MVLA Science Now!
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Table of Contents
General / Teaching
- Spectacular Montage of Earth Images - great class opener
- Have Students Create Mini Posters to Discuss Science Articles
Subject Specific
1. Earth & Space Science - Ted Talk: Tiny Satellites Show Us the Earth as It Changes In Near-Real-Time
2. Biology 10 Useless Human Body Parts? Really?
3. Chemistry - States of Matter Phet Interactive Video
4. Physics - Crazy Doppler Effect Demo with Pickup Truck
5. Environmental Science - Clean Resources
Computer Tip
1. 10 Google Spreadsheet Tricks & Tips
NGSS
1. Next Generation Science Standards Webinars
Humor
1. Friendship Algorithm (clip from "Big Bang Theory")
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General / Teaching
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Site Name
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Spectacular Montage of Earth Images
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Site URL
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Site Author
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Ivo Raunic
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Description
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“Clips of earth and the things surrounding it.” These images would serve as a great ice breaker or intro. activity.
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Site Name
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Have Students Create Mini Posters to Discuss Science Articles
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Description
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“Have them create mini-posters to present the article.
Do a poster session where half of the class is presenting their posters to students who move from poster to poster.
Then reverse roles, those who presented become those who move from poster to poster.
Posters include:
Bibliography
Main idea
What they found to be the most interesting, exciting, etc.
How this information can be applied to what you are learning
Photo, graphic
Mini Poster ideas, originally described by Brad and Carol Williamson, (NABT BioBlog April 4, 2012) provide an alternative assessment that also:
a. Requires students to present and defend their topic
b. Encourages discussion and student collaboration
c. Encourages students to evaluate evidence and information
d. Incorporates authentic peer review and formative assessment
e. Includes technology through the use of computer generated graphs
and charts and it can include digital images.
f. Allows for easy revisions
g. Can be produced in a minimal amount of time and requires little
space
‘ h. Can be assigned either as an individual or team project”
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Subject Specific
1. Earth & Space Science -
Site Name
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Tiny Satellites Show Us The Earth As It Changes In Near-Real-Time
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Site URL
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Site Author
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Will Marshall
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Suggested by
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Robert Ross
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Description
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“Satellite imaging has revolutionized our knowledge of the Earth, with detailed images of nearly every street corner readily available online. But Planet Labs' Will Marshall says we can do better and go faster — by getting smaller. He introduces his tiny satellites — no bigger than 10 by 10 by 30 centimeters — that, when launched in a cluster, provide high-res images of the entire planet, updated daily.”
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2. Biology -
Site Name
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10 Useless Human Body Parts? Really?
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Site URL
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Site Author
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Alltime10s
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Suggested by
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Mark Francek
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Description
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“Everyone's got a third eyelid, unfortunately it doesn't do anything. Presenting 10 body parts that are pretty much useless.” But are these body parts truly “useless”? Have students challenge the claims made.
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3. Chemistry
Site Name
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Tiny Satellites Show Us The Earth As It Changes In Near-Real-Time
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Site URL
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Site Author
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Will Marshall
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Description
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“Satellite imaging has revolutionized our knowledge of the Earth, with detailed images of nearly every street corner readily available online. But Planet Labs' Will Marshall says we can do better and go faster — by getting smaller. He introduces his tiny satellites — no bigger than 10 by 10 by 30 centimeters — that, when launched in a cluster, provide high-res images of the entire planet, updated daily.”
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4. Physics -
Site Name
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Crazy Doppler Effect Demo with Pickup Truck
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Site URL
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Site Author
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Rob DeMarco
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Description
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It worked really well! I did ask my admin permission first. Had a few students record it on their phones. If nothing else, they will remember their crazy science teacher driving past the school laying on the horn...
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5. Environmental Science - Digital Resources for Climate Influence
Site Name
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Educational Resources: Search the CLEAN Collection
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Site URL
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Site Author
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NOAA
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Description
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“Find and download scientifically and pedagogically reviewed digital resources for teaching about climate's influence on you and society and your influence on climate.”
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Computer Tip
Site Name
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10 Google Spreadsheet Tricks & Tips
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Site URL
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Site Author
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LifeHack
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Description
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Some help tips in using Google Sheets
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NGSS
Site Name
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Next Generation Science Standards Webinars
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Site URL
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Site Author
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The GLOBE Program
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Description
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“We've compiled some dynamite resources to get you up to speed on NGSS.
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Humor
Site Name
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Friendship Algorithm -
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Site URL
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Site Author
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Description
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This clip from "Big Bang Theory" explains how you create friends using science. (2:45)
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