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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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Online Workshop: Join the Eclipse Party! What are You Doing to Celebrate the August 21st, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse? (Recorded)

June 27, 2017

On August 21st, 2017, communities all across the US will gather to witness a truly historic event, a total solar eclipse. Do you have your plans finalized for the big event? It's not too late! If you’re still looking for programming ideas, or if you have ideas you’d love to share with others in the NISE Net community, join us for an online sharing of eclipse planning and programming ideas.

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Online Workshop: Streaming the Eclipse: How to Utilize Online Live Streams at Your Eclipse Event (Recorded)

June 20, 2017

With the August 21st total solar eclipse just around the corner, a high-quality online stream of this rare event can add content and context for your visitors. Robyn Higdon from the Exploratorium, with help from Frank Kusiak at the Lawrence Hall of Science, will provide tips for giving your visitors a solid viewing experience.

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Online Workshop: Findings from Data Collection about Building with Biology Events (Recorded)

June 7, 2017

In 2016, 200 Building with Biology kits were distributed to museums and informal science education organizations around the country. Kit recipients hosted events with hands-on activities and forum programs that fostered public engagement with science about synthetic biology. This webinar will present methods and results from three data collection efforts about the project.

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Online Workshop: An Online Discovery of NASA and Other Earth and Space Related Resources (Recorded)

April 25, 2017

This online presentation will cover strategies for finding and connecting additional NASA and Earth and space science related resources. Join NISE Net Earth & Space Content Expert, Lindsay Bartolone, one of the leaders behind NASAWavelength.org, as she guides us through NASA'S Science Mission Directorate's searchable database of scientist and educator reviewed resources to find and make thematic lists or activity progressions.

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Online Workshop: Working through Difficult Concepts in the Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit (Recorded)

April 18, 2017

Visitors bring different experiences and knowledge to the activity table, which sometimes helps and sometimes adds confusion to their learning. In this online workshop, learn how to identify common patterns of thinking (including misconceptions, preconceived notions and vernacular issues) as learners build their ideas around Earth and space science concepts and strategies to best address them.

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Online Workshop: The Science Behind the Earth and Space Toolkit: The Changing Earth (Recorded)

March 28, 2017

This online presentation and discussion will cover the science behind three of the 2017 Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkit activities - Rising Seas, Investigating Clouds, and Orbiting Objects.

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