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This resource is meant to enhance the usefulness of Science News in the middle-school classroom and offer recreational reading and activities for students interested in science. It is comprised of six zones: a weekly brainteaser for those who enjoy solving and inventing puzzles, entertaining science-fiction composition exercises for those interested in writing, and weekly science fair profiles and tips. The GameZone contains a small selection of logic and memory games, implemented as Java applets. The TeacherZone offers materials, some related to the feature article of the week, so that teachers can bring science news topics to the classroom. The LabZone features a weekly hands-on activity.
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| Subject keyword(s) | Agricultural science, Animals, Astronomy, Behavior, Biology, Earth's water, Earth and space science, Earth science, Environmental science, Geology, Geoscience, Humans and the environment, Life Science, Life science, Life sciences -- Study and teaching (Elementary), Life sciences -- Study and teaching (Middle school), Mathematics, Natural history, Paleontology, Personal and social issues, Personal health, Physical science, Physical sciences, Physics, Plants, Properties of materials, Science, Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary), Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school), Science and technology, Science news, Social Sciences, Solar system, Space science, Space Science, Space sciences, States of matter, Structure of matter, Technology, Weather |
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| Grade level | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Informal Education, Vocational/Professional Development Education |
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| Intended audience | Educator, Learner |
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| Resource type | Instructional Material, Reference Material, Text |
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| Resource format | text, text/html |
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| Rights | Copyright 2003 Science Service. All rights reserved. |
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| Title | Internet Scout Project |
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| Link | http://scout.wisc.edu/ |
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| Description | The Internet Scout Report provides evaluation and annotation of high-quality online resources, particularly those that will be of value to the education community. Each resource is selected, researched, and annotated by a team of professional librarians and subject-matter experts, who evaluate sites on the basis of their content, authority, upkeep, presentation, availability, and cost. Published since 1994, the Report is one of the internet's oldest and most respected publications. The Internet Scout Project is part of the College of Letters and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison. |
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| Title | DLESE Community Collection |
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| Link | http://www.dlese.org/ |
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| Description | The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) mission is to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth System, by developing, managing, and providing access to high-quality educational resources and supporting services through a community-based, distributed digital library. Intended users include students, educators and citizens of all ages, in both formal and informal learning environments. The collection favors resources that convey linkages and connections; the general with the specific, theory with evidence, global with local, and that demonstrate the application of science to solving real world problems. This includes providing access to Earth data sets and imagery, and the tools and interfaces that enable their effective use. DLESE resources are community-contributed, by individuals, organizations, and formal collection efforts. |
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| Title | Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) |
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| Link | http://msteacher2.org/ |
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| Description | The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) supports middle grades educators with high-quality, standards-based resources and promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its users. Educators use MSP2 to increase content knowledge in science, mathematics, and appropriate pedagogy for youth ages 10 to 15. MSP2 employs social networking and digital tools to foster dynamic experiences that promote creation, modification, and sharing of resources, facilitate professional development, and support the integration of technology into practice. MSP2 is a project of the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, National Middle School Association, and Education Development Center, Inc., and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The partners integrate resources, tools, and services across projects, and support multiple methods of resource discovery to meet the needs of this audience. |
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Content contained within the resource
SSP Network SSP Network Utilities SNK E-Blast Sign-up Privacy Policy Contact Us Science News for Kids Publication of the Society for Science & the Public About SNK Who We Are Our Sponsors SSP News & Events Compete Broadcom MASTERS Intel ISEF Intel STS mySNK! For Educators For Parents For Kids Skip to main content Explore: Atoms & Forces Earth & Sky Humans & Health Life Tech & Math Extra Search for: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_0486-Shorelines-150x150.jpg Earth & Sky A ghost lake Scientists study an ancient lake that once covered much of Utah to learn lessons for the futureRead Article. http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/greeneyefish1-150x150.jpg Life Fish eyes go green Scientists find a surprise in the lens of a fish that lives in the darkRead Article. http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ees3-150x150.jpg Tech & Math Electronic skin Tiny, nearly invisible devices stick to skin, ‘talk’ to computersRead Article. http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/iStock_000018070097Large-150x150.jpg Atoms & Forces Self-cleaning clothes Simply a few hours of sunshine cleans specially treated cotton fabricsRead Article. http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nymph1-150x150.jpg Life Bloodsuckers get out of bed Bedbugs have reemerged as a global menace — and they may be lurking in the dark near youRead Article. Science in Society SSP Fellow Valdine McLean Science teacher and SSP Fellow Valdine McLean helps both students and farmers with a new nonprofit Read Article. In the News Lip-reading babies. Read More Mapping the invisible. Read More Climate coolers. Read More The brain behind the game. Read More Eyes from ions. Read More Water, water, not everywhere. Read More Glowing, gutsy hitchhikers. Read More Fins as early legs. Read More New dangers from bird flu. Read More Distant ‘Goldilocks’ world. Read More Genes tell old story. Read More Surprisingly hardy flu germs. Read More One big animal family. Read More Europa’s watery underworld. Read More Rats’ caffeine brain boost. Read More Dirty clouds change rainfall. Read More Thanks to our Partners SSP is proud to have support from The Lasker Foundation and Elmer's Products for this publication. Connect: Society for Science & the Public 1719 N Street, N.W. | Washington, DC 20036 © 2011 Copyright Science News for Kids
