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 | Development sponsored by: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Award: NCC5433) |
Track the movement of birds and land animals all over the world, using NASA remote-sensing satellite imagery. Explain their movement through the study of landforms, weather features, seasonal changes, natural resources, and other factors that influence the movements of animals. Meet Next Generation Science Standards performance expectations and infuse data into your teaching as you become adept at interpreting many different data sets, from satellite imagery including vegetation cover, topographical maps, meteorological images, and more.
Learn how to use data to meet learning goals in the classroom. Drive investigations in your classroom and integrate technology as a tool for learning with integrated STEM classroom activities. Receive access to a wealth of award-winning, online resources with ready-to-use classroom applications from NASA-sponsored programs (http://www.signalsofspring.net).
| Spark students' inquiry in life and Earth science using migrating animals as the hook! |
Participants attend 5 LIVE online sessions that include, but are not limited to, the following content topics:
Session 1: Animal Movement and Geography
Session 2: Animal Movement with Seasonal Change
Session 3: Weather and Analysis of Animals with Earth Data
Session 4: Misconceptions in Science related to Animals
Live and asynchronous coursework encourages the use of real-time data and NASA resources to engage students in explorations of animal migrations. Course participants complete assignments that are directly applicable to their teaching environment and teaching goals. All instructional design elements are ready to implement in the classroom and align to Next Generation Science Standards' (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This includes careful observations and the justification of animal movements around the globe. Participants apply content using interactive maps.
Energy
Earth Systems
Earth and Human Activity
From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes
Heredity Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
Matter and its Interactions
Seasons; States of Matter; Water Cycle; Temperature in the Atmosphere with Infrared Satellite Imagery; Cloud Formation; Interpreting Weather Maps; Isolines; Air Masses & Fronts; Landforms; Photosynthesis & Productivity; Cell Structures; Food Chains & Food Webs; Nutrient Cycling; Biotic & Abiotic Factors; Needs of Living Things; Ecosystems; Adaptations of Organisms; Human Impacts on Ecosystems
This course can meet all of the standards in the English Language Arts strand, Science & Technical Subjects for grades 6 through 12. The degree to which broad standards are met depends on the focus of the specific educator.
Participants may implement course content and develop a portfolio following the guidelines of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, with the goal of submitting work for National Board Certification.
Educators may seek opportunities to present at conferences, or among colleagues and education community stakeholders. Course instructors and mentors will support your individual goals to become leaders in integrated STEM education.
