NSTA- National Science Teachers Association
AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Catalyst - Chemistry Resources for Teachers
Astronomy.com - Astronomy Magazine
NASA- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
CA State Standards- 8th grade Physical Science
About Lego Digital Designer: This software not only alows users to download pre-made building instructions, it provides users with the opportunity to create, print, and share original building plans of their own. It is available for both MAC and PC and is compatible with a number of different LEGO building sets.
MAC Periodic Table
MAC Orbit3D
About Inspiration: This software can be used to create a variety of concept maps. Students and teachers can use this program to make and share maps organizing ideas across disciplines. Further, this software can be used to create organizers in the "Thinking Maps" curricular program.
8th Grade Physical Science: CA State Standards
Investigation and Experimentation
Collector's Choice Double Feature NASA DVD boomarks: (Can be bought here )
* Chapter 3, 00:12:17 - Space Walk
o Why is the astronaut connected to the spacecraft?
o Why does the astronaut wear so much equipment?
* Chapter 3, 00:13:09 - Low Gravity Practice
o Why can the astronaut jump so high?
o Why is there a grid behind the astronaut?
* Chapter 3, 00:28:18 - Surface of Mars
o What is the surface of Mars like?
Collector's Choice Double Feature NASA DVD Video Clip:
* Chapter 3, 00:00:04 - Shuttle Landing
Partner: Esther
Robotics-Driven Activities: Can They Improve Middle School Science Learning?
NSTA-National Association of Science Teachers
• North/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI
October 18 - October 20, 2007
• Western Area Conference, Denver, CO
November 8 - November 10, 2007
• Southern Area Conference, Birmingham, AL
December 6 - December 8, 2007
2007 NSTA National Conference in St. Louis: Robotics and Physics for all- Using LEGO Minndstorms Robotics to teach 8th Grade Physical Science Standards Kelly Castillo & Robert Leri (Arcadia Unified School District)
CSTA- California Science Teachers Association
• October 25-28 2007 Long Beach CA
CST- Released Test Items
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Middle School Lab Safety Contract from FLINN Scientific
Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements
LEGO Project Ideas and Examples
NASA Education Centers
LEGO Education online ordering site
Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) @ CSUN- Classes in LEGO Robotics
F.I.R.S.T. LEGO League- Competition Robotics Opportunities for Middle School Students
ROBOT Magazine (a Dr. Berry publication)
Recent Space Shuttle Launches and NASA Missions
Build Atoms Yourself!
Each of the more than 100 elements of matter has distinct properties and a distinct atomic structure.
Link to website
Download the worksheet
Partner: Esther
JPL- Educational Tours
