K-12 Teacher Courses, Tools, Sites |
Professional Development
We offer great courses and workshops to help you develop your science teaching skills. We can also arrange: Astronomy and Science School Assembly - Custom,Technical Clinics and Workshops, Science Accelerator- In-service co-instruction.
Science Method I Introduction Class
Science Method II Intermediate Class
Project ASTRO Teacher Workshop
GEMS Workshop
See class schedule to register.
Understanding Astro Units
Why does electricity matter?
Teaching with Virtual Reality- Incredible websites
- Teaching Tools
- NEW! SS4S Lending Library
- Standards: National, Nevada, California
Space Science for Schools produces Quick FACT
These Quick Reference Sheets help you summarize the most important science information by topic. Print and share.
Are you exceeding state standards?
- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)Standards and Statistics
- Nevada State Science Standards
- California State Science Standards
- Nevada High School Report Card 2008
- US News Reports US International Science and Math Rankings
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY?
Nevada: Inquiry in Action
Scientific inquiry is the process by which humans systematically examine the natural world. Scientific inquiry is a human endeavor and involves observation, reasoning, insight, energy, skill, and creativity. Scientific inquiry is used to formulate and test explanations of nature through observation, experiments, and theoretical or mathematical models. Scientific explanations and evidence are constantly reviewed and examined by others. Questioning, response to criticism and open communication are integral to the process of science.
- Students know scientific progress is made by conducting careful investigations, recording data, and communicating the results in an accurate method.
- Students know how to compare the results of their experiments to what scientists already know about the world.
- Students know how to draw conclusions from scientific evidence.
- Students know how to plan and conduct a safe and simple investigation
- Students know models are tools for learning about the things they are meant to resemble.
- Students know observable patterns can be used to organize items and ideas.
- Students know the benefits of working with a team and sharing findings
