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TEACHER DEVELOPMENT IDEAS AND MATERIALS
NSF research and development projects have produced a rich array of principles, materials,and practitioner insights that are helpful guides to improved preparation and professional development of STEM teachers. The following examples illustrate the range of ideas and products available from that work.
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MyScope Outreach
FEI and the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF) have partnered to launch MyScope Outreach. It is an easy-to-use platform that gives students a glimpse into the microscopic world around them.
FEI and the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF)
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Whyville
Whyville is an interactive website and part of a larger research project. In Whyville, millions of "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and have fun together.
California Institute of Technology
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Connecting with Mathematics: Ideas behind Techniques
The Education Developoment Center (EDC) is developing, field-testing, and disseminating professional development materials for mathematics teachers in grades 6-12.
Education Development Center
Print Matter, Website
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Universal Design in Science Education
The Universal Design in Science Education project develops technology-rich science curriculum modules for grades 3-6.
The Concord Consortium
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