Workshop Resources
Nature of Science Lessons
In order for evolution, climate change (and many other science topics) to be properly understood as a science, ENSI maintains that a thorough introduction to the real nature of modern science is a necessary prerequisite. Common misconceptions about the Nature of Science (NOS) must be exposed and repaired. Research tells us that the best way…
Read MoreUnderstanding Science: How Science Really Works
A searchable resource library with nature of science lessons.
Read MoreHollow Flashlight Invented by 14-Year-Old Girl
Meet Ann Makosinski, a 15-year-old who invented a flashlight powered by thermal energy from her hand – no batteries necessary – EVER! Use this video to introduce your students to a young inventor who won her age group at the 2013 Google Science Fair. Learn more about the science and technology behind her “Hollow” Flashlight! LEARN…
Read MoreEnvirothon
The NCF-Envirothon is an annual competition for high school-aged students conducted over five consecutive days every summer during July or August. To expose students to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography the North American Envirothon is hosted in a different location each year.
Read MoreClaims, Evidence, and Reasoning Worksheet
Designing Science Inquiry Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation, from Edutopia
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SARSEF PowerPoint Presentation
Voice of the Trees by Bartholomaus Traubeck
Years’ Tree Turntable demonstration. Utilizing various make-shift components, German designer Bartholomäus Traubeck has managed to create a modified record player that takes wood slices of a tree and makes music from its inner rings.
Read MoreDendroclimatology: Using Tree Rings to Reconstruct Past Climates
Dendrochronologist Rex Adams discusses what tree rings can tell us about ancient climates.
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