Blue Ribbon school shares keys to success
North Middletown additions in arts, alignment pay off.
Locust Trace success feeds off students’ interests, aspirations
School helps students grow with hands-on experience in agriculture and more.
Curriculum materials for ‘The Horse’ exhibit
The American Museum of Natural History’s “The Horse” will be on exhibit at the Kentucky Horse Park Oct. 22, 2011, through Apr. 6, 2012. The comprehensive exhibit aims to educate classes on all aspects of the horse, from its biology to its impact on society. This exhibition is ideal for 3rd- through 12th-grade science teachers and directly correlates with much [...]
National science, social studies standards in the works
Two groups, both receiving input from Kentucky, are working on national science and social studies standards, respectively.
All-American teachers love challenging students
Three Kentucky teachers among 23 national award winners.
Space the final frontier for encouraging STEM in Nelson County
Nelson County educators are using space science to engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Next Generation Science Education Standards
The Conceptual Framework for the Next Generation Science Education Standards was released Tuesday, July 19, by the National Academies. It is available to download or read online for free at www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13165. This document is not a set of standards. Rather, it is the conceptual framework from which the new science standards will be created. Schools are cautioned to make only [...]
Keeping it rural
Students are actively engaged in agriculture lessons through the Mobile Science Activity Center.
Life science resources
Aligned to national standards, these inquiry-based lessons address key areas of life science, physical science, earth science and technology/innovation using common materials teacher can find in the classroom. Teachers can use these resources to help students make real-world connections to science and ignite the spark that may eventually lead students to a scientific career. Resources are available for grades K-12. [...]
Teachers’ natural chemistry with students adds up to success
Mathematics, science teachers celebrated on a presidential level.