Professional Learning for Educators List
NISE Net has many resources designed specifically for informal educators. These include training materials for our educational products, tools and guides related to engaging public audiences in learning about current science, and information about developing and strengthening collaborations.
Chem-Attitudes with Dr. Braxton Hazelby facilitation training video
Promotional materials for Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry activities including a facilitation training video.
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Working with STEM Experts: A Guide for Educators in Museums and Other Informal Learning Settings
Professional development guide to help informal STEM educators find, prepare, and work with STEM experts to engage with the public.
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Science Cafe Guide
Professional development guide for educators on hosting an event that brings scientists and the public together in an informal setting.
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NanoDays Training Materials
Professional development training resources to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate NanoDays activities.
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Building with Biology Orientation Materials
Professional development orientation slides to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate Building with Biology activities.
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Atoms to Atoms Card Game - training guide and materials
In this training exercise, learners will play a game where they assign descriptive terms to chemistry-related phrases and discuss why they feel that way.
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Earth & Space Learning and Content Frameworks
This content framework and learning framework are professional learning tools for informal educators engaging the public with the hands-on activities in the Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits and the Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition.
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NISE Network Program Evaluation Tools
Professional development evaluation tools for educators; includes survey instrument templates and observation forms to facilitate program evaluation.
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Sustainability Training Materials
Professional development training tools to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate SustainABLE activities.
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Gum and Chocolate
In this activity, learners practice observation and prediction skills as they experience an interesting chemical reaction in their mouths by chewing chocolate and gum at the same time.
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