Looking for math resources related to the new Math Common Core State Standards released in June 2010? You came to the right place! NSDL has assembled a collection of math resources from its providers and partners to create the NSDL Math Common Core collection. The collection is growing fast — new resources are being added and the collection […]
Archive for the 'Mathematics' Category
Providing teachers resources associated with Math Common Core standards
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 6:50 pm
Written by: Brad Edmondson
Smooth as CILC
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 8:49 pm
Written by: nsdl projects
CILC? What is it? Not silk (though it sounds the same), silt, or skulk. CILC is The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration—a non-profit providing ease-of-use access to great K-20 content in the form of engaging distance learning programs from exemplary providers. CILC services include teacher-rated videoconferencing events; professional development; collaboration; consultation; and other interactive […]
Posted in Topics: Education, General, Mathematics, Science, Teacher professional development, Technology, multimedia
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Three S’s: Summer Sports STEM
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 1:10 pm
Written by: Brad Edmondson
What a great way to start the new academic year and get to know your students: ask them what they did during the summer! Chances are that they did a lot of sports. Be prepared to show them how sports relate to the math and science curricula! Here is a sample from our wealth of […]
Posted in Topics: Education, Engineering, General, Mathematics, Physics, Science
Stay Tuned for Digital Learning Assets From Nation’s Museums This Fall
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 10:52 am
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will be the site of the launch of the NSDL SMILE Pathway featuring resources from the nation’s leading science museums on Nov. 1, 2009 at a panel discussion to be presented during the Association for Science-Technology Centers Annual Meeting.
The lighthearted SMILE logo can be seen in action […]
Posted in Topics: Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Green technology, Health, Interactive, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Technology, multimedia
MAISON StrandMap Search for Teachers, Librarians, & Learners Who are Blind
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 10:53 am
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
The goal of the “Middleware for Accessible Information Spaces on NSDL (MAISON)” is to improve participation in NSDL by teachers, librarians, and learners who are blind. The Beta version of MAISON (http://maison.asu.edu/) enhances access to NSDL, its internal and external resources and existing services (such as strand maps of educational benchmarks). MAISON is implemented as […]
Posted in Topics: Accessibility, Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Health, Interactive, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Strand maps, Technology
Dynamic Math and Science Learning With Computational Simulations
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 2:39 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
Bob Panoff, executive director of Shodor and NSDL’s CSERD: Computational Science Education Resources Pathway is passionate about using computational science teaching methods to stimulate student engagement in learning math and science. In a recent article for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) entitled “Simulations Deepen Scientific Learning,” he explains the role of simulations […]
Posted in Topics: Education, Health, Interactive, Mathematics, Physics, Science, multimedia
NSF Science on “Web TV”
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 1:12 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
NSF’s new Science Nation is a weekly, media rich “online magazine that’s all about science for the people.” Developed by CNN science producers, Science Nation topics take an entertaining look at the research and people that impact our day-to-day lives. The first two shows are about phenomena and events that most of us have wondered […]
Posted in Topics: Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Interactive, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Technology
Looking for Climate Change Impacts in the 21st Century
Monday, June 1st, 2009 5:11 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
What do scientists do? The National Academies recently launched the African American History Web site to help answer that question for students and teachers. Important contributions made by African American scientists, engineers, and physicians are featured along with information about NAE programs and events. One of the scientists highlighted on the NAE Web site is Warren […]
Posted in Topics: Education, Engineering, Mathematics, Science
Streamlined NSDL.org Browsing
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 4:51 pm
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
Looking for a particular STEM subject resource? NSDL.org features streamlined collection browsing to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. Browse collections alphabetically or through subject gateways that include: Biological and Health Sciences; Engineering, Computing, and Technology; General Science and STEM; Geosciences; Mathematics; Physical Sciences; and Social Sciences. Within each of these […]
Posted in Topics: Chemistry, Education, Health, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology
NSF Special Reports Go In-depth on NSF-supported Science Research Topics
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 10:23 am
Written by: Carol Minton Morris
National Science Foundation (NSF) Special Reports online feature topics that highlight scientific discoveries accomplished with NSF support. Topics include weather, evolution, mathematics, visualization, technology, polar, infectious disease, robotics, wild animals, earthquake engineering, cyberinfrastructure, tsunami, arctic and climate. Special reports are available as interactive resources or as text only versions. This collection has recently been added […]
Posted in Topics: Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Green technology, Health, Interactive, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Social Studies, Technology, multimedia, polar regions
Posted in Topics: Education, General, Mathematics, Teacher professional development
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