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Found in Collection(s): Click on the collection logo for more information. Close this window Collection Name: Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) Collection Description: The Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) identifies digital resources that support reform-based middle school math and science teaching and learning. Its Mathematics Pathway and Science Pathway present standards-based publications that take an in-depth look at teachable concepts in math and science. All resources are examined with the following criteria in mind: content of the resource is accurate; it promotes student learning; it aligns with one or more national math and/or science education standards; it is grade-level appropriate; it promotes equity and access; and the resource is easily navigable. A blog called Connecting News to National Science Education Standards encourages science teachers to integrate current events into their instruction. Users can also search or browse by subject lists and register to be notified when new content is posted to the site. Collection Information: Grade Level Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Middle School Upper Elementary Vocational/Professional Development Education Intended Audience Educator Learner Language En Eng Link Http://msteacher2.org/ Publisher / Resource Provider Ohio State University Resource Format Image Text/html Resource Type Audio/Visual Collection Image Image/Image Set Instructional Material Reference Material Text Subject Keyword(s) Education Education Issues Instructional Issues Mathematics--Study and Teaching Science--Study and Teaching Teacher Education Technology Education Close this window Resource Title: The reason for the seasons Description: Understanding why the earth has seasons is one of the most difficult concepts for middle school students to understand. This publication provides resources to help teachers uncover their students misconceptions about the seasons. Additional Resource Information Author Kimberly Lightle Contributor(s) Carolyn Hamilton andy Ault Date Published 2006 Grade Level Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 High School Middle School Intended Audience Educator Language En-US Publisher / Resource Provider Ohio State University Resource Format Image/jpeg Text/html Resource Type Instructional Material Instructor Guide/Manual Rights Information Copyright October 2006 The Ohio State University. Subject Keyword(s) Achievement Earth In The Solar System Earth and Space Science Earth's Revolution Earth's Rotation Energy Energy Transfer Misconceptions Seasons Teacher Content Knowledge Teaching Strategies Weather

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