The Next Generation Science Standards present a set of performance expectations for stronger understanding of Earth and space science.
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3-D Models Put Scientists, Students in Touch with Planets
Three-dimensional printing gives planetary scientists new ways to explore distant worlds and engage students.
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Chappell Receives 2015 Space Physics and Aeronomy Richard Carrington Award
Charles "Rick" Chappell will receive the 2015 Space Physics and Aeronomy Richard Carrington Award at the 2015 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, to be held 14–18 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award is given in recognition of significant and outstanding impact on students' and the public's understanding of our science through education and/or outreach activities.
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Learning Geoscience by Doing Geoscience
A pilot project helps teachers bring scientific practice into the classroom.
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Promoting New Collaborations for Education Research in Geoscience
Encouraging Networks Between Geoscience and Geoscience Education (ENGAGE) Workshop; Arlington, Virginia, 18–20 January 2015
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Scouts, Students, and Faculty Benefit from Education Programs
The American Geophysical Union hosted more than 30 events at the 2014 Fall Meeting for K–12 teachers, higher education faculty, early-career scientists, and the public.
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Two- and Four-Year Colleges Team Up to Support Science Students
Faculty from community colleges play increasingly important roles in promoting science, technology, engineering, and math. What can faculty from four-year colleges and universities do to collaborate?
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Computer Programing for Geosciences: Teach Your Students How to Make Tools
Learning programming skills can help students excel in their geoscience courses.
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New Education and Outreach Opportunities for Scientists
The National Earth Science Teachers Association connects scientists with educators, students, and the public.