A Private Universe

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This site describes and provides access to a twenty-minute video documentary on education research for grade 5-12 educators. With its opening scene at a Harvard graduation, this video program explores why so few students truly grasp basic science concepts. The program traces the problem through interviews with Harvard graduates and their professors, as well as with a bright ninth-grader who has some confused ideas about the orbits of the planets. This site also provides individual program descriptions as a printable page and information about how to buy videos and materials. The video is also available as streaming video if the teacher or instructor signs in.

Summary

Subject keyword(s)	Astronomy, Earth's revolution, Earth's rotation, Earth and space science, Earth in the solar system, Earth science, Education, Education (General), Educational theory and practice, Geoscience, Misconceptions, Physical sciences, Physics, Science, Seasons, Space Science, Space science, Space sciences
Grade level	Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Higher Education, Informal Education
Intended audience	Learner
Resource type	Audio/Visual, Instructional Material
Resource format	text, text/html
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Title	DLESE Community Collection
Link	http://www.dlese.org/
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)
Link	http://msteacher2.org/
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

  by DisciplineArtsEducationEducation ReformForeign LanguageLiterature and Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial Studies and History by GradeK - 23 - 56 - 89 - 12College/Adult Teacher Resources/Education   A video documentary on education research for grade 5-12 educators; 1 twenty-minute video program and guide Now on DVD With its famous opening scene at a Harvard graduation, this classic of education research brings into sharp focus the dilemma facing all educators: Why don�t even the brightest students truly grasp basic science concepts? This award-winning program traces the problem through interviews with Harvard graduates and their professors, as well as with a bright ninth-grader who has some confused ideas about the orbits of the planets. Equally useful for education methods classes, teacher workshops, and presentations to the public, A Private Universe is an essential resource for science and methodology teachers. Produced by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. 1987. ISBN: 1-57680-404-6 Students grapple with seasonal change. Overview Individual Program Descriptions Printable Page Buy Videos and Materials Related ResourcesSee all Minds of Our Own Private Universe Project in Science Private Universe Project in Mathematics Surprises in Mind Essential Science for Teachers: Earth and Space Science   A Private Universe Project Lab 1. A Private Universe This video brings into sharp focus the dilemma facing all educators: Why don't even the brightest students truly grasp basic science concepts? Interviews are held with high school students and Ivy League graduates asking them to explain what causes the seasons and the phases of the moon. Even the brightest students in the class have false ideas based on enduring misconceptions that traditional instructional methods cannot overcome.   Privacy Policy   Contact Us   Site Map   © Annenberg Foundation 2011. All rights reserved.Legal Policy