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Model Ecosystem Video
04 Oct 2012 | Contributor(s): David C Eichinger, James Daniel Lehman
In this video, Professor David Eichinger discusses a model ecosystem activity that is used in Biology for Elementary Teachers and is applicable to the elementary classroom.
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Design Team Developed: Sun Tracking System for a Solar Panel
13 Sep 2012 | Contributor(s): Bryan Hubbard, Kari Clase, John Grutzner, Alyssa Panitch, Nancy Irene Tyrie
This lesson plan is designed for 6th grade and addresses topics related to the sun-earth-moon system. Specifically, this lesson addresses that seasons result from the tilt of the earth, which causes changes in sunlight intensity and length of day. Related mathematical standards address...
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Bottle Design PowerPoint from 2012 SLED Summer Institute
25 Jun 2012 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
PowerPoint presentation for the bottle design activity from the 2012 SLED Summer Institute by Professor Larry Braile.
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Seasons PowerPoint from 2012 SLED Summer Institute
25 Jun 2012 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
The PowerPoint presentation for the Reasons for the Seasons design activity from the 2012 SLED Summer Institute from Professor Larry Braile.
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The View from 93,000,000 Miles Powerpoint
14 Jun 2012 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, Bryan Hubbard
The PowerPoint slides from Carol Ormay and Brian Turner of CMTA for the 2012 SLED Summer Institute.
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2012 Summer Institute Week 1 Reflection
14 Jun 2012 | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, Brenda Capobianco, Dana Nicole Ruggiero
Complete this reflection prior to Friday's SLEDhub workshop.
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Summer 2012 long version SLED Unit Plan Template
13 Jun 2012 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman
Long version of the SLED Unit Plan Template for Summer 2012.
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Summer 2012 short version SLED Unit Plan Template
13 Jun 2012 | Lesson Plans | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco, James Daniel Lehman
The short version of the SLED Unit Plan Template for Summer 2012.
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Mass, Volume, and Density Video
10 May 2012 | Demonstration Video | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman, John Grutzner
Demonstrations related to mass, volume, and density.
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Think-aloud Protocol Analysis as a Measure of Students' Science Learning through Design Assessment
28 Mar 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Todd Richard Kelley, Brenda Capobianco
Research has indicated that authentic engineering design tasks hold the attention andinterest of students and can lead to deeper levels of science engagement (Fortus, Dershimer, Krajcik, Marx, & Mamlok-Naaman, 2004; Roth, 1996; 1997; 1998). However, there is a need for student assessments...
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SLED Perspectives Spring 2012
28 Mar 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Dana Nicole Ruggiero, James Daniel Lehman
This is volume 1, issue 2 of the SLED Perspectives newsletter.
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Follow-Up: Introduction to Data Visualization with Excel
11 Jan 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This narrated PowerPoint presentation introduces this SLED online follow-up activity on using Excel to create various kinds of graphs or charts to visualize a data set.
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Follow-Up: Creating a Scatterplot in Excel
11 Jan 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This narrated video shows how to create a scatterplot or XY graph in Excel using data from the measurement of the circumference and diameter of various circular objects.
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Follow-Up: Creating a Line Graph in Excel
11 Jan 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This narrated video shows how to create a line graph in Excel using data from measurements of the shadow cast by a stick at various times throughout one day.
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Follow-Up: Creating a Pie Chart in Excel
11 Jan 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This narrated video shows how to create a pie chart in Excel using data about a set of coins that can help with concepts of probability.
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Follow-Up: Creating a Bar Graph in Excel
11 Jan 2012 | Seminars | Contributor(s): James Daniel Lehman
This narrated video shows how to create a bar graph in Excel with data from the M&M activity.
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Video from Panel of University Leaders: How to Lead and Facilitate Institutional Change
29 Nov 2011 | Conference Videos | Contributor(s): Dale Whittaker, Daniel Hastings, Moses Lee, Michael McManus, Robert McMaster, John Squires
Panel Moderator:A. Dale Whittaker, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Purdue UniversityPanel Members:Daniel Hastings, Dean for Undergraduate Education, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMoses Lee, Dean of Natural and Applied Sciences, Hope College, MichiganMichael McManus, Dean...
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SLED Perspectives Fall 2011
22 Nov 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Dana Nicole Ruggiero, James Daniel Lehman
The inaugural edition of the SLED Perspectives newsletter.
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Video - Theories of Action for STEM Education: The Role of the National Science Foundation Investments in STEM Learning and Higher Education
02 Nov 2011 | Conference Videos | Contributor(s): Joan Ferrini-Mundy
What is the most strategic approach for a federal funding agency in shaping investment programs to improve STEM teaching and learning? NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources is focused increasingly on its role within the Foundation and in coordination with other agencies in...
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SLED Reflection Template
25 Oct 2011 | Teacher Reflections | Contributor(s): Brenda Capobianco
Use this document as a template for your reflection.