Look for Us! NECC Conference—June 24-27, 2007, Booth #1710

Learn more about PLATO Learning at the 28th Annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). The NECC Conference will be held June 24-27 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
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NSF Awards TERC $2.68M for Online Learning Network, MSPnet

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Teacher Education Resource Center (TERC), a not-for-profit educational research organization in Cambridge, Mass., a five-year, $2.68 million grant to further develop and facilitate MSPnet, an online learning community for leaders of math and science educational reform.
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Predicting the Future: The Science and Technology of Weather Forecasting

The Boston Museum of Science is building a permanent exhibit, entitled "Predicting the Future: The Science and Technology of Weather Forecasting." The exhibit will include online resources, video clips, and connections to the museum's popular Van de Graaf Generator.
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Valley High School Brings Science Concepts to Life with PLATO® Chemistry Series

Learn more about how the PLATO Learning chemistry curriculum is being used to actively engage students in lessons in which students can make connections to the world around them.
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Straight Curve™ Mathematics has the Technological Muscle to Radically Change the Way Math Concepts are Presented and Practiced

Research shows within each major curriculum area, there are concepts that are more challenging to learn—and to teach. Learn how teacher-facilitated Straight Curve™ Mathematics complements existing math tools and makes teaching difficult topics easier for the classroom teacher.
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The Mystery of Teaching Science...Solved!

Hands-on learning is key to engaging middle-schoolers in math and science—and filling the pipeline for careers in related fields.
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Senate Passes Bill to Keep U.S. Competitive in Math, Science

The Senate voted Wednesday, April 25, to authorize an additional $16 billion for math and science programs over the next four years to keep the nation in the forefront of technology breakthroughs.
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Education Key to U.S. Competitiveness

Innovation and U.S. competitiveness will suffer if kids don't get a better education, said a panel of experts. In particular, science, technology, engineering, and math education in kindergarten through 12th grade needs a boost.
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Science and Meteorology
This month Nettie's corner is dedicated to science and meteorology. Nettie is happy to provide lesson suggestions that relate to understanding weather events and their impact on the environment. Look below for online lessons as well as PLATO® instructional modules that will help you further understand natural hazards such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

Grades K–2

How's The Weather Today?
Students learn about the weather in their area and weather and temperature trends.
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Click here for Disaster Supply Kit Scavenger Hunt information

PLATO® Projects for the Real World, Level E—Desert Survival: Desert Climates Students should develop an understanding of an organism's patterns of behavior are related to the nature of that organism's environment, including the kinds and numbers of other organisms present, the availability of food and resources, and how climate changes can limit the growth of populations in specific niches in the ecosystem.

National Science Education Standards K–2 Content Standard C: Life Science

Grades 3–5

Hurricane: Storm Science
Students learn about hurricanes, how to make a weather station, and more.
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PLATO® Projects for the Real World, Level F—Food Bank: Making A Plan An introduction to understanding cause and effects and other relevant information regarding severe weather such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

National Science Education Standards 3–5 Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspective

Grades 6–8

Hurricanes!
Students will learn the causes and effects of hurricanes, and discover the impact of wind speed and water depth on the height of waves in a hurricane.
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PLATO® Projects for the Real World, Level F—Food Bank: What Could Happen? Students will enhance their ability to evaluate relevant information to draw a course of action before or during severe weather such as hurricanes and tornadoes and further understand natural hazards.

National Science Education Standards 6–8 Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspective

Grades 9–12

Coastlines In Danger
Science students gain insights into the impact of the loss of Mississippi Delta wetlands and how the loss affected cities along Louisiana's coastline during Hurricane Katrina.
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PLATO® Earth and Space Science (with Assessments): Meteorology An introduction to meteorology.

National Science Education Standards 9–12 Content Standard D: Earth and Space Science

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