http://hdl.handle.net/10136/101 Search the Channel search http://dspace.nmt.edu/dspace/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10136/123 Title: Energy and Mineral Resources Specific to Venezuela and A Marine Ecosystems Study of Parque Nacional Morrocoy <br/> <br/>Authors: Leonard, Zachary <br/> <br/>Abstract: This study consists of two middle school science education modules fully contained on a CD ROM that are specific to Venezuela. These education modules are comprised of both Power Point Viewer Presentations and Word Documents, and are designed to enhance existing Ecology and Earth Science curricula by making learning more specific and relevant to Venezuela. The modules are designed so students can work independently or together with the teacher. Upon installing the CD, the student is prompted by a main menu of lessons, through which he or she can navigate. The lessons build upon each other and are enhanced by project assignments and teacher administered assessments as well as self-assessments. <br/> <br/>Description: Contact George Becker of the MST Program for a DVD of this independent study: GBecker@admin.nmt.edu or 575-835-5470. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:57:02 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10136/122 Title: Robotics Activities for Middle School Physical Science <br/> <br/>Authors: Price, Shawn <br/> <br/>Abstract: A variety of middle-school appropriate technology activities can be incorporated into the classroom with easily available kits and tools. Several activities are outlined and sources for equipment are listed. Equipment includes motion sensor probes for position, velocity and acceleration measurements and kit-based robots for teaching basic circuits and electricity. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:26:24 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10136/121 Title: A Standards-Based Curriculum for 8th Grade GATE Science <br/> <br/>Authors: Wrobleski-Mullis, Barbara Jo <br/> <br/>Abstract: This curriculum addresses the 68 Performance Standards of the New Mexico Science Standards for 8th Grade. For each Performance Standard, specific learning outcomes have been identified to establish the parameters for the enriched depth and breadth of this GATE curriculum. There are also suggested activities, labs, and projects, which incorporate the ALM (Autonomous Learner Model) and CR (Career Resource) standards required by GATE students’ IEPs in the Los Alamos School District. For each Performance Standard, assessment items representing the range of Bloom’s taxonomy have been included. The specific learning outcomes are organized into six units by essential questions related to the theme—Matter and Energy: Their Conservation and Distribution. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:10:40 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10136/120 Title: An Integrated Physical Science Curriculum <br/> <br/>Authors: Nyquist, Laurel <br/> <br/>Abstract: The New Mexico state science standards for eighth graders are an excellent and complete set of documents. They provide eighth grade students with a thorough guide for science education for that grade level. However, when a teacher is planning lessons based on the state standards, the benchmarks can be confusing and overwhelming to analyze. It is difficult to identify those standards which are essential for the students to fully understand, so that they will have the necessary skills to be successful in high school. A teacher can cover all of the standards in a given semester or year, but in attempting to cover all topics the subjects may merely be glossed over. The students, in that case, will not acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, because the subject was not covered in depth. The need to help eighth grade teachers design their lessons around the essential standards was the motivation to create this manual. Working in collaboration with Rio Rancho public schools and a team of eighth grade teachers, the power standards or crucial standards were identified and categorized. A curriculum map was then created to help teachers plan their instructional year and maintain alignment of content with other teachers in the building. We organized a syllabus utilizing the curriculum map, and the department approved the eighth grade science text book. Short cycle assessments were then created and aligned to the standards. The assessments were agreed upon by the Rio Rancho Mid High School eighth grade science staff. These assessments provide evidence of student mastery of the power standards. In addition, a guide was written for teachers to utilize the power standards, curriculum map, and short cycle assessments. The final part of the manual consists of laboratory activities and other hands-on assignments that teachers can use to help motivate student learning. There is great potential for the use of this manual to help teachers drive student success and knowledge of the eighth grade science standards. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:53:29 GMT