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Dragonfly TV - Teacher Resource page
This page, offered by the award winning Dragonfly TV team, is a treasure trove for parents and teachers . Information includes lesson plans, schedules, useful online links, program schedules, episodes for viewing, museum guides, offline activities, and much more. Materials are geared mostly for children ages 9-12.
Earth & Sky Teachers Center
Earth & Sky, the award-winning NPR program in collaboration with the Learning Tree Project, has created a place for teachers to gather information and curriculum support relating to a wide variety of science topics. Materials include archived broadcasts in podcast and print format, science news headlines, curriculum modules, an index of topics, and opportunities for children to interact with scientists.
Submitted by fnwellington on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 16:27.
Elementary and middle school girls and their families are invited to this event designed to engage the interest of students in Mathematics and Science. Participants will hear expository talks and can explore ideas more deeply via activities at the mentor-run discovery stations. This Diversity and Equity Initiative is presented by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawaii.
Location:
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom
Dates:
12/07/2008 13:00 - 17:00
Participating Organization:
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Department of Mathematics
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 15:53.
This one day workshop presented by the Institute for Scientists & Engineer Educators (ISEE) and the Center for Adaptive Optics (CfAO) is designed to introduce the multi-year ISEE/CfAO Professional Development Program (PDP) for early career science and engineering professionals.
PDP participants receive training through workshops, work on a design team before and after workshops, continue developing their skills through mini-workshops and expert consultation, and then put their new teaching skills into practice.
Location:
Institute for Astronomy, Pukalani, Maui
Dates:
01/10/2009 10:30 - 18:30
Participating Organization:
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 11:11.
More than 80 middle school and high school student teams from around the world will compete in the Inaugural VEX Robotics Pan-Pacific Championships. More than half of the participating teams are Hawaii-based, hailing from 5 islands. Students will compete in a series of elimination rounds culminating in the selection of one or more teams that will advance to the VEX Robotics World Championship, April 30-May 2, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. The public is invited to this admission free event.
Location:
Hawai`i Convention Center, Honolulu
Dates:
12/05/2008 10:00 - 17:30
Participating Organization:
Robotics Organizing Committee (ROC)
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 13:19.
T3 Regional Conference. January 16-17, 2009. Two days of standards-based professional development that includes classroom applications of technology and ideas to help make your schools and classrooms more relevant to students' futures. Cost: $35 for HCTM members in good standing, $50 non-members (includes one-year HCTM membership; $20 students (includes one-year HCTM membership); $10 late fee for payments after December 15, 2008.
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Waiale Avenue, Honolulu
Dates:
01/17/2009 08:15 - 14:45
Participating Organization:
Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HCTM)
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 13:03.
T3 Regional Conference.
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Waiale Avenue, HonoluluDates:
01/16/2009 16:00 - 20:00
Participating Organization:
Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HCTM)
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 15:04.
State Finals Tournament for Division B (grades 6-9) and Division C (grades 9-12). Tentative schedule posted at www.hsso.org
Winners will advance to the national competition May 15/16, 2009 at Augusta State University, Augusta GA.
Contact: hisciolympiad@hotmail.com
Location:
Leeward Community College
Dates:
03/07/2009
Participating Organization:
For more information, click here.
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 13:09.
Every Wednesday afternoon when school is in session during the
2008-2009 school year, `Imiloa hosts an After-school Science Program
for students in grades four, five and six. Each session runs from 2:00
to 4:30 pm, and pre-registration is required. For more information and
a full list of the topics, visit the Students and Families page.
Location:
Imiloa Astronomy CenterDates:
09/03/2008
Participating Organization:
For more information, click here.
Recycling Science Fair Project Ideas
A few ideas for science projects on the topic of recycling.
