Learning Links

[JohnEB]

This Topic is for Learning Links:

Pearson MyLab
http://elearning.pearsonhighered.com

MIT Open Courseware
http://ocw.mit.edu

TI-Nspire™ and TI-Nspire CAS Software
http://www.tinspire.com

[Luke Setzer]

Khan Academy
http://www.khanacademy.org

[JohnEB]

NASA New Frontiers Program

 

Each New Frontiers proposal is expected to contain a plan to actively engage students and the public in the excitement of space exploration through a variety of venues. The guideline is that 1 -2 % of mission funds are to be allocated to education and outreach. The Science Mission Directorate’s web site for scientists and engineers contains a section on “Education and Public Outreach.” It includes links to documents that describe the history and strategy of the space science E/PO program.

All prospective proposers need to review “The Space Science Evaluation Criteria Explanatory Guide,” found the on web site above, which contains the evaluation criteria used by NASA as the basis for judging the quality of proposed E/PO plans. It is intended to guide investigators in aligning their proposals with the goals and objectives of the SMD E/PO strategy and implementation plans.

The Space Science E/PO Support Network has representatives across the country, by science theme and by region. They facilitate the many aspects of scientists, educators and NASA missions working together toward enhancing public understanding of science. They can also provide ideas and assistance for proposal writing.

http://newfrontiers.nasa.gov/education.html

[JohnEB]

Society for Classical Physics
Established by a group of scientists to discuss and advance the theory of Classical Physics.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SocietyforClassicalPhysics/

[Luke Setzer]

The Standard Deviants DVDs at

http://www.cerebellum.com/

offer very good introductions to high school and college courses on science and mathematics as well as other subjects.

You can find used ones on Amazon cheaply.