I just completed my first week of integrating the DE Science Techbook with a group of STEM middle school students, through UW- Marshfield/ Wood County Continuing Education, who wanted to explore the wonders of weather, delving into how tornadoes and hurricanes gain their destructive potential. Now, I am a math teacher who integrates science and
Science Institute: Day Two
The second day of the DEN Science Institute featured a bunch of special guests including the Superintendent of Miami-Dade Schools, Alberto Carvalho, alongside Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. Institute attendees spent the day developing concept and unit plans using Discovery Education Science content within the 5E instructional model. They also explored the connections between hands
Find a Way to Get Kids to Tune in to “Life”
I loved the Planet Earth series so much I bought the DVDs for basically everyone in my family and said, “You must watch this!” So, I am excited that the new 11-part series Life premieres Sunday. My DVR is already set! Well, Valerie Strauss who writes on educational topics for The Washington Post shares my
DE streaming Plus and DE Science Named 2010 CODiE Award Finalists
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has selected Discovery Education streaming Plus and Discovery Education Science as finalists for the 2010 CODiE Awards. The CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries. Discovery Education streaming Plus was nominated in the “Best Education Solution” category, and Discovery
Want to be on a scientific research team?
Have you ever wanted to bring the excitement of authentic research into the classroom? Siemens teachers as Researchers (STARs) will provide the experience, resources, and contacts you need to do just that! Siemens Teachers as Researchers is an all expenses paid two-week residential professional development program, in which teachers will engage in mentored research at
Are you teaching America’s next Top Young Scientist??
The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is now open for entries for 2010. The challenge is the nation’s premier science competition for students in grades 5 through 8. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City to compete in the final challenge in October. The winner will
DEN SCIcon 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010 9 AM to 4 PM ET Drop by for an hour or stay for the whole day! It’s virtual and it’s FREE! Register for the online sessions at: http://links.discoveryeducation.com/denscicon or Register for one of many in-person events hosted by our DEN Leadership Councils. Click here to see the list of in-person events.
DEN SCIcon 2010: Attend online or in person
Saturday, January 9, 2010 9 AM to 4 PM ET Drop by for an hour or stay for the whole day! It’s virtual and it’s FREE! Register for the online sessions at: http://links.discoveryeducation.com/denscicon or Register for one of many in-person events hosted by our DEN Leadership Councils. Terramar School 7000 W. Happy Valley Road Peoria,
Join us for DEN SCIcon 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010 9 AM to 4 PM ET Drop by for an hour or stay for the whole day! It’s virtual and it’s FREE! Register at: http://links.discoveryeducation.com/denscicon. About DEN SCIcon DEN SCIcon 2010 is an online conference (with a twist) focused on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for transforming
Take Discovery Back to School
Welcome back to the new school year! To help you get started, register for a Discovery Education streaming Back-to-School Enhancements webinar to learn about all the new benefits of Discovery Education streaming . Filter search results more effectively Discover related resources to the videos you choose Students may access assignments from anywhere, anytime using their