FREE VIDEO LECTURES from the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE:
These Video Lectures provide the crucial backbone of actual courses offered by this University.
Video Lecture Courses include the following subjects:
for resources on ECOLOGY and/or BIODIVERSITY -- please see the category ZOOLOGY below
ENVIRONMENT -- see CLIMATE CHANGE and Environmental Sciences above
Appendix 1: How to Read an Epidemiologic Study
GEOLOGY -- please see GEOGRAPHY IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES SECTION
(Includes a separate website on COVID-19 information)
(Excellent for ESL STUDENTS STUDYING MEDICINE OR RELATED FIELDS)
"The Surgeon General’s Community Toolkit for Addressing Health Misinformation provides specific guidance to individuals, health care professionals and administrators, teachers, school administrators, librarians, and faith leaders to understand, identify, and stop the spread of health misinformation in their communities."
DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE PLANNING MODEL (2022 Publication from the American Hospital Association) - (contains many useful, ready-to-fill-out templates)
(includes how to evaluate online Health Information)
Many additional Preprint Search Engines are found in this article, appearing in College and Research Libraries News (October 2019)
FINDING AND SEARCHING FOR PREPRINTS
SEARCH OSF PREPRINTS: A PREPRINTS SEARCH ENGINE
PREPRINT FAQs
Preprints, Science and the News Cycle (from J-STOR)
By: Praveen Chaddah, Current Science, Vol. 111, No. 6 (25 September 2016), pp. 979-980
SEARCHING FOR COVID-19 INFORMATION USING PREPRINTS
Publisher: Oregon State University
("This course is intended for prospective and practicing elementary and middle school teachers.
By exploring physical phenomena in class, you will learn science in ways in which you are expected to teach science
in schools or in informal settings such as afterschool programs, youth group meetings, and museum workshops.
This course also is appropriate for general science students and others interested in exploring some of the physical phenomena underlying global climate change.
The theme for the course is: What happens when light from the Sun shines on the Earth? The emphasis is on questioning, predicting, exploring, observing, discussing, reading, and writing about what one thinks and why. This first unit focuses on exploring the nature of light phenomena. Among the unit’s many goals are two primary ones: to learn about light phenomena and to learn about ways to foster science learning for yourself and others such as your family, friends, and students..")
Table of Contents:
- Unit 1: Exploring the Nature of Light Phenomena
- Unit 2: Exploring the Nature of Thermal Phenomena
- Unit 3: Considering the Influence of Light and Thermal Phenomena on Local Weather
- Unit 4: Considering the Influence of Light and Thermal Phenomena on Global Climate
- Unit 5: Exploring the Nature of Astronomical Phenomena in the Context of the Sun/Earth/Moon System
STEM Everyday Podcast
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STEM
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dailystem.com/stem-everyday-podcast |
Since its launch six years ago, the STEM Everyday podcast has produced nearly 200 episodes packed full of useful resources for STEM educators. Hosted by Chris Woods, a high school math teacher, education presenter, and author, the show "provides practical help for teachers to build a STEM culture," by highlighting knowledge from innovative members of the STEM community. Woods is driven by the principle that "STEM is everywhere," and this comes to life on the show thanks to guests from all backgrounds. The podcast may be particularly useful for educators looking for unique ways to get "non-science" oriented students interested in the vast possibilities that STEM subjects can create. For example, guests explore the STEM principles inherent to esports (Episode 162) and makerspaces (Episode 155). As the makerspaces expert, Liz Gallo, emphasizes: "a good STEM education teacher helps connect making and doing and creating and playing to real content." The show is also special in that it shares expertise from educators at all grade levels, from university professors to kindergarten teachers. Most episodes are approximately 30 minutes, and this brevity, combined with Woods's conversational tone, make STEM Everyday an easy and enjoyable listen. In addition to the link above, readers can tune in on most popular podcast platforms.
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About this Book:
"We created this book to help you as both a college student and a future teacher. Dr. Ted Neal asked us to help him create this resource from the perspective of students who have taken Science Methods II–what would we want in a textbook for this course? With this in mind, we have gathered and created resources to help you better understand science and feel confident in your abilities as a future teacher.
This book is divided into five parts which align with the Science Methods II course:
- Physics
- Space Science
- Earth Science
- Climate Science
- Course Materials and Pedagogy
Within each part, the material is broken down into smaller chapters. Here you will find written explanations, video links, glossary terms,
key takeaways, and practice quizzes to help you understand the material.
This book is designed to be a flexible resource; use it as much or as little as you need throughout the course.
V. Engineering:
VI. Health Sciences
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22. Health Sciences (Interdisciplinary)
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23. Nursing
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24. Nutrition Sciences
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25. School of Human Kinetics
OTHER OPEN ACCESS DATABASES IN ALL FIELDS -- INCLUDING THE SCIENCES - MAY BE FOUND HERE
OpenSciEd: ("The project "seeks to ensure any science teacher anywhere can access and download freely available, high-quality, locally adaptable full-course materials. Developed with and for classroom educators, OpenSciEd has a variety of units covering chemistry, physics, health, and more. Though the current focus is on middle school curriculum, the project plans to expand to provide resources for K-12 educators over time. New content is released periodically, and readers can find the Unit Release Schedule under the Instructional Materials tab. In addition to the wealth of instructional resources available, readers will also have access to professional development tools. Users must create a free account to access the materials.")
"On the main page, visitors are greeted by a series of blog posts covering timely science news and studies. Those interested in a particular subject may want to start by selecting from areas such as Astronomy and Public Health & Policy under the Topics drop-down menu. In the Art section, users will find Image galleries, Videos, and Featured Artists. Users can also navigate the Seminars, Science by the Pint, and DayCon pages to learn about events hosted by the SITN team. Those looking to enjoy resources remotely should visit the Podcast page, where they can listen to Sit'N Listen, a series bringing 'scientists' perspectives on intriguing and newsworthy science,' and covering topics from mosquitos (episode seven) to Monsanto (episode five)."
Science News for Students
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Science News
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www.sciencenewsforstudents.org |
"Publishing daily news stories for young science enthusiasts, Science News for Students is a celebrated resource bringing "age-appropriate, topical science news to learners, parents, and educators."
Written by veteran science journalists, the site's stories make research accessible to readers of all ages and technical backgrounds. Pieces are organized into broad science categories (for example, Earth and Space), and some of these categories are further sorted by sub-topic (e.g., Animals, Plants, and Fossils are all under Life).
Readers can filter stories by these categories under the All Topics tab or scroll through the home page for the latest scoop.
Designed for use in science classrooms, stories are accompanied by resources such as discussion questions, "power words," and follow-up readings.
More information about these tools is available on the Education Resources page. In addition to science stories, the site hosts other supplemental materials (available under the Explore tab) such as experiments, career resources, and a "word of the week."
The nonprofit organization Society for Science launched Science News for Students in 2003. Janet Raloff serves as the publication's current editor."
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NEW ATLAS: THE LATEST IN SCIENCE NEWS AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
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SCIENCE |
newatlas.com |
"Readers interested in the latest science and technology research will want to check out New Atlas, an online magazine that seeks to "trace the development of extraordinary ideas that move the world forward."
First launched in 2002, New Atlas offers a popular science digest of "advances in technology, science, transportation, architecture, design, and many other disciplines."
Articles in the online magazine adapt recent publications from peer-reviewed journals and news items from reputable outlets. Every article has citations and links to sources for further information, and many articles also include an embedded audio version.
Readers can access the latest articles from the home page or select from the drop-down menus at the top of the site organized by theme: Lifestyle, Science, Technology, and Transport.
Articles in New Atlas feature a broad range of topics, from Energy (found under the Science tab) to Tiny Houses (under Lifestyle). Users can read articles for free with ads or sign up for an ad-free subscription.
There is also the option of signing up for a free daily newsletter by clicking "Register" at the bottom of the page."
from the ISR WEBSITE, August 27, 2021
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The SciCommer: for the latest news in Science from around the world.
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thescicommer.substack.com |
The SciCommer is a weekly roundup of the latest news in science communication from around the world. This free, UK-based newsletter is delivered to inboxes every Tuesday.
A typical issue includes links to current news with a brief summary of each story, a Learning section spotlighting training and educational resources, audiovisual stories (Watch and Listen), upcoming events (SciComm Diary), and a section with (mainly UK-based) jobs and internships in communications and the sciences (Opportunities).
For example, the issue from May 25, 2021 focused on language in science communication and linked to articles on multilingual science resources, misinformation on the internet, equity in ecology, and using the arts to engage the public with scientific research, among other topics.
On the homepage, readers can enter their email address to subscribe or click "Let me read it first," to access past issues.
On that page, users can find issues organized by date ("Archive") or popularity ("Top").
Readers can also keep up with the latest on Twitter (@TheScicommer). The SciCommer is a Substack newsletter created by Heather Doran.
From the ISR, June 25, 2021
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A Science Blog
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Science & Science Communication |
www.sciencetalk.org/a-science-blog |
This publication connects readers with "life in the science communication community, research about science communication, and tools and advice for science communicators."
Recent posts highlight #BlackinSciComm week (with features on leaders in various science fields); demonstrate how to create useful public health multimedia in light of COVID-19; and recap the trials and triumphs of virtual conferences.
Visitors can use the panel on the right-hand side to filter posts by month (June 2017 to present) or topic.
This panel also contains information on how to pitch a story. A Science Blog is an extension of Science Talk, "a non-profit organization that seeks to empower and inspire the science communication community to expand their communication potential and affect the world."
Readers may want to browse other parts of the website, particularly the Conferences tab, which previews the 2021 Science Talk conference, a series of workshops and presentations around the theme of "resilience" (readers should note that this event requires a registration fee). Science Talk also has a Twitter presence where readers can follow along @ScienceTalkOrg.
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("Online Resources for Science Laboratories (POD) - Remote Teaching. This is a live document. For many subjects and multidisciplinary subjects, urls for many types of resources are included: Simulations, virtual labs, hands-on labs, citizen science, data sets. case studies, and other media. Most are free and require no registration.")
(explanations of this new and highly useful resource provided by FREE TECH FOR TEACHERS)
"Whether you have questions about the universe or a molecule compound or what biome you live in, Sciencing.com is your go-to source for all things science. Rather than simply an educational site for any age, Sciencing is more of a platform for sharing of new developments and discoveries in the scientific fields." (from ISR -- U W Madison)
Keywords: Science projects, Nature, Math, Chemistry, Geology, Calculus, Biology, Algebra, Science news, Physics
The Argumentation Toolkit
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RESEARCH AND WRITING AND DATA COLLECTION IN THE SCIENCES
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www.argumentationtoolkit.org |
"Scientific argumentation is described as "a social process in which students build, question, and critique claims using evidence about the natural world."
The Argumentation Toolkit curates resources meant to assist middle-school educators in understanding and applying this method. Readers may want to begin on the Intro page, which includes a few short videos and printable informational sheets detailing the basic premise and elements of scientific argumentation.
From there, explore the Argument Elements page, which is broken into four sections based on four elements of scientific argumentation: evidence, reasoning, student interaction, and competing claims. Each section includes videos that describe suggested activities and strategies to implement these elements.
On the Resources page, readers will find additional tools and guides, including videos with classroom scenarios (ranging in length from 2 to 20 minutes).
The Teacher Learning page features four sessions with agendas (totaling three hours) meant as teacher in-service programming.
Those looking for additional resources on scientific argumentation may want to browse the About page for a list of journal articles and conference presentations on the topic.
The Toolkit is a collaboration between the National Science Foundation, Group 5 Media, Boston College, and the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley."
(from the INTERNET SCOUT REPORT, FEBRUARY 21, 2020)
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Also includes related websites and textbooks on the topics of Wildlife, Wildlife Populations, Ecology,
Marine Ecology, and Biodiversity
Instructional and Educational Videos from MIT: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology : https://blossoms.mit.edu/videos/
here are just a few of these instructional MIT videos:
Mathematics | Engineering | Physics | Biology | Chemistry
NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING: COURSE MATERIALS |
LESSON PLANNING
STEM & MATH
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njctl.org/courses |
(More Free textbooks in all fields are available in the Open Textbook Library and FREE ONLINE TEXTBOOKS)
FREE SCHOLARLY DATABASES AVAILABLE VIA THIS SITE
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