Exploravision Awards!
Designed for K–12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels, ExploraVision encourages kids to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. All inventions and innovations result from creative thinking and problem solving. That's what ExploraVision is all about.
Since 1992, more than 220,000 students from across the United States and Canada have competed in ExploraVision. But this is much more than a contest. ExploraVision can be the beginning of a lifelong adventure in science, as students develop higher-order thinking skills and learn to think about their role in the future.
To learn how to enter this competition visit http://www.exploravision.org/how-to-enter/
For more information about Exploravision, visit http://www.exploravision.org/
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
CONCURSO DE ARTE: Estudiantes de 2-4 grado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2007
IGES 12th Annual Art Contest for Children in Grades 2-4
€ Theme: ''The Ocean: From Top to Bottom!''
€ Entries Due: Oct. 26, 2007
Arlington, Va.--What do you see when you picture the ocean? Waves crashing onto a sandy beach? Dolphins leaping out of and into the water? A sailboat or large ship floating in the distance?
These are probably the kinds of images that come to mind. Yet, there¹s more to the ocean than what¹s going on at the surface. There¹s a whole world of water, plants and animals below.
An art contest for grades 2-4 challenges students to explore the ocean from top to bottom and then draw a picture showing what they learned. This is the 12th annual art contest held by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Arlington, Va. The contest supports national science education standards for grades K-4.
The winning artist will receive a $250 savings bond, and his or her artworkz1 will be printed as the 2007 IGES greeting card. Second- and third-place winners receive a $100 and $50 savings bond, respectively. Everyone who sends in an entry will receive a certificate of participation. Artwork will be judged by a panel including artists, scientists and IGES staff members.
Entries are due Oct. 26, 2007.
New for 2007 Contest! -- Lockheed Martin Corporation is generously funding the development and printing of a 2008 calendar featuring the top 12 entries in this art contest. The students whose artwork is featured in this calendar will each receive copies of the calendar; their teachers will also receive calendars.
For more information, including contest rules and entry form, interesting ocean facts, lesson plans and activities, and a listing of recommended books and Web sites, please visit: http://www.strategies.org/ArtContest
Located in Arlington, Va., IGES was established in 1994 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by public and private entities. IGES is a trusted leader in Earth and space science education, communication and outreach, and in fostering national and international cooperation in observing the Earth.
CONTACT Dan Stillman
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
(703) 312-7138 (Phone)
(703) 312-8657 (FAX)
Email: dan_stillman@strategies.org
August 28, 2007
IGES 12th Annual Art Contest for Children in Grades 2-4
€ Theme: ''The Ocean: From Top to Bottom!''
€ Entries Due: Oct. 26, 2007
Arlington, Va.--What do you see when you picture the ocean? Waves crashing onto a sandy beach? Dolphins leaping out of and into the water? A sailboat or large ship floating in the distance?
These are probably the kinds of images that come to mind. Yet, there¹s more to the ocean than what¹s going on at the surface. There¹s a whole world of water, plants and animals below.
An art contest for grades 2-4 challenges students to explore the ocean from top to bottom and then draw a picture showing what they learned. This is the 12th annual art contest held by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Arlington, Va. The contest supports national science education standards for grades K-4.
The winning artist will receive a $250 savings bond, and his or her artworkz1 will be printed as the 2007 IGES greeting card. Second- and third-place winners receive a $100 and $50 savings bond, respectively. Everyone who sends in an entry will receive a certificate of participation. Artwork will be judged by a panel including artists, scientists and IGES staff members.
Entries are due Oct. 26, 2007.
New for 2007 Contest! -- Lockheed Martin Corporation is generously funding the development and printing of a 2008 calendar featuring the top 12 entries in this art contest. The students whose artwork is featured in this calendar will each receive copies of the calendar; their teachers will also receive calendars.
For more information, including contest rules and entry form, interesting ocean facts, lesson plans and activities, and a listing of recommended books and Web sites, please visit: http://www.strategies.org/ArtContest
Located in Arlington, Va., IGES was established in 1994 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by public and private entities. IGES is a trusted leader in Earth and space science education, communication and outreach, and in fostering national and international cooperation in observing the Earth.
CONTACT Dan Stillman
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
(703) 312-7138 (Phone)
(703) 312-8657 (FAX)
Email: dan_stillman@strategies.org
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Conectando ciencias y matemáticas al mundo real
En la página de E-School News publicaron esta semana este recurso donde podrán conseguir videos que muestran la conexión de las ciencias y las matemáticas con aplicaciones en el mundo real y profesiones. Es en inglés pero muy prometedor!
Site of the Week for
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Videos show how math, science relate to real-world applications and careers
August 1, 2007—Math and science educators will find free video resources that can help connect their lessons to real-world applications at TheFuturesChannel.com. The site produces short documentary-style videos that take students behind the scenes with professionals from a wide range of careers. As the subjects of these video clips discuss why math and science are so important in their respective fields, they help answer the common question, "Why do I need to learn this?" The site's Hand-On Math section features movies on counting numbers and integers, algebra, fractions, geometry, measurement, and statistics. One clip incorporates measurement into a video about college students who must measure food for animal feedings. Teachers can download classroom activities based on the video content. All videos and classroom activities are available free of charge. http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Oportunidad para estudiantes de K-12
NASA and the International Technology Education Association, or ITEA, present the NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber for the 2007-2008 school year. Elementary, middle and high school students design, build and evaluate lunar plant growth chambers -- while engaging in research- and standards-based learning experiences. Students participate in the engineering design process and learn how to conduct a scientific experiment.
Choose from three ways to participate in the challenge:
1. Design, Build and Evaluate a Chamber
2. Design and Evaluate a Chamber
3. Evaluate a Chamber
Educators who complete the STS-118 Design Challenge with their students can request cinnamon basil seeds that have flown in space on the STS-118 space shuttle mission. Participants will receive space-flown and Earth-based control seeds. Students may use the seeds to test the designs of the lunar plant growth chambers. The seeds will be available on a limited basis.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 07-100
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR NEW NASA ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE
WASHINGTON - As space shuttle Endeavour and 10 million cinnamon basil seeds are set to launch on a mission to the International Space Station, NASA has opened registration for the Lunar Plant Growth Chamber challenge.
Students participating in the challenge will design and build their own greenhouse chambers to analyze and study plant growth from the space-flown seeds following their return to Earth. Students will conduct classroom experiments that may help NASA find new ways to grow and sustain plants in space and on the moon - a critical need for future
space exploration.
Educators may learn more and register for the challenge at:
http://www.nasa.gov/education/plantchallenge
Seeds will be available to the first 100,000 registrants for the Lunar Plant Growth Chamber challenge. Registrants must be kindergarten through 12th grade educators who are residents of the United States or U.S. territories and outlying areas.
The challenge is a highlight of the flight of NASA's first educator astronaut, mission specialist Barbara R. Morgan, who will travel to the space station on space shuttle Endeavour.
The challenge is part of NASA's Engineering Design Challenge program. The program connects kindergarten through 12th grade students with the challenges faced by NASA engineers who are designing the next generation of space vehicles, habitats and technologies. These hands-on classroom experiments help students achieve national goals in science, math and analytical skills. NASA and the International Technology Education Association co-sponsor this engineering design challenge.
Choose from three ways to participate in the challenge:
1. Design, Build and Evaluate a Chamber
2. Design and Evaluate a Chamber
3. Evaluate a Chamber
Educators who complete the STS-118 Design Challenge with their students can request cinnamon basil seeds that have flown in space on the STS-118 space shuttle mission. Participants will receive space-flown and Earth-based control seeds. Students may use the seeds to test the designs of the lunar plant growth chambers. The seeds will be available on a limited basis.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 07-100
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR NEW NASA ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE
WASHINGTON - As space shuttle Endeavour and 10 million cinnamon basil seeds are set to launch on a mission to the International Space Station, NASA has opened registration for the Lunar Plant Growth Chamber challenge.
Students participating in the challenge will design and build their own greenhouse chambers to analyze and study plant growth from the space-flown seeds following their return to Earth. Students will conduct classroom experiments that may help NASA find new ways to grow and sustain plants in space and on the moon - a critical need for future
space exploration.
Educators may learn more and register for the challenge at:
http://www.nasa.gov/education/plantchallenge
Seeds will be available to the first 100,000 registrants for the Lunar Plant Growth Chamber challenge. Registrants must be kindergarten through 12th grade educators who are residents of the United States or U.S. territories and outlying areas.
The challenge is a highlight of the flight of NASA's first educator astronaut, mission specialist Barbara R. Morgan, who will travel to the space station on space shuttle Endeavour.
The challenge is part of NASA's Engineering Design Challenge program. The program connects kindergarten through 12th grade students with the challenges faced by NASA engineers who are designing the next generation of space vehicles, habitats and technologies. These hands-on classroom experiments help students achieve national goals in science, math and analytical skills. NASA and the International Technology Education Association co-sponsor this engineering design challenge.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Oportunidad de fondos para bibliotecas escolares
La Dra. Sandra Dika de la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Mayagüez nos ha enviado esta información sobre una oportunidad para solicitar fondos para las bibliotecas escolares:
Maybe you know of a local school to pass this on to.
The NEA Foundation will make $1,000 awards to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. The NEA Foundation makes these awards in collaboration with the National Education Association. The 2008 NEA’s Books Across America Library Books Awards are made possible with support from The NEA Foundation as well as individuals who donated to NEA’s Books Across America fund to bring the gift of reading to students.
Para más información puede visitar http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/BAA_2007.htm
Maybe you know of a local school to pass this on to.
The NEA Foundation will make $1,000 awards to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. The NEA Foundation makes these awards in collaboration with the National Education Association. The 2008 NEA’s Books Across America Library Books Awards are made possible with support from The NEA Foundation as well as individuals who donated to NEA’s Books Across America fund to bring the gift of reading to students.
Para más información puede visitar http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/BAA_2007.htm
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Apply to become a NASA Explorer School
Applications are now available for educators interested in joining NASA Explorer Schools during the 2008-2009 school year. Schools from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands may apply for the NES 2008-2009 school year. NES offers unique opportunities designed to engage and educate the future scientists who may someday advance U.S. scientific interests through space exploration.
Teams composed of full-time teachers and a school administrator develop and implement a three-year action plan to address local challenges in science, technology and mathematics education for grades 4-9. Schools that are selected are eligible to receive funding during the three-year partnership to purchase technology tools. The project also provides educators and students with content-specific activities that can be used within the curricula to excite students about science, technology, engineering, and math.
Applications are due Jan. 31, 2008. For more information, visit
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/portal/site/nes/menuitem.3a9dc5f6e0302a448258f708c41a5ea0/
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Becas de la Fundación Comunitaria
La misión de la Fundación Comunitaria es la de "desarrollar las capacidades de las comunidades en Puerto Rico para que logren su transformación social y económica, estimulando la inversión filantrópica y maximizando el impacto y el rendimiento de cada contribución".
A través de la fundación se puede solicitar donativos para "aquellos proyectos que llevan a cabo organizaciones no pecuniarias cuya finalidad principal sea promover el desarrollo económico, educativo y cultural de las comunidades en Puerto Rico con énfasis en la juventud. Los proyectos deberán responder a las áreas programáticas de la Fundación.
Puede revisar la guía de donativos
Además, la Fundación ofrece una serie de becas que pueden aplicar a usted como maestro o a algún estudiante que usted conozca. Puede revisar los ofrecimientos aquí: http://www.fcpr.org/noticias.htm
Espero les ayude en algo,
Hasta más tarde
MS
A través de la fundación se puede solicitar donativos para "aquellos proyectos que llevan a cabo organizaciones no pecuniarias cuya finalidad principal sea promover el desarrollo económico, educativo y cultural de las comunidades en Puerto Rico con énfasis en la juventud. Los proyectos deberán responder a las áreas programáticas de la Fundación.
Puede revisar la guía de donativos
Además, la Fundación ofrece una serie de becas que pueden aplicar a usted como maestro o a algún estudiante que usted conozca. Puede revisar los ofrecimientos aquí: http://www.fcpr.org/noticias.htm
Espero les ayude en algo,
Hasta más tarde
MS
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Mas información sobre el taller CASA
Ya en una publicación anterior les di información sobre la oportunidad que hay para maestros de ciencias de los niveles K-12. La página de CASA tiene información adicional por si no lo recibió la vez anterior. Les exhorto a que visiten la página, soliciten y participen (he oido que los años anteriores la gente quiere siempre más, me cuentan que ha sido de una calidad extraordinaria!)
http://casa.ece.uprm.edu/summerprogram.html
MS
http://casa.ece.uprm.edu/summerprogram.html
MS
Thursday, June 14, 2007
El Observatorio de Arecibo: la mega oportunidad educativa que no podemos perder!
Adjunto invitación a reunión de la comunidad con el Dr. Wayne Van Citters, Director de Astronomía para la Fundación Nacional de Ciencias (NSF por sus siglas en inglés). Esta visita es de gran importancia para el futuro del Observatorio de Arecibo y su presencia allí ayudará de gran manera.
11 de junio de 2007
Estimado Alcalde, Banquero, Comerciante, Educador, Oficial de Turismo:
Solicito su ayuda en relación a una importante visita, la cual tiene una relación significativa con eI futuro del Observatorio de Arecibo. Durante los días 26 y 27 de junio llevaremos a cabo Reuniones de Comunidad con el Dr. Wayne Van Citters, Director de Astronomía para la Fundación Nacional de Ciencias (NSF por sus siglas en inglés). El Dr. Van Citters es el Administrador de NSF más cercanamente asociado con el “Senior Review” (recomendaciones presentadas por un panel evaluador sobre la reducción y redistribución de fondos a facilidades científicas como la nuestra) y el impacto que éste ha tenido en el panorama presupuestario del Observatorio. Sin mayor detalle, la recomendación del “Senior Review” es que el Observatorio debería cerrar. La Reunión de Comunidad ha sido convocada por el Dr. Van Citters; él desea entender el impacto que el posible cierre del Observatorio ha tenido, o puede tener, sobre la economía local y la educación científica en Puerto Rico.
La reunión con el Dr. Van Citters se llevará a cabo el 26 de junio, a las 10:00 am, en el Teatro de la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo. Hemos invitado a esta reunión a los alcaldes de los pueblos cercanos, personas asociadas al mundo de los negocios, comercios, intereses de la industria del turismo, intereses académicos y a toda la comunidad que rodea al Observatorio de Arecibo. Habrá un panel con el Dr. Van Citters, en un encuentro con la audiencia a manera de “descubrimiento de información”. Este panel estará compuesto por representantes con posibilidades de encontrar soluciones para conseguir fondos, incluyendo representantes políticos de la Isla, representantes de NSF, representantes de la UPR, oficiales de la Universidad de Cornell, y un especialista en mercadeo comercial.
Me sentiría muy honrado si usted, o su representante, pudiera asistir a esta reunión en Arecibo el 26 de junio a las 10:00 am. También me complacería saber si usted estaría en la disponibilidad de describir al Dr. Van Citters, por escrito o en sus propias palabras en esta reunión, cómo el Observatorio de Arecibo añade valor a su [comunidad, negocio, esfuerzos educacionales, iniciativa de turismo].
Si usted desea someter comentarios escritos o preguntas, puede enviarlas al correo electrónico rkerr@naic.edu, vía fax al 787-880-8025, o por correo al HC 3 Box 53995, Arecibo, PR 00612, en o antes del 20 de junio. Si usted desea dialogar sobre este asunto, por favor comuníquese conmigo al 787-878-2612, Ext. 253 (en inglés), o con María-Judith Rodríguez al 787-878-2612 Ext. 345 (en español). La Sa. Rodríguez puede también ser contactada a través del correo electrónico judith@naic.edu.
Valoraremos grandemente su presencia en la reunión del 26 de junio – estamos seguros de que su participación puede tener un impacto importante en el futuro del Observatorio de Arecibo. Espero que considere participar en este importante evento. Gracias por su tiempo y consideración.
Sinceramente,
Robert B. Kerr
Director, Observatorio de Arecibo
787-878-2612 ext. 253 / 978-314-9760 (Cell)
Monday, June 11, 2007
Oportunidad para maestros: Ciencias grados 5-10
GENETICS FOR YOUR LIFE
Tired of the same old genetics activities? Come and be part of something new!
The Genetic Science Learning Center is embarking on a breakthrough new project and we need your help! The project will develop highly interactive online and investigative classroom learning experiences in heredity and genetics that will be available worldwide on this website. Beginning at the upper elementary level and progressing through to high school, materials developed as part of this project will engage today’s learners and prepare them for life in the genomic age.
We are looking for Elementary, Middle and High School science teachers to participate in an innovative 3-day workshop to begin the development process.
We are looking for Elementary, Middle and High School science teachers to participate in an innovative 3-day workshop to begin the development process.
This workshop is an opportunity to work together with an innovative group of teachers, curriculum developers, science educators, web developers and multimedia artists to think creatively about:
- The genetics knowledge and skills students will need for life in the 21st Century.
- A learning progression that builds genetics knowledge and skills across grade levels, from upper elementary (grades 5/6), through middle school (grades 7/8) and into high school (grades 9/10).
- How inquiry-based curriculum materials designed to build genetics knowledge and skills can be grounded in current science education standards but also go beyond the standards, which are out of date with respect to today’s genome science.
- How best to utilize the multimedia capabilities of the Internet to support inquiry-based student learning at each grade band.
- Science examples that will be relevant and interesting to students and that can be used to teach genetics knowledge and skills, both within grade bands and across grade bands.
- Your role will be to share your expertise and serve as a consultant to the Genetic Science Learning Center as, together, we begin envisioning and planning these new curriculum materials.
We are looking for teachers with:
- A willingness to engage in discussions with teachers at all grade levels, in order to develop an integrated learning progression of genetics concepts
- A willingness to “think outside the box”, beyond the learning experiences they currently use with their students to teach genetics
- An interest in thinking creatively about how to integrate Internet-based multi-media technologies with classroom learning experiences and laboratory experiments
IMPORTANT! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 18, 2007
For more information, please visit their website at http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/courses/gfyl2007/
Taller para Maestros Ciencias y Matemáticas: Nivel Intermedio y Superior
La Dra. Cristina Pomales de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez, nos envía esta información sobre un taller para maestros de ciencias y matemáticas de nivel intermedio y superior que se llevará a cabo el 9 de julio en el Westin Rio Mar en Rio Grande. El taller es de 8am a 3pm y si usted es de la zona de Mayagüez (o pueblos limítrofes) y está interesado en recibir servicio de transportación, el Rector de la UPRM nos ha ofrecido el mismo siempre y cuando haya "quorum".
Puede obtener aquí información adicional del taller y la hoja de inscripción que debe enviarle debidamente cumplimentada a:
Teachers Workshop – Puerto Rico
INFORMS, c/o Ms. Lynn Murray; UPRM, Dra. Cristina Pomales
Universidad de Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
PO Box 9043
Mayagüez, PR 00681
Tel: (787) 265-3819; Fax (787) 265-3820
cpomales@uprm.edu
INFORMS, c/o Ms. Lynn Murray; UPRM, Dra. Cristina Pomales
Universidad de Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
PO Box 9043
Mayagüez, PR 00681
Tel: (787) 265-3819; Fax (787) 265-3820
cpomales@uprm.edu
Cualquier duda, estoy a sus órdenes!
MS
Taller para Maestros de Ciencias (K-12): UPR-Mayaguez
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La Dra. Sandra Cruz Pol del Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez de la Universidad de Puerto Rico nos invita a todos los maestros de ciencias K-12 a un taller que se llevará a cabo el próximo 7 de julio en el Recinto de Mayagüez. La Dra. Cruz Poll nos dice sobre esto:Hola a tod@s!
Les escribo para invitarlos a un taller el proximo sabado 7/7/07 para maestros de de ciencias en la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. El taller es completamente en español e incluye:
- materiales
- un certificado de 6 horas contacto de desarrollo profesional
- desayuno, meriendas y almuerzo
Además, se presentará una película relacionada con el tema.
Por favor llenen la forma adjunta y envienla a SandraCruzPol@ieee.org
Pueden pasar la informacion a otros maestros de ciencia que puedan estarinteresados.La fecha límite para solicitar es el 25 de junio del corriente.Espero verles!
Cualquier duda, llamen a Maria alias condorito!
MS
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