTA - Teacher Resources - Grab Bag

Evolution Resources
Looking for books and articles on evolution? NSTA has compiled a wealth of print and online resources on this very subject. There is even a Q&A section on teaching evolution in the classroom!  Evolution Resources

Purdue zipTrips are FREE science-based electronic field trips for middle school students.  Through the magic of technology students can interact with Purdue scientists and learn more about their work.  See a horse run on a high-speed treadmill or a dog have its teeth cleaned and find out how scientists use this research to learn more about humans.  Partners for this project includePurdue’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue Agriculture, and the Discovery Learning Research Center at Purdue.  Purdue zipTrips is partially funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Visit www.purdue.edu/ziptrips http://www.purdue.edu/ziptrips to learn more.

Chemistry Grant
ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant with the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association. The ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant is a great opportunity for chemistry educators to request up to $1,500 for any purpose that enhances the teaching and learning of chemistry within their classrooms (i.e., professional development courses, laboratory supplies, instructional materials, and technology tools).

We are currently accepting applications through April 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 academic year. Details about the grant and the application process can be found at http://www.acs.org/hach.

Safe Science Series
Sponsored by the National Science Education Leadership Association and written by Dr. Ken Roy. Visit Safe Science Series to see over 30 documents related to science safety.

Electronic Field Trip Explores Climate Change
Take your class on a “field trip” to learn about climate science. On October 13, 2010, the National Park Foundation’s Electronic Field Trip series will broadcast from North Cascades National Park, teaching students of grades 4-8 about climate change.

With its northerly location and high elevation, Washington’s North Cascades National Park is experiencing melting glaciers and loss of species. Given its efforts to understand climate change with science, management, and education, the park represents an important educational resource.

Educators and students can register for free to watch the show premiere and can gain access to a companion website, launching September 1, that features downloadable lesson plans and online activities. To learn more about this and other electronic field trips, see www.nationalparks.org/eft.