What is
thelearningnet?
 The Learning Net is a brand-new educational
cooperative that supports the distribution of content using real science,
field activities, standards alignment, professional development, and
engagement with practicing scientists.
The Learning Net "shops" for the best curriculum resources on behalf of
its member organizations. In turn, Learning Net members bundle these
resources with local training and community science--and create
outstanding experiences for children.
Nassau BOCES has been working with 13 other member organizations from
around the country and Mexico to bring the benefits of this consortium to
our local districts. Register today to join our community on
National Geographic's EdNet site.
Resources and Curricula
Programs for 2008-09 include:
National Geographic supports the Learning Net
through administrative support, development of an EdNet online community
for partner organizations' members and the development of an overlying
theme of "Signs of a Changing Planet" to help
incorporate other curricular programs.
Immersion Learning
brings scientific
knowledge and adds the fun and excitement
of
exploring places through engaging curricula activities and an
annual live expedition. The theme for
2009-10 will be Arctic Mammals and wlll also tie in beautifully to our
climate change topic, too.
Great explorers plus great events are used to inspire and motivate
students to learn science. The theme for 2009-10 is Operation:
Infinite Potential, an energy curriculum unit that will
include print curriculum, video, online games, labs and field work and and
interactive website: the JASON Mission Center.
See the preview site for more
Other Resources for Signs of a Changing Planet include a Summer Institute for Educators in
2010 and a website on National Geographic's EdNet site for
the Learning Net!. We'll be posting lots of resources there to
help you navigate through this rich topic. Our Fall JASON and Immersion
Presents trainings will include alignments to climate change activities,
too.
Resources for the Learning Net can be
found here!
For more information on any of the programs mentioned above, call us at
516-396-2264.
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JASON in New York
