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The Science Education Resource Center (SERC), an office of Carleton College, works to improve earth science education through projects that support educators. The office has special expertise in effective pedagogies, geoscience education, community organization, workshop leadership, digital...

Module Description: This module was created by the Center for Nanotechnology Education (Nano-Link) and includes an activity for students to learn about and practice the scientific method. During the activity students will use cellophane fish to test various hypotheses about why and how the fish...

There are many curriculum materials, professional development, and student enrichment activities available on this website. These resources are designed for teachers and students ranging from K-12 through higher education. Most resources are interactive and engage the students on many different...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the general concepts of size and scale by focusing on measuring length. Students will learn about different scales of measure which is fundamental to learning about nanotechnology. After all, "helping students...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, is designed to introduce middle and older elementary students to nanoscale objects by comparing them in size to the visible world. Students will receive an introduction to exponents, decimals, and the metric system through...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the general concepts of number size by introducing the size of the nanometer. From there, students discuss and visualize the concepts of millions, billions, and trillions in an effort to " lay the foundation for...

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology, put out by the International Technology Education Association, and commonly called STL, "articulates a complete set of technological literacy standards and identify a vision for developing a technologically literate...

This Stanford Solar Energy web site provides a collection of multi-disciplinary, interactive exercises and activities based on the Sun and solar science, most geared to grades 4-12 with a few for grades k-3. Included are lesson plans and activities for educators.

This webpage, from the STEM Action Center - Utah, includes a number of STEM lesson plans. These lessons are intended for varying grade levels that range from kindergarten to 8th grade. Subjects covered include technology, chemistry, earth science, biology, physics, and mathematics. Most lessons take...

This paper, provided by the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center for Manufacturing (FLATE), discusses the disparities present between high school graduates and the academic expectations of students entering community colleges. Specifically, the paper outlines FLATE's work to help...