Impact Science Education

06/15/2020

You may have heard that Yellowstone park and the surrounding areas are part of the Yellowstone 'supervolcanoe'. Evidence now suggests that some of the biggest eruptions of all time took place here changing the landscape of the area and the world! Take a look!

It's one of two newly detected 'supereruptions' that rocked North America (and the world) 9 million years ago.

06/01/2020

Always dreamed of going into space? Now its possible to book a seat on a rocket!!

SpaceX became the first private company to launch people into space when they successfully launched two astronauts or 'passengers' this last Saturday, May 30th on a journey to the International Space Station!

A science and engineering triumph!!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/05/spacex-nasa-launch-human-astronauts-crew-dragon-international-space-station-demo-2/?cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=SpecialEdition_SpaceLaunch_20200527&rid=94CEC4A7672A0DBAABB71A8B436CFBD2

05/20/2020

Safe Re-opening of Schools--Webinar 5/21 at 10am

Join the CDE and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond for a webinar with updates on guidance for schools, presentations by districts that are developing plans on re-opening, and a Q-and-A. It will focus on three subject areas: health & safety, educational programs, and fiscal implications. Streaming on Facebook live and Zoom:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q9Jb9Wb5RZW7lvRV0OrpLQ

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/274303020389688/

WO 182715 - ZW5 | EXEC - Fall 2020: A Discussion on the Safe Re-Opening of California Schools (PR, DOC, REC, Q&A, 5000s, 5p) rad

05/18/2020

Middle School Science Lessons for Distance Learning Post #17

Activities #5 & 6 adapted for distance learning from our Evolution unit are posted and ready to go. Natural selection and adaptation! Fascinating and topical!

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1AMm7oSYq_UT3aFzlNmcrJiS3WkOOirEP

We wish you the best as you finish up your school year!
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05/15/2020

Middle School Science Lessons for Distance Learning Post #16

We have just posted activities #3 and 4 from our adapted Evolution unit!! Hello Mr. Darwin!!!

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1AMm7oSYq_UT3aFzlNmcrJiS3WkOOirEP

Our last distance learning post for this school year will be on Monday 5/18! See you then!
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05/12/2020

Middle School Science Lessons for Distance Learning Post #15

Here is the first segment of our adapted Evolution unit!! Let's start with Taxonomy and then ask 'What is a species?'

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1AMm7oSYq_UT3aFzlNmcrJiS3WkOOirEP

Two more segments coming so stay tuned!!

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05/04/2020

Distance Learning for Science Web Talk #2 !!!

Our first session last week was well attended producing a rich discussion and great list of resources! We have had requests to follow up with a second round this week about how to use the some of these tech tools and resources in your virtual classroom. Please register to join us on Wednesday May 6th at 3:00!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-qrrDopE9fZHfHJLDTIBH8lV7Fu5NvB

We look forward to seeing you!
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04/23/2020

Middle School Science Lessons for Distance Learning Post #14

We are excited to announce that activities adapted from our Kinetic and Potential Energy unit are now available and posted in our Lessons for Distance Learning folder!
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1AMm7oSYq_UT3aFzlNmcrJiS3WkOOirEP

Please pass this link along to your colleagues and stay healthy!
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04/21/2020

Middle School Science Lessons for Distance Learning Post #13

To wrap up the Geologic Time-Scale unit we have radioactive dating and the culminating project to answer the unit's phenomena question: What happened to the Dinosaurs?
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1AMm7oSYq_UT3aFzlNmcrJiS3WkOOirEP

More to come so stay tuned!!!

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04/20/2020

Web Talk: Distance Learning for Science

Impact Science is inviting you to a 30-minute Web talk. We will explore common challenges that schools face, some promising approaches and solutions, and resources to help with setting up an effective home learning program for your students.

Wednesday April 22nd at 3:00pm pst--Follow link below to register!!
https://calendly.com/impactscience/web-talk-distance-learning-for-science?month=2020-04
See you there!

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04/15/2020

Middle School Science Lessons for Distance Learning Post #12

The Dinosaur mystery continues with the part 2 of our Geologic Time-Scale unit. Students will learn about fossils, meteorites, and other major events in Earth's history!
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1AMm7oSYq_UT3aFzlNmcrJiS3WkOOirEP

This segment covers lessons #4-8. The final segment is coming Friday with lessons #9-10 and the culminating project!! Come on back!
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04/13/2020

Middle School Science Lessons for Distance Learning Post #11

What Happened to the Dinosaurs? Your students can begin to solve this mystery with Part 1 of our Geologic Time-Scale unit adapted for home-based learning. This segment has lessons #1-3 !
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1AMm7oSYq_UT3aFzlNmcrJiS3WkOOirEP

Look for Part 2 of Geologic Tim-scale (Lessons 4-6) this Wednesday 4/15!