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Educational Resources
Transportation Exhibit Build Up! Tool Kit The Build Up! Tool Kit includes activities designed to educate 5th grade students on the construction industry, emphasizing the positive impact on the environment and the importance of construction site safety. The kit contains the following material: teacher's guide, instructional video, classroom projects, posters and books. The Guidebook of Federal Resources for K-12 Mathematics and Science Published by the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, the guidebook catalogs the federal government's mathematics and science education resources. MATHCOUNTS Foundation web site MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program that promotes 7th and 8th grade math achievement. The web site includes program information, problem-solving activities that change weekly and upcoming events. Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Future Program This career-guiding site provides users with materials to help strengthen their math and science skills so that they can pursue careers in the transportation field. Kid's Corner web site The Coast Guard offers a three-phased educational web site geared for parents and educators, which describes outreach programs with schools. Transit City USA web site This web site provides a variety of educational resources to assist in the development and enhancement of knowledge, skills and abilities through the use of the transit medium. "PAWS" Coloring Books The 8-page educational coloring book features P.W. Paws, the lovable tiger ambassador for public works, directing the building of a new bridge, managing water resources, recycling trash and carrying out other public works duties. Science Across America web site / BP Amoco Science Across America, a component of BP Amoco's Science Across the World initiative, helps young people gain real-life experiences and learn marketable skills. Through the program, students in grades 7-12 are required to solve problems through scientific investigation and data collection at home and in the community. MathPARTNERS mentoring materials web site MathPARTNERS is a project funded by the National Science Foundation to develop mathematics tutoring materials in support of the America Counts initiative, in particular, the America Counts Federal Work-Study Program. The MathPARTNERS mentoring materials are designed for grades K-9. The materials are broken down into units, and each unit includes a pre-teaching assessment tool, a checklist of mathematics concepts addressed in the unit, and approximately 8-10 mathematical investigations. TRAC (Transportation and Civil Engineering) AASHTO/TRAC is a hands-on education program designed for use in science, math, and social science classes. By engaging students in solving real-world problems such as magnetic levitation train transportation, TRAC connects high school students to the work world of transportation and inspires them to consider careers in transportation. Take Off for Opportunities - Video The 11-minute video provides information of future opportunities for young people in aeronautical/aerospace engineering, maintenance and avionics repair. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) - A World In Motion packages A World in Motion A World in Motion II: The Design Experience The Education Source The Education Source is designed to help parents, teachers and homeschoolers find educational resources. The Education Source publishes a free e-mail newsletter that reviews educational web sites and products. In addition to publishing a newsletter, The Education Source also researches and evaluates educational products and services.
The Learning Company's School Division The Learning Company offers instructional software for individuals grades K-12, which highlights reading, writing, science, reference and world languages. Comprehensive, managed and internet based products are also offered for schools. These products are designed for students grades K-12 through adult education. AskEric You can send any educational question you want to Ask Eric and you will receive a personal response in two days. For example, if you were trying to decide where to send your child to school, you could send an email asking for information about the types of schools available. Within two days you would receive a personal email filled with Internet resources and referrals to other sources of information. AskEric cannot do all your research for you, but they can get you started in the right direction. Ask the Internet Public Library (IPL) The best place to start at IPL is by selecting (clicking on) "Frequently Asked Reference Questions." These questions are divided into six categories: Book and Libraries, Business and Consumers, History and the Future, People and Culture, Science (including Internet), and Words and Phrases. In these lists of frequently asked questions, you can find information on: Which books are considered "classics"?, How can I get a patent?, What are the seven wonders of the world?, How can I trace my genealogy?, and, How can I get help with my math homework? You'll probably find your question on one of these lists, but if you don't you can fill out IPL's Reference Form. IPL is run by volunteers and the response time in not great, but this is a terrific site for students to explore subjects that they are interested in. Tutornet.com This site offers real-time tutoring with qualified teachers in math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, biology and chemistry. When it comes to math questions that children have on their homework, or when a homeschooler wants to study biology or algebra, don't panic, go to Tutornet. Parents and teachers can schedule private Math and Science tutoring. Working on a real-time virtual "chalkboard," children (and parents) can type their questions and answers back and forth with a teacher. This site could easily become a parent's favorite destination on the Internet. Highwired.net Highwired.net helps high schools around the world create their own web pages, school newspapers, student activities and classroom projects online. Grandparents can check out their granddaughter's recent school project from anywhere their Winnebago travels. There is no fee for schools, and Highwired.net does an excellent job of helping schools communicate with each other around the world. St. Cloud University Transportation Academy Transportation Activities Transportation activities geared towards grades 1-6 are listed for air, land, water, and multiple modes. These activities focus on skills such as science, math, reading, writing, and critical thinking. PBS Teacher Source This is another top-notch educational resource from PBS. This site offers quality classroom resources free of charge to educators. PBS TeacherSource currently indexes more than a thousand lesson plans, online activities and teacher guides--all correlated to 46 sets of state and national curriculum standards (PBS Mathline and Scienceline do require you to pay a subscription fee). The 21st Century Teacher's Network This is a great site for educators who are interested in turning their classroom into a classroom of the future. The 21st Century Teachers Network is a nationwide volunteer movement that encourages teachers to develop new skills for using technology in their teaching and learning activities. The 21st Century Teacher's Network helps teachers prepare students for the next century. Edventures.com This is a hands-on learning program that helps students develop technical literacy, problem solving skills, and confidence as they complete projects and build online portfolios. (Chess lovers, be sure to check out their Chess tutor!) This site does charge a modest fee for its services ($7.95/month), but it offers some fun activities that would benefit both school students and homeschoolers. Bugscope Bugscope is a new educational outreach project of the World Wide Laboratory. The primary goal of the Bugscope project is to demonstrate that relatively low cost, sustainable access to a scanning electron microscope can be made available to K-12 classrooms. Participating classrooms will have the opportunity to control an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope to image insects at high magnification. Students and teachers control the microscope using web browsers from their classroom computers. The microscope is located at the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 and Teachers Web site: http://www.execpc.com/~dboals/boals.html This is a wonderful example of the type of site that will enable teachers and children to access specific subject-related information via the Internet. This site is filled with lesson plans, web links, teaching suggestions and clip art in 31 different areas of history and social studies. From archeology, genealogy, and humanities to news and current events, each area contains hundreds of informative and educational links. Ask an Astronaut This site is the perfect example of Harry Dent's vision of children being able to consult with specialists via the Internet. Buzz Aldrin, John Glen and other astronauts answer some of the really important questions kids have about space -- "how do astronauts go to the bathroom in space," "what kind of music cassettes did you listen to on Apollo 11," and other less important questions like, "how much did the Apollo missions cost taxpayers" or "what type of flight simulation software does NASA use." This unique site gives children access to space and NASA that was unheard of before the creation of the Internet. NASA Connect NASA CONNECT for 1999-2000 is a series of seven interactive 30-minute instructional programs delivered via television and the Internet that use projects, facilities, and researchers to enhance the teaching of elementary (grades 4-5) and middle school (grades 6-8) math and science. Each program in the series features two schools and includes a lesson guide for educators and parents containing a hands on activity and a web-based component, designed to complement and extend the lesson and to establish a connection between the home and the classroom. NASA CONNECT links math and science concepts and skills to the workplace, joins classrooms with NASA researchers, and supports national math and science standards. Figure This The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Education have launched Figure This, an initiative that will demonstrate challenging middle school mathematics and emphasize the importance of high-quality math education for all students. Figure This is a joint project of the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, The Widmeyer-Baker Group and the Learning First Alliance. Figure This targets primarily parents and families, to help them become more involved in their child's education in and out of school, motivate them to pay attention to their child's level of comprehension, and encourage them to push for an increased emphasis on high-quality math in their child's educational lives.
Activities and Resources to use in General Aviation Teaching Units These teaching units were developed to assist educators in any level of teaching to construct a teaching unit designed to offer the student a source of knowledge of general aviation's history and its modern application.
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Through its Universities and Grants Programs, NHI administers the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program, which awards $2 million annually in fellowships and grants to undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and faculty for transportation-related studies. Hazardous Materials Training Package This site contains general information on training programs for students developed by the International Association of Fire Fighters. The package addresses hazardous material safety, medical services and general training. Information Concerning Employment and Training in the U.S. Merchant Marine This site provides general information on training and qualifications for pursuing a career in the U.S. merchant marine. ITS Supplier Course Catalog This catalog describes the seminars, courses and training materials currently available from suppliers of ITS America products and services. Information Concerning Employment and Training in the U.S. Merchant Marine This site provides general information on training and qualifications for pursuing a career in the U.S. merchant marine. Making the Difference - Video This 14-minute video is a documentation of six true stories of general aviation in common and critical situations. These stories show general aviation at work in the sky in such commercial uses as photography, agriculture, air ambulance, flight training, business flying, and corporate flying. Maritime Labor-Management Affiliations Guide: http://www.marad.dot.gov/publications/index.html Provides general information on organizations and a directory of contacts in the maritime industry for those pursuing careers in the maritime field. The National Highway Institute (NHI) This site highlights NHI's 130 different transportation-oriented courses. These courses are primarily targeted to train federal, state and local highway personnel, but can also be attended by private institutions and individuals. National Training Center (NTC) The NTC develops and implements the motor carrier-training program for Federal Highway Administration, state, and local government agencies. NTC training covers: commercial driver and vehicle inspection, motor carrier compliance and enforcement, commercial motor vehicle drug interdiction, intelligent transportation systems, and program management and support. NCAE - A Guide to Aviation Education The National Coalition for Aviation Education, representing 46 industry/labor organizations, developed this guide for educators to use as a source of gathering information about the aviation industry. The guide contains contacts and lists numbers for educational services. NCTM - Online Educational Journals The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics web site links to online educational publications, including Teaching Children Mathematics, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, and Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. SAMI: Science and Math Initiative web site SAMI is a clearinghouse of resources, funding, and curriculum for math and science initiatives. Information is arranged by category: mathematics, science and classroom resources. SAMI was originally
designed to improve math and science education in rural area, but is now available for everyone. ** Available for both 5-12 and Higher Learning
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