Science Education at Elon University
Teacher Licensure |
Science News |
Museums |
Education links for EDU 424 |
Lesson Planning Assistance |
Biology |
Evolution & Creationism | Earth
Science |
Physics |
Middle School Science |
Just for Fun |
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Teacher Licensure:
Teacher candidates may complete requirements for comprehensive science licensure with emphasis in biology, chemistry, or physics.
- Teacher Education Program
- Teacher Education Degree and Licensure includes specific requirements for each degree
Science News Links:
- New York Times
- NC live (research tool)
- Science Daily
- Science Encyberpedia
- Science in Personal & Social Perspective
- Science News
- Science News II
- Scientific American
- Skeptical Inquirer
Museums:
- Exploratorium
- Franklin Institute
- Museum Collections Site
- Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum
- Smithsonian's Museum of
Natural History
Education Links for EDU 424:
- DPI's Standard Course of Study in Science
- Digital Library Proceedings
- National Science Education Standards (NSES)
- NC Dept. of Public Instruction
- NC Licensure & Praxis
- Project 2061
- Robert Harris home page
- Technology Competencies
- TIMSS
Lesson Planning Assistance:
Biology:
- Galapagos Islands Interdisciplinary w/geology and social studies
- Carolina Biological Supply Teacher pages and Carolina Tips
Evolution & Creationism:
- Science and Creationism by National Academy of Sciences Excellent book available online
- Frequently Encountered Criticisms in Evolution vs. Creationism Creationist Assertion & Evolutionist Reply
- NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers) Position Statement on Teaching Evolution
- Scopes "Monkey" Trial
- Science and Creationism
Earth Science:
- Eclipses
- Facts about Mars
- Solar System Exploration Calendar
- Solar System Simulator
- Virtual Reality Moon Phase
Physics:
Middle School Science:
- Middle School Science See trivia section for warm-up ideas
Just for Fun:
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