Ed Tech and Distance/Remote Learning Support

• EUHSD Remote Learning Website
  • This space holds professional learning opportunities and resources you might find helpful as you plan and facilitate learning remotely with students. Staff are encouraged to participate in 4-8 hours of professional development or work within their PLCs.

Science Distance Learning Pedagogy

• Supporting Science Learning During COVID-19 School Closures
  • Great vision for science online pedagogy. Includes a fantastic list of the following:
    • Learning experiences should look less like…
    • Learning experience should look more like...

Pre-Collegiate Ideas: Take a college course with your students

• General
  • Learning How to Learn
• Biology
  • Introduction to Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life from the University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution from Duke University
• Chemistry
  • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios from Duke University
  • Science and Cooking from Harvard University
• Physics
  • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity from Stanford University
  • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space from University of Arizona
• Earth
  • Mountains 101 by the University of Alberta
  • The Health Effects of Climate Change from Harvard University

Experiments (Virtual or in the home)

• PhET Simulations
  • Virtual simulations for demonstrations and experiments. Can be used as models by teachers or investigations by students.
  • Old Java Simulations enabled to work with HTML5.
• Exploratorium Science Snacks for Home
  • These hands-on experiments or demonstrations are safe and easy to do with things around the house. They will amaze parents, grandparents and children alike!
• LabXchange
  • Search for STEM simulations, labs, videos, and other resources across The Concord Consortium, Khan Academy, Welcome Genome Campus, iBiology, and BioBuilder.
• The Concord Consortium
  • Interactive STEM Simulations
• Teach Engineering
  • Lessons, units, and simulations for at home learning
• Exploratorium Science Snacks for Home
  • These hands-on experiments or demonstrations are safe and easy to do with things around the house. They will amaze parents, grandparents and children alike!
  • Covid-19 Learning Toolbox from the Exploratorium

Enrichment Inspiration

• California Academy of Science Educator Resources
  • Virtual Learning opportunities through live webcams of animals, interactive simulations, and virtual visits to exhibits in the museum. Binge watch their YouTube Channel that includes their latest research. Also, check out their webinars, like this one on colorful sea creatures.
• Radiolab
  • Anchoring phenomena and problems for distance learning.
• Periodic Table of Videos
  • A wide array of videos about the elements and other chemistry topics.
• Physics Girl
  • Physics Girl is a YouTube channel created by Dianna Cowern that adventures into the physical sciences with experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries. Physics Girl has videos for every atom and eve.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium cams
  • Answer the following questions:
    • What do you notice?
    • What do you wonder?
    • What does the structure of the animal/plant/building/park tell you about its function?
    • What patterns do you notice in the observations you made?
    • How does this connect to the science you have been learning about this year?
• Veritasium
  • This channel of science and engineering videos features experiments, expert interviews, cool demos, and discussions with the public about everything science.
• NOVA Education
  • Students can find links to online simulations, labs, and free streaming episodes of the PBS science program, NOVA. Mysteries of Sleep is streaming to watch now or Virtually Transplant a Heart.
• Outside/In
  • Students can listen to podcasts about our natural world. Here is a set of recommended episodes to get started: 1) Plan “B”, 2) Under the Ice, 3) Looking Toward the Dawn
• Science Daily
  • ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more -- from leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations.

General (Lessons, Labs, Activities)

• NASA Free Resources
  • The NASA Office of STEM Engagement works collaboratively with NASA's mission directorates to promote education as an integral component of every major NASA research and development mission. These efforts result in innovative and informative educational materials that engage student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
• CSTA Curated Resources
  • A collections of lessons, labs, and resources from CSTA.
• Teach Chemistry Unlocked Resources
  • These resources include activities, animations, projects, simulations, and videos for middle school, high school, and Advanced Placement/general chemistry.
• US Department of Energy Education Resources
  • This is a partnership between the US Department of Energy partnered with the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) to create free energy education resources for classroom and educational use.
• The Physics Classroom and Distance Learning
  • The Physics Classroom has numerous tools to address the distance learning needs of students, teachers, and "classrooms".
• Understanding Science: how science really works
  • UC Berkeley's Understanding Science website is a "must use" for all science teachers. It is a great resource for learning more about the process of science.
• Understanding Evolution from UC Berkeley
  • Your one-stop source for information on evolution.
• Teaching Geoscience Online
  • Teaching activities, courses, and resources for teaching geoscience online.
• Kahn Academy Science
  • Science tutorials and practice questions that are linked to courses or phenomena.