A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science
Explore how the geological record helps us understand the long history of the Earth system and how the Sun-Earth-Moon system affects our world. Learn effective ways to illustrate the vast scales associated with the solar system and the universe.
Science can engage and encourage students to think critically and logically. In this course, you will learn to integrate technology into the classroom to encourage students to ask questions, collaborate with others, and explore and evaluate data. Discover software and Web activities designed to help your students organize and consolidate their thinking and analyze ideas clearly.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Earth and Space Science
Explore the key areas of content and methodology for teaching earth and space science effectively. Look at Earth as a system and examine how this system functions to create the physical world around us. Review Earth system science in the context of research about how people learn and inquiry-based instructional models.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Life Science
Enhance your understanding and your teaching of the processes of adaptation and the factors that determine what genetic traits are passed on to new generations. You will examine how natural selection helps populations adapt to changes in the environment over time and how humans have used our understanding of genetics and selection to change the course of evolution. Throughout the course you'll gain experience in employing informed discussion and debate as a teaching strategy and build your confidence in approaching controversial subjects.
A topic immersion course on Teaching Middle School Life Science.
Help your students to understand the state of homeostasis --its importance to survival and how it is achieved through the combination of physical traits and behaviors. Learn about the use of prediction as a learning tool and ways to use the classroom environment to enhance student learning of these truly vital topics.
From the show 'Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century,' we invite you to check out free online apps that make integrating digital media into the classroom, afterschool learning environment, or home both fun and easy.
Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers with teaching resources from SciGirls, a new weekly series from PBS KIDS designed to engage elementary and middle school girls in science, technology, engineering and math.
Find science, technology, engineering, and math resources for PreK-12 teachers and students.
PBS Teachers Live! Webinars feature education technology experts and PBS producers sharing resources and strategies to help teachers use digital media to engage students in rich learning experiences. Recordings of all of our previous events are available on the archive page.
Activity Packs are a growing library of theme-based widgets containing links to high-quality PBS resources and activities for multiple grade levels. If you like one, grab it!
Learn how medical pioneers who researched antibiotics, genetics and organ transplants have contributed to better treatments and some cures.
Investigate the many facets of the oceans, including marine and shore life, ecosystems, extreme weather, and early explorers.
