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COVID-19 and Other Dangerous Viral Diseases: Where do they come from? How can we fight them? Speaker: Joseph Levine ›
SARS-CoV-2 is the newest viral threat to humanity, following HIV, SARS, MERS, and flu strains like the one that caused the 1918 pandemic. Why are some viruses so deadly? How do new ones arise and spread? Can we draw from experience to defeat this one? This webinar puts coronaviruses in context, discovering many topics you will soon cover in your biology course - genetics, ecology, evolution, and immunology. |
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From 23 and Me to Three-Parent Babies. The new Human Genetics. Speaker: Ken Miller ›
New techniques, such as CRISPR gene editing, mitochondrial transformation, and genetic drives, are changing the ways in which living organisms are studied and modified. Learn about these techniques and confront the social, moral, and ethical issues raised by the new human genetics. |
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Learning to Read: Instruction Based on Science with Dr. Freddy Hiebert (K-5) ›
Join Dr. Freddy Hiebert, founder of the Text Project and Savvas Learning author, as she provides an overview of what we know about how kids learn to read, and what it means for teachers. Dr. Hiebert will share insight from her research as well as tips and strategies teachers can implement in the classroom. |
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Experience Kinematics: Using Multiple Representations to Understand the Motion of 'sailing stones' Speaker: Christopher Moore ›
Long trails terminated by heavy rocks called 'sailing stones' were discovered along smooth valley floors in Nevada, California... |
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Going The Distance: Educator Virtual Symposium ›
The Going the Distance Educator Virtual Symposium was an exclusive Professional Development conference focused on teaching to enhance distance learning. |
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From CRISPR to 23-and Me: Meeting the Challenges of Today’s Biology Speaker: Ken Miller ›
New techniques such as CRISPR gene editing, mitochondrial transformation, and gene drives are changing the ways in which living organisms are studied and modified. I will review these techniques, and introduce students to a series of activities that will enable them to confront the social, moral, and ethical issues raised by the new human genetics. |
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Pandemics Triggered by Climate Change Speaker: Michael Wysession ›
Pandemics have (literally) plagued humans throughout history. Before there was airplane travel, it usually took a major environmental disruption to create the necessary conditions to allow for a global spread, and that disruption was often provided by a rapid change in climate. We will examine the environmental factors that helped trigger pandemics such as the 1918 Spanish Flu (La Nina), the 1820 Cholera outbreak (eruption of Mt. Tambora), and the 14th-century bubonic plague (start of the Little Ice Age). |
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Science Denial: What can you do about it? Speaker: Joseph Levine ›
Science matters! Scientific data and perspectives should help inform economic decisions, guide government policy, and improve health and security. Yet denial and politicization of science is everywhere. Coronavirus. Evolution. Climate change. Vaccination. GMOs. We will briefly review what science is and how it works, analyze the causes of science denial, and discuss what you can do about it. |
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Intermolecular Attractions: Not As Romantic As It Sounds Speaker: Obie Martin ›
Let’s explore the intermolecular forces between covalent bonded molecules! It’ll be more fun than it sounds with hands-on and digital experiences to bring the subject to life. In the end, we’ll apply what we’ve learned to everyone’s favorite molecule, H20! |
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Biosphere II: What makes a scientific failure?: Speaker: Obie Martin ›
Learn about our Biosphere I – The Earth – while engaging in the interesting tale of Biosphere II. Biosphere II didn’t meet the goals it set out to achieve, but was it a failure? Well, yes. But also, no! In this workshop, you’ll use hands-on learning, digital explorations, data analysis, and print resources to gather evidence and apply learning to form your own conclusions. |
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myView Literacy: The Big Picture ›
Explore the myView Literacy instructional model. You'll see how this simple model will bring balance and flexibility to your classroom. Teach the critical skills and strategies students need to be highly competent thinkers, readers and writers. |
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