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Online Workshop: Learn About New Project Opportunity and How to Apply for the 2018 Explore Science: Let’s Do Chemistry Kit (Recorded)

April 10, 2018

ChemAttitudes, which is a collaboration between the NISE Network and the American Chemical Society, is developing a new, free engaging kit of hands-on activities. Join this discussion for a general introduction to the project and what to expect in the physical Explore Science: Let’s Do Chemistry kit, including an overview of the hands-on activities and the professional development materials and resources. Learn how to apply for the kit; applications are due June 1, 2018.

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Online Workshop: NGSS and the Explore Science: Earth & Space Toolkit - Connecting Your Toolkit to Field Trips and K-12 Programs (Recorded)

March 20, 2018

Museum educators have long used a combination of content, process and cross-cutting concepts in their activities. Identifying these elements in your programming, and building towards NGSS performance expectations through your field trips, may attract formal educators to your school and professional development programs.

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Online Workshop: The Science Behind the 2018 Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit - Looking Beyond the Solar System (Recorded)

March 13, 2018

This online presentation and discussion will continue exploring the science behind the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit. After a brief overview of several toolkit activities and associated materials, Katherine Kornei, Ph.D, an astrophysicist and science educator, will unpack the fundamental Earth and space science concepts and connections to current and future NASA missions.

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Online Workshop: The Science Behind the 2018 Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit - Exploring Earth and the Solar System (Recorded)

February 27, 2018

This online presentation and discussion covers the science behind a subset of the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit activities. After a brief overview of the showcased activities and associated materials, Laura Peticolas, Ph.D. a space scientist and science educator, will dive deeper into the underlying science concepts and connections to current and future NASA missions.

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Online Workshop: What's in Your 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Toolkit (Recorded)

February 6, 2018

This online discussion provides a demonstration and overview of the hands-on STEM activities in the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit, tips for using training materials, forming local collaborations, and suggestions for marketing your events and programs.

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Online Workshop: Museum Community Partnerships - Part 3: Working with the Solar System Ambassadors and Night Sky Network (Recorded)

January 23, 2018

Take events using the Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits to the next level by partnering with NASA's Solar System Ambassadors and local Night Sky Network member astronomy groups. Listen to how other NISE Net partners incorporated these talented and knowledge professional and amateur astronomers into their events. This workshop will feature partners who worked with these resources for the first time and others who have maintained a relationship with these groups.

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Online Workshop: Learn More About the Frankenstein200 Project and Free Digital Resources (Recorded)

December 5, 2017

In this online workshop, NISE Net partners will present a general introduction to the Frankenstein200 project and provide an overview of free online resources that are available to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein in 2018. Led by Arizona State University, the Frankenstein200 project has created hands-on maker-style activities, an immersive alternate reality game, and other resources that are available for free download. These educational resources encourage the process of creativity while considering important questions related to responsible innovation.

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Online Workshop: Museum Community Partnerships - Part 2: Girl Scouts (Recorded)

November 14, 2017

The Girl Scouts released a new set of STEM badges in 2017! Join us to learn about the new badges, and how science museums can successfully partner with their local Girl Scout troops. We'll be joined by STEM Strategy staff from Girls Scouts USA, as well as staff from museums who have built successful partnerships with their local troops. We'll also highlight activities from the Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit that are ideal for Girl Scouts programs.

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Online Workshop: Museum Community Partnerships - Part 1: Libraries (Recorded)

October 10, 2017

Libraries are wonderful venues for reaching new, underserved audiences, since they are free and open to everyone. Join us to hear about successful partnerships between science museums and their local libraries, and how you can build a connection with the library in your own community. We'll also highlight activities from the Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits that are ideal for library programs.

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Online Workshop: Learn More About the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Toolkit (Recorded)

September 12, 2017

Join NISE Network partners to learn more about the Space and Earth Informal Science Education (SEISE) project, and how your organization can become more involved in this exciting opportunity. In this online workshop, we'll present a general introduction to the project and an overview of what’s in the new 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit, including information about how to apply for a toolkit and eligibility requirements.

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