The SAMM Center has a number of amazing resources to share with school districts of Stark County, Oh. Please use the information below to view resources that might be helpful for science classrooms.
UGA Water Quality Series - Video 1: Understanding the Scientific Method
Understanding the scientific method through the lens of plastic pollution. This webinar will explore: Impacts of plastics on the marine environment How to formulate scientific questions and design experiments Real-life research design examples, from microplastics to mushrooms.
During this webinar, we will be discussing data analysis. This includes further conversations on interviewing, qualitative data analysis, citizen science data, mapping and geospatial data analysis. Furthermore, this includes information about the Debris Tracker App. The webinar is intended for students in grades 6-12.
UGA Water Quality Series - Video 3: Personal Experience in Media & Scientific Communications
During this webinar, we will be discussing scientific communication and Dr. Jambeck's personal experiences with media. We will also hear from several members of Dr. Jambeck's team and an update to a water quality study around the Ohio River basin.
Content-area HQIM rubrics serve as a resource to support local teachers, districts, school leaders, and regional teams. Rubrics may be used by review and selection teams in any of the following ways:
To inform selection: HQIM rubrics serve as a guide for selecting instructional materials by providing criteria for evaluation.
As professional learning: HQIM rubrics identify professional learning needs to enhance educators' ability to support student learning effectively.
For stakeholder involvement: Rubrics facilitate stakeholder involvement in the review process, ensuring diverse perspectives are considered in defining high-quality instructional materials.