Resource suggestions from Alaska

6. Microdocs Short Attention Span Science Theater Produced through Stanford University and Garthwait & Griffin films, Microdocs - Short Attention Span Science Theater offers a new ecological sustainability education resource. The website merges web technology with environmental science to communicate the wonders and knowledge of science. The website hosts more than thirty, 2-4 minute micro-documentaries written by leading scientists. Supporting each microdoc is text expanding on the concepts introduced by each film and links to further reference material. The main topic explored is ecological sustainability, taking the viewer for a quick trip around coral reefs of the world. The microdocs download quickly and offer very clear viewing of interesting video. http://www.stanford.edu/group/microdocs/index.html ************************************************************************************************************************************ 7. American Museum of Natural History Science Bulletins The American Museum of Natural History’s Science Bulletins are online videos which feature the latest developments in the fields of astrophysics, human biology, biodiversity, and evolution. The website offers additional resource links, educator resources, and an educators’ guide to help incorporate the materials into classroom work. The bulletins are categorized in sections that include Astro, Earth, Bio, and Human, with further subcategories of features, visualizations, and snapshots. http://www.amnh.org/sciencebulletins/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 8. Curious George Educational Materials Leverage Curious George's appeal to bring earth science learning to young kids. PBS offers downloadable resources for educators. The resources outline how to set up and run hands-on “Curiosity Centers” where children can make their own discoveries about sand, water, soil, wind, and recycling. The resources include simple materials lists, learning goals, leader notes, and tips for success. http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/parentsteachers/activities/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 9. Earth Gauge Kids The Earth Gauge Kids website is designed for students in grades 5-8 and focuses on a different weather/environment theme each month. Students can find an interactive quiz, activity ideas, fun facts, and more. http://www.earthgauge.net/kids/index ************************************************************************************************************************************** 10. EarthCaching for Teachers EarthCaching is a variation of geocaching with an educational dimension to the activity. When you visit an EarthCache, you learn something special about Earth science, the geology of the location, or how the Earth's resources and environment are managed there. EarthCaching has been developed by the Geological Society of America and partners in the geocaching community. The website includes a teachers guide, links to lesson plans, and more. http://www.geosociety.org/Earthcache_Lessons/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 11. Enduring Resources for Earth Sciences Education Enduring Resources for Earth Sciences Education is a database of materials for teaching earth science concepts. Created by teachers and earth scientists, the database includes maps, documents, and other resources for teaching about earthquakes, oceans, plate tectonics, hyrdrothermal systems, geological time, and more. http://earthref.org/ERESE/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 12. Nature Journaling Weblog In celebration of EE Week 2009's Be Water Wise! theme, the National EE Week website offers a series of water-themed Nature Journaling Blogs, developed in partnership with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. The blogs provides educators ideas for incorporating nature journaling into the curriculum. http://www.eeweek.org/nature_journal